Music Copyright 101: A Filmmaker's Guide To Find And License Songs For Projects
Filmmaking and content creation aren’t just about recording video — they’re about creating an experience for viewers. And part of that experience is the audio. From sound effects to background music, every sound element in a video contributes to how the audience will react to the final video.
Building a Live Video Workflow with Blackmagic Gear
I was so excited when Blackmagic Design reached out to let us try a live video workflow with the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus, Blackmagic Hyperdeck Studio 4K Pro, Blackmagic Web Presenter 4K, and Blackmagic ATEM Mini.
Blackmagic Design Web Presenter 4K Review
Video marketing and video conferencing are taking the digital world by storm, and simply participating isn’t enough anymore. If you want to stay on the cutting edge of video technology, your live streams need to be dynamic, engaging, and high quality. That’s exactly what you get with the Blackmagic Web Presenter 4K.
Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus Review
When Blackmagic Design released their new cameras - Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Plus and Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro - I couldn’t wait to get my hands on one. As the owner of a marketing agency, I’m familiar with my DSLR, and I wanted to see if the Blackmagic Studio Camera was really so easy to operate for someone with virtually no studio experience. Spoiler alert: it was.
Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro Review
When Blackmagic Design announced its four new HyperDeck Studio broadcast recording devices, every live video producer knew they were going to revolutionize the game. With full record playback status, dual media slots, and several inputs and outputs, all of the HyperDeck Studio models make it easy to record and playback quality media to make your broadcasts more engaging.
Cultivating Creativity in Children: Best Practices for Parents
Fostering creativity in your children isn’t about raising the next Pablo Picasso or Georgia O'Keeffe: It's about giving your little ones the freedom to use their imaginations and express themselves through painting, sculpting, drawing, storytelling, and music. All of these skills are major bonuses in filmmaking and the arts!
A Space to Create: Tips for Setting Up an At-Home Performing Studio Space
If you’re a filmmaker or performing artist and you need a space to create, it may be possible to convert your existing home setup into an artist’s studio - here are some tips on how.
Broadcast Studio of Future - Mount Royal University Responds
Calgary’s Mount Royal University is committed to its communication programs - their Broadcast Media Studies Program has been running since 1961. For most of that time, it was a two-year diploma; in 2016 it became a 4-year communications degree. The MRU Broadcast Media Studies Program operates both as a modern media organization and a learning laboratory where students apply their skills to serve the wider campus community.
Hollyland’s COSMO C1 is a Game Changer for Wireless Video Live Streaming
COSMO C1’s boosted signal strength and superior anti-interference capability in the 5.1GHz-5.8GHz spectrum guarantee buttery-smooth video transmission, even in complex environments. The COSMO C1 is also the first in its field to integrate UVC (USB Video Capture) technology, COSMO C1 offers a whole simplified solution to stream and cloud-share your video works.
How to Get Started in Photography for Under $200
Getting started on anything can be pretty daunting, though. Be it a hobby or a business, buying equipment, supplies, and materials can be overwhelming. It is not necessary to go all out and purchase everything at once to get into photography. Worry not! Here is a guide to help one get started in photography for under $200.
Boston Higashi School Uses ATEM Mini Pro to Live Stream Lessons
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Hiro knew he needed to create a remote learning infrastructure and live stream lessons on Employment Education and Life Skills. To accomplish this, he invested in Blackmagic Design’s ATEM Mini Pro live production switcher and has since live streamed more than 100 lessons.
The Beginner’s Guide To Operating A PTZ Camera
Many schools provide students opportunities for hands-on broadcast experience. Unfortunately, in the past, all but the best-funded schools were seriously limited in what they could offer. PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras and other innovations like computer-based video production software can now give students access to broadcast-quality equipment at costs that school budgets can handle.
6 Essential Steps to Writing a Video Marketing Plan
According to a recent study, 54% of people want marketers to create more videos, with video expected to make up 82% of online traffic by 2022. Whether your interests lie in video editing, production, filmmaking, or video art, learning to write a video marketing plan can only benefit you. Let’s take a look at how to do that with these six essential steps.
How Great Design Can Seriously Upgrade Your Content Marketing
How Great Design Can Seriously Upgrade Your Content Marketing
There’s no denying it. Design is one of the most significant aspects of a successful content marketing strategy.
Why Screen Calibration Matters for Photographers
Screen calibration may sound like one of the least exciting parts of photo editing. But for photographers, it can mean the difference between a good shot and a great one. Through the use of color management, you can make sure that every image looks just as you intended, no matter where it’s viewed or on what.
6 Money Management Tips for Freelance Content Creators
Freelance content creators make money from their work by selling it to others. This is a great way of making extra income, but there are some things you need to know before starting out as a freelance writer, graphic designer, or any content-creating job. Here are some money management tips for freelancers that will help you get the most bang for your buck and keep you on track with your finances.
Win $600 & Wireless Video Gear for Sharing Your film & Photo projects
Hollyland, an international leader in wireless video technology, launched a new challenge today asking you to share your creative video and photography projects for a chance to win up to $600 and an awesome gear package! All you have to do to enter is create a 30-second video or photoset to show off your innovative application of wireless video transmission. Upload it to your YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, and click the button below to submit.
How to Write a Live Stream People Actually Want to Watch
Based on Find Stack, 67% of viewers say that quality is the most important factor when choosing which live stream. 87% also admit to watching live streams because they like to get a behind-the-scenes insight about their favorite content creators. Writing a live stream script that people will want to watch is a matter of practice and know who you want to become as a streamer.
3 Work-From-Home Opportunities for Entertainers and Content Creators
Around 71 percent of Americans who say their job responsibilities can be done from home are doing so, according to a Pew Research Center report. And even after the pandemic is in our rearview, many foresee maintaining that trend going forward. If you’ve been affected by the pandemic and have been looking for work, here are some remote opportunities for people in the entertainment and content creation industries.
Editing a YouTube Tutorial in Premiere Pro
Watch me work on various video and audio editing projects in my live stream series Work Watching. I share tips, tricks and best practices for editing audio and video on real life projects I am working on.