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Post Category: Video Production

Five Factors That Can Ruin Your Video

4 MIN TO READ Making an online video is not necessarily hard, but making a great online video definitely can be. Since we always want your online videos to be a huge success, read on to learn what to avoid with our top five common issues that can ruin otherwise excellent videos.

Does Video Quality Matter?

3 MIN TO READ Whether or not a video has to be high definition (HD) is rarely questioned during the production phase. In fact, at SproutVideo, there is hardly any circumstance in which we would recommend using a standard definition (SD) video camera. It is a nearly universal truth that video has to be HD. As with any nearly universal truth, it is absolutely…

Video Production 101: Save Time and Money

6 MIN TO READ In this post, we explore actionable tips and tricks for easy ways to save time and money on video production. Believe it or not, there are ways you can work more efficiently and produce more content for less. As they say, time is money, so read on for eight of the best tips for producing videos efficiently.

Streamline Your Video Content Creation Process

5 MIN TO READ Consistently creating excellent content takes a lot of effort and planning – probably more than you might think. When it comes to video, that is doubly true. Great videos can take a lot of work and time to put together. However, if you are diligent about capturing content and ideas, are not afraid of upcycling your existing material, get the…

Video Production 101: Optimizing for the Web

3 MIN TO READ Online video is all the rage for marketing, retail, education and training, real estate, consulting; pretty much anyone with access to the internet. The hottest apps are based on creating and sharing videos, and each month seems to be a record-breaker in terms of how much video is being produced, shared, and watched online. Consequently, online video is frequently talked…

Camera Wizardry: Getting the Best Angle

4 MIN TO READ We love hacks. One of the easiest, most economical video hacks with a lot of impact, is understanding how to use camera angles. By tilting your camera, you can instantly communicate recognizable feelings or abstract ideas, like power. A little trilogy named ‘Lord of the Rings’ is full of these clever techniques. Peter Jackson thoughtfully made use of camera angles…

Video Hacks for Your Online Video Production

3 MIN TO READ Fact: Camera equipment is still expensive. Not too long ago, we put together a list of DIY fixes that encourage your crafty spirit and keep your pockets a little fuller. Here are more video hacks from professionals, online videographers, and some creative film students to help you create polished videos while sticking to a budget.