In many ways, aerial drone videography has changed the landscape of video production. Shots that only a decade ago would have required costly rentals of helicopters or cranes can now be done by drones at a fraction of the cost, with equally high quality.One thing to remember is that simply hiring a

The latest update to Final Cut Pro—10.6.2—includes a new Voice Isolation tool that’s generating a lot of buzz…well, actually it’s muting a lot of buzz. HVAC systems, lawnmowers, and weed wackers are the scourge of any video pro’s existence. You can get all setup for an intervie

Filmmaking is a collaboration at its core and creators at every level must be able to work within a team to complete their projects. Having clearly defined roles in your post production team is the first step to building trust and efficiency in your workflow. Without proper communication and se

I want to talk to you about best practices for organizing your media. Specifically, proper file management for video editing. I want to help you set up your process with the right folder structure to minimize pain—today and in the future. The TL;DR? If we organize at the beginning, it b

When it comes to video production, the challenge of remote work and distributed teams is getting large amounts of data to the people that need it.  You can do this manually by shipping drives, connecting via a virtual private network (VPN), or sending files via third-party cloud solutions. But thes

Welcome to part two of our series on how to create a travel YouTube channel. In part one, we discussed how to start a travel vlog on YouTube by diving into the process of shooting and editing. We covered everything from pre-production, to shooting on location, to the editing process that comes afte

Welcome back to part three of our series on how to create a travel vlog YouTube channel. In part one, we discussed how to start a travel vlog on YouTube by diving into the process of shooting. In part two, we looked at how to set up your YouTube travel channel alongside optimising your videos for b

Apple’s September announcement of new devices each year is about as predictable as the coming of autumn. On September 14, Apple is hosting an event titled “California Streaming” that promises to reveal new hardware and operating systems. Here’s a short look at what to expect

Creative people are great at organization. Okay, maybe not.  To put it more accurately—a group of creative people is great at coming up with a bunch of uniquely incompatible media management methods to organize their projects. If you’ve ever had to open someone else’s project fo

The term “Headless Workstation” might conjure up notions of frightful folklore this time of year. But in shared storage environments, headless workstations can be a life-saver.   The biggest challenge of doing post-production remotely is moving the high resolution, high bandwidth f

You’ve done it. You finally shot your passion project. Your masterpiece shot in 8K raw at 240fps is going to look stunning on the big screen. I bet you can’t wait to start cutting together all that delicious 16-bit footage. Your hard drive is plugged in, Adobe Premiere is fired up (hasn’t crash

There’s a free program that comes with your Mac that’s amazing. It’s called Keynote. Beyond its intended use as a presentation tool, this powerful app also has the ability to create fantastic animations you can use for FREE with any editorial tool—and all without setting a single

Adding notes to your footage is an extremely useful way to speed up your editing process. There are several great examples with which this helps. In an interview with someone, you may want to start breaking down the clip into the different answers. For example, your subject is talking abou

Tip #1 for making great product videos: Make their customer the hero This is the first rule of making a product marketing video. It could be an app, a device, or even vehicle, just resist the temptation to make your client the hero and make your video about their customer. If you succes

The truth is that the cloud does not exist. Say it with me: The Cloud. Does not. Exist. Cloud workstations, cloud file storage, cloud workflows… it is all a gigantic lie. I am here to rain on your parade and free your mind.    The cloud is a marketing term that under close inspecti

The age of Web 2.0 dictates us new rules. We have to invent new ways of catching customer’s eye and being recognizable. The text is not enough anymore. The latest researches show that more than 80 percent of responders confirm that video is more powerful than written content. Why? Scient

What is CAD? CAD is a special technology for engineering simulations of objects. The term comes from Computer-aided design (CAD)  – usage of computers to create, modify, or optimize design using the CAD software. CAD is used to design lines (curves) and figures in 2D space, or curves, su

Lyric video – what is it about? Video production, creating a music video is an important stage in the music business. It became a key point in promotional companies for artists. A lyric video is a type of music clip, but unlike familiar music clips it’s focussed on the text (lyrics

EXPO Preparations   A trade exhibition is a perfect area for meeting investors and customers. The exhibitions have the role of networking, and are still one of the most popular ways for practical B2B business promotional. An exhibition is one of the effective tools to expand sales markets

Virtual reality content is among the technological trends nowadays. AR/VR technologies are progressing much faster than we would expect. And their future growth surely depends on consumers’ behavior and business development. However, some business representatives still don’t understand t