The video above was shot by our lead videographer John for an assignment in Lumberton, North Carolina while I covered the photography portion of the event. Although we can have a large team on site, there are some professional videos that can be completed with one videographer and one professional camcorder.

The footage above was shot over a period of 4 1/2 hours. Then, one of our in house video editors spent several hours sorting footage and completing the final video that you see above. In this case, the client had ZERO changes after reviewing the video. I received the following text from our on site client contact: “Just saw the video and it was perfect!! You two knocked that out of the park!!!!” Yes, most of the time there are at least minor revisions to the video, but we love it when there are no changes.

Each video project is different, so just because one project can be successfully completed with one videographer and one professional camcorder doesn’t mean every project will work that way. We like to find out the clients needs, goals and budget to come up with a solution that will be a good fit.

The way we price our videography services is typically an hourly rate, half day rate or full day rate for the videographer (in this case John) and an hourly rate for the post production video editing. However, for video, we are willing to provide the RAW footage and have our client handle the editing. There are some projects that we will just quote a flat rate because the scope of the project is so well defined that we can lock in the full rate from start to finish.

Whether you need one videographer and one professional camcorder or need a team, we are here to help. If you are just stopping by our blog to see what we are up to, we hope you visit the blog again. Please feel free to use the SHARE icons below this post and/or feel free to comment.

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Doing phone videos are nice to a point. However, there comes a time when a high quality video could make the difference in making you money. That’s why I came up with a high quality 30 second pitch video at our North Raleigh studio. I wanted to offer a video that was affordable for entrepreneurs, micro business owners and business professionals. There are numerous restrictions and guidelines for the video to maintain price point which you can see here; however, as you can see below, the quality of the video is definitely professional.

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At 30 frames per sounds which is 30 images in 1 second multiplied by 71 total seconds totaling 2,130 individual frames multiplied by 1,000 words per image (a picture is worth a thousand words), the total comes to 2,130,000 words. That’s a lot of words.

OK, I get it. You may not have 2,130,000 words for the video above, but you likely get the idea: Video is valuable.

I love still images because there is something about stopping a moment in time in one single frame that can never be 100% exactly replicated, but videos have an ability to evoke many emotions as well. By adding sound and movement, there are things that videos can accomplish that still images cannot.

Just look at some YouTube statistics and you’ll quickly see why video is important. You can actually buy the YouTube report as PDF download for $2.99 (not an affiliate link). In 2014, it was estimated that 1 billion people used YouTube. That number has likely grown.

There are 3 core ways that you can approach video for your business:

1) Use your phone to produce run and gun lower quality videos. Yes, you can really jazz up phone videos, but I’m assuming you are not a video wizard. Using your phone to create a short video is relatively easy: A) Press Record B) Upload.

2) Buy a simply camcorder. Canon makes the VIXIA series which usually have an EXTERNAL mic jack which is critical for better audio quality. Just make sure whatever camcorder you buy has an external mic jack because sound quality matters in video. Audio-Technica makes an affordable wired lapel mic. You’ll also need a tripod to set the camcorder on.

3) Hire a professional. Yes, here’s the shameless plug for our services. If you want to learn more about professional video services, call us at 919.723.8453 or use the online contact form.

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The plan is to capture some drone footage at the sorority house and then divide up into 3 video teams to capture footage around campus including Franklin Street. We’ll be using traditional video cameras, DSLR cameras and even the tiny GoPro Session 4.

The interesting thing about videography is that you have to have an end vision while capturing numerous video clips that as stand along clips before editing are really not all that dynamic. However, once the video clips are pulled into post editing software, music is added, split screen techniques and more are all used together to create a final video, the video comes together to work for its intended purpose.

In a few days, John and I will be headed to Louisana to create a promotional video for an association. Promotional and recruitment style videos are just one area of video production that we focus on. All of our video work is focused around commercial use and not consumer use like weddings.

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We are excited to be able to produce two different videos for two different organizations that will be used to obtain more members to their respective organizations. In both videos, the ultimate goal is to show their organizations as exciting, fun and friendly. Our team is up for the challenge.

Video is a great way to market an organization, association, business, product, etc. Video is not going away anytime soon. Back in 2012, it was estimated that 4 billion videos were viewed EVERYDAY on YouTube. I’m sure that number has grown in 4 years (see other YouTube stats here). Call Us: 919.723.8453

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Corporate Video Production Services…

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Tascam DR 60

There are several factors that go into producing a high quality video like the quality of the camera, the use of lighting, post production editing and more. However, even if everything else is excellent, poor quality audio will absolutely destroy a video. There is only so much that can be done in post production editing if the audio is poor quality.

Anyone looking to get into doing professional quality videos will have to educate themselves about audio unless they can hire someone to do all the sound work that already knows what they are doing.   Regardless, someone controlling the audio side of the video will have to have some knowledge about how audio works.  I will cover some of the basics in this post, but there is a lot more to learn about getting the best audio which includes actually learning by doing.  Audio can be a frustrating part of video production.  It can be one of the biggest challenges in video.

Whatever you do, DO NOT rely on the microphone on your camera to exclusively capture your audio especially with a DSLR (even a professional DSLR).

Recording Audio Direct Into the Camera

Rather than simply plug the mic in the camera to record the audio on the card that’s in the camera, it is important to mention the two types of mic inputs along with ways to get better audio quality.  There are many new camcorders that are in the $1,000-$3,000 range have one 1/8″ (3.5mm) audio input. However, the Canon XA20 has dual XLR inputs and it happens to be under $3,000. Most higher priced professional camcorders have dual XLR inputs. DSLR Cameras have one 1/8″ (3.5mm) audio input.  This is important information to know before reading the next paragraph.

XLR cables are typically used with stage mics as well as condenser shotgun mics that can be boomed in. The 1/8″ (3.5mm)  input is often found on wired lapel mics that are under $100, on camera shotgun mics or wireless microphone systems that can be several hundred dollars like the Sennheiser ew 100 ENG G3 Wireless Microphone System.  To run an XLR mic in to a 1/8″ (3.5mm) input, there is an adapter available that will make that happen.  However, pending how complex the camera’s audio system is will depend on the end level of final audio quality when recording through the camera input.  That’s one reason that it’s often better to use an external audio unit, a mixing board to run mics through before running a cable(s) to the camera or even using something like a JuicedLink RM333 Riggy Micro Low-Noise Preamp.

Running the audio direct into a camera’s input, especially a DSLR, may not provide the quality of audio needed.  DSLR mic inputs are known for increased noise which is why I like the previously mentioned RM333 and the Tascam DR 60 mentioned below.  In studio, I run my audio through a mixing board.

Recording Audio Externally

The Tascam DR 60 is just one way of capturing audio when shooting video. With the Tascam DR 60, the audio can be recorded into the unit as well as into the camera.  This will allow for audio to be recorded on the card in the camera as well as audio on the card in the Tascam DR 60.  The Tascam DR 60 was specifically designed for those shooting videos with DSLR cameras.  Another very popular recording unit is the ZOOM H4N.  You’ll have to do the research for yourself beyond this post to decide what you feel is the best option.  However, the Tascam DR 60 and the ZOOM H4N are two great units to begin with researching.  Below, I have included a video on the Tascam DR 60.

Some Thoughts About Microphones

There are several types of microphones that can be used for audio.  I’ll mention a few options below to consider.

The one that is likely the worst option is the on camera mic especially in a DSLR.  A professional camcorder with an actual shotgun mic might do pretty well but anyone shooting with a high end professional camcorder that’s $5,000+ likely knows the limitations of the on camera mic.

Using an on camera shotgun mic is likely going to be better than the built in mic on the camera, but an on camera shotgun mic has its limitations.  If the mic is to far from the subject or being used in doors (even close up), there will likely be audio issues to come.  On camera shotgun mics are great for run and gun audio capture just a few feet away from the subject especially outside.

A wired lapel mic is one of the best low cost ways to capture quality audio.  Wired mics are often very reliable and there is typically enough cable attached to the mic to allow the subject to be far enough away to feel comfortable.  A wireless lapel mic is another option that is likely far more expensive than the wired option. Grant it, there are cheap wireless units out there, but for quality audio, stay away from cheap wireless units.

The final option that I’ll mention in this post is a condenser shotgun mic which can be boomed in above the subject.  One of the more affordable high quality mics is the RODE NTG-G.  It has both Phantom and Battery power and works off of an XLR input.

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919 Magazine (Shot In 3 Locations):

Introduction…
David Williams and Team provide premium quality corporate video productions services for large and medium sized companies as well as affordable solutions for small and micro businesses.  Our team has worked with large international companies; however, you will find our fees to be very competitive for the level of quality that we produce.  We don’t cut corners and produce sub-par videos.  For our team, it’s top level quality or nothing at all.

Steps 1 and 2…
The first step in the video production process is to discuss your specific needs and provide a quote based on the scope of the project.  The second step is to begin the planning of the video including discussing the story board (flow of the video), length of the video (recommended 90 seconds or less in most cases unless it’s a training video or other video that will hold the attention of viewers) and the script of course.  Concerning scripts, we will provide advice based on our experience or we can refer you to an outside writer that we have a relationship with to help you with the script.  For all of our video production services, except the simple in studio videos, you can choose your music track from Pond5.com.

Teleprompter…
When someone needs to speak on camera, it is often best if a teleprompter is used which means a script (unless they are being asked questions) should be written in advance. We can provide direction and assistance with a script. We’ve completed videos with and without a teleprompter. As a general rule, a teleprompter makes things much smoother.

The Gear…
When our team shows up on location for a corporate video shoot, we literally have a truck load of equipment with a minimum of 2 and often times 3 team members on set.  You can count on lots of professional equipment being used to produce some amazing results that will enhance your brand.

Video Editing…
Our post production video editing brings all the footage together to give you a fantastic end product.  We can do a lot of things in post production for our custom on location corporate videos that will wow your viewers. There will be several additional hours of time put into post production in order to give your video the extra attention needed to produce a high level corporate video that you and your viewers will enjoy. We can also simply provide all the footage to you if you prefer to do your own editing.

Makeup & Stylist…
Kate Leser (The Makeover Expert) can be added to a half a day shoot or a full day shoot for a rate that will not break the bank.

Whatever your needs are related to a videographer or cinematographer, please feel free to REQUEST A QUOTE USING THE FORM BELOW OR CALL 919.723.8453:

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