Posts in the Production category, page 5

How to Make Your First Video

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

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.

5 Types of Video Series Your Business Can Make Today

Get inspired by these examples and choose a show format that will work best for your business.

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.

Tips for Crafting a Late-Night Style Talk Show for Your Business

Use these eight tips for structuring your next talk show to keep viewers coming back for more.

9 Cold Opens in TV and Film—And What Your Next Video Series Can Learn From Them

Find out how you can pique curiosity, create suspense, and escalate tension all with a crafty and creative cold open.

What Podcasts Can Teach Us About Making a Successful Video Series

Thinking about creating a video series for your brand? There’s a lot to be learned from the world of podcasts.

How and When to Use Content-Aware Fill in Adobe After Effects

Now you see it, now you don’t! Thanks to Content-Aware Fill, it’s easy to remove almost anything from your videos.

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.

Workshopping Your Way Out of Video Production Problems with a Small Budget

Learn strategies that will help you create more videos for your business without breaking the bank.

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.

Video Storytelling in Silicon Valley: An Interview with Sylvia Gorajek

Sylvia Gorajek, content strategist and owner of a video production agency in Silicon Valley, shares her journey with video storytelling.

How to Set Yourself up for a Successful Video Shoot

You know what they say — your shoot is only as good as your pre-production process.

The Story Behind "Restaurant Roots," a New Video Series by ezCater

Learn why and how the online catering marketplace, ezCater, created their own original series.

6 Helpful Apps for Shooting and Editing Video on Your Phone

Simulate sunlight and shadows, remotely control your camera through WiFi, and much more thanks to the power of these apps.

The Wistia Video Studio Makeover Tour

Did someone say spring cleaning? Watch our studio transform from drab to fab right before your very eyes.

How to Write a Video Script

Learn how to tackle the task of scripting in just a few simple steps.

Choosing the Ideal Aspect Ratio for Your Video

Make simple math your best friend and start creating more intentional experiences for your viewers.

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.

Three Ways to Shoot an Overhead Video

Learn how to use a tripod, a boom pole, or a mirror to capture a shot from up above.

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!

Choosing a Microphone for Your Video

Optimize your shooting environment and use quality recording devices to up your video creation game.