Video Tips, Tricks, Techniques from a Pro

Bill Mecca (pictured) is a former TV and radio journalist, and an award-winning documentary filmmaker, whose career spans three decades. He's taught mass communications college courses and currently serves as "a one-person video production department" for a state agency.

On his blog, he periodically shares video "tips, tricks and techniques for better video and audio."

Here are his first half-dozen video tutorials. Check out BillMecca.com for more insights.

Quick Tips Episode 1: Lens Filters & Lens Hoods


Quick Tips Episode 2: Free Motion Graphics, Video Backgrounds


Quick Tips Episode 3: Dealing With Plosives


Quick Tips Episode 4: Sound Treatment


Quick Tips Episode 5 : Free Music


Quick Tips Episode 6: Framing & Composition