Epic, cinematic shots where the camera seems to float impossibly smoothly through a scene can add tremendous production value and visual interest to a video. They look expensive and feel like a $100M movie. These days, technology has advanced to where you can get these shots at a fraction of the cost and in a…
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Freedom Digital Media (FDM) takes home gold for their role in the Ravens Productions/NFL Network’s feature NFL 360: The Gift of Gaba. This is the first national Sports Emmy win for FDM. The piece revolves around the life and tragic passing of Mo Gaba, a 14-year-old Baltimore sports fan who suffered from a rare form of…
How do you decide what kind of video to make? Animated? Live-action? Or do you use stock video? In this article, we’ll break down a few approaches you can take for your videos depending on the project needs and budget. Animation Animation is a great option for projects where it’s either too costly or too…
“How do you direct a shoot from 200 miles away??” This is the question we asked ourselves when a client approached us about producing and directing a shoot a few cities over. Due to travel restrictions, it was impossible to be there in person. So we had to figure out how to run a professional…
As the pandemic continues, the need for virtual production solutions is growing stronger. Platforms like Zoom made it easy to record virtually, however, the quality is not ideal. It works in some situations but with varied results. For our clients looking to produce higher quality videos remotely, they need a different solution. We partnered with…
One of the biggest challenges our clients face is how to start up production while being safe. The pandemic makes even the most minor personal interactions feel risky. At FDM, we understand this concern and are committed to implementing a plan that keeps everyone involved in the production safe and healthy. Many organizations have put…
Many clients prefer to use a teleprompter to deliver scripted messages to camera. Before the pandemic crisis, this was easily accommodated. Now that filming has moved into the virtual space can you still use a teleprompter? Yes! By taking advantage of Zoom’s screen share function, we now have the ability to provide a virtual teleprompter.…
I got a little internet history trivia for you. Who was the first band to live stream on the internet? A. The Rolling Stones B. Metallica C. Severe Tire Damage If you guessed “C”, you’re correct! Congratulations you’ve officially snagged the award for “biggest internet nerd”. Put that on your Linkedin. Nearly 30 years ago,…
Is there anything you can do to fix low-quality cellphone or webcam footage? Yes! Over the past several weeks, we’ve been advising our clients on how they can use tools like Zoom, a webcam, and their cell phones to capture video remotely. Some people may be reluctant to use a webcam or cell phone to shoot…
With shoots postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, we’ve been asked more and more to produce and edit videos captured solely through webcam. While certainly not ideal, remote webcam recordings are a good alternative to shooting in person. When done properly, it can deliver fantastic results. Video conferencing services like Zoom have made it even…
