5 MIN TO READ Your iPhone shoots 4K, and so does a $50,000 cinema camera. So, what’s the difference? Is all 4K created equal? The plain and simple answer is a definite NO. As Nick LaClair explains in this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, a lot of the difference in footage quality comes down to the role sensors play in processing…
7 MIN TO READ Audio always needs fine-tuning to sound professional. Still, this highly technical process can be intimidating for lots of video editors, even those with plenty of experience under their belt. In truth, post-production processing of audio is an entire career track because it’s so specialized and involved. Yet there is quite a lot you can do to improve your audio if…
6 MIN TO READ Today, we’re tackling all the advanced audio techniques that separate great audio from the merely good. Our How To Video: Audio series host Nick LaClair is joined by professional audio technician, Mike Infante. Together, they’ll walk you through perfecting your mic placement, different mic pickup patterns, and dual recording systems. Make sure your videos sound as good as they look…
5 MIN TO READ Sure, having the newest, cutting-edge audio equipment is always ideal. However, there are other ways to approach audio that won’t break your budget while still making a significant difference to your finished videos. For example, simply having the right mic setups for capturing sound can help avoid many common audio problems. In this post, SproutVideo’s Head of Video Production, Nick…
5 MIN TO READ It’s one thing to shoot a video in a studio where you have total control over the lighting setup. It’s quite another to shoot in a typical office environment, with a mix of natural and artificial light sources. In this episode of our How to Video: Lighting series, we’re focusing on how to successfully craft indoor environmental lighting to achieve…
6 MIN TO READ Ever wonder how the pros manage to get that perfect, glow-y lighting when filming in a studio? You’re about to find out. In this episode of our How To Video: Lighting series, we cover best practices for studio lighting. Our video tutorial walks you through the equipment to use, and exactly how to position your different lights to get the best results. Keep…
4 MIN TO READ In this episode of our How To Video: Lighting series, learn how to recreate soft, natural, and flattering lighting for a classic interview setup, and banish dark shadows for good! We’ll cover the tools you need, as well as how to determine when the lighting is just right. Keeping reading and watch the video below to gain new expertise in…
3 MIN TO READ Ever wonder why food looks so much better on your plate than it does on camera? As it turns out, there are a few simple tricks to filming food so that it looks as good as it tastes. We’re not talking about crazy food industry sleight of hand, like using shaving cream instead of whipped cream. We’re talking about easy ways…
