Filming High-Quality Videos During COVID-19

When COVID-19 hit, all video production halted. The scramble to produce anything from a 60-second primetime TV commercial spot to a sizzle reel left most video production studios arriving at the same conclusion: Zoom …

Blog Post

Read More »

Video Production Lighting 2019 and Beyond

As I sit here contemplating my takeaways from the 2019 National Association of Broadcaster’s show in Las Vegas, a few things bubble to the surface, but one stands out the most for me; video production lighting. I’m the Director of Photography at Uptown Studios and am responsible for the camera and lighting crews on our …

Blog Post

Read More »

What’s Ahead for Video in 2018

I can’t help but think about what’s ahead for video production in 2018 As far as I’m concerned video is moving full speed ahead. In fact, with one more year of technological innovation and creativity behind the camera, the world is in for more captivating video content over the next year. From virtual reality to …

Blog Post

Read More »

Video Production and Highlights from NAB 2017

As I sit at my desk I can definitely say I’ve got the post NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) blues. Not because I didn’t enjoy the show, but because I got to see all the things I didn’t know I needed. Nothing is better than meandering through three football field sized warehouses full of video …

Blog Post

Read More »

Keep the Video Moving

Ever since the dawn of motion pictures, cameramen everywhere have tried to create ways to make the shot more interesting, more compelling, more dynamic. Keeping the video moving is a great way to keep viewers engaged. A tripod it good, essential even and believe me, you can live or die by the tripod you use, …

Blog Post

Read More »