September 4, 2011
CNN Transforms News-Gathering Process With Help from IBM and Sony
IBM and Sony Electronics today announced the installation and delivery of a newly designed and engineered digital asset management system, created to help CNN digitize its vast videotape library. The five-to-seven-year, $20-million project will put CNN's videotape archive online, providing better protection for CNN's footage, and making it more easily accessible to CNN journalists worldwide. CNN's footage encompasses the world's most historic moments of the past 21 years.
4 Simple Production Tips for Creating Better Videos
Annually, online video marketing is becoming more and more popular. Businesses are using online videos to attract potential customers towards their own websites.
There are several things that go into the production of one of these videos. A lot of planning and marketing skills are needed to ensure that everyone will view the video and send it to their friends. If a video is just thrown together at the eleventh hour, it won't turn out as good as it could have been.
While there are many different video production tips you should follow, this article will discuss four production tips for creating better videos.
September 3, 2011
How To Direct Voice Actors With Better Communication
Advice for creative directors and video producers, written from the perspective of the voice-over actor.
This article is intended to improve the recording session experience!
If you've ever wondered about what voice actors really want, use this article as a crash course, or to tune up your directing skills.
Are Conferences Worthwhile?
Are you going to any conferences this year?
We're right smack dab in the middle of conference season (NAB just wrapped up in Las Vegas) and there are more conferences coming up this year to attend.
How do you decide whether or not they are worth every penny?
Top 10 Ways To Improve Wedding Video Production
The big day is almost here and the soon-to-be-married couple have asked you to capture this special day on video.
The most important part of post-production is delivering the finished video on time. The married couple will be anxious to see their wedding video, and are depending on you to deliver it on the date and time that you promised. Your reputation, and your future clientele, depends on your ability to finish like a pro by producing a professional wedding video on time and on budget.
Follow these 10 steps and you'll be sure to impress!
September 2, 2011
Josh Keaton Voices Spider-Man in New TV Series
Meet the new voice of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, Josh Keaton.
Marvel's new animated series looks like a smash hit and Josh Keaton has already been initiated into the Marvel clan through voice over roles as Harry Osborn in two Spidey video games!
Learn more about Josh Keaton and the production here.
Tiger Woods GM OnStar Commercial
Have you seen Tiger Woods' new commercial with GM OnStar?
If you were listening carefully, you might have noticed something very few would have assumed of the production.
Did anybody catch the voice over?
If you did, leave a comment!
September 1, 2011
Voice Overs To Tell Your Stories
When producing a presentation, video, web video, podcast, or webisode, one of the most important aspects of the production is found in the copy writing and voice over.
People have been telling stories since the dawn of time, drawing upon their voice to convey their messages to others in their circle of influence.
That being said, what kind of voice over would be best suited for your project?
