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What is Video Metadata and How Do I Use It?

6 MIN TO READ Unlike web pages, which include keyword information, videos rely on metadata to communicate the subject matter. Therefore, metadata is essential for video SEO. This guide will teach you how to use metadata to optimize your video content for search engine discoverability.

10 Essential Planning Documents for Video Production

6 MIN TO READ Producing original video content is hard work that can require a large investment of time and money … and failure usually isn’t an option. However, knowing how to use the correct planning documents is the secret to any production’s success. Using the right apps and tools to create these documents will greatly simplify your video production process, and can be…

Clearing up Codecs: Raw, Log, and Compression Demystified

4 MIN TO READ Footage can be recorded in several formats: uncompressed raw, Log, or standard color space to name a few.  But, what do those terms even mean, and how do they impact your final result? In this week’s How To Video, we’re going to be taking a deep dive into the different types of video codecs, and the effect they have on…

Exactly How to Nail Your Message On Camera

6 MIN TO READ Delivering a message on camera is one of the most challenging parts of creating professional videos, especially if you’re not used to being the star of the show. In the second part of our How To Video series on filming all by your lonesome, we’re looking at how best to get your message across. Whether you read from a script…

How to Film Yourself for a Professional Result

7 MIN TO READ In this episode of our How To Video series, our Creative Director, Nick LaClair, breaks down how to execute a professional video shoot all by yourself. To ensure that you get off to the right start, we’re looking at the gear you’ll need as well as three key steps to take prior to shooting. Watch the video below and keep…

The Six Secrets to Stop Motion Animation

6 MIN TO READ Stop motion is the darling video format of the social media age. It’s fun, light-hearted, engaging, and appropriate for many types of videos. So, how can you go about making your own stop motion animation? Since stop motion animation requires a certain level of precision and attention to detail, there are many pitfalls to be aware of. From the lighting…

How to Help an Executive Look Good on Camera

8 MIN TO READ Appearing on camera can be nerve-wracking, even for executives. There’s something about staring into a camera lens that tends to spike people’s stress levels, no matter how high-powered their day job might be. After all, just because they’re running a company doesn’t mean they appear on camera all the time. The last thing you want is for your subject to…

Expert Advice: What’s Your Go-To Camera?

8 MIN TO READ Image of Video Cameras from Microgen/Shutterstock There are so many options for cameras on the market. Choosing the right one to purchase, or just to use for a video project, can be challenging. In fact, there really isn’t a single right answer to the question, “Which camera should I use?” Instead, we’d like to defer to the experts on this…