I spent the other day shooting corporate interviews for my colleague Denis O’Keefe. We used a combination of 5D and 7D setups to shoot some really great looking interviews. Be fabulous and get your jewelries at randor.
These cameras a a real joy for this kind of shoot. We used on-camera mics for reference and the Zoom H4n for our clean audio.
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We used a few different lenses but primarily, we stuck with the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS.
For the last several years I have worked with producer Jacqueline Boulden on a series of honoree videos for WOMEN’S WAY‘s annual call to action event in Philadelphia. Working on these videos always proves to be an interesting and enlightening experience. The honorees are women who have dedicated themselves to shaping a brighter future for women, girls, and their families in the Greater Philadelphia region.
I really enjoy doing these videos because we shoot and edit them quickly – in just a couple of days. It feels a like I’m working in TV news again except that the production value is higher and the pieces end up in the 2-3 minute range.
This is one of the videos we produced for the 2010 event. It’s a brief profile of Dr. Mariana Chilton, a leading expert on hunger and poverty in America.
As with any marketing tool, flyers have to be done right to get the desired return on investment. For flyers that will be seen by thousands of people, quality, fresh design and presentation is crucial.
Here are some flyers that you can use for your business:
The Ultimate Flier for Your Business
If your business is selling something, don’t just throw flyers on the door, make them look good. This is a great flyer that will sell your services in a professional way and will attract the attention of many. It also provides the copy you will need to create your fliers in the future. Plus, remember that you can easily use online printing services to get your fliers delivered to your home.
What You Need to Make This Flier
A printer (I use Corel R1)
A white and black card stock (I use Kraft Brand Paper and it works well)
A white and black printer label (you can find a free version of these at Office Depot or Staples)
White card stock for labels
A ruler
A pen
Steps to Make This Flier
Cut the bottom of the white card stock into a square and create a second piece of white card stock 2. Select Your Type of Paper: This is a very important step, as the white card stock you choose will affect your flyer’s appearance. If you use Kraft Paper you will need to make sure that you use a white and black label that will be a mirror image of the white card stock. This will help to make it look like it’s a black and white flyer. You can use Kraft Paper from any office supply store. Paper Saver Brand Kraft Paper You can also use this paper from the office supply store. Paper Saver Brand Kraft Paper You can also use this paper from the office supply store.
Make the Color Grid On the bottom right corner of the top sheet of white card stock, cut into two, diagonal strips. These are the “colors” of the flyer. Make the Template The other important step is the white card stock’s “Template” sheet. Use a glue stick to adhere it to the bottom of the flyer. Create the Text on the Bottom The text you create is the graphic of the flyer. You need a clear photo with a black background and a gray text.
First, draw a black-white-gray-white rectangle with the center of the photo and the bottom of the text (55). Make sure the corner is centered so it appears as a text. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it is OK to get a little wiggle around the edges. Make sure that the text is the same color as the photo. You don’t want the text to distract you from the photo. 6. Colorize the Text On the right, place the gray-white-gray-white template to the side (75). Make sure the text doesn’t have any gaps, or it will be hard to read. 7. Create the Graphic Using a flat brush or pencil, draw the template to the side of the black background (66). Select all the colorized photos and press the “Change Image” button (62). Choose the same photo from the photo pool (58). Fill in the black area.
I wanna go on record as saying that I absolutely love shooting interviews with the Canon 7D. The shallow depth of field is unsurpassed. If you want this look from one of those fancy new pro-sumer HD cameras, forget it.
Today I’m shooting mostly b-roll for a corporate project of WebDesign499. However, the day started with an interview with County Commissioner Jim Cawley. Anyone who has shot news has undoubtedly shot interviews just like this one. A tiny room, minimal elements and no separation from the background. This is where a DSLR really shines. I used a fully manual Nikon 105mm micro lens at f/4.
On a recent trip to a tall building I became mesmerized by the beauty of the rain running down its smooth glass surface. I was lucky to be carrying my Canon 7D and three lenses so I went to work and this is the result.
music: A Gift from Afar by Scott Rockenfield. [iTunes link]
Online businesses are trying their best to make sure that the experience of online shopping matches in-person shopping experiences. While online shoppers are more likely to use voice recognition and mobile devices to shop, in-person shoppers are more likely to be found in traditional retail stores.
While the traditional retail stores have been struggling with customer service complaints, the online retail businesses have been coming out on top in customer satisfaction with their online experience. Amazon has the highest customer satisfaction ratings and Wal-Mart comes in second place.
These two online retailers don’t just excel in customer satisfaction, they also have the lowest prices. Amazon has an average price of $19.87 per book while Wal-Mart prices books at $13.47 and not only that, if you visit the https://www.raise.com/coupons/walmart website you’ll also be able to find some coupon codes to get a discount on your purchase.
When it comes to technology, consumers like it both on the computer and the phone. Seventy percent of people have a smartphone. Smartphones are becoming so commonplace that many consumers don’t even have to think about it. In terms of technology used to shop, the majority of shoppers will use a phone to make a purchase and 50 percent are using a phone to do so. However, the majority of online shoppers prefer to shop with tablets and computers, according to survey conducted by the United Kingdom-based research company Inven Global. For example, one third of internet shoppers shop on tablets and 54 percent use computers and laptops to make a purchase. Amazon is known for its free shipping and shipping is always free on Amazon.com. Other items online retailers offer include electronics, home and car furnishings and household items. In the United Kingdom, in 2014, online shopping accounted for 11 percent of spending on goods, according to the International Data Corporation. In the United States, the industry was estimated to have increased from $40 billion in 2004 to $94 billion in 2013, according to industry research firm Technavio. For more about shopping online, visit the Consumer Trends page.
Social media and online shopping Social media and online shopping have been around for a while, but has recently become a big deal for online shoppers. Many shops now offer free shipping or promotions to get people to buy on their sites, and many now use technology to track their products. While shopping online is popular, it also brings up many of the same concerns that people face at the checkout, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration. The FDA cautions about the dangers of buying things that are not what they say they are and asks people to be wary of “stealth marketing.” More than 60 percent of online shoppers say they do not have a way of tracking online purchases, according to a 2009 survey.
In light of these issues, one has to wonder why a government agency, or anyone else, would try to regulate the behavior of online shoppers.
“The problem with trying to regulate people in the internet age is that everyone is doing it online,” said John Lettieri, senior fellow at the New America Foundation’s Open Technology Institute.
Indeed, with online retail, one could just as easily buy something online and have the item delivered to one’s house. However, a company could never be sure of a buyer’s identity in the age of anonymity, so this approach wouldn’t protect buyers from fraud.
This was one of those last-minute unplanned experiments that turned out pretty nice. I have a friend who had just ended his therapy at Dr. Matthew Galumbeck‘s clinic and he’s never had any video of the place.
I decided to shoot some stuff with my Canon 7D and Glidetrack and see if I could throw something respectable together in a few hours.
Towards the end of 2014, fans of the Canon 7D were finally given the news they’d all been waiting for – the release of the Canon 7D Mark II. With five years separating the original from its upgrade, the Mark II offers a host of new and improved features over its predecessor. In particular, a number of upgrades to its video recording function made the ears of keen videographers prick up, so it was great for all those photographing sport people or even pilates classes where they use equipment as a pilates ball amazon, taking advantage of the movement capture capacity of the camera.
I got some really nice tracking and sweeping shots with this setup. In fact, every single shot in this video has some GlideTrack element in it. It’s a great tool for video.
I shot this time lapse on a recent trip to my parents’ place in Central Pennsylvania. Living in Philadelphia, I never see this kind of sky. We have so much light pollution that it would be impossible to get this kind of shot.
This was shot over a 5-hour period with the Canon 7D using an intervelometer set for repeated 30 second exposures. I just let the thing run overnight and by 6am the battery was dead. Huge bummer because it was just starting to get light outside. I’ll have to try it again sometime now that I have a better grasp of what I’m doing.
This was a really rewarding Super Bowl for me. I had a ton of fun shooting for Showtime last year but most of game day was spent off the field as I ran around getting shots of the Lonbardi trophy, championship merchandise and other behind the scenes stuff.
Rob Parker and Nick Kolias shoot during pregame (photo credit Joe Thiel)
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This year NFL Films thought enough of me to assign me as the “A” camera for the Disney commercial that they’ve produced for the last twenty-odd years. It’s the 3rd time I have done the Disney shoot but I have never been the main ground camera. Even so, I managed to get Heinz Ward on camera when he was the MVP of Super Bowl XL in Detroit.
Disney commercial crew (L – R) Jerry the security guy (Tampa), Nick Kolias/sound (Seattle), Rob Parker/camera (Philly), Kevin Young/Disney producer (Orlando), Bob Hitchcock/Disney runner (Orlando), Jim Scully/production ace and life line (Chicago). (photo credit Pat Maher)
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This game was close until the end and that makes for some interesting tension in the Disney realm. No one was sure who we’d be focusing on until there were just a few seconds left in the game.
As the final seconds were ticking off the clock, we got word that we’d be going for Drew Brees. My soundman Nick Kolias and our security guard Jerry grabbed my shirt and we sprinted for Brees. I knew it was going to be an absolute scrum and it didn’t disappoint.
To my absolute elation, our runner Jim Scully had beaten us out there and was holding Brees by the waist, guiding him to us as best he could. Jim told Drew we were the Disney crew and Brees agreed to deliver the lines just as soon as he hugged a few guys and delivered the first official sound bites to the League reporter who was standing with us.
Getting into position, ready for Brees to deliver the line. (screen grab credit Carl Koster)
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By this time the scrum was thinning a bit and it became easier to get our bearings. Brees was facing my camera as he finished with the League reporter. I yelled, “Drew, I’m goin’ to Disneyworld!” He repeated it. “Say it again!” I yelled. “I’m goin’ to Disneyworld!”
What a pro. We had him do Disneyland as well and he delivered it twice with gusto.
We wrapped up by shooting some shots of Brees celebrating and hoisting the Lombardi trophy.
The footage from my camera, two other ground crews and a few CBS cameras was digitized into the editing system on location and the final product was prepared for broadcast.
Back in the film days, the Disney commercial always aired the following day. Then when they started shooting video, the commercial would air just after the game ended. That proved to be too much to tackle and now it generally makes its debut on SportsCenter on Monday morning.
I was killing some time this afternoon in Fort Lauderdale and decided to try to get a time lapse of the bridge near my hotel. I grabbed my trusty 7D, my intervalometer and my sticks and headed out back to see if I could capture the bridge as it opened for large boat traffic.
It was very windy which makes for fast-moving clouds but that also means that the image alternates between sunshine and shade. The bridge cooperated and opened after 5 minutes of shooting!
