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A Complete Guide To Video Project Rates

When it comes to planning your videos, one of the very first things you need to do is figure out how much of a budget you should set for your video project. This can be tough to do, because there are so many rates out there you may not know how to start, or even where to look. Don’t worry. Take a breath. And let us tell you what you need to know. So, when you start looking into budgeting your video projects, you don’t need to worry. You’ll know exactly what to look for and where to look for…

Color Grading Vs. Color Correction Explained

When you speak to a video editor, they shoot back a lot of editing jargon, like dpi, video codec and even frame rates. But the ones people are most confused over is the difference between color grading and color correction. What is color grading? What is color correction? Aren’t they the same thing. They’re not. While they both change the color settings of your videos, it isn’t in the same way, shape or form. There are a few major differences between color grading and color correction, and by the time we’re done explaining them to you, you’ll be able to…

How to Plan & Make A Travel Video

There are many different versions of a travel video, and it depends on which one you’re making, how you plan and film it. After all, travel videos could be a full hour-long travel documentary, with cultural and natural expositions, or they can be short social media videos that compile similar experiences, or a video diary on YouTube. There are so many ways you can make a travel video and you will need to plan for them in advance. But how? Don’t worry. Here are a few tips that can help you to plan and make a travel video that you…

How To Find the Perfect Background Music For Your Video

One of the most underrated aspects of a video is its background music. After all, you don’t really pay attention to it, do you? The main focus of the video is thevisuals and what people are saying or doing in the video itself. Well, what if we told you that background music can influence the tone, atmosphere, and mood of your video? Think about it this way, when you’re watching an action movie trailer, you don’t usually get the slow cadences of classical music. For the most part, an action movie will use high-impact beats and driving melodies, while horror…

How To Film A Real Estate Video Like A Pro

Properties have the best cinematic qualities in the video-making world. Why? Because you can dress it up as much as you’d like, or even leave it bare, and still hold the interest of buyers, property developers, and even location scouts for other videos and films. After all, no matter how run down or how dressed up a property is, it’ll catch the interest of others, and it’ll be the perfect space for them, no matter what it is they want to do with it. But how do you make a video that will attract your audience’s attention? How do you…

Are Smartphones Going To Replace Professional Video Cameras?

It’s no surprise that many people love filming on their smartphones, and as social media is now starting to accommodate films from smartphones, there is a question that’s building traction amongst filmmakers and social media influences alike. Are smartphones going to replace professional video cameras? This is a very loaded question and has even been used as a basis for many academic papers and theses. After all, there are many studies into the rapid development of technology and its impact on our lives. But for those of us who just want a simple answer, here are our thoughts on the…

5 Creative Proposal Ideas, With Videos!

A proposal is one of the most memorable moments in anyone’s life. You’ll always remember it, no matter how hectic life can get. So, why not immortalise it with videos, or even use videos as part of the proposal itself! Of course, there are so many ideas out there that might seem like the right choice. It’s like a bride choosing her dress, it has to be classy but unique, just like her. Proposing to your partner also needs to reflect the both of you too. So here are 5 creative proposal ideas, with videos, so you can capture it…

How Long Should A Commercial Video Be?

If you’re looking to gain more customers and leads, one of the best ways to attract them is through video, a commercial video, to be exact. They can help promote your business, in more ways than one. After all, they can be shown on any digital and broadcast media platform, from your TV to social media websites, to YouTube, and even at major events. Videos are the most useful tool in your arsenal for promoting your business. However, sometimes it can be difficult to know how long you need to make those commercials. So, here are a few tips to…

5 Ways You Can Save Your Footage In Video Editing

Ever heard the phrase “We’ll make it up in post!”. This doesn’t mean you’ll write a letter at the post office. It means that after shooting a video, the directors and producers will make the footage “look better” in post-production, meaning in the edit. Essentially, if your footage looks rather bland, uninteresting, or doesn’t seem quite right, compared to other shots, you or your video editor will need to pull out all the stops to clean up that piece of footage, so it matches the other shots. Of course, there are many secrets that professional video editors have, to clean…

Wedding Feature Film Vs. Highlights. What Is The Difference?

When you edit a video, you don’t really think about whether it’s a feature film, a short film, or a highlights reel. A video is a video right? Not exactly. There are many different types of videos out there, from highlights to adverts and commercials, and even short films and feature films. It depends on what it is you want, which kind of film you get. This is especially so for wedding videos. There are a number of differences between a feature film and a highlights reel. Here are some of them. 1. Feature Length Vs Highlights Length The length…

5 Tips For A High-Efficiency Video Editing Workflow

If you’ve edited your own video, you’ll know how tedious and frustrating it is, when you’re trying to find the right video clip you need for the edit. You may even know how tiresome it can be editing a video frame by frame, or even trimming down a clip, to the right frames you need. Would you believe that there are many shortcuts professional video editors use, to make their video editing workflow more efficient. And we know what they are. So, here are 5 tips for a high-efficiency video editing workflow. 1. Rename Your Footage One of the most…

What Should Be Included In A Real Estate Video?

As a real estate company, you may think that videos are unnecessary. Your properties can speak for themselves. There’s no need to have a real estate video, you can show your clients the property, in person. Well, having a video will actually increase your client interest, and possibly help you get those sales locked down, faster than a detailed tour. A video should show off your properties to their best and be the first hook for your clients. That’s why it’s important to have one and have the right information and features. So, let us help you. Here are a…