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Posts Tagged with: Video 101

How To Build an iPhone Camera Rig and Produce Damn Fine 4K Video

8 MIN TO READ Today’s guest post comes from Zack Ford, the owner of Barbaric Media, a video production studio based in Manhattan. I am shooting films with vibrant picture quality and crisp sound design, and I am doing it with an iPhone 6s. Using a camera rig I invented, and utilizing Adobe Premiere for my entire post-production process, I have turned my small…

Five Filming Tips for Easier Editing

3 MIN TO READ In a world where producing great video is essential, and capturing HD footage is effortless, editing has become the special sauce that can set you apart. Tommy Tranfaglia and his team created DreamItReel to give the masses access to professional video editing. As video editing experts, they know all too well that not all footage is created equal. Here are…

Introduction to Motion Graphics

5 MIN TO READ In this guest post from Motion Array, learn how to design and use motion graphics in your videos. There are lots of elements to making a great video, from shot composition to editing techniques and color grading. One often overlooked element is motion graphics. It’s true that not every video needs graphics, and it’s also true that poorly conceived graphics…

7 Quick Steps for Simple Affordable Lighting

7 MIN TO READ First impressions are formed in just a couple seconds. If your video is poorly lit, the best interview in the world, with the most interesting person in the world, can instantly lose credibility and cause viewers to click away. If you are just starting out with video, or don’t have an expensive light kit handy, then utilize the following steps…

How to Scout a Location for a Shoot

3 MIN TO READ The specific location where you film your next project is of utmost importance to the final product. Your chosen space will impact everything from the screenplay, to the audio and visual setup of your shoot. Here are the key environmental elements you need to be aware of. We’ve also  and ways to adapt to them to ensure the best possible…

Free Download and New Features!

2 MIN TO READ We have been very busy at SproutVideo HQ and are really proud of our recent work. We wanted to share these updates with you, as well as a free download to help improve your video production!

Exactly How Long Your Video Should Be

4 MIN TO READ One of the best ways to get people to watch your entire online video is to make sure it isn’t too long. But, what is “too long” for a video? Turns out, it depends. It comes down to the platform where you’re sharing it and the complexity of your message, just as much as it depends on attention spans. Following…

Video 101: Should I Allow Viewers to Download my Videos?

3 MIN TO READ Image Credit: rawpixel.com A very common question we get asked at SproutVideo is pretty fundamental to the security of your online content: should I let people download my online hosted videos? Naturally the most appropriate answer is, “that depends,” but we can help you narrow it down for your specific circumstances, and ultimately make the best decision. Read on for…