What is a Blue-ray DVD
Blu-ray, also known as Blu-ray Disc (BD), is the name of a next-generation optical disc format jointly developed by the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), a group of the world’s leading consumer...
View ArticleCorporate Interview Shoot Tips – Locations
An optimal room size is 25’ x 40’, and empty. Not that smaller quarters can’t be worked with, it’ just easier for all with a larger room. In hotels, conference rooms work better than guest rooms...
View ArticleCorporate Interview Shoot Tips – Clothing
Colors • Avoid the color white if possible. • Bright pastels, especially yellow should also be avoided if possible. • Black is not optimal, but better than white. Mid to dark tones are better. BEST –...
View ArticleBreaking into the Business
It’s actually not that difficult to break into the business. But you first must have genuine passion for the industry and the craft, you have to have it in your blood. Then it’s just a matter of...
View ArticleBuying a Blu-ray DVD Player for Christmas? What you need to know.
It looks like $225 is the price point for the holiday season and several manufacturers are committed to that entry-level price making them very attractive. However, I really recommend spending a few...
View ArticleHow to Best Prepare PowerPoint Slides for Video & DVD Production
Many times we have incorporated our client’s PowerPoint slides into their video and DVD productions. Because computer displays and television displays are different, keeping a few things in mind will...
View ArticleDVD Playability
DVD playability issues predominately stem from dirt, dust, smudges, or foreign matter on the bottom side, (non label), of the DVD. Upon inspection if you find this to be true, clean the disk with water...
View ArticleElements of a Video Production
Every successful production is a result of the execution of each, or a variation thereof, of these elements. Their impact on cost is only a matter of degree. Pre-Production & Preparation This...
View ArticleSimplifying Our Lives
1. Simplify Your Life by Reducing your Possessions Modern culture is materialistic, bombarding us with the message that we can find happiness in possessions. In reality, possessions create clutter....
View ArticleProduction & Post-Production Tools
Plural Eyes – is a plugin for both Final Cut and Sony Vegas that we use to sync up all of our clips automatically. Very cool and a huge time saver. Watch this video and see just how easy it is to sync...
View ArticleThree Dimensional Video Production
Bob’s Current Conclusions about 3 Dimensional Video Production In April 2010, Bob attended the Digital Cinema Summit at NAB which was almost exclusively about 3D in production. Bob has since viewed...
View ArticleColor Temperature and Gels
A Director of Photography’s challenge is to craft the quality and character of light in a scene. Since the majority of our projects are on-location, I am often working with a mixture of natural light...
View ArticleHow to Get a Job with a Small Company
Most advice about job seeking is oriented around big companies. The notion of a standard resume, of mass mailings, of dealing with the HR department–even the idea of interviews–is all built around the...
View ArticleData Rates for Digital Production: Understanding Bits, Bytes and Bottlenecks
This article was originally by Jay Holden. We think that it is a great explanation and that you would find it useful. Despite the fact that it’s 2012 and we’re more than a decade into the digital...
View ArticleThe Power of Trade Show Booth Video
You see sufficient value to allocate time and money to exhibit. After all, your current and potential customers have made it a point to attend. A video playing on a screen in your booth helps attract...
View ArticleEye Lines
When shooting interviews, it’s important to have the subject’s eye line on axis with the camera lens so that it doesn’t appear that the subject is looking over or under the camera. To accomplish this,...
View ArticleCamera Setups – Part 1
When discussing camera formats and setups while planning for a shoot, always ask about the final deliverable and how the client will use the footage – both now, and in the future. Is it for broadcast?...
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Simplifying Our Lives
1. Simplify Your Life by Reducing your Possessions Modern culture is materialistic, bombarding us with the message that we can find happiness in possessions. In reality, possessions create clutter....
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Production & Post-Production Tools
Plural Eyes – is a plugin for both Final Cut and Sony Vegas that we use to sync up all of our clips automatically. Very cool and a huge time saver. Watch this video and see just how easy it is to...
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Three Dimensional Video Production
Bob’s Current Conclusions about 3 Dimensional Video Production In April 2010, Bob attended the Digital Cinema Summit at NAB which was almost exclusively about 3D in production. Bob has since viewed...
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