Posts in the Production category, page 6
Production (posts 116–139)
Peep these production tips and tricks and get rolling with video.
- Spice Up Your Videos with Shot Sequences
Learn how to add visual variety with these reliable shot sequences.
- Three Ways to Shoot an Overhead Video
Learn how to use a tripod, a boom pole, or a mirror to capture a shot from up above.
- How to Shoot Video with a DSLR Camera
Chris runs through the fundamentals of ISO, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and different lenses. Download the cheat sheet below!
- Choosing a Microphone for Your Video
Optimize your shooting environment and use quality recording devices to up your video creation game.
- 7 Social Norms Learned from Being on the Set of a $100k Video
Ever wonder how a professional video production company gets down to business? We're here to share!
- How to Get Started with Adobe Rush
This is why you might want to “rush” to use one of Adobe’s newest apps to edit your videos.
- Add Some Delight to Your Business Videos with This Instagram Hack
Learn how to use Instagram to add custom animations to your business videos.
- How to Make Square Videos for Social Media
Take up more real estate on your viewer’s social media feeds by creating square videos — here’s how!
- Tips for Shooting a Travel Video
From choosing a format to shooting with an iPhone, learn how you can make a brag-worthy travel video.
- How to Shoot Video Outside
Learn what it takes to get a good-looking, well-balanced shot any time of day.
- 5 Quick Tips for Making an Effective How-To Video
Creating a how-to video doesn't have to be complicated—if you have these tips in mind.
- Getting the Video You Want: 3 Must-Have Video Worksheets for Every Marketer
Strong communication between the marketer and the video producer is essential. Use these worksheets to help you communicate!
- DIY, Contractor, or In-house: Setting Your Business’s Video Strategy
Navigate this tough decision without wasting too much time or energy. Let’s dig in!
- Tips for Shooting on a Budget & Production Gear Advice
Chris and Trevor shoot the breeze about shooting on a budget, and run through some of their essential day to ...
- Lighting on the Fly
A minimal and flexible philosophy for lighting your video on any budget.
- Background Music for Videos: Wistia’s Guide to Gear
Learn about the unsung heros of our production process here at Wistia — — music gear.
- How to Animate an Illustration
Illustrations are great. But you know what’s even better? Turning them into animations to make your videos (or your website) ...
- Product Review: The Marantz Turret
A gear review of what we loved about the Marantz Turret — — and also perhaps what we didn’t.
- Becoming a Better Presenter: An Interview with Rand Fishkin
Use these tips from Rand to nail your next performance on stage or on camera.
- Bringing the Right Energy to Your Videos
Nail your next on-screen performance by making sure your energy levels are just right.
- Introducing the Soapbox Station: A Professional-Quality, Mobile Video Studio
Step-by-step instructions on how to build this DIY desktop video studio.
- How to Remove Black Bars from Your Video
This article explains why black bars appear on the top or sides of your embedded video, and how you can ...
- How to Shoot Professional Instagram Stories for Your Business
Level up your stories with these fresh tips for shooting and editing video.
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