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Three Point Lighting
Three point lighting is a technique that has been around for about fifty years. It is simple yet effective. The basic concept is that you light your subject strongly from a front angle, fill in the front opposite, and separate it from the background. [...]
Monday, February 23rd, 2009 | AndrewWhy HD is better
After watching the Super Bowl in High Definition, it is hard to imagine going back. The sound is crystal clear, and the picture is so detailed you can count the blades of grass on the field. But HD is also almost twice the cost of Standard Definition at the time of this writing. What makes HD truly better as a signal type, and why is it worth the extra cash? [...]
Monday, February 9th, 2009 | AndrewOf Mics and Men (Advanced Male Microphone Technique)
The male voice can produce an incredibly impactful performance: just watch any movie trailer. Many male voice recordings end up fairly blah, but improved technique can yield stunning results. [...]
Saturday, December 20th, 2008 | AndrewSound enters in the side door
Audio is one of the most important things in any video. Most times when the audio is right, no one will even know. Conversely when you get it wrong, it can ruin the most amazing visuals. Here are five tips to help you improve audio recording. [...]
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 | AndrewPodcasting Equals Cash
Podcasting is a trendy way to get business leads. I will show you how a professional podcast can become cold, hard cash. [...]
Saturday, August 30th, 2008 | Andrew10 Keys to a Successful Podcast Script
One of the questions I am asked frequently is “Why does no one listen to my podcast”? There are possibly a hundred factors but the most crucial is a solid script. If you are new to podcasting or if you are a seasoned veteran these tips can help you improve your listener-ship. [...]
Monday, August 25th, 2008 | AndrewPodcasting 101: Internet Radio Show Basics
A brief tutorial to help get your podcast off the ground.
Environment should be clean and comfortable.
Have a good quality microphone.
Find a quiet room with a door.
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Web Video Format Wars
Long ago in a galaxy far away…
Ok, it isn’t quite a galactic war, but format choice on the web can make a difference between success and failure in web video.
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