Why a Swivel Chair WILL Ruin Your Interview
Fidgeting. It’s normal, natural and it’s going to happen. But unfortunately, the camera picks…
When One is Better Than Two
“Can you do two at once?” That’s a question I often get from clients, meaning that they want to have…
Why Trust is So Important in Video Production
Video producers are trained to “see” what a video will look like long before it even exists. On a shoot, we…
How to Avoid Hiring a Sub-Par Videographer
Within about two weeks, I had two clients come to me after getting burned by another video provider. In both…
How to Create Buzz and Bonding
There were at least 50 people involved in our recent video on sainthood. A few were video professionals…
Why Video Crews Are Worth It
I take pride in being a one-man-band. For many of my shoots, I’m going solo and handling the lights, the visuals…
Video Showcases the Overlooked
There are an incredible amount of stars – we just can’t see most of them. That’s what I discovered while…
Interview vs. Teleprompter – Strengths and Weaknesses
Interview or teleprompter? If your video will include a person speaking on-camera, these are the two basic…
An Easy Way to Save Time and Money on Your Video
Time on a video set is expensive – with the number of skilled workers and expensive equipment needed…
Why Kids and Animals are Worth the Effort
My camera was nearly nibbled by an alpaca. And a couple weeks later, a toddler almost caught hold of the lens…
How to Give Your Event Videographer an Advantage
Surprises are great for parties, but not for videography. I recently filmed an event where the organizers did…
A Trick to Sound Natural on Camera
Talking to a machine is hard. When a project requires the teleprompter, it takes some work to get an authentic…
My Biggest Tip for Newbie Videographers
“For all those fledgling people… what is your advice?” That’s one of the questions that host Andrew Lambert…
The Best Thing About Being a Video Producer
The best thing about my job as a video producer? That’s a tough one, but I decided to think it through…
Why Use GIFs in Your Email Campaigns
Did you notice the moving box and triangle at the top of this post? Of course you did; a moving image…
The Best Ways to Add Photos to a Video
First things first. In video, it is always preferable to use video, rather than photos, to illustrate your subject…
How to Calculate the Length of Your Video Shoot
How much time should you dedicate to your video shoot? The answer always depends on many factors, but…
My Advice for the Camera-Shy
“I hate being on camera.” I hear that just about every week. If you are getting anxiety just thinking about it…
Why the Video Equipment Matters
You wouldn’t hire a man with a weed-wacker to mow your front yard. The same goes for video production…
Three Ways to Make Your Cell Phone Video Better
Sometimes, you just have to shoot a quick video on your cell phone. I get that. But please, for the sake of my…