Posts in the Production category, page 5

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 We Learned from Shooting the Trailer for "Brandwagon" Before We Made the Series

Keep these four simple lessons in mind the next time you make a trailer for a video series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

7 Social Norms Learned from Being on the Set of a $100k Video

Ever wonder how a professional video production company gets down to business? We're here to share!

How to Get Started with Adobe Rush

This is why you might want to “rush” to use one of Adobe’s newest apps to edit your videos.

How to Make Square Videos for Social Media

Take up more real estate on your viewer’s social media feeds by creating square videos — here’s how!

Tips for Shooting a Travel Video

From choosing a format to shooting with an iPhone, learn how you can make a brag-worthy travel video.

How to Shoot Video Outside

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

5 Quick Tips for Making an Effective How-To Video

Creating a how-to video doesn't have to be complicated—if you have these tips in mind.