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Whether you are a Final Cut Pro user, Avid Media Composer user, or Premiere user, we'd like to introduce you to Adobe On Location. In our opinion, this is an incredible application that is sometimes overlooked in the professional video industry.
It ships with the Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium. Trust us on this one, this software is really a nice addition to any video production professional.
Do you own a HDV camera which records to MiniDV cassette tapes,
and have wondered what to do about it? I have given my Canon XHA1S the evil eye
for some time now, but have not decided to upgrade to another model. The
technological advances come so fast that it is difficult to make a reasonable
choice, and waiting a few months may be priceless. 
Adobe On Location may be the tool that helps you improve your footage until you are certain of what to do after HDV.
Continue reading Adobe On Location.
You've asked for it, now it's here. GeniusDV is currently developing weekend training classes at our brand new facility! Our first Weekend Video Production training class is now scheduled for September 17 & 18. If you're looking to get into Video Production, this is the place to start. The training covers everything from camera settings to lighting to audio techniques to setting up a shoot. Get to know your own camera, or you can explore with one of ours. Most of our students who've already been shooting with their own camera, will come out of this class saying, "I didn't even know my camera could do that!" Learn in-camera editing, so your footage is ready to go straight to the web. Let's face it, anybody can point & shoot, but it takes knowledge, information, and education to become a great storyteller. So why not get started today...contact us at 866-566-1881 and get your Video Production training class scheduled. Class size is kept small and fills up quickly, so reserve your seat now. 
Summer SessionSix full-time weeks
July 11th-August 19th, 2011
Take your video skills to the next level this summer.
Our Summer Session packs our entire state-licensed Diploma program into six full-time weeks–that's 256 hours of learning across all aspects of video post-production. You'll learn in the lab and in the field as you produce, edit, and finish video on state-of-the-art equipment and software packages including Final Cut Studio and After Effects. Join our former students, who are employed in all areas of video across the industry.
- Hands-on. Our classrooms are fully equipped-you'll work hands-on at your own workstation during lab and lecture. Our world-class instructors teach every course based on true-to-life exercises, not just talking.
- Fast-paced. All summer courses are in a 9-5 format, so you'll be immersed in video all day. View Summer Term schedule
- Career-oriented. During the Summer Session, you'll producing samples of your work in lab and through your assignments in the field. By the end of the term, you'll add this work to your demo reel. With a state-licensed Diploma on your résumé and a rich demo reel in your portfolio, you'll impress potential employers and potential clients.
Stay in Orlando while you learn.
With our move to our brand-new campus, our housing partners can offer special rates from $1250 for a self-catering room for the entire Summer 2011 term. Just give us a call at (888) 494-GDVI for more information!
If you want your lighting to look more professional, you'll want to give special consideration to "color temperature" especially when you're mixing light sources. A great way to change the color of your lighting is by using color correcting gels. Gels are small plastic transparent sheets that can be mounted onto your lights. Outdoor lighting with a higher light temperature appears to have a blue hue or a "cooler" feel to them, whereas Indoor lighting with a lower light temperature appears to have a more yellow or "warmer" hue. By using color correcting gels, you can match different light temperatures. 2 of the most common gels used are Color Temperature Orange, and Color Temperature Blue, often referred to as CTO and CTB respectively. Color Temperature Orange gels allow you to turn the higher temperature or "cooler" light sources into warmer ones and Color Temperature Blue gels allow you to make lower temperature or "warm" light appear cool. Gels are also available in different intensities from dark to pale, so you may have to experiment to achieve the look you want. Some other types of gels that can be used include Plus and Minus Green gels, Neutral Density gels, Diffusion gels, and Color or Theatrical gels. Plus and Minus Green gels can be used when mixing fluorescent lights with daylight or incandescent lights since fluorescent lights give off a greenish hue. Neutral Density gels are gray and rather than changing the color temperature, they merely cut down the lighting, making it softer and less intense. Diffusion gels work pretty much in the same way, as they are frosty or milky white, and do not change the color temperature, rather just soften the light. Color or Theatrical gels are used to accent or create dramatic unnatural effects or actually to add a specific color to your "stage".
Remember to replace your gels over time since they can become brittle or fade from the heat of your lamps, thus changing the degree of your color correction.
To learn more about successful lighting techniques, why not try out one of our Video Production training classes; Call today!
Using the Rule of Thirds in Video Production is one of the most traditional rules of composition. It gives you an artistic understanding of how to position subjects in the frame in a way that is most visually compelling. When composing a shot, the last thing you want to do is place your subject in the dead center of the frame; it makes for a static or dull image.
Rather, use the Rule of Thirds by dividing the frame into 3 sections side to side, top to bottom, so that you end up with a 9 space grid kind of like a tic-tac-toe board. This creates reference points which act as guides for framing an image. Points of interest should be placed at 1/3 or 2/3 of the way up or across the frame rather than in the center. Balance the image by placing the subject on one of the lines; when you do this, you get a much more interesting image.
It's all about making your video better by putting your subject in different parts of the screen. We tend to be more interesting when we can place subjects along these intersections. When filming landscape, place the horizon line along the bottom or upper third of your frame rather than in the middle. In close-up shots, place the subject's eyes one-third of the screen height from the top.
You may be asking yourself, "why do I want to use the rule of thirds? I've always placed my subjects in the center of my frames." The Rule of Thirds states that images may appear more engaging or dynamic when not placed in the center. Key elements placed along these intersections suggest instability, tension, suspense, and intrigue. Our minds direct the eye to scan for more information to re-establish a sense of stability and closure.
For more tips on video production techniques such as camera settings and lighting, try out one of our Video Production training classes. Call us to schedule today!
Rather, use the Rule of Thirds by dividing the frame into 3 sections side to side, top to bottom, so that you end up with a 9 space grid kind of like a tic-tac-toe board. This creates reference points which act as guides for framing an image. Points of interest should be placed at 1/3 or 2/3 of the way up or across the frame rather than in the center. Balance the image by placing the subject on one of the lines; when you do this, you get a much more interesting image.
It's all about making your video better by putting your subject in different parts of the screen. We tend to be more interesting when we can place subjects along these intersections. When filming landscape, place the horizon line along the bottom or upper third of your frame rather than in the middle. In close-up shots, place the subject's eyes one-third of the screen height from the top.
You may be asking yourself, "why do I want to use the rule of thirds? I've always placed my subjects in the center of my frames." The Rule of Thirds states that images may appear more engaging or dynamic when not placed in the center. Key elements placed along these intersections suggest instability, tension, suspense, and intrigue. Our minds direct the eye to scan for more information to re-establish a sense of stability and closure.
For more tips on video production techniques such as camera settings and lighting, try out one of our Video Production training classes. Call us to schedule today!
