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. 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...
read moreGuinness 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. We had to build something that: – Continuously record for up to eight hours – Was water resistant – Didn’t interfere with the wheelchair operation or life support system – Could be removed and secured with ease – Was sturdy enough for rough terrain – Was light weight – Was adjustable...
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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. The capabilities and range are pretty astounding. Just like a real helicopter, you have rudder, aileron, elevator and throttle control. It has a one mile flight radius and it can hit an altitude of 2,000 feet. The system employs two cameras, one for navigation and the other for HD video capture. What we didn’t consider was actually having to learn to fly it. Flight school is...
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