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Get practical tips for making great videos, whether you’ve never touched a camera or you’ve been doing this for years.

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How to Shoot Professional Videos on Your iPhone

Get nine easy tips for capturing great footage with an iPhone.

Chris Lavigne

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Fix Your Webcam Setup for Webinars and Video Recordings

Discover the best equipment and tried-and-true engagement techniques to use.

Stephen Petto

The Wistia Mini Video Studio for Self-Serve Recordings

How to Set up a Mini Video Studio for In-Office Recordings

We built a dedicated space with lights, a camera, and a microphone for our teams — and you can, too.

Stephen Petto

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How to Look Good on Camera When Hosting a Webinar

Get easy tips for dressing, framing the camera, and projecting confidence during your next webinar.

Chiara Hoogervorst

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AI Video Marketing Trends

See how teams like yours use AI to produce better videos faster.

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3 Best Practices for Creating Compelling Product Page Videos

Find explanations of essential elements of product page videos, along with some examples of videos we love.

Meisha Bochicchio

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Wistia’s Guide to Easily Color Match Your Video Backdrops

Color matching your video backdrop has never been easier. Watch this quick video to perfect your technique!

Stephen Petto

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9 Wistia Features That Make Your Brand Content Shine

Learn how these handy Wistia features can help support brand marketers' top funnel initiatives with video.

Taylor Corrado

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Wistia's Guide to Lighting Show Talent: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Stephen Petto shares how we kept lighting consistent throughout our series Show Business by following the three-point lighting setup.

Stephen Petto

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Wistia's Top Remote Video Production Tips

Hear Chris's top tips on leveling-up your webcam presence and shooting videos while you're working from home.

Lisa Marinelli

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Behind the Curtain with Wistia Studios: Pre-Production for Show Business

Learn how the Wistia Studios team brought Show Business to life with a peek at our entire pre-production timeline.

Adam Day

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5 Examples of Brand Videos that Evoke Emotion in the Best Way

Take inspiration from these brand videos to make lasting impressions on viewers with your own content.

Lisa Marinelli

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What’s a Mood Board? Tips, Tools, and Examples from Wistia Studios

More than a simple collection of images, mood boards are a helpful tool for developing your show's brand. Learn more about mood boards, how to use them, and real examples from Wistia shows!

Sydney Rutman

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Working with External Guests: Top Tips from Wistia Studios

Working with external guests for you show? Learn how to create a seamless experience with these tips from Sydney Rutman, Development Producer at Wistia.

Lisa Marinelli

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The Wistia Guide to Being on Camera

Whether you're the talent on screen or the person directing behind the lens, check out our handy guide to being on camera.

Jenny Coppola

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Wistia’s Guide to Podcast Gear: Three Setups for Any Budget

Want to start creating podcasts for your brand? Take a look at basic, intermediate, and advanced setups in our podcast gear guide!

Adam Day

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Wistia’s Guide to Video Gear: Three Setups for Any Budget

Want to start creating videos for your brand? Take a look at basic, intermediate, and advanced setups in our video gear guide!

Chris Lavigne

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5 Companies That Are Investing Deeply In Branded Studios

Interested in producing binge-worthy content? Learn how these five companies launched in-house studios to launch branded series.

Meisha Bochicchio

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Interviewing Remote Podcast Guests: 10 Tips from Wistia Studios

Interviewing a podcast guest remotely? We've got you covered! Check out our top tips for crisp audio, must-have gear, and more from the Wistia Studios team.

Chris Lavigne

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Remote Podcasting Tips: How to Record Great Audio from Home

Recording a podcast from home can feel intimidating—but we've got you covered. Check out our top remote podcasting tips!

Adam Day

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What is a Studio Mandate? Behind the Curtains at Wistia Studios

We break down what a studio mandate is and how it can help your business create binge-worthy content.

Sydney Rutman

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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.

Trevor Holmes

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The Marketer’s Guide to Podcast Formats: 5 Types of Podcasts You Can Produce

Interested in podcasting but not sure where to get started? Check out this comprehensive guide to learn more about the five podcast formats you'll want to consider.

Meisha Bochicchio

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Top 10 Most Common Video Mistakes to Avoid

Learn about video creation blunders you should avoid and how you can start making better videos for your business.

Lisa Marinelli

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Choosing a Background for Your Video

Solid-color paper backdrop? In-the-wild shot? What about outdoors? Here's how you can decide which background is best for your video.

Chris Lavigne

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How to Build a Multi-Camera Live Streaming Setup

Break free from the run-of-the-mill, one-shot webinar formats we’ve all come to expect and upgrade your at-home live stream setup.

Chris Lavigne

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How to Make Your First Video

Here's how you can make a great video today using tools you already have.

Elise Ramsay

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8 Practical Tips for Building a Studio for Your Video Series

Save yourself some headaches when shooting episodic content by following these best practices for building out a new video studio.

Jenny Coppola

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Finding Your Inner Talk Show Host: An Interview with Chris Savage

We chatted with Wistia's CEO, Chris Savage, to find out what it takes to become a great talk show host.

Maria Theo