Learn video production tips and strategies for creating better videos for the web. Everything from pre-production to post-production including information about the latest video cameras, video production techniques, video editing tips and more.
Previously, I wrote an article discussing the benefits of a green screen video production. However, once you have determined that green screen is the way to go - how do you plan for it? Well, do not underestimate the importance of Pre-Production when shooting green screen. It's easy in the chaos of planning a shoot to overlook these ...
So, youʼve been awarded a contract to shoot a company video. Awesome. But now you need to find a location to film your video. Not so awesome. If your client is like most clients, their office or corporate boardroom probably provides a wide range of less-than-desirable options - shooting into the A/V corner; towards a malnourished ficus; or ...
In the spirit of good-natured ribbing and constructive criticism, we asked you to help us find the very worst business videos of 2011 for our first-ever Sucky Video Awards (The Suckies). And you responded with some fantastic examples of video marketing gone wrong. Our panel of judges, including our founder Mark Robertson and Steve Stockman, ...
Jump cuts are a popular transition in online videos. They allow the creator to quickly move from one part of the video to another by eliminating pauses, silence, and other elements that make the video feel like it's moving slowly. By using jump cuts, you can make your video feel like it moves at a ...
It was only a matter of time before Film Riot's Ryan Connolly put in his two cents on the two newest competing cameras, the Canon C300 and RED Scarlet. He was hesitant to do it, mainly because he hasn't had a chance to test-drive either camera, but there was enough interest to know what he ...
A few nights ago, both Canon and RED announced cameras in the heart of filmmaking land, only 10 blocks apart from each other. Judging from the specs you could easily say that RED blows Canon right out of the water. 4k resolution at 1-25fps, 2k at 60fps and HDR-x technology at a pricepoint that's comparable ...
Video is becoming such an important part of web content that we're seeing individuals and groups of all skill levels jumping into video creation and video marketing. So while Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere Pro may be dominant video editing software choices for professionals, there are millions and millions of new video producers who ...
Is it easy to get started with video production. It is, and it isn't. It's easy as ever to record a video these days, the challenging part is preparing for the technical challenges come along the way. This article shares five tips to help you start on the right foot.
Proper use of music and sound can make or break your video or film production. However, for those who use YouTube in a professional way, using the right type of music in your productions can make all the difference between a happy and a grumpy client.
Listen to my interview with Susan Bratton, CEO and co-founder of Personal Life Media and Host of the DishyMix Podcast, about her recommendations for what online video marketers can learn with doing “masterful interviews” using their own webcam.
One of the best aspects of Ryan Connolly's short film Losses is its sound, although when you hear the Film Riot host talk about it, you get the feeling he's not entirely happy with it. Well, that's what professionalism costs you sometimes. You can't be satisfied with passable. Losses was a quickie shoot and the ...
In this week's Producer Tip we talk about capturing good audio for your videos, but we also talk about engaging with viewers in the comments section of your videos. Even if you get so many comments that it's impractical for respond to them all, at least try to respond to some of them every time. ...
Fighting should be an easy thing to capture on film, right? You just get a couple of guys fake punch each other in the face and have them react like a real punch just connected, with heads flying in the opposite direction. Well, it shouldn't surprise you that it takes a whole lot more than ...
YouTube might try to wow you with the latest statistics, by bragging that “48 hours of video are uploaded every minute!” However, as a business owner or marketer, that statistic can be discouraging. How will your videos ever stand out from the rest? Will anyone care enough not only to watch you on video, but ...
Film Riot, which plays Mondays and Thursdays on Revision3, is a virtual film school right here on the web. It is especially valuable for those who look to get into web video (or any kind of film and video work) and might not have that much money, as host Ryan Connolly and his crew take ...
