4 MIN TO READ Sometimes, it’s what goes unsaid that adds the most to a story. It might not be your first instinct, but you can engage viewers and get a message across without any dialogue at all. Given that many videos play without sound, especially if they are autoplaying, or shared on social media, knowing how to craft a silent story is an…
5 MIN TO READ As the nights grow longer, and the shadows deepen, our minds tend to turn to things that go bump in the night. With Halloween around the corner, it’s the perfect time of year to embrace the spookier side of filmmaking. In this episode of our How To Video: Lighting series, we’re diving headfirst into the world of horror. Our video…
6 MIN TO READ (Photo Credit: Laptop by Byjeng on Shutterstock) With the advent of 4K and 8K production workflows, video editing means working with incredibly large file sizes. This can present all kinds of issues, from running out of space to frustratingly slow performance. So, what is the best way to store all that data while editing your videos? Before you run out to…
4 MIN TO READ The SproutVideo platform just got a major upgrade, with helpful organizational tools, and features that will give you greater control than ever over your content and account. Packed into this feature release are folders, bandwidth caps, an audit log for team activity, a poster frame picker, and a shiny new integration with Zapier. Keep reading for all the details on…
5 MIN TO READ Protecting your video content used to be as simple as setting a password and sharing a link. Today, video privacy options have evolved substantially, and generally for the better. With so many choices, it’s hard to know which is most appropriate for the videos you’d like to share. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to evaluate your video…
6 MIN TO READ Maybe it’s the warmer weather, maybe it’s the first crocuses poking up through the ground, but all we want to do is head outside and get some fresh air. While we’re at it, we may as well grab some awesome footage of nature in rebirth. Here are five classic filmmaking techniques you’ll need to capture nature in all her glory.
4 MIN TO READ Corporate communications is more important than ever. It used to mean a stuffy newsletter from a detached higher up sent on a quarterly basis. Or worse, a source of embarrassment for firms. It’s all too easy to leak a misguided memo online these days. However, corporate communications can be a real asset, especially with the introduction of video. From recruiting, to retention, and improving…
5 MIN TO READ In this episode of our Pro Perspectives series, we catch up with veteran cinematographer Jendra Jarnagin on a bustling set. As Director of Photography of this film, she’s right in the thick of it. The set appears chaotic, with cast, crew, and equipment in a near constant state of motion. To the untrained eye, it can be hard to see…
