by jsmith | Dec 14, 2015 | Equipment, Productivity, Reference and Helps, Shoot Production, Video Answers
This piece of equipment is used on every shoot around the world. But what’s it called and why should you care? Stick around and find out in this episode of Video Answers. What has a collapsible base with nested legs, a stand with 2 to 4 risers, a head, and an arm?...
by jsmith | Jul 21, 2015 | Equipment, Reference and Helps, Video Answers
“What is an Apple Box?” Video Answers. Episode 34. In the world of video production there is a simple, but indispensable building block that levels the playing field. And, no, it’s not made in Cupertino, CA by a computer company. We’ll tell...
by jsmith | Jun 9, 2015 | Equipment, Reference and Helps, Shoot Production, Video Answers
Video Answers. Episode 28. What is a dolly? And, what does a dolly do for your video? We’ll discuss that here in Episode 28 of Video Answers. In the beginning of the video, I show a dolly named “pink baby,” my daughter’s favorite dolly for...
by jsmith | Apr 28, 2015 | Editing/Post, Equipment, Reference and Helps, Shoot Production, Video Answers
Video Answers. Episode 21. When we shoot an interview, we almost always use two or more cameras. Usually, we have one or two cameras next to the interviewer and one off-axis camera. So, why are there two cameras? We’ll answer than in Episode 21 of Video Answers....
by jsmith | Apr 9, 2015 | Equipment, Reference and Helps, Terms, Video Answers
Video Answers. Episode 16. When we mention a “grip,” in video production, we aren’t referring to the familiar idiom, “Get a grip!” A Grip is actually a very important part of the video production process. We cover just how important a...
by jsmith | Mar 5, 2015 | Equipment, Reference and Helps, Shoot Production, Video Answers
Video Answers. Episode 6. In the 6th episode of Video Answers, we talk about adding light to your video. There are are few points to focus on and consider when adding lighting to your video. We address those here in Episode 6: Do I really need lights… For my...
