5 MIN TO READ When it comes to picking a video camera, it’s not just about image quality. The camera also has to offer the type of battery life, audio inputs, video outputs, ergonomics, and image control options to suit your project. In this episode of our How To Video: Camera series, we’ll walk you through what you can expect from different tiers of…
4 MIN TO READ The image quality can vary significantly between two 4K cameras, as pictured above, but why? Part of the answer is the camera sensor, which we looked at in detail in the last episode of our How To Video: Camera series. However, a lot of the difference also comes down to what happens to the image data after it hits the…
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…
