Audio is 90% of video, and good technique is critical to capturing good sound. In this post, we discuss the basics and best practices of one of film & video production’s most iconic positions: operating the boom mic.
Planning
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In this Production Primer, we cover the basics of writing, planning, and shooting a car scene. Injecting a little octane into your next video project is simpler than you think. Seatbelts!
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In the first entry of our new Production Primers series, we cover the basics of writing, planning, and shooting a tracking shot. On your marks!
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Storyboards aren’t as challenging as they seem. Keep these four points in mind the next time you set out to tackle your film or video’s visual approach.
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Cinematography is the most challenging aspect of filmmaking, but it’s grounded on a few basic principles that are easy for anyone to understand. In this article, we’ll discuss what goes into a textbook four point lighting setup.
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Sooner or later you’ll be asked to provide a Top Sheet for your project. Don’t know what a Top Sheet is? Read this to find out.
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We explore the history of branded content and discuss what happens when cinema and advertising collide.
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Celtx makes tackling the breakdown process easy. Follow these steps to ensure that you capture everything you need.
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Keeping these tips in mind will help you properly schedule your shoot and save you time, money, and headaches.
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We interview a Celtx customer to gain a behind-the-camera perspective on what goes into producing low budget music videos.