Archive for August, 2011
Chroma key compositing (or chroma keying) is a technique for compositing (layering) two images together. A color range in the top layer is made transparent, revealing another image behind. The chroma keying technique is commonly used in video production and post-production. In this tutorial, I will show you how to chroma key in Final Cut [...]
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This is part two of our interview with Web TV producer, and social media strategist Justin Kownacki. Kownacki has eight years of experience producing TV shows online. His current effort is called The Baristas, a sitcom that is set in a Pittsburgh coffee shop. In this 20-minute interview, Justin shares information about hooking viewers in, [...]
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Here are some video hot links! Please share. YouTube Creator Playbook – YouTube has released a comprehensive document to help you maximize your videos and exposure. Gigaom: Tout.com allows Webcam video sharing ReelSEO: How to Market a Web Series to Generate Interest and Viewers BeetTV: [Video] Branded Video Viewing Success Brightroll Video Advertising Report 2011 [...]
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How do you create two sitcoms, produce the episodes on a shoe stringbudget, keep your talent happy, write, shoot, and edit, and keep your sanity? If you have no idea, then you should probably talk to Justin Kownacki. Kownacki rose to Internet fame when he started the show, “Something to be Desired,” in 2003. The [...]
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Just about everyone knows what a vlog is these days. If you’re not familiar with the term, vlog is short for video blog, and it’s a simple way to share your personal thoughts, experiences, or share your expertise with your online audience. Even a basic video with great information can help you build your brand, [...]
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[Members only video] There are times when you really need to get a point across to your class or audience and you don’t want to use a laser pointer or point to the screen. I created a brief tutorial using SMART Notebook software to show you how to add annotations while giving a live presentation. [...]
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I’m a big fan of mobile video production and have been experimenting and using apps ever since I got my iPhone 3Gs a couple of years ago. There are plenty of options out there as far as apps go, but one of my favorite sites is Kyte.tv. I have more than 350 videos archived on [...]
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If you enjoyed the first half of our 20-minute interview with Jim Long, then you’ll love this second half of our conversation. This interview is available for Member’s only, so if you haven’t done so, register for free, or login to watch it now. Long, is a Washington, D.C. native who works for NBC news. [...]
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We launched Web Video Chefs in February, 2011 not really knowing what to expect as far as interest in our video production tutorials. With every new idea or venture, there are potential risks, doubt, if not good old fear that can prevent one from making a leap of faith. Sure, both Chip and I have [...]
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At Web Video Chefs we primarily use Screenflow, a screen capturing software to record, edit and upload our video tutorials. We were excited when they released version 3.0 which feature freehand callouts. This feature helps when you need to hide sensitive information while doing a screencast or video tutorial. Join our recipe of the week to [...]
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As a video editor I use effects frequently in my projects. They can vary from color changes, speed changes, and audio effects. In this tutorial I will show you how to key frame effects and change them over time.
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Jim Long is a network news cameraman for NBC, but if you scan the posts of his blog, VergeNewMedia, or check out his Twitter feed, you’ll see that he’s much more than a news photographer. Some might call him a thought leader in social media, or an influencer. If you were ask him directly what [...]
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