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Is it possible to make a video for free?

Jear Keokham
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Jear Keokham is a Marketing Professional and the Director of Operations and Creative Strategy at Aerial Canvas, a full-service agency providing real estate marketing solutions in California. With 6 years of experience and education, he specializes in marketing strategy, content production, creative processes, and organizational systems. Jear holds a BA in Art with a Minor in History of Art from The University of California, Berkeley. His dedication to high-quality photography, cinematography, and aerial drone services has allowed for Aerial Canvas’ work to be featured on various platforms including Compass, Sotheby's, Coldwell Banker Realty, and Vanguard.

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Absolutely. You can always film on your phone and just use a free editing program. If you're pursuing this as a career or making videos is going to be a part of your job, you probably want to invest in some better equipment. Even if the up-front costs are kind of high, it will pay for itself over time.

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How do I get those overhead shots you see in some videos and movies?

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These days, people typically just attach a camera to a drone and then use that to capture aerial footage.

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Do I need a script?

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It's not mandatory, no. However, if you want your video to feel polished and you want to streamline the production and tackle the project in a more thoughtful way, then you should definitely create a script. My production company uses AV scripts, even if there's no dialogue or plot.

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Can I use a tablet camera?

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Yes you can, but just be aware that it will not be as high quality of a video as if you used a different type of camera.

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What installer app do I need to download to edit the video?

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You can use iMovie, Editor by YouTube, PowerDirector, LumaFusion, Quix, or Magistro.

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I want to learn to make videos of my own using pictures of places, buildings, rivers, etc. How can I do that?

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What you're talking about is a slideshow with sound. There are dozens of programs you can use for this. The easiest is iMovie, which comes free with Macintosh computers. The next step up is Final Cut, a Mac program that is used for professional movie making. If you're serious this is a great program, easy to learn, and you'lll never outgrow it. But there are many other programs that may fit your needs better. Some are more suited for output on web sites. Some, like Acrobat Reader, can output slide shows without sound.

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How do I make background music or talk in a video?

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If you have a Mac or an iPhone, you can use iMovie.

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Where can I buy camera stands?

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You can get tripods on Amazon, or at any store that sells cameras and equipment.

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