Posts in the Production category, page 8

A Foolproof 3-Step Workflow for Bringing on New Clients

Learn about Ian’s efficient system and the marketing automation tools he uses to spend more time behind the camera and ...

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 ...

Farewell to the Canon 5D Mark III: A Musical Tribute

A heartfelt goodbye to one of our best friends. Godspeed Mark III.

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 ...

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.

360 Video Is More Like Theater Than Film

Instead of controlling the viewpoint of the audience, you must build an environment that encourages exploration and allows a story ...

6 Quick Tips for Looking Good on Camera

Our video team shares their go-to tactics: lights, camera angle, makeup, and more!

6 Best Practices for Effectively Communicating with a Video Marketing Client

Freelance video producer and director, Ian Servin, shares his tips and tools for setting up a mutually-beneficial communication system with ...

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 ...

Moving Images with Gnarly Bay — WistiaFest 2016

Gnarly Bay Productions shows us how their passion projects converged with client projects.

Tips for Directing Non-Actors — WistiaFest 2016

Chris Lavigne shares his tips for directing non-actors to create authentic videos.

4 Crucial Steps for Kicking off Your Next Video

A little planning goes a long way. Set yourself up for production success with these four important steps.

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.

Producing Video for Social Media: An Interview with Ian Servin

Freelance video producer and director, Ian Servin, shares his insights on producing social videos for clients.

How to Animate your Company Logo

An in-depth guide on the basics to motion graphics in After Effects. In this video, Trevor covers animation basics using ...

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 ...

Organize Your Gear with This DIY Camera Toolbox

How to create your very own rolling home for all your video gear essentials. Turn a Husky toolbox from Home ...

How Sandwich Video Makes Product Videos with a Human Touch

We chatted with Sabrina Skau about Sandwich’s approach to video creation and some of her favorite projects that she’s worked ...

This Startup CEO is a One-Person Video Team

Swami Kumaresan, CEO at Databox, learned to produce videos for his company in less than two weeks.