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My multitasking wheels were really turning at the Whitehorse Press Publishers motorcycle shoot. I had the honor of working with internationally recognized motorcycle expert Ken Condon in filming a companion video for his new book “Riding in the Zone”. “Riding in the Zone” is a book that will help early-intermediate to early-advanced riders learn the physical and mental riding techniques in order to become more confident on their bike. (more…)
Krissy Mercurio is really such an amzing asset to my business. Smart, creative and always a smile. She comes in to do a wide array of things from updating my blog posts to brainstorming ideas for videos. She’s one of the best independent contractors out there. If you need help getting your marketing and communications out, give KM a call. I wish I could take credit for all I do but I’m always getting by with a little help from my friends. If you’d like to hire her for your own business, just send me an email and I’ll forward you her info.
Tim Morse (left) of M&M Films edits a DVD project with Tim Cunningham for Wheaton college in the edit suite. 
Guy Holt hanging 4 bank Kinoflos using Porta-Grid clamps (guy is also the inventor of the Porta-Grid clamp). The low ceiling made this shoot pretty challenging.
Dan Casey setting up the shotgun microphone.
Dan Casey (audio) and Kerry Whalen (teleprompter).
In just under 4 hours we transformed this dirty, disheveled storage room….
….into a successfully working production set!!
A few tips, tricks and ideas for making the best of on-camera appearances.
- First and foremost, ask the producer what to wear. It shows you want to look your best and that you want to make things go smoothly.
- Solid colors look best but avoid overly bright hues
- High contrast solid whites and blacks are often difficult to properly shoot. Best to avoid them
- Video cameras have difficulty with bright red and can cause unwanted artifacts. Blues and purples look really great
- Wear comfortable clothing. The audience will see it in your face if you’re not comfortable
Don’t wear clothing with tight patterns or pin stripes. This can cause distracting, dancing, moiré that tends to distract viewers. (more…)
Hello friends of Duchin Productions,
I’m planning on using this space to list the tips and tricks I’ve recently been Tweeting about. Hope you find it helpful and please let me know if you have any specific questions you’d like answered.
Thanks,
Jay
- Most hotels now use compact fluorescent bulbs, bring minus green gels to correct or add a 60w tungsten bulbs your kit when you need a background practical
- Pillows work great for pre-lighting without a stand in. http://twitpic.com/469aa
- When shooting video testimonials always have something for the guest to eat/drink. Photo from recent shoot http://twitpic.com/4695r
Duchin Productions has been creating video for trade shows for years. In that time, we’ve learned some great cost saving tricks to maximize exhibitor space and exposure regardless of the size of the booth space. One of our clients recently exhibited at a large trade show and despite a modest budget, they were still able to make an impact. We decided to share these tips with everyone: (more…)
Why on earth would a video company tell you not to videotape a seminar? Duchin Productions always wants to provide the best solution for every project, regardless of the financial impact to us. In fact about 80% of the time, we recommend that clients to skip videotaping seminars and simply record the audio content. Here’s a breakdown of the reasons why: (more…)
- Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce
- Beverly Chamber of Commerce
- Women’s Riding School
- Penguin Roadracing School
- Phil Richard and Associates Insurance
- Shubies Market
- Backroads Magazine
I know Blogs are supposed to be written by the person who’s blog it is but Jeff Cutler did such a great job with this write up, I’m leaving it as is.
Jay Duchin – The New York Times/Lotus Exige Shoot
By Jeff Cutler, www.jeffcutler.com, http://jeffcutler.com/jeff
If you know Jay Duchin, you realize he’s a car and cycle nut. Not bicycle, motorcycle. He’s got a need for speed. So when the New York Times – yes, that New York Times – called him to shoot a speeding car at an empty airstrip, he was stoked. (more…)
