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Some consider it tedious work, but pre-production can not only save you money and time. It can also enhance the creative process.

Astrophotography timelapses are beautifully vibrant videos that allow people to engage in astronomy. Here's what you need to know to record one yourself.

Even the simplest program depends on planning. Production planning, or production logistics, can be so complex that Hollywood production companies devote whole departments to it. It is an essential part of the pre-production process. You can cover the essentials by wrangling just five elements: people, places, things, plans and...

Writers spend most of their time worrying about the words that the characters on the screen will say. Sound engineers worry about how to make sure the words can be heard and how to mix them with music and background noises. Lighting designers spend their days figuring out how...

The best way for aspiring film directors to improve their craft is to study and learn from the works of famous directors from the past and present.

This video is all about light types for video and film.You’ll learn about Tungsten, LED, Fluorescent and HMI lights. We will also cover Soft, Fresnel, Flood, PAR and Practical lights. With this information, we hope you’re able to choose the best light for whatever job you are trying to get...

How do you market a documentary? It seems like a simple question to answer. You might try to build a strong social media campaign and apply to as many film festivals as possible. However, this misguided strategy is not enough to get your film noticed. The real question you need...

Over the past 10 years, social media has exploded in popularity. Platforms like YouTube, Facebook and Instagram—as well as many others— have millions of active users that consume content daily. People are reading posts, posting pictures and most importantly, they’re creating and sharing video. According to Vidyard’s 2019 Video Benchmark...

With video production experience, you already have the foundational skills needed to create an impactful virtual event.

8K video is here today. With cameras from RED, Canon, Ikegami, Sony and others, and 8K TVs available now, it makes sense that many video content producers and filmmakers are taking a serious look at filming, editing and finishing in 8K. But the important question to be answered is,...