Archive for News
QR Codes in videos
QR (Quick Response) codes are those funny square boxes you can find on all kinds of product. Invented back in the early 1990’s, they were initially used for inventory tracking. Companies are (more…)
Making Videos without Video.
We frequently get calls from people wanting to do videos on a limited budget. The following example shows how creative use of still photography and Photoshopped graphics can make really decent video. (more…)
Surprising results from Facebook video tests.
For some time now, we’ve wanted to test the limits of uploading video to Facebook. We’ve learned some really interesting things that we wanted to share with our followers. (more…)
Tips for Production Assistants
Breaking into the world of production can be tricky but one of the best ways is to start as a PA (production assistant). Historically, the smaller the crew the more responsibility you’ll have but that’s not always the case. (more…)
Video at NPR
(L to R) Jay, Monica Brady-Myerov, Ron Steenbruggen, Matt Eddy
Many of you who follow our blog know we’re big supporters of Matt Eddy and officialmattsplace.org. In June of 2011, Matt and Ron Steenbruggen were interviewed by Monica Brady-Myerov on the NPR program Here and Now. We decided showed up (more…)
Google uses video to recruit
We frequently hear companies complain that it’s hard to find good people. The fact is good people want to work for great companies. So let’s assume you have a great company but it just doesn’t sound credible coming from you, the employer. There’s probably no better place to hear the truth than from (more…)
How to add video to your Linkedin profile
Linkedin continues to be one of the strongest ways to build your business or personal connections. New features are always being added and it’s important to check your profile frequently to see what the newest offerings are. What many people don’t know is you can have videos play directly on your profiles. There’re an array of ways to accomplish this but our favorite and easiest way is with YouTube and Google.
The steps are pretty straight forward. You’ll need the following: (more…)
Guinness World Record Success
Back in 2010, we got a call about building a custom camera system for a world record attempt, crossing America in a wheelchair. The requirements were pretty extreme but as we learned more about the person and the purpose, we couldn’t say no. (more…)
Video Helicopter services
We saw lots of great equipment at the 2011 National Association of Broadcasters trade show. One of our favorite products wasn’t a camera or lens, it was a helicopter. We couldn’t resist it and ended up buying one. (more…)
Super Slow Motion Video
Duchin Productions is excited to now offer high speed, super slow motion video production for research, development and marketing applications. Companies no longer need to purchase and maintain these $200,000 cameras systems because we now bring the technology, expertise and equipment right to your door. (more…)
