3 Things You Need for Your Production Studio This School Year
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3 Things You Need for Your Production Studio This School Year

When school starts up again this fall, whether you’re teaching online full time, part time, or back in the classroom, remote productions are here to stay. Sending students out from behind the news desk creates a more compelling storyline. This affordable video gear and software will transform your ability to capture engaging shots and create professional productions. In comes the NewblueFX Titler Live, AIDA PTZ-X12-NDI, and Nimbus WiMi 6220 Wireless Transmitter.

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A Graphics Solution You Have to See to Believe
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A Graphics Solution You Have to See to Believe

I recently got my hands on NewBlueFx’s Titler Live 4 and that was the answer. I used Titler Live at my previous school for our sports shows but I never used it for news. One of the things I remembered about Titler Live is how easy it was to build graphics. One of the things I was most excited about with Titler Live 4 was the integration of spreadsheets into the serving of graphics info.

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Adding Graphics and Broadcast Animations to Student Video Productions
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Adding Graphics and Broadcast Animations to Student Video Productions

Broadcast graphics and animated elements are usually the finishing touches that are added to a broadcast to convey information, branding and overall production style of a broadcast. The animated elements add another level of professionalism and detail to your live or post produced video productions. These graphics also add a level of complexity that will hopefully challenge, engage and interest your students.

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The Art of the Title Sequence
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The Art of the Title Sequence

The first few minutes of a film will often either leave the audience full of excitement and eager to see how the story of the movie will play out, wondering what hints they were shown in the opening credits to what they're about to watch. Sometimes these opening moments are grander than the film that follows them.

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White Balance 101
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White Balance 101

White balance is a camera control that adjusts the camera's color sensitivity to match the prevailing color of outdoor light (cooler), indoor light (warmer) or fluorescent light (greener). On most cameras, white balance may be set either automatically or manually. On professional cameras, white balance can be set to match exactly the light source you're shooting with.

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5 Tips for Video Editing Beginners
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5 Tips for Video Editing Beginners

Just because all of us have a video camera does not mean we can professionally record events. It is not as easy as it looks and it is a craft that takes years to become proficient at. Especially video editing. Once you record that great video, how do you make it look good and entertaining.

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