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Riley Hooper

Riley is a documentary filmmaker and non-fiction aficionado originally from Portland, OR. When she's not winning over our community with her helpful responses and insightful creator Q&As, she's likely busy curating clouds at vimeo.com/channels/fluffies.

Learn about the art of storytelling from the folks at Stillmotion, starting with the four P's of storytelling: People, Place, Plot, and Purpose.
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Storytelling the stillmotion way: Part 1

What are jump cuts? When should you use them? When should you avoid them? Jump into this lesson to find out.
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Understanding jump cuts

"Dynamic range" and "latitude" may sound like scary cinematographer words, but we think you're ready to be edified. In this lesson we'll define dynamic range and latitude, and learn some nifty tricks
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Dynamic range, defined

Learn how to utilize your DSLR's in-camera color and image settings to set the look and feel of your image before you even press record!
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In-camera color and image settings

When zooming in this digital age, an important distinction needs to be made between optical and digital zoom. Let's explore the difference together!
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Optical vs. digital zoom

Learn all of the components of a typical BTS video so you can better document the making of a project, and give audiences a better understanding and appreciation of the final video.
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How to make a Behind the Scenes (BTS) video

Curious about documentaries but a little fuzzy on the definition? Understanding the different forms of documentary filmmaking can improve your craft as a video creator, and broaden your horizons as a
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Documentaries defined