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Post Category: Video Production

Summer in the City: 10 Ideas for Capturing the Ambience on Film

4 MIN TO READ Well, the weather has been absolutely amazing, and it’s got us thinking about—big surprise—videography! More specifically, we thought it would be useful to offer up some of our tried-and-true tips for capturing the glow of summer on film. Have you been thinking about running a summer video campaign? The great news is that you can definitely produce something that has…

Six Tips to Help You Relax on Camera

3 MIN TO READ Very few people feel totally natural in front of a video camera. In fact, several people I know who speak in front of large audiences on a fairly regular basis, with plenty of confidence and charisma, freeze up when it’s just them and a camera. It’s hard to put a finger on exactly why this happens; part of it is…

Prepping for Your First Shoot of the Summer

3 MIN TO READ Are you ready for summer?? Okay, maybe it’s not quite time to break out the flip flops, but if you’ve got a video marketing strategy, chances are you’re gearing up to do some filming this May. While summer shooting might sound like a walk in the park, it has its own unique set of challenges to keep in mind. What…

10 Simple Tricks to Save Time on Video Production

4 MIN TO READ Ever been on a shoot that seemed to just drag on and on? Or pack up your gear and hit the road, only to realize you forgot a line? Retakes and mistakes can be a real time suck if you’re not careful. The estimated time to create a video can even be a deterrent for getting started in the first…

The Long Take: Uncut, Unedited, Undeniably Cool

2 MIN TO READ What is it about the long, continuous shot that is so compelling? It’s one of those holy grails of film; a scene that is so strong, the actors so on-point, the camera work so artful and accurate that the scene basically stands on its own, no editing needed. Yes, the long take belies skill and a mastery of form—but it…

OK GO – Why We Just Can’t Stop Watching Their Videos

3 MIN TO READ Occasionally, a video comes along that knocks everyone’s socks off. Whether it’s because it’s brilliantly planned, brilliantly executed, capitalizes on a fabulously unlikely moment, gets a lucky shot—some videos just grab you. It’s that magic formula that everyone who makes video is dying to figure out. So what about when that amazing thing happens not once, not twice, but four…