There are some basics that are so often ignored. The one I am going to talk about is so key and so often NOT used that just by starting to use this simple piece of equipment your production value will look 1000% better. By the title I’m sure you’ve guessed it, a tripod. Bloggers need […]
Why Audio is Key for Success in Video for Bloggers
This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, read our Disclosure Policy.Audio is typically way far down on a new video maker’s priority list. You think well my camera has a mic so I’m covered. Hate to break it do you newbie, that mic isn’t going to cut it. You need to know why audio is key for success in video. A good mic is […]
Production Timeline: How long should video production take?
This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, read our Disclosure Policy.Production Timeline Issues Giving yourself a production timeline is key to getting your video completed. But how long should it take you to produce a video? Are you giving yourself too much or too little time? Is there a set standard? That’s a tough one. Because when it comes to learning a new skill – […]
The Three Stages of Video Production Every Blogger Should Know
This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, read our Disclosure Policy.Yes, there are three stages of video production and sadly most novice video makers only do two of them! Everyone does production (the shooting the video) and Post production (editing, sound mixing etc.) but Pre production is where the pros live. Pre-Production This is the phase where are the planning, scheduling and kinks are worked […]
Why You Need to Storyboard
This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, read our Disclosure Policy.Maybe you’ve watched the “extra features” on one of your DVDs. Odds are (especially on an animated movie) they had a storyboard. Storyboarding isn’t just for the high end productions. Little guys use them too. When you’re just starting out with video sketching out each shot is a good idea because it makes you think […]