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 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 with…
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 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 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 reading…
4 MIN TO READ In this episode of our How To Video 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 this…
6 MIN TO READ In this guest post by our friends at Flow Production and Post, a video production studio in NYC, learn how to create multiple videos from a single project to target different viewers. As you’ll see, this clever approach allows you to extract maximum value from your investment in video. You have probably heard it dozens of times by now: if…
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…
9 MIN TO READ From epic fifteen minute long fight scenes, to fun holiday commercials, single take shots are suddenly everywhere. What used to be a cinematic feat is rapidly becoming commonplace in TV shows, music videos, and online videos. Still, not all “oners” are made the same way, or for the same reasons. If you’re considering attempting a single take, whether it’s to…
