• What To Look For When Buying A Camera
  Keep in mind that there’s no perfect camera for every situation. It all comes down to what’s most important for the style of shooting you’ll be doing and what fits best into your budget. Pixels are pricey! Find out more about what to look for in a camera. 
  
  
•  5 Essential Pieces of Gear
  You don't always need this part and that part to elevate your production value. Oftentimes the best gear to have is lightweight and versatile. Here are a few essential pieces of gear that aren't the latest, but are no doubt the greatest. 
  
  
• Tools To Increase Production Value
  Creating engaging and visually interesting films involves incorporating a variety of camera angles and utilizing movement. From aerial shots that deliver a bird’s eye view of the landscape to POV shots that put you right in the action, here are a few tools to consider adding to your kit that will help you capture dynamic footage.

• Meet Cinematographer Colin Witherill
  Colin Witherill shares his first-hand experience as an adventure filmmaker and some tips he’s picked up along the way. "Whatever you are filming, make sure you have a good working knowledge of the terminology and the physical dynamics of the activity," says Witherill. Read more from Colin so you can learn how to translate your adventures into a stunning video.  

• Shoot For The Edit
  Maybe you forgot to check the white balance, aperture or focus and now everything looks too blue, overexposed or soft. There are filters and tools to help correct those errors, but fixing it in post does have its limitations. Save yourself some headaches and frustration in the edit by keeping these tips in mind when you head out into the field. Find out more about how to shoot for the edit.

• Organizing Your Media
  We get it, organizing your media isn't simple or fun. Many of us are hoarders and have no idea that we actually need help! Creating and maintaining an organizational structure before you even open an editing project will save you time and headache as you move further along in the post-production process. Read on to simplify your life.
  
  
• Selecting The Music: How to Bring It All Together
  The right music can take your adventure film to the next level. However, choosing music can be tough in post-production, learn how to tell a story with your music selections here.

Want to learn more? Sign up for classes with the AIM U Adventure Film School.