The What Where When and How to manage a camera crew.
I’ve been filming for over 20 years now and I’m still amazed how long it takes from arriving on site, setting up and finally the camera rolling. But by asking the right questions before the shoot you can save valuable time – and money. It will also ensure your filming day runs smoothly, on time and that everyone involved has a productive and enjoyable day.
The new iPhone 5 is as close to been released we can almost smell it. Apple will make the announcement on Tuesday 4th October at their Cupertino headquarters. There are lots of speculation on the web about if Apple will launch 2 phones, an iPhone 5 and/or iPhone 4S.
We’ve all seen time lapse photography. It’s the kind of thing that gets posted on Facebook so we can marvel at the way a building grows out of the ground in a matter of seconds or a flower blooms and dies in just an instant.
The real benefit of time lapse is showing something that we are unable to view in real time. A motorway cutting its way through a chalk hillside takes years – yet, with time lapse, you can see its progress in seconds.
Another grey day may have beckoned over the rest of London but film and tech lovers alike had hope, today we will see a glimpse of the future, a look at ourown future. The very latest advances in film and television technology and the biggest names boasting this year’s achievements. It’s the Broadcast Video Expo show for the world of film and video; a chance to see what’s coming next and we were there.
The brief is the document you give to the video production company telling them what you want in your video. Think of it as a cross between a manifesto and a shopping list. Divide it into content (what messages, who do you want to appear, who is your audience, what do you want them to take away) and visuals (what you want the audience to see, how you want the video to look and feel). Give as much information as you can – for example, if you love the opening sequence on Top Gear, explain that is the kind of look you want. Then give some guidance on logistics – is the location you want filmed only available on a Thursday, for example? An indication of budget is helpful. Finally, outline your timescale. The brief is not a stand-alone document, but it should be a very useful reference during the whole production process.
It’s been a year since Apple announced the iPad, and since it has hit our shelves last April, 15 million of them were sold in 2010. So what can we expect for the next installment for the iPad, apparently to be released in the coming spring. Here is a round up of the rumour mill so far.
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Many people are surprised to learn that YouTube is the second-largest search engine. It’s bigger than Yahoo and bigger than Bing. Therefore it’s a shock to many search marketing professionals that clients, including large brands, neglect to formulate or act on strategies for YouTube optimisation.
There’s one thing a television studio can’t function without. Watch closely when you see Fiona Bruce deliver the 10 O’clock news. Examine the set as you wake up with Adrian Chiles. You can see it quite clearly when Jezza and the Hamster stand in front of the Cool Wall on Top Gear. Any ideas?
It’s one of life’s tough decisions – how do I choose the video production company that will produce the best video for me?
And the decision is even more tough if technology leaves you cold – how are you supposed to know if HD is better than 3D? Never fear – just follow our top tips and choosing the right company couldn’t be easier!
Back in May, we blogged about video being the fastest growing phenomenon on the web. Now we’ve interviewed David Folkman, who is a SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) expert at Flying Tree, a leading internet marketing company. See what he has to say on the subject, and why video on your website should be a crucial part of your marketing campaign
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