Nail the fundamentals. Get clean, natural footage in real-world conditions.
A practical guide to filming properly with action and pocket cameras, without relying on perfect setups.
When you don’t film in a perfect studio setup, the fundamentals matter even more if you want the cleanest, most natural-looking footage. This guide shows you exactly how to achieve that.
The Problem
Why most action camera footage looks “off”
Most people struggle with their footage because they don’t have the fundamentals dialled in.
Exposure is slightly off.
White balance shifts between shots.
Movement when shooting b-roll looks amateur.
Framing lacks intention.
Audio isn’t as clean as it should be.
Individually, these seem like small problems. Together, they can quickly ruin your video. And when you’re filming in real-world conditions, small mistakes compound fast.
The Solution
Get the fundamentals right, once
This guide is not a deep dive into intricate camera settings. It’s a guide that gives you a clear, practical foundation so you can:
Shoot confidently with natural light
Keep colours consistent for a clean look
Shoot intentional, smooth b-roll that enhances the video
Capture clean audio every time
Avoid the most common mistakes that ruin your footage
No overcomplication. Just the core habits that make your footage clean and natural when you’re shooting in real-world conditions that are forever changing.
A look inside…
A structured, straight-to-the-point 36-page practical guide you can refer to whenever you film.
Why This Guide Exists
Built from real-world filming scenarios (like you see in my videos)
If you’re looking for a studio setup guide, this isn’t it. This guide is based on:
Filming outdoors
Walk-and-talk videos
Changing light
Mixed environments
Fast setups
Action cameras and Pocket cameras
The same situations you see me filming in. The same situations you’re likely filming in. Everything inside is practical, real and simplified. So you can apply it immediately without overthinking.
This guide IS for you if:
✓ You film with an action or pocket camera, and your footage feels “off”
✓ You want clean, natural-looking results without perfect studio setups
✓ You’re tired of guessing what works, and frustrated at what doesn’t
✓ You care about getting it right in camera instead of fixing everything later
✓ You want a simple structure you can follow every time you film
This guide ISN’T for you if:
✗ You only film in fully controlled studio environments
✗ You’re looking for advanced colour grading techniques
✗ You want cinematic theory rather than practical fundamentals
✗ You already feel completely confident in your exposure, framing and audio
Clean, natural footage, even when conditions aren’t perfect.
Built for real-world filming, not perfect studio setups.