Video Projects
For the website's Learning Center page, I produced a “How To” build video of the company's most popular bookshelf speaker stand. The goal was to make it quick, concise, and dynamic. It was a two-camera production with a single lighting setup. In the editing phase, I used the Dynamic Link connection in Premier Pro with Photoshop to incorporate various modified photo assets into the video. After Effects was also used through Dynamic Linking with Premier Pro.
Main Equipment Used & Diagram:
The Build Setup
* Sony A7SIII
* Sony A7RIII
* Zeiss 50mm & Sony 90mm
* Aputure 300D + 48” Softbox
* Aputure 300D + 27” Softbox
* Two Aputure MC Lights
In a new series I developed called “Intro To Audio,” I explain audio components in a simple manner. Because a turntable has various parts, this provided an excellent opportunity to showcase an “exploded” view of the unit. Working between Photoshop, Premier Pro, and After Effects. I cut out each piece and separated them into layers. I then cleaned each part using various tools (clone/stamp, brushes, selection techniques, etc.). In Premier Pro, I animated each layer, added masks, and fine-tuned the composition.
The remainder of the video comprises a multi-cam production with various focal lengths, dynamic compositions, and lighting setups.
Main Equipment Used & Diagram:
* Sony A7SIII
* Sony A7RIII
* Zeiss 50mm & Sony 90mm
* Aputure 300D + 48” Softbox
* Aputure 300D + 32” Softbox
* Aputure 300D + 27” Softbox
* Genaray Bi-Color Soft Strip LED
* Two Aputure MC Lights
I started with the hero shot while incorporating graphics to differentiate the three models. I also used a light with a grid to give the background some depth with a bit of a spotlight effect. After that, I went in for some close-up work to showcase the stands and inform the viewer of the options available.
Main Equipment Used & Diagram:
* Sony A7SIII
* Zeiss 50mm + Sony 90mm
* Aputure 300D + 32” Softbox
* Aputure 300D + 27” Softbox
* Aputure 300D + Reflector + 30 Degree Grid
This was a b-roll heavy video with various lighting set-ups. The objective was to highlight specific items, so most of the work was done through the use of graphic elements to “highlight” them.
Main Equipment Used:
* Sony A7SIII
* Zeiss 50mm + Sony 90mm
* Aputure 300D + 48” Softbox
* Aputure 300D + 27” Softbox
* Genaray Bi-Color Soft Strip LED
The talent used in our videos was on vacation. So Instead of slowing down the output of videos by waiting until his return, I saw this as an opportunity to get in front of the camera and give it a go. I have a travel YouTube channel, so it wasn’t very new to me. For this project, however, I wanted to record myself with a two-camera setup.
Main Equipment Used & Diagram:
* Sony A7SIII
* Sony A7RIII
* Zeiss 50mm & Sony 90mm
* Aputure 300D + 48” Softbox
* Aputure 300D + Reflector
* 4X3 Bounce Card
* Genaray Bi-Color Soft Strip LED
* Two Aputure MC Lights
A product newsletter was scheduled to go out and the stakeholders wanted a 60 sec. video to go along with it. As a one-man production, I was able to accomplish the writing, filming, and editing just in time for the newsletter release. This project had a two-day turnaround.
Main Equipment Used & Diagram:
* Sony A7SIII
* Zeiss 50mm & Sony 90mm
* Aputure 300D + 48” Softbox
* 4X3 Bounce Card
This was a multicamera production that was written and directed by the talent. As the videographer, I worked closely with his direction to get the shots he was after. And as the editor, I worked to showcase enough of the process without the pacing dragging on too much.
* Segment bumpers were created and provided by co-editor.
Main Equipment Used & Diagram:
Sony A7SIII
Zeiss 50mm + Sony 90mm
Aputure 300D + 48” Softbox
Aputure 300D + 27” Softbox
Genaray Bi-Color Soft Strip LED
4x3 Flag
This turntable was available to purchase on Amazon and the team wanted a 60 sec. video to attach to the product page. It was a two-day turnaround.
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Sony A7SIII
Zeiss 50mm + Sony 90mm
Aputure 300D + 48” Softbox
Aputure 300D + 27” Softbox