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  VIDEO EDITING FOR CONTINUITY October 27, 2022  |  Video Editing Video Editing For Continuity: Definition, Tips, and Tricks to Keep Your Audience Engaged Video Editing For Continuity is the art of creating a smooth and cohesive experience for video viewers. It involves putting together all the shots (scenes) in your film or video to make a flowing, cohesive story, which means paying attention to things like: Shot types (close-up, wide shot, etc.) Camera angles Continuity of action and movement Editing pace Sound and music Good Video Editing For Continuity  helps keep your audience engaged in the story you’re telling rather than jarring them out of it. Here are some principles to assist you with creating continuity edits in your work: Use a Storyboard For Solid Video Editing For Continuity  A storyboard can be a few sketches on a piece of paper, or you can use specialized software like Storyboard That. Each storyboard provides a visual guide through the filming ...

  BTS PHOTOS October 13, 2022  |  Video Production Behind-the-scenes images always seem to spark interest. There’s a lot that goes into the final images you see in films, documentaries, or even corporate video work. Below are a couple of quick samples from a recent shoot at  Miles & Stockbridge  in Washington DC. This particular location featured some beautiful city backdrops with lots of natural daylight. The trick in these situations is to match the color temperatures but also manage the exposure of the background relative to the subject’s face. Easier said than done in some cases, but when that balance is spot on the results can be impressive. Want to learn more about this project or the video industry?  Contact Us  or   Follow our weekly blog BTS Video Shoot BTS Video Shoot (Finished Shot) ABOUT  JOHN FOUNDAS John Foundas is a multiple Emmy and Telly award-winning Director of Photography, Producer, and Editor in Washington DC. He...

  HOW TO USE CREATIVE SOUND DESIGN IN YOUR MARKETING VIDEOS October 10, 2022  |  Video Production How to Use Creative Sound Design in Your Marketing Videos As a marketer, you know that video is a powerful tool to reach your audience. And one of the best ways to make your videos stand out is by incorporating creative sound design. Good sound design adds  realism and emotion  to your marketing content and can help you tell a more compelling story. What Is Sound Design? Sound design includes the use of music and sound effects to  enhance a video’s branding , atmosphere, and emotion. It can make your videos more engaging and memorable and is moderately easy to incorporate — though tricky to master. Creative sound design can make your video come alive and significantly impact results, whether you’re trying to evoke a particular feeling or create a certain atmosphere. But how do you incorporate good sound design? Let’s examine a few ideas. How to Work with Sound ...

  EVERGREEN CONTENT: HOW TO KEEP YOUR VIDEOS VALUABLE AND RELEVANT August 23, 2022  |  Video Production Evergreen Content: How to Keep Your Videos Valuable and Relevant You spend a lot of time making sure that the video content you create is   as effective as possible  for your brand. Making videos can be a huge investment of time, money, and other resources, so you want to make sure that your efforts will stand the test of time. The best way to do that is to make evergreen content that will always present to your customers as valuable and relevant.   How can you ensure that your content remains evergreen? Follow some of these top tips to get more out of your next video campaign. Choose Topics Wisely The first and most important thing you can do to create evergreen content is to carefully select the right topics. Try to steer clear of creating videos that are only going to be valid for the quarter, a specific season, or a holiday. While these can be importa...

  6 REASONS TO ADD CUSTOM VIDEOS TO YOUR WEBSITE August 1, 2022  |  Video Production 6 Reasons to Add Custom Videos to Your Website  With the sheer volume of websites on the internet today, you want to do something that will set you apart from your competitors. One way to ensure that customers return to your page over the local competition is to add custom videos to your website. This is a unique way for customers to engage with your brand and to begin forming a connection to your goods and services. If you are contemplating what it would mean to add brand-specific content to your website, here are a few compelling reasons to invest in custom videos.  1. Creating a Connection One of the most important reasons that you should add custom videos to your website is to begin fostering an important connection with your audience. Of all of the reasons   modern companies are turning to video , this is one of the most important. Clients and customers will feel that ...

  HOW TO CREATE A VIDEO MARKETING CONTENT CALENDAR July 12, 2022  |  Video Production How to Create a Video Marketing Content Calendar Your company stays abreast of all of the   video production trends  in the Maryland and Washington, D.C., areas. You and your team may be excited by the prospect of creating new content for both the employees at your company and your customers. However, you need a clear schedule and routine to help you share your new videos consistently. A content calendar is an essential tool that you need to know how to develop.   If you are ready to tackle consistent filming, here are a few tips about creating your new video marketing content calendar. Brainstorm Ideas and Set Goals The first step to creating a video marketing content calendar is to determine what exactly you want to film. Have a brainstorming session with your team and come up with a list of all of the topics you want to address with your new campaign. After you have a l...