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. The test clip used was pretty challenging for any streaming video site. It has fast motion, lots of bright spots and plenty of dark, shady areas. The camera used to record the footage was a Panasonic HVX-200 shooting 1080P DVCPRO50HD Codec (P2, 4:2:2). The clips were edited in Final Cut Pro in a native HD timeline and two Quicktime files were exported. One clip was done at the full 1080 pixels wide and it...
read moreTips 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. You can find yourself on high budget film shoots or small corporate videos. No matter what the gig, here are some tips on what it takes to be a great PA. Listen: Probably the number one skill of any crew member is the ability to listen. Seems simple but if a producer only has to say things once, it makes their job much easier. If you have a lousy memory, have a note pad...
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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 actual employees. Google is known for their perks but it’s not necessarily the perks that wins people over, it’s the people. The employee testimonial video below truly shows why Google is so great and why it has become one of the top places to work in the...
read moreHow 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: 1. A video on YouTube 2. A Google account (you do know they’re free, right?) Log into Linkedin and...
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