Trevor Holmes

Trevor Holmes

Former Producer at WistiaHe/Him

Trevor created some of our highest-performing video production content on the blog and helped produce our Webby Award-winning documentary, *One, Ten, One Hundred*.

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What Is an Aperture on a Camera?

Aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the sensor in photography and video. Find out how aperture affects and image and which settings to use in different circumstances.

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What Is a Video Frame Rate?

Find out more about frame rates and how to pick the best one for your shot.

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What Is an Aspect Ratio?

Aspect ratio is the proportion between the width and height of your video. Find out how aspect ratios affect your shot and which one to use in different circumstances.

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What Is Focal Length?

In this post, Trevor gives an overview on focal length in photography and video. Find out how different lenses and focal lengths can affect your shots.

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Types of Camera Shots, Angles, and Moves for Videos

There are a lot of different types of camera shots. In this post, Trevor runs through different types of shots, from wide angle to close-up.

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What Is Shutter Speed?

Shutter speed, or exposure time, is the amount of time each frame is exposed to light. Learn why shutter speed matters when it comes to motion blur in video.

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What Is ISO for video?

ISO is your camera's sensitivity to light. A higher ISO like 400 brightens and a lower ISO like 100 darkens your image. Find out which ISO settings to use in different circumstances for video and photography.

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DIY Laptop Teleprompter—Get Set up in Under Five Minutes

Looking for a budget-friendly teleprompter? Look no further. Check out this post on how to make a DIY laptop teleprompter.

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Editing Basics for Business Video

A guide to some basic editing theories that you can apply in any software. Learn the basics of how to edit a video for your business.

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9 Video Production Faux Pas to Avoid

Whether you’re new to video or a seasoned pro, these are some video production faux pas you’ll want to avoid

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Tips for Creating a Beautiful Video Set from "One, Ten, One Hundred"

Follow these best practices for setting the scene and create a great-looking shot with what you already have in hand.

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How to Set Yourself up for a Successful Video Shoot

Learn more about the pre-production process and what it takes to set yourself up for a successful video shoot.

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