Video Production
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4 Quick, Helpful Fixes for Stimulating a Compelling Interview
When staging an interview, there are obstacles for both the interviewer and interviewee. Here are a few tricks that can make your interview shine.
Pre-Production Tips: How and Why to Break Down a Script
In this video tutorial, I go over one of the most important parts of pre-production: how to breakdown a script — as well as why it’s so …
Practical Tips for Avoiding Stress and Saving Time as a Solo Filmmaker
Here are some common sense tips and methods to help you relieve stress and save time on your next adventure as a solo filmmaker.
What to Charge for Videography Projects: A Handy Guide
Gear, travel expenses, the editing process — we discuss how to calculate just how much your video services are worth to potential clients.
Tips for Framing and Focus in Your Video Interview Setups
In this write-up, we take a look at some of the decision-making that will go into the framing and focus of your video interview setups.
The Right In-Air Diffusion for Your Project: Haze vs. Fog vs. Smoke
Today, we’ll take a look at which in-air diffusion best emphasizes dramatic light in your scene — as well as adding production value to your set.
How Will Instagram Influence the Filmmakers of Tomorrow?
In this write-up, we’re going to discuss not only how Instagram has affected photography but also its current and future influence on cinematography.
Drawing the Audience’s Eye by Shaping and Cutting Light
In this write-up, we’ll take a look at cutting and shaping light, why you would want to do it, and the best methods for each budget level.
5 Options When Shooting Concert Footage for Musicians
Shooting a concert for a solo artist or a band? Here are some tried-and-true approaches you can use to pull the project together.
5 Tips on How to Create a Great Short Documentary Film
Documentaries are a right of passage for any filmmaker. In this article, we’ll look at five ways you can take your short documentary to the next level.
NLE Showdown: DaVinci Resolve vs. Adobe Premiere Pro — The Cost
In this showdown, we look at how these two powerhouse programs affect the user, specifically in regards to how much each program costs.
The Simple, Stable Solution to Rigging Your Lights Anywhere
So how can you position your lights exactly where you want them — without the shooting environment constraining your setup?