Video Editing & Production
Wardrobe and Set Dressing: The Decisions That Matter
Choosing clothing and props that appear on camera. Key takeaways Patterns: fine patterns can create moire on camera Brands: visible logos raise trademark questi...
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Video Editing & Production
Redundancy on Shoot Days, Done Properly
Backup equipment and plans that keep a shoot running when something fails. Key takeaways Critical items: camera, audio and power are the usual failure points Sp...
Video Editing & Production
Deliverable Naming and Versions, Done Properly
How final video files are named and versioned across formats, languages and platforms. Key takeaways Conventions: names should encode project, version, aspect r...
Video Editing & Production
Publishing and Scheduling Video: The Decisions That Matter
Getting finished video onto platforms with the right metadata, thumbnails and timing. Key takeaways Processing time: platforms take time to process high-resolut...
Video Editing & Production
A Practical Guide to Clipping Long Video
Turning webinars, interviews and long sessions into short clips for social and promotion. Key takeaways Self-contained: clips need context without the full vide...
Video Editing & Production
Live Stream Redundancy: What Actually Works
Backup encoding, connectivity and power for live broadcasts. Key takeaways Bonded connectivity: combining connections reduces dropout risk Backup encoders: take...
Video Editing & Production
A Practical Guide to Remote Video Interviews
Recording interviews with participants in different locations, without a crew on site. Key takeaways Local recording: recording at each end beats recording the...
Video Editing & Production
ACES Color Pipeline, Done Properly
A standardized color management system for production, from camera to delivery. Key takeaways Academy system: ACES is maintained by the Academy Input transforms...
Video Editing & Production
How to Get Video Crew Roles Right
Who does what on a video production, from director and camera operator to sound recordist and producer. Key takeaways Producer: handles logistics, budget and sc...
Video Editing & Production
A Practical Guide to Pickup Shoots and Reshoots
Additional filming after the main shoot, to fix problems or add missing material. Key takeaways Matching: lighting, wardrobe and location must match Continuity...
Video Editing & Production
Working with Freelance Crews, Done Properly
Hiring and managing freelance camera, sound and production staff for individual projects. Key takeaways Rights: ownership of footage must be agreed in writing R...
Video Editing & Production
Editing for Brand Consistency, Done Properly
Keeping pacing, grade, typography and music consistent across everything a brand publishes on video. Key takeaways Templates: shared graphics templates hold typ...
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