Chris Lavigne
Director of Production in Marketing at WistiaHe/Him
When Chris is not holding a camera, you can find him behind the wheel of a backhoe, snuggling with his dog Lenny, or reciting lines from Jurassic Park.
4 Lessons from Experimenting with a Canon 800mm Super Telephoto Lens
"Trying new gear, like new lights, new background paper, or a super-specialized $13,000 telephoto lens, can help keep things fresh and inspire creativity."
Video Production
How to Stitch GoPro Footage into 360 Spherical Video
Chris Lavigne breaks down our workflow for creating 360 spherical video. Bonus: Play around with our beta 360 player!
Video Production
Behind-the-Scenes Production Tips From a One-Shot Parade Video
Chris Lavigne breaks down the concepting, pre-production, and production tactics behind the most ambitious shoot we’ve done at Wistia.
Video Production
Recording Audio for Business Video
Make sure your message is crystal clear by making your video sound as good as it looks.
Video Production
Embracing the GoPro’s Wide Lens
Taking advantage of the GoPro’s wide-angle lens for unique shots.
Video Production
Shooting a GoPro Timelapse
Shooting a timelapse of a scene or event in your workplace is a fun way to capture office life.
Video Production
Meet the GoPro: A Whole New Perspective
This week, Wistia will be saluting the GoPro camera.
Video Production
Shooting Stable Handheld Video Footage
Just because your camera isn’t on a tripod doesn’t mean your footage has to be shaky. Tips to keep handheld shooting as stable as a table.
Video Production
Video Background Music: Getting the Volume Perfect
The most successful background music is the kind you don’t even notice. How do you get the levels perfect?
Editing
Get Creative with DSLR Lenses
Learn how to get creative with interchangeable lenses on your DSLR. Chris covers advantages and disadvantages of a fast lens, telephoto lens, wide-angle lens, fish-eye lens, and more.
Video Production
Get Loose: Being Yourself on Camera
For non-actors, getting on camera can be tough! The key to a natural on-screen performance is to not take yourself too seriously.
Video Production
Shooting for the Edit
Techniques you can use while you’re shooting your video to make editing more efficient (and pleasant).
Editing