Sadly, it seems as though audio is always on the back burner for a lot of video editors. But as I like to say, good audio WILL make your video …
Multicam HDSLR with Timecode
If you’re interested in shooting your HDSLR cameras with timecode, it’s a lot easier than you might think. This article describes the method I’ve developed and use on sets to …
Tuesday Tip #3 – Compression: Keyframes are your Friends
To those that are new to video compression and encoding, there may be a setting you might not know about, or are unfamiliar with if you have seen it. It’s …
Reviewing the Shape Quick Handle + Rod Block
At first glance, the visual appearance of Shape’s Quick Handle is stunning with all the machined aluminum parts, and red accents. I was excited to receive it and give it …
Tuesday Tip #2 – Variable ND and Polarizers
From amateurs to Hollywood cinematographers, many people have adopted the use of DSLR cameras in their HD productions. Here at OneRiver Media, we’ve been shooting with the Canon 5D Mk …
Tuesday Tip #1 – Exposing for Chromakey
When shooting chromakey footage (green screen or blue screen), here are a few short camera exposure tips to ensure your keyed footage is the best that it can be. …
All Production Under One Roof
Today we worked on a long-term project with a company called Syneron and their ePrime product. Our client flew in from Boston last night and flew back out today at …
Behind the scenes on the set of Saba
OneRiver Media was recently brought on board to help produce a video for Saba Software. Miner Productions is the main producing agency (Tracey Miner as producer), OneRiver Media was brought …
Behind the scenes on the set of Ravelco
On April 29th, 2011, we ventured out to Menlo Park, California to shoot three commercials in one day. Yep, three. In one day. Craziness indeed. But to make a long …
Highlights from NAB 2011
Interestingly enough, we almost didn’t make it to NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) convention this year, which would have been a rarity. In the last 15 or so years (lost …