Video Production
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Doug discusses more advanced concepts to help deepen your understanding of frame rates. Both editors and videographers will find this video useful, since it will allow them to work in better tandem. We'll cover timecode basics, fractional frame rates (such as 29.97 fps and 23.98 fps), variable frame rates, and more.
0:00 - In This Video
0:39 - Timecode & Drop-Frames
5:36 - Variable Frame Rates
7:02 - Interlaced Video
10:34 - Telecine & Pulldown
12:47 - Mismatched Frame Rates & Refresh Rates
14:54 - Practical Tips
In this article series, we will take a look at five different production styles and come up with suggestions for camera accessories suitable for that style. This article will cover a range of different camera bodies and should provide a foundation for building out your camera package. Please note that for the purposes of this article, I will be excluding smartphones as well as action cameras, focusing instead on accessories for camcorders, DSLRs, mirrorless, and digital cinema cameras. Remember, if you go to the product page for your camera on
As audiences consume more and more video, it’s increasingly challenging to create bold, striking visuals that stand out from the crowd and truly engage viewers in a story. Lighting remains—arguably—the most underrated tool for that mission. Even the most budget-friendly camera and lens on the market can capture beautiful images when paired with thoughtful lighting choices. While accurate LED panels used to be large, heavy, and expensive, that is no longer always the case, and Genaray’s new PX-MOD-3 modular RGB LED panel is proof of this,
Productions tend to fall into two categories—a disorganized mass of people scurrying around to somehow get the shot off as the sun goes down, leaving crew and cast exhausted at the end of the day, or a smooth moving production that is more like a complex dance, though not as frenetic, far less exhausting, and far more efficient. If you are only going to be working on a film/video production a single time, then the maddening chaos of the first type of production will probably feel very satisfying. However, if you are looking at working in the
Welcome to Part 2 of Keys to a Happy and Healthy Production Life.
Hopefully you’ve read Part 1, but if not, be sure to check it out.
Working on productions, and making films at every level can be fun, exciting, thrilling, and rewarding. The key to longevity in the business is both being easy to work with and being valuable to those who hire you. If you’re a director, you must figure out how to balance getting what
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What is open gate, and how can it streamline your video production? Doug will show you how to get the most out of open gate, such as cropping from horizontal (16:9) to vertical (9:16).
0:00 - What Is Open Gate Video?
0:42 - Why Use Open Gate?
2:17 - Advantage 1
3:07 - Advantage 2
3:53 - 3x2 and 4x3
5:08 - Why Is It Called Open Gate
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As you delve deeper into the more advanced side of video codecs, the information can be overwhelming. Doug is here to simplify the complexities, helping you choose a codec for filming, editing, and delivery.
1:11 - This Video's Objectives
1:12 - Hardware Compatibility
4:49 Chroma Subsampling
8:15 - 8-bit vs. 10-bit
12:04 - How to Choose
14:37 - Real-World Example
Panasonic brings more networking and imaging improvements to their Professional line of studio and broadcast cameras with the new box-style AK-UBX100 4K Multi-Purpose Camera. Featuring an impressive 19.29MP MOS image sensor alongside multiple 12G-SDI and fiber outputs, the camera is compatible with SMPTE ST 2110 standards, NDI High Bandwidth streaming, and
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If you're looking to become a professional filmmaker, you'll need to understand what codecs are, how to choose them, and how to use them. In part 1 of 2, Doug simplifies the tangled web of knowledge that is video codecs, sharing the fundamentals.
0:00 - What You'll Learn
1:04 - What Is a Codec?
2:25 - Why Are Codecs Necessary?
3:27 - How to Codecs Work?
6:53 - Choosing the Right Codec
14:24 - Inter vs. Intraframe
17:32 - What's Next?
Atomos just announced a new monitor-recorder: the Ninja TX GO. It’s a 5.2” HDMI-only version of the Ninja TX that can capture video in a variety of codecs, including Apple ProRes, ProRes Raw, Avid DNx, H.265, H.264, and NDI 6 HX3. The TX Go can
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The DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini had a baby, and it's called the Mic 3. What features does this new wireless microphone carry over from its predecessors? Join Maria to learn how the DJI Mic 3 can fit into your video production?
0:00 - Key Features
0:14 - What's New?
0:41 - Size & Cases
1:35 - vs. DJI Mic 2
1:51 - Adaptive Gain Control
2:35 - Miscellaneous Specs
3:03 - Is the DJI Mic 3 for You?
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The Atomos Ninja recording monitors have been a mainstay of video production for more than a decade now, and the brand’s new Ninja TX 5.2" Camera to Cloud monitor recorder represents an exciting new step forward for the line, packed with high-end codecs, connectivity, and versatility. Able to record to CFexpress Type B cards or USB-C SSD’s in formats up to 8K30, the Ninja TX can also stream out and upload clips to
Professionals working in sports, news, corporate, documentary, and live production will be happy to hear that Sony has a new handheld XDCAM camcorder, the PXW-Z300, boasting unique authentication, networking, and subject recognition features.
Sony PXW-Z300 3-CMOS XDCAM Camcorder
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Everyone loves to take a peek behind the curtain to see how things are done. Photographer Vail Fucci will teach you how to easily create high-quality and engaging behind-the-scenes reels for your social media, website, and clients. She'll also cover the best gear needed to create great BTS videos.
0:00 Intro
1:55 BTS footage examples
4:45 Why BTS?
9:32 Permissions for BTS
12:47 Where to post
18:33 Gear
29:50 Who is the intended audience for BTS videos?
32:28 Shot list
39:09 Settings and advance settings
44:09 How to film without an assistant
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In today’s hybrid creative world, video is becoming just as important as still images. Photographer Russel Graves will discuss basic video functions to help you capture beautiful moving images of the natural world around you.
0:00 - Intro
4:02 - About Russell
6:51 - Why shoot video?
17:40 - Some basic equipment
24:17 - Video terms
27:30 - Basic techniques
37:09 - Russell's approach
41:55 - Q&A
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