A Guide to Effective Tracking Shots Tracking shots are an essential tool for all filmmakers; they allow you to immerse your audience in the film by moving with the action. This short guide will give you an idea of how to effectively implement this type of shot. Wheels in Motion How the camera moves is [...]
Music Video from a very talented new singer
This the the very talented Rosalee O’connell performing her newest song, “Save Your Breath”. The music video took just under an hour to prepare and shoot (a new record) and Rosalee’s voice was amazing. We shot the music video as part of a series of videos called “Young Musos”. Let us know your thoughts on [...]
Audio and Video Production Companies – Nostairway
Small audio and video production companies… are usually able to film, record audio and edit all under one roof. This may help other companies or businesses that need an advert, for example, to be created for them as it means they only have to use one company to bring about the tasks they need completed [...]
Video Production – The DSLR Invasion
DSLR or Digital Single-Lens Reflex cameras are becoming more and more popular to use in Video Production. A few years ago, manufacturers started to produce DSLR’s which offer a movie mode capable of recording high definition motion video and this has lead to many Video Production companies using them to film videos for their clients. Here [...]
Audio Production – An Intern’s Perspective
Audio Production is the name given to the production of a piece of audio, such as music or a voice over. Producing a piece of audio can be completed over a long period of time or it can be a very quick process depending on the quality you want, the length of the piece of [...]
How Do I Get Into Film?
Trying to find a job in the film industry can be like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. In this over crowded business, employees and employers rely on their reputation to get a job. By the time a production starts in one of the major cities, positions are usually filled as the film [...]
Corporate Video Production – Is it important?
Corporate Videos are everywhere and are becoming increasingly more important to companies. Corporate Video Production refers to an audio-visual corporate material commissioned solely for use by a company, corporation or organisation. It can be used to advertise and inform their target audience and potential employees about their company and it is a way to engage [...]
Sonic Logos
What is a Sonic Logo? Also known as Audio Branding, a Sonic Logo is the use of sound to reinforce a brands identity. Sonic branding is vastly becoming a vehicle for conveying a memorable message to targeted consumers. Logos have been key to corporate branding for many years; we all recognise the blue Facebook rectangle without reading the white [...]
Video Production – Showreels
What is a Showreel? A showreel, or a reel, is a short videotape containing examples of your work for showing to potential employers. Many different people such as actors, voice over actors, directors and costume designers have showreels to display their work to a potential employer. Why are they so important? With so many people [...]
Voice Over Production- An Interns Perspective
Voice Over Production is one of the most interesting areas of media because there is a lot to learn when it comes to doing Voice Overs. The only experience I have had with Voice Over Production was when I was at school producing a scripted Voice Over for an advert, and even that was quite [...]
