Professional-quality footage demands rock-solid stability, and while tripods are essential tools for achieving this, they’re just the beginning. Simply mounting your camera isn’t enough-you need proper technique to maximize your tripod’s potential. From basic setups to complex movements, this guide provides the essential tips you need to capture broadcast-quality shots for any production. Understanding Tripod […]
Great lighting can help your video content shine, but poor lighting can create a dull, blurry mess. One of the most common ways of lighting video content is three-point lighting. You may have heard the term in film school, but how can you take full advantage of its benefits on set? Read this quick summary […]
If you want to expand your video production capabilities, you must know what the other hardware on the market is capable of because there are so many options available. Plus, there are so many video production niches, so it can be challenging to pinpoint the best solution for your specific situation. For instance, if your […]
Hollywood productions use green screens to create incredible imagery, but even news programs and other productions can use a green screen to make visually engaging sets. Although these screens are valuable tools, certain mistakes during their usage can make shoots more complicated instead of more professional. Learn the right way to prepare by using this […]
From plays at a local theater to a large-scale festival, you can use a professional-grade camera to shoot many different events. While filming a local event may seem simple, it requires as much precision and preparation as any other shoot. With so many ways to film any event, you should narrow your options to only […]
Having a strong vision in your head for any production helps to ensure a final product that is professional and focused. Achieving that goal can be challenging, but part of simplifying that challenge is using excellent equipment. If you don’t have them on your set, keep reading to find out why reference display monitors are […]
Teleprompters are a consistently reliable production tool for staying on-script without hindering eye contact with your audience, whether in-person or virtual. When working on a video production that involves teleprompters, you may assume the most important aspect is verbal delivery. It goes without saying that delivery is essential when speaking in front of a camera. […]
Lighting helps video production experts present their footage with very specific tones. In some cases, lighting can create a warm, welcoming tone, whereas sometimes it creates a more intense mood. Let’s focus on one prevalent lighting method—soft lighting. If you want to learn more about professional video lighting, start with our brief guide to using […]
Teleprompter technology has been around for many years because it is invaluable for assisting speakers during long-form speeches or presentations. For instance, when giving a speech to your entire business, you can use a teleprompter to ensure you don’t misspeak, go off on tangents, etc. Likewise, reading news during a live broadcast requires the same […]
DMX lighting is a prevalent professional lighting solution that allows you optimal control over multiple lights at once, assisting with both large and small sets. Natural light can look stunning on camera, but DMX lighting systems make it easier to bring professional production lights outside. Thus, you will enhance your production’s tone, setting the mood […]