4 Camera Setups to Consider for Your Interview Videos
Interview videos are commonly used on websites, in customer testimonials, on-brand landing pages, and throughout social media. When filming interview videos it is important to carefully select the camera set up so that you capture the interviewee in his or her best. Consider one of these 4 camera setups for your interview videos to get […]
Are There Industry Standard Rates for Video Production?
Video industry standard rates for video production rates vary as much as the quality and style of videos vary. That’s to say, and there are no “industry-standard rates” for video production. However, there are some industry standard rates or expectations for each resource that is utilized in video production, such as a videographer, director, film […]
5 Tips for Choosing the Right Conference Video Production Services
The decision to hire a videographer and his or her team to provide conference video production services is not to be taken lightly, and if you’ve never hired this type of support before, chances are you need some help with choosing the right team for the job. This helpful guide, full of tips for choosing […]
How To Shoot A Conference Video
When shooting a conference video, there is no chance to re-shoot or attempt another take. You’ve got one chance to capture the shot, so you need to make it count! Shooting a conference video like a professional takes great poise and preparation. Get a conference video quote here! In this guide, we’ll show you how […]
When is the Golden Hour?
A common term in photography that is bounced around is “the golden hour.” Quite possibly not used as much in the film world, but equally impressive when used to your advantage, the Golden hour is a time of infamous wonder and the best time to capture magical shots outside when the lighting and timing is […]
10 Essential Cinematography Techniques & Tricks for Cinematic Shots
Good cinematographers get behind the camera and capture a wide range of shots as they are defined in the shot list by the producer. Great cinematographers master the art of visual storytelling by capturing the best shots to artfully tell the story delivering to the viewer only what the camera operator intends the viewer to […]
How to Make a Demo Reel that Highlights Your Best Skills
Video production is a highly competitive business with a mix of both freelance video editors and high end video production companies constantly vying for the attention of the next big client. The steps you take to create your demo reel and show off your best skills can literally make or break your business. Knowing how […]
How to Get the Best Steadicam Shot Ever
Becoming a Steadicam Operator that truly makes the most out of the equipment provided to you won’t happen overnight. In fact, the best Steadicam shots in movies and film are often the product of decades working with Steadicams. We’re showing you how to get the best Steadicam shot and when the use of Steadicam is […]
What is a Steadicam Shot?
You’re shooting a scene that involves movement but you can’t seem to get your camera to stabilize enough so that the focus can be on the subject rather than the unsteadiness. What do you do? Behold the Steadicam shot! But what is a Steadicam shot anyway? We’re showing you what a Steadicam shot is like, […]
What is Chiaroscuro Lighting and When is this Lighting Technique Used?
Originating from the Italian term Chiaro for “light” and Scuro for “dark,” Chiaroscuro lighting techniques can be used to represent start contrasts between light and shadow to produce at three-dimensional look. Chiaroscuro lighting can be used for a variety of different situations to produce three-dimensional quality in otherwise two-dimensional images. But what is chiaroscuro lighting […]