Every season I think this is the most fun (or worst condition) to shoot in, but summer's sizzling, scorching, sultry heat is indeed a special challenge.
In the winter, a video producer needs to protect gear from the extreme cold and drizzle from the rain and snow. In the summer...
A quick video tip on streamlining your audio editing workflow using integration between Adobe Premiere and Audition. Related Links: Adobe CS6 Review, Audio Sweetening, Noise Reduction
I've learned a lot about using video equipment since I got my first camcorder, so I'm going to take this opportunity to write a letter to myself when I was first starting out with some advice on the things I learned the slow way I wish I'd learned the...
The Brrrrr season - When the winter doldrums set in - what can you do to find your muse? The New Year festivities are over, Valentine's Day is coming - meh, who cares... the winter blues are upon us and the world is awash in cloudy cover and cold...
Capturing video in the bright light from snow is one of the most challenging conditions you can shoot in. Not only is shooting in the snow quite COLD for you, your camera isn't happy, either! Then the white reflective surface plays havoc on your exposure levels and can fool your...
Recently we talked about creative shooting in the wintertime, the amazing light reflections and the beauty of the season. That was the Good reason to get creative in the rainy season. Today, we'll talk about the Bad and the Ugly - getting out there on a rainy day and...
When you have a too-loose drag on your tripod head, or are working with a rickety, old or cheap tripod, a little support can give you a smoother pan. Enter the rubber band trick — easy and effective. Sometimes, it's the simple things that make us think, "Oh,...
People who have been impressed by the work my team does often ask what kind of equipment we use. They then ask what I think they should buy so their videos can look as good as mine; as though the secret to making great video is buying the right...
As film, video and content creators, we are constantly looking for ways... *Ahem*, CHEAP WAYS to use our camera to increase the production value of our projects. One of the most tried and true ways is to use some unconventional camera tricks to add some panache to your next...
A few weeks ago we told you about specialty bags to prevent your camera, smartphone and other electronics from getting water damaged while you frolicked at the beach or poolside. Today let's talk about what to do if you deliberately want to get that camera in the water. Fishtanks...
