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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5 Low Angle Tips

Jordan Claverie - Tue, 03/26/2013 - 4:11pm

We often don't take the time to lay flat on the ground, or gaze up under tables, but there's a completely different world to be seen from low angle shots. Using low angles effectively in your story can be a challenge, but these tips for going low can help get your brain working toward even more creative uses. In no particular order, here are some ways to use your camera with very little clearance above a solid surface.
Lighting Accessories for an Industry in Change

Jordan Claverie - Tue, 03/26/2013 - 1:05pm

If you’ve been asking yourself if your next lighting purchase should be tungsten, color-balanced fluorescent, or LED, you’re not alone. Most video producers are struggling with these same questions.
Shooting Tips For Beginners

Jordan Claverie - Tue, 03/26/2013 - 11:51am

Everyone has to begin somewhere - what might be second nature to someone who has been shooting for a while can be confusing to someone just starting out.
Canon EOS Rebel T5i - Rings in a New STM Lens

Jackson Wong - March 26th, 2013

Canon releases the EOS Rebel T5i with a new kit lens featuring stepping motor technology. First questions first, will you be crossgrading from Nikon for this camera? Probably not, Might you update your EOS Rebel T4i? Only if you like the insignia to advance one digit, however, if you are looking for a new DSLR with exceptional quality and functionality from a trusted manufacturer, the EOS Rebel T5i is an excellent choice.
Lighting Solutions: Choosing the Correct Light Source

Jordan Claverie - Tue, 03/26/2013 - 11:37am

An essential element in producing excellent video is correct lighting. Too much, too little or the wrong kind and you’re in for dissatisfying results.
Actors and Movie Prop Tricks

Jennifer O'Rourke - March 22nd, 2013

The most obvious way to make your audience aware of the importance of a movie prop is to shoot a closeup cutaway of it, but this is also the most boring and predictable method. How then, can you let the audience know - in a split second - what a props is or its importance to a scene without slowing the scene down for a classic cutaway? Watch the Masters.
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.