Topic - Online Video & production
Video File Container Formats, Compression & Codecs – Oh My!
When I first took the dive into online video, I quickly found that there was a steep learning curve – especially with regard to new terms like codecs, video file formats, compression and the like.
List of Royalty Free Online Resources for Video Production
We here at ReelSEO like to do things on the cheap when we can. Not because we’re cheap but often because video production costs can spiral out of control if you’re not careful.
Here’s a list of available resources on the web for royalty free media including images, video, music and more. Now just because it is ‘royalty free’ does not mean that the media will be completely free.
7 Tips for More Powerful Online Video Storytelling
As a television news reporter, I was pushed everyday to create a powerful story on a tight deadline, and to make that story 1:30 or less. Consulting firms spend millions researching audiences, and they know what makes a good story. Here are a few tips I learned from the news business on telling good stories. The same tips hold true when working for a client and you are telling the business’ story.
Advice for Video Production Project Management – Market7
For those of you who may have missed it, a few months back Christophor Rick posted an in-depth review of an interesting web-based software tool for project management of digital media content, called Market7. I caught up with the CEO of Market7, Seth Kenvin, to talk about their product offering and discuss some common pitfalls within video project management. Seth also provides some advice for obtaining better efficiencies in the online video production cycle.
How to Use a Virtual Set – Virtual Studio for Online Video
In today’s podcast episode, I interview Earle Greenberg of Chicago Video Works, who explains some of the advantages of promoting your business with videos featuring virtual sets. You’ll also hear from Earle on what’s involved with building a virtual set, and some tips on how to to prepare yourself for a video show featuring a virtual set.
AOL Snatches Up Online Video Provider StudioNow For $36.5M
AOL has purchased video production company StudioNow Inc for $36.5 million.
We wrote about StudioNow back in the Fall of 2008, when they had just signed a deal to develop videos for CitySearch. This merger/purchase is newsworthy because of the technology that StudioNow had created–as well as for what it might mean for AOL’s ability to delve deeper into video.
How to Guide for Shooting HD Video with a DSLR Camera
Ever since Nikon introduced the D90 in August 2008 as the first DSLR camera that shoots High Definition (HD) video, a silent revolution is taking place in media production. At a fraction of the budget creative camera people are able to produce remarkable high quality footage – all with a built-out stills camera for a total investment of $7,500. This is good news for online video.
The Threesome Technique for Online Video Interviewing
How did I get inspired to dream up and post this? It came to me one day when my girlfriend suggested that I video record a three-way. I was all excited. Then she said to me, “Grant, I meant with you, someone you interview professionally, and your videographer.” That left me disgusted. (But not disgusted enough to not share what I learned from my video experience – read on…)
Using Animated Flash Cartoons as a Video Marketing Tool
Mark asked me to take a look into GoAnimate.com and see if there was any sort of marketing potential, as in, could you use what you make there for video marketing. I started poking around tentatively and realized there probably is some interesting ways that it could help the ReelSEO readership. But you’ve got to maintain an open mind here. Instead of making a long article about its potential, I decided I’d make a cartoon animation.
8 Tips for Shooting Better Video During the Holidays
It’s time for another great video production tutorial video from Israel Hyman of IzzyVideo. Last month, we featured a video about how to get great exposure and white balance using an 18% gray card. Today, I’m pleased to offer you this timely video with Izzy demonstrating some great tips for capturing video of the family during this week’s holidays.
5 Tips for Successful & Professional Online Video Projects
Are you looking for any easy way to explain how to do professional (i.e., business-quality) online video to newcomers? I recommend sharing these 5 steps in the following order: Plan, practice, publish, promote and perform.
In this post, I will explain how each of these 5 P’s is essential to virtually any professional online video project.
You Could Be The Next Overnight Filmmaking Success
A couple of days ago we told you about Fede Alvarez, a filmmaker from Uruguay whose YouTube film’s impressive direction and effects landed him a real life Hollywood development deal with Sam Raimi and Ghost Town Pictures.
Well, now you have a chance to be the next Fede Alvarez, if you’re so inclined.
