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We thought we’d start a #newsletter!
Follow along as we bring #updates and #insights into what’s going on in #videoproduction, and what’s happening here in #Essex along with the odd insight into our lives…
New video technology
A really valuable piece of #equipment that is relatively new to us is our 2 in 1 autocue and ‘Interrotron’ from Magic Video Box. Autocue is super helpful for multiple scripts or #technical content as it means the actor or presenter can relax and deliver their best performance without having to remember their lines.
What makes Magic Video Box so cool is that as well as an iPad based #autocue system it can be used as an Interrotron (we had to google it too!). This piece of equipment uses beam splitting glass to replace the #camera lens with an interviewer’s reflection meaning the person on camera can speak directly to camera without their eyeline wandering. It’s perfect for people that are nervous or apprehensive about talking directly to a camera plus the approach really engages the audience and adds a personal level to the content as it feels as though the person on the screen is directly communicating with you.?
It’s been a great investment and you can see what we mean in this #film for Action for Children .
Key video facts that have caught our eye this week
How relevant is vertical video content?
'Among people who use mobile phones,?85% are active users?of social media and 99% of those use their phones to access social media apps'
Looking at how rapidly #socialmedia is taking over the world, it's no wonder we are seeing the integration of the 9:16 aspect ratio instead of the full screen 16:9. Take a look at this article that details the importance vertical content.
Key video news that has caught our eye this week
#Sony have announced their #FX30 camera! Exciting news as we are a big fan of the Sony #cinema line cameras, and this little pocket rocket brings some of this tech to a lower price point. Read more about this new model here:
Main Media production news
We’ve recently been filming in Weston Super-Mare for our long-time client The Open University making educational content around #construction. This was the first #shoot of two for multiple assets we’re working on.
The first batch is presenter led and involved two days of autocue presentation (using our Magic Video Box) and installation #demonstration in a construction bay at Weston College. A five-person crew and our fantastic presenter Gem captured content for four films, which will be completed with motion graphics in the edit. We’re going back for batch two in a couple of weeks, by then we’ll be bricklaying expects!
Southend Specials
We’re really pleased to see the #Ironworks open thanks to the hard work of our friends Natalie and Ami from Kiwi Productions. This new #creative & #culture centre is going to be bringing us a buzzing hub for all things creative right in the heart of #Southend. Offering #performance and #exhibition space as well operating as a coffee shop, with further floors to open as the premises develop, Natalie, Ami and team have done a great job. Since opening there has always been something new going on, with exhibitions, buskers and arts and craft events.
So, if you’re looking for a new go to place, head down and check out what they have to offer, the coffees great and the beers nice. We predict it’s going to really boost the High Street and bring some exciting things to Southend!?
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2 年Great idea. Haven’t been to the Ironworks yet but look forward to checking it out!