217 Answered Questions for the topic video production

Video Production Editing Video

05/29/19

How do I edit video footage from an interview?

I was asked to produce a set of video interviews for a friend's wedding consisting of individual single-subject interviews (the interviewer is not on camera or mic) with the bride, groom, close... more

05/29/19

How can I replicate C-LOG in a Canon DSLR?

I shoot almost all my video footage on Canon DSLRs (APS-C sensors if this makes any difference). I know that true C-LOG isn't available on DSLRs and I've seen many sites that claim to sell "C-LOG"... more
Video Production Video Filming Composing

05/29/19

How do I film a friend's wedding?

My friend asked me to video tape his wedding. I have minimal experience behind a video camera but I'm comfortable with technology. I'm mostly looking for **composition and logistical advice** on... more
Video Production Video Compression Mp4

05/29/19

How to convert an MTS file without loosing quality?

I have shot some videos on a Panasonic v720 camcorder. The videos are huge. I used the internal feature of the camcorder to convert to MP4 and the quality was reduced very much.What is the best... more

05/12/19

My converted videos look bad... what am I doing wrong?

I am a software developer. I understand the video concepts, but I am no expert.I have a Sony Action Cam AS-15. It records ate 1080/60fps/25Kbitrate. The 60FPS videos just dont; play smooth... more
Video Production Video

05/12/19

Is it possible to hook up an external mic to a Nikon D90 to get better sound for video?

I'm getting bad sound quality on video taken with my NIKON D90. I think the mic is bad so I need to know if it is possible to plug a microphone into it some how?
Video Production Video Dslr

05/11/19

Why filmmaking with DSLR?

Adding video feature to digital camera was for their popular applications, as unprofessional users wanted to have both photography and videography at the same time. Professional cameras were... more
Video Production Video Quality Premiere

05/11/19

Usage of Target and Maximum Bitrate with the H264 Codec in Premiere Pro?

When exporting a video using the H264 Codec with a variable bitrate in Premiere Pro, you can set the target bitrate and the maximum bitrate. I would like to know how those work together and if... more
Video Production Video

05/11/19

What is the name of that color test in video production with the beep?

What is the name of those colour test screens at the beginning of videos? I've used it before in Final Cut Pro but I forget what it's called.Thanks.

05/05/19

supply video files to editor in another country?

My editor is moving from Los Angeles (where I live) to Canada. Is there a common, reliable, cheap way for me to supply large video files (up to 10 GB) to him? I don't have much of a budget, and I... more
Video Production Video

05/05/19

What would a video look like without the shutter separating frames?

If the shutter wasn't in the picture, what would you get? Are there any examples of this available? I've searched, but couldn't come up with anything. Is this an impossible thing? Or are the... more
Video Production Quality Ffmpeg Video Quality

05/04/19

How do I prevent Quality loss in the beginning of a video?

My company transcodes videos sent in by users (recorder by our own screenrecording software)I use FFMpeg to do the work using this command: /ffmpeg/ffmpeg -i in.mov -vcodec libx264 -fpre... more

05/04/19

How to digitise old NTSC home videos for highest quality (with PAL player)?

I have some old VHS home videos that I'd like to digitise to preserve them, and I'm looking for the "best" way to do that with my setup. The videos were recorded around 1990, in the USA. I'd say... more
Video Production Production

05/04/19

How to learn to produce documentaries?

I have several ideas for documentaries. None of them involve any fancy production or cinematographic techniques. Most of it would be interviewing people and simple camera works along with... more

05/03/19

Using 1080i on a 720P monitor will produce better image/video quality?

I have a LCD monitor which only has resolution of `1366 x 768`, and it can support `1080i`So, 1. Should I output 1080i video to this monitor, or should I just use 720p? Which one is better?2. I... more
Video Production Production

05/03/19

How to shoot a party scene with few people?

I have about 7 people and need to give the feel of 20. I'm using a long lens, any tips or solutions?
Video Production Video

05/03/19

Convert a 60 fps video to a 24 (film) video - is it possible?

This may not be as simple a problem as it may seem at first, so read carefully.When I set my (Canon 60D, but this doesn't really matter at all) camera to record at 24 fps (I think it's actually... more
Video Production Production Legal Video Recording

05/03/19

Use of big name apps in a commercial video projects?

Does anyone know the legal side of including obvious brands such as Facebook/Instagram in commercial video projects? Or replicating a Facebook messenger motion graphic? For example, visuals of... more
Video Production

05/01/19

How to upload 1hr video to YouTube from fcpx?

What is best way to upload longer (1hr plus) videos to youtube from fcpx. Currently my fcpx compresses a 1 hr video to 4.5GB and this takes 7000min to upload....
Video Production Dvd Video Quality Video Editor

04/29/19

how to burn full hd movies (1080px720p) in DVD?

How can i burn or write Full HD videos like (marriage videos) in 1080px720p in regular DVD. I tried many softwares but couldn't get the job done.
Video Production Video

04/26/19

Seeking free and simple way to brighten a dark video?

The title says it all. My video is too dark. I Learned how to avoid it next time (after the horse had bolted).Is there anything I can do to lighten it up? Preferably freeware and not to complex.... more
Video Production Production Shooting

04/26/19

Which member of the crew is responsible to fill in the continuity sheet?

On a micro-budget production, considering the lack of a large crew with highly specialized jobs/titles, which of a maximum of three potential crew members would be responsible for doing the... more
Video Production Video

04/26/19

Fixing a badly telecined 8mm film digitization?

I had some old 8mm (16fps) and Super-8 (18fps) film transfered to HD video (1080p30). Since the video is 30fps, they telecined it, duplicating frames. The telecine pattern (from looking at the... more
Video Production Encoding Video Quality H.265

04/26/19

H.265 disadvantages with video dimensions not multiple of 8?

Are there any disadvantages (like worse image quality/more compression artefacts) when encoding a video in H.265 with dimensions that are not a multiple of 16 or 8, but instead a multiple of 4 or... more

04/26/19

What is the size of 1 minute video at 1920 x 1080 (60 fps)?

I would like to know what is the size in MB for 1 minute video captured in the following format:1920 x 1080 (60 fps) AVCHDand1920 x 1080 (60 fps) MPEG-4with peak data rate of 24Mbit/secHow to... more

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