Still from the James Bond film Skyfall, featuring a giant jellyfish which was created as a stock video by Bass Visuals (http://bassvisuals.com). Many articles advise you to sell Stock Footage, but few give you the whole story. For that you need to listen to the people...
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Using Only Stock Footage
What you can do using ONLY Stock Footage? There have been many TV shows, mostly docs, some about World War II that were created entirely with stock footage. The following is a commercial. You may want to watch it first without sound. It may seem simple enough to...
High Frame Rate (HFR) is Here at 48 fps
High Frame Rate (HFR) is the faster than normal rate being explored by some producers. Normally, films are shot at 24 frames per second (fps), and have been for about 80 years. American television is broadcast at 29.97 fps. The HFR films are being filmed at 48 fps....
How To Coil Audio and Video Cables
Thanks to the London School of Sound.
Digital Cinematography Introduction
Digital cinematography is similar to film cinematography in that each captures a series of still images, typically at 24 frames a second. Unlike film, the digital images are captured to hard drives or to flash memory. Previously these video moving images were recorded...
What’s In Your Camera Kit? Essential Camcorder Accessories
The contents of a Video Camera Kit vary a lot from shooter to shooter. The following are some of the things I believe are essential camcorder accessories. YMMV 1. Camera's Owners Manual 2. LensPen OR (Lens tissue, Lens cleaning fluid, and blower/brush) 3. Small LED...
Scout The Video Interview Location
Choosing the background for a lengthy interview is an important decision. An interview may become most of the film so it must look good. You want a room that is large enough, quiet enough and one where you can control the light - a controlled environment to shoot in....
Shutter Speed, Iris, Depth of Field, and a Review of the Genustech ND Rotating Filter
A neutral density filter cuts down the amount of light that reaches the sensor. Each ND filter is designed for a specific strength from one stop to eight or more stops. These glass filters are screwed onto the front of the lens to reduce the light. This is one way to...
Video Biography and History Services
The Gift of a Lifetime Thank you a thousand times for making this video. I am presenting it to my mom tomorrow at her 85th birthday party. I am so excited to have such a gift for her. My sisters and her grandchildren will treasure these memories always. - Jane...
Happy Small Business Week For Video Producers!
Be proud to be a small business owner. Small businesses create more than 70% of the jobs in this country and account for 52% of America’s Gross Domestic Product. Small businesses make up more than 99.7% of all employers. Small business is the most important part...
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