How to use still images in a film

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There’s lots of potential for using still images in a film or video. It doesn’t just have to look like a slideshow: you can zoom them, pan them, group them, and even make them look three-dimensional. Some of these techniques are simple and others need advanced image manipulation skills.

Composition: framing your shots right

Thirds

Composition means how you arrange things in the shot. Your film will look a lot better if you compose the shots carefully. Pay attention to where things are in the shot, what’s happening at the edges of the frame, and what’s going on in the background.

Canon’s EOS M3, a neat SLR alternative

EOS-M3 with EVF

Canon’s new EOS M3 is a compact interchangeable lens camera that shoots SLR-style HD video and high-quality stills. How does it compare with the original EOS-M for video?

Ten ways to make your film poetic

Films don’t have to be just about bare stories and information. You can use pictures, sound and editing to build up a sense of a place or mood or to get ideas across.