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

How to Shoot Professional Videos on Your iPhone
Get nine easy tips for capturing great footage with an iPhone.
Chris Lavigne

Fix Your Webcam Setup for Webinars and Video Recordings
Discover the best equipment and tried-and-true engagement techniques to use.
Stephen Petto

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

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

AI Video Marketing Trends
See how teams like yours use AI to produce better videos faster.
Download the report
All Articles

Background Music for Videos: Wistia’s Guide to Gear
Learn about the unsung heros of our production process here at Wistia——music gear.
Dan Mills

Becoming a Better Presenter: An Interview with Rand Fishkin
Use these tips from Rand to nail your next performance on stage or on camera.
Jenny Coppola

Introducing the Soapbox Station: A Professional-Quality, Mobile Video Studio
Step-by-step instructions on how to build this DIY desktop video studio.
Chris Lavigne

How to Shoot Professional Instagram Stories for Your Business
Level up your stories with these fresh tips for shooting and editing video.
Trevor Holmes
Before You Make a Facebook Teaser Video, Consider This
Here’s everything we learned about making teaser videos for Facebook, including what to avoid.
Jenny Coppola
Behind the Scenes of Our In-House Video Team
How does an in-house video production team operate at a company that’s all about video? You’re about to find out.
Jenny Coppola

How To Make a Real Estate Video That Shines (and Sells)
Learn how to shoot and edit a real estate walkthrough video that stands out from the rest.
Trevor Holmes
Shoot a Striking Timelapse Video with Your iPhone, DSLR, or GoPro
Whether you’re using an iPhone, DSLR, or GoPro, here’s what you need to know before shooting a timelapse video.
Chris Lavigne
How to Make a 360 Real Estate Video
Using 360 video for real estate is the next best thing to showing off your house in person.
Chris Lavigne
The Science Behind Why Your Gestures Look So Awkward on Video
You may think you look awkward on camera, but science tells a different story.
Jordan Wellin
Why We Get Stage Fright When We Turn on the Camera
Eek! Learn why performing in front of a camera is scary for most people and how to combat your own stage fright.
Jordan Wellin
5 Simple Tips for Creating Efficient Video Workflows
Our video producer, Trevor, is here to show you some foolproof tips for creating stress-free video workflows.
Trevor Holmes
How to Use a DSLR as a Webcam
Thanks to the AJA U-TAP converter, Chris replaced his webcam with some snazzy DSLRs.
Chris Lavigne

Gear Review: 6 Affordable Microphone and Webcam Setups
You won't break the bank with these microphone and webcam gear recommendations.
Ryan Harper
5 Shooting and Editing Tips from Skateboarding Videos
Skateboarding is a tricky craft to master, but shooting and editing awesome video doesn’t have to be.
Jenny Coppola
Say What? Why Your Voice Sounds So Weird in Videos
Fun fact: What you sound like to you is not what you sound like to everyone else. Learn the physiology and psychology behind this mind-bending phenomenon.
Meryl Ayres
The Science Behind Why No One Likes to Be on Camera
Learn why your brain tricks you into hating you on camera. Then hush your brain and have fun with your next shoot!
Meryl Ayres
5 Ways to Fix Your Shot in Post-Production
It’s shakier than you thought. It’s completely washed out. The framing looks weird. Don’t fret! Learn about how to fix these common production pitfalls in post.
Trevor Holmes
Why Every Customer-Facing Employee Needs a Video Email Signature
If you're in a customer-facing role, then this is why you might consider a video signature.
Margot Da Cunha
Smooth out Your Videos with Camera Sliders
See what kind of shots you can capture with a slider and learn about some solid gear options. Your videos will be sleek and smooth in no time.
Trevor Holmes

Farewell to the Canon 5D Mark III: A Musical Tribute
A heartfelt goodbye to one of our best friends. Godspeed Mark III.
Chris Lavigne
Improve Your Audio: How to Reduce Echo in Your Video
Learn how to optimize the environment you’re recording in, where to place your microphone, and what kind of microphone you should use.
Chris Lavigne
Remove Glare from Glasses: Video Tactics for Bespectacled Talents
Trevor and the Wistia Community share their go-to tips for lighting talents who wear glasses.
Trevor Holmes

How to Produce a Stop Motion Video
Trevor explains how to set up a DIY stop motion studio, shoot an animation frame by frame, and edit footage efficiently.
Trevor Holmes