TV Shows vs Digital Content, Producing Stellar Content With Budget Constraints, And The Importance Of Creative Expression

Tune in to our newest podcast episode with Scott Firestone! An experienced individual in media production who has helped launch notable series like Behind the Music, Extra, and World of Wonder, Scott is a showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer of his own production company Firestone Productions and the podcast Poddreams. Poddreams is a fictional news storytelling podcast that rewrites real stories for a justice-served outcome.

Join the discussion as we talk about the difference between producing TV shows and digital content, the process of working with clients in the corporate world, and balancing the quality of work with budget constraints.Listen to the full episode here: TV Shows vs Digital Content, Producing Stellar Content With Budget Constraints, And The Importance Of Creative Expression

Who's Who on Your Video Production Team?

Interested in setting up your video production team? Do you often feel confused as to what the roles or hierarchy is on your team? Well, this article has all the video production team information you need. The standard hierarchy of the production team is the producer, director, first assistant director (1st AD), director of photography (DP)/cinematography, digital imaging technician (DIT), camera operator, first assistant camera (1st AC), lighting director (LD), gaffer, key grip, audio technician, set designer, and production assistant. It is important to note that, especially in smaller teams, multiple team members may perform multiple roles.

Credit: Written by Alisa Vossen The Roles and Hierarchy of a Video Production Team

Your Video May Take Longer to Make. Here's Why

Are you wondering why your video takes so long to make? The length of your video does not always equal the production time to make your video.As small business owners and creatives, time is a very valuable part of your business. So when creating videos, it is important to consider the amount of time that goes into the process of producing a video. Many external factors are included, such as pre-production, post-production, accounting for traffic if driving to and from location, gathering necessary equipment, getting equipment and subject set up and packing the equipment. The article shows a production schedule sample that includes meeting with your potential client, writing a script or talking points, editing the video. Understanding the factors in making a video will help give you enough time to make your professional videos.

Credit: Written by Nina Froriep How Long Does it Take to Produce a Video?