07-05-2008
The Nuts & Bolts of Video Editing!
Picking the right Video Shoots company
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With the world discovering the power of video many organizations are searching out full service Video Shoots companies so as to better coordinate their efforts. But what does a full service video production company provide? Where and how will the streaming video for your web site, infomercial, training video, trade show video, etc best be produced?
A great part of the answer lies the team work on the artistic side of a video production. The two main ingredients are artistry and teamwork. The two main entities in this creative process are the Creative Producer and the camera crew which does the actual shooting.
First lets look at who is on the team.
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The Creative Producer is the person who will take the total amount of video footage shot and select those portions which best convey the message you are trying to put forth for assimilation by your target audience. He or she will be the one to bring in the graphics, fades, cutaways, and all the special effects needed to hold the audiences attention. The creative director will also be responsible for obtaining the best voice over and camera of “talent” who. might be participating in your video. Make sure the credentials and experience are there to insure a successful video.
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The camera crew is the “eye” with which your video will be shot. Not all camera crews however are created equal. Good camera crews have top of the line equipment and are well suited to the type of shoot you require. A good camera crew will be able to spot the best angles, take multiple shots from different perspective and backgrounds, and most importantly seize on an opportunity of the moment if it presents itself and capture the magic.
Because we are speaking of artistry in Video Shoots it is important that both parties understand the thinking of the other. A good team has intimate knowledge of the other players. They have a sense of the others artistic sensibilities when it comes to their craft. This goes beyond what is discussed in a pre production meeting. The camera crew might instinctively see an opportunity for a particular camera angle, or seize on a spontaneous opportunity to capture something that might not have necessarily been planned. They will provide shots that the creative producer can use in a natural manner. On the other hand when the footage arrives the creative producer will see the flow of the shots through the eyes of the camera crew. He or she can maximize what was seized in footage and bring it to life.
Never underestimate the interplay of artistic side of the equation when deciding on a video production and editing company.
Good luck!!