Production

Production is the filming stage of your shoot which includes cinematography, audio and lights, as well as directing, art and effects. The following articles will help you in your search for proper equipment and new techniques which will make your video look more professional.

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Trash the Dress and Destruction Videos - You Get One Chance

Jackson Wong - March 19th, 2013

Trash the dress, explosions, demolition ... product testing. These are just a few of the descriptors for a special genre of video that event videographers understand so well. Destruction video - the kind of video that is designed to make audiences cringe or watch in awe, and if the work is especially effective, will be so strong a visual that viewers simply can't stop watching. There are many genres for which destruction video may fit, including music video, documentary, even educational. To make destruction video we'll look at some examples and help you get prepared.
Production Tip: Know Your Adapters from Converters

There's a difference, and every member on a production crew should understand that adapters and converters are not interchangeable. One changes a physical connector, the other changes the signal.
Star Wars Spin-off: May the Force be with... Whom?

Jennifer O'Rourke - March 15th, 2013

Once the Star Wars franchise was sold to Disney, the spin-off genie was destined to be let out of the bottle. The popular Star Wars saga is going to have two familiar characters developed into their own movie spin-offs - is there a possible second and third franchise in the future?
Camera Moves and Intense Lighting in the Dark Knight

The interrogation scene between Batman and the Joker in “The Dark Knight” is a bold twist on a typical interrogation scene. Using dolly moves, handheld shots, and intense lighting, director Christopher Nolan and cinematographer Wally Pfister created a memorable scene that captured fantastic performances.
Spotlight on CES 2013

Jordan Claverie - Mon, 03/11/2013 - 10:36am

Handing a CEO an award for an exceptional product will never get old. At the International CES there is the extra excitement of a proud display, and Videomaker was pleased to give product manufacturers something more to smile about than getting through the whirlwind days of CES. Our job included finding and reporting products that will advance and help videographers make better video. Here are some of the best that you will want to check out in 2013.
JVC Announces GY-HM70

Greg Olson - March 11th, 2013

As technology makes the components for camcorders smaller and smaller, the overall form factor has shrunk considerably. In many forms of technology, smaller is definitely better, but I think camcorders are an exception to the rule. Give me a big, shoulder mountable beast of a camera, and I'll give you some stellar hand-held footage.
Color Grading and Intense Lighting in the Aviator

Released in 2004, Martin Scorsese's film “The Aviator” used color grading, original news footage, intense lighting, and compositing to create the Hell's Angels movie premiere scene. Cinematographer Robert Richardson won the academy award for his work.
Blackmagic Cinema Camera Sample Footage

We took the Blackmagic Cinema Camera into various shooting environments to test its crop factor, dynamic range, resolving power, aliasing, moiré, color reproduction, low light, rolling shutter and audio. Here is some of our footage.
Six Tips for Cutting Down Mic Wind Noise

Greg Olson - March 04th, 2013

So you've got the camera set up, your talent is miked up perfectly, and the shot looks stunning. Your audio guy (or perhaps you if you've got a small crew) slips on the headphones, and that's when he hears it. The windstorm that seems to be blowing a hurricane force wind directly into your mic. Since we're not likely to be able to just turn off the wind, and fixing it it post can have mixed results, here's six tips to cut down wind noise on your mic.
Movie Set Terms: What do Cowboys and Martinis have in Common?

Jennifer O'Rourke - March 01st, 2013

Understanding movie terms is important to video producers working with cast and crew, even if the crew includes one other person. But sometimes the jargon can be a bit overwhelming.