How to succeed in the media business (and in life!)

This is great advice for those in the creative and media business world. From award-winning, advertising writer David Morgenstern: 1) Return every call and e-mail quickly. Show up on time, even if you’re the only one there. Dress like you deserve your salary. Believe me, that will put you ahead of a surprising number of [...]

Checking out Wistia for embedded videos in blogs

I stumbled across this new video sharing site called Wistia, and I’m curious to see what makes them different.  I already abandoned YouTube earlier this year, and Vimeo has been a great tool to switch to.  I’m curious if Wistia has any better features that what I’m used to now. Below is an embedded video [...]

Second corporate video with Canon 7D

This is our second corporate video shot with the Canon 7D. It was for Embrace Home Loans. We shot it in Aberdeen, Mississippi. I’m very pleased with this camera. Each shoot helps me grow more comfortable with the camera, and how it works in the field. Status: Raw footage Not colored No audio clean or [...]

Canon 7D Corporate Video for Embrace Home Loans

We finally finished our first corporate video using the Canon 7D as our high definition acquisition camera. I’m really impressed at what this camera can do. It’s phenomenal in low light, and the depth of field is sick! I’m really please with this camera, and what it can do. There are a few quirks you [...]

First Canon 7D almost ready to post, but until then…

We’re days away from posting our first Canon 7D corporate piece.  I’m pretty excited about it.  It has definitely been an amazing experience. I’ve already learned so much, even on our second shoot. This new generation of DSLR cameras with HD video are definitely a game-changer for producers, just like DV was a few years [...]