videography

Videographer Reinhardt Vermeulen with Sony Camera

The Magic of Super Slow-Mo

We have all seen the magical super slow-mo shots during sporting shows on TV, but not too many of us understand the technology that permits such smooth and seamless results in video productions. In South Africa, we have subscribed to the PAL TV standard, which means, amongst other things, that the standard frame rate in video is 25 frames per second. To achieve slow motion video, we have to increase the frame rate of the camera in a linear manner to achieve the required degree of slow motion movement required. Continue reading “The Magic of Super Slow-Mo”

Nomadik Tents Record Setup

Nomadik Tents Record Setup

Congrats to the team at Nomadik Tents on the record number of stretch tents that they set up for the recent Discovery 702 Walk The Talk event, held at Marks Park Sports Club in Johannesburg, A world first, these tents spanned 13,000+ sq m and took two-and-a-half days to erect on behalf of HSP (Harford Sports Promotions), who did an outstanding job of managing the event. Continue reading “Nomadik Tents Record Setup”

XF300 Canon Camera

How to Tweak Your Video Clip

Many factors contribute to creating a great video, but we’ll summarise a few key points in this post. After clarifying the purpose of your clip, which will guide the style and tone of your production, as will any relevant brand direction, consider the following: Continue reading “How to Tweak Your Video Clip”