Setting the right mood on stage requires a careful assembly of lights, props, and actors working together. On stage, your space is limited because you don’t benefit from major location changes like you do with edited TV shows or movies. This means you must carefully craft stage lighting and backdrops to make the stage feel […]
“Lights, camera, action” has been a well-known saying for decades. It’s known by those in and outside the entertainment industry. As the first word in the sequence, lights play a prominent part in filmmaking. It affects the quality, tone, atmosphere, and look of a shoot. There are many ways to set a scene using only […]
Church services strengthen people’s relationship with their faith, just like religion bonds individuals into communities. Live streaming further expands those connections. Taking your sermons, prayers, religious events, and community gatherings online allows you to establish a virtual church. Use the digital world to increase people’s access to your community and services and offer many […]
Setting up a shot involves a lot of moving parts, from lighting and set prep to subject placement and sound hookups. However, one of the most important factors of a production set is camera placement. Where and how you place the camera affects the quality of your shot, the focus, the angles you record, mobility […]
What is a teleprompter, and why is it so essential in today’s production environments? Teleprompters are invaluable tools that allow presenters to deliver speeches, record videos, or broadcast live content with confidence and precision. By projecting text onto a transparent screen, teleprompters ensure presenters maintain eye contact with their audience while seamlessly following their script. […]
Documentaries give you an inside look at individuals, communities, cultures, and stunning nature—the topic options are as vast as they are for fictional films. Like any form of filmmaking, documentaries require the right gear to tell the story properly. You may be capturing real-life events on camera, but that doesn’t mean you can use just […]
Recording an on-location interview can be fulfilling, or it can fall apart. Thankfully, gathering the right hardware and carefully prepping your shoot can save the big day from disaster. Plan your big shoot using this list of essential gear for on-location interviews to capture the best footage for your final product. Camera & Stabilization Gear […]
When browsing teleprompters for your video production, remember that many models exist. This begs the question: how do you know how to choose one prompter over the others? Start by understanding what a teleprompter is and how it works to ensure you select the right model for your needs. Keep reading to find out why […]
Intertwining your video production with an IP network may not seem like the most professional setup at first, but it is. If you have experienced network issues at home, don’t assume an IP network will make your production equally unreliable. Welcome to our walkthrough on why IP networks are a necessity for video productions of […]
Sometimes, your broadcast or video shoot may run smoothly, with the creative and technical elements coming together beautifully. However, some simple mistakes can cause production quality to dip, whether it’s poor sound or picture quality or another issue. Having a successful production requires understanding the basics of video production. Explore the basics of production using […]