Posts in the Production category, page 1

What Is an Aspect Ratio?

Explore different aspect ratios and how each one impacts the look and feel of your videos.

The Best iPhone Camera Settings for Video in 2024

We'll walk you through everything you should turn on or off in the iPhone's camera settings app.

What Is Focal Length?

Can you see us now? Good! Now that we’re in focus, let’s dive into focal length and how your lenses ...

What is Frame Rate for video?

Find out more about frame rates and the essentials for picking the best frame rate for your shot.

Types of Camera Shots, Angles, and Moves for Videos

Let’s take a look at wide angle, medium, close-up shots, and others!

What Is Shutter Speed?

Shutter speed, or exposure time, is the amount of time each frame is exposed to light. Learn why shutter speed ...

What Is ISO for video?

ISO adjusts your camera’s sensitivity to light. Learn ins and outs of ISO with these tips!

What Is Aperture?

If you want to learn more about aperture, then you’ve come to the right place!

How to Make Your First Video

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

Five More Shot Sequences to Add Variety to Your Videos

Enliven your storytelling with the Same Frame Game, Repeating Motion, Perspective Shift, Primelapse, and Weave.

Spice Up Your Videos with Shot Sequences

Learn how to add visual variety with these reliable shot sequences.

How to Shoot Video with a DSLR Camera

Chris runs through the fundamentals of ISO, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and different lenses. Download the cheat sheet below!

How to Shoot Video Outside

Learn what it takes to get a good-looking, well-balanced shot any time of day.

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.

Early Impressions of Nikon’s KeyMission 360 Video Camera

This compact $500 point-and-shoot camera shoots 360 footage at 4K resolution. Learn more about its features in our gear review.

Early Impressions of the Canon 5D Mark IV Video Features

The Canon 5D Mark IV just arrived at Wistia, and we couldn’t wait to test out the new video features. ...

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 ...

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.

Why You Should Buy the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens

Video producer Chris Lavigne explains why this $125 lens is a favorite in his collection.

How to Make a DIY Music Video

Dan Mills deconstructs four types of music videos that he’s created with his network: stripped-down live performance, one-shot, storyline, and ...

Shooting Your Laptop Screen

Learn our technique for making your screencasts more exciting by putting them in context.

4 Ways to Use a Drone to Enhance Your Business Video

Trevor walks through 4 use cases for our flying friend: group shot, handheld stabilizer, the reveal, and neighborhood view.

360 Video Production Tactics: What We’ve Learned So Far

"I’ve had to rethink everything I know about how to make a video." Wistia’s video producer walks through everything from ...