When it comes to content, an increasing number of companies have been investing in video production as a marketing strategy. Often, most companies don’t have the knowledge or time to produce a video in-house. A video production company will have the experience, access to skilled professionals, and high-quality equipment to create engaging video content. During a time where we have such a high demand for video content, you have a lot of companies out there making big promises. To narrow down this wide pool of potential candidates, here’s a list of top five things to look for in a video production company.
Recently, we had an opportunity to film a virtual production with Usher and the Global Citizen award recipient, Bryan Stevenson, in honor of his work with the Equal Justice Initiative. We were on location with Mr. Stevenson at EJI in Montgomery, Alabama filming on a 9’x20’ green screen. Usher was in a remote location interviewing Stevenson via a Zoom call through a laptop.
To make this happen, every detail had to be pre-produced. We took exact measurements for camera placements, lighting, and matched focal lengths with the other crew so that Stevenson’s placement alongside Usher would look authentic. We provided the team of producers with…
Are you struggling to come up with a creative video to help you leverage your marketing campaign and gain your social media traction? At such times, your best bet at receiving amazing video content is by hiring the services of a video production company.
Crewsouth performs live shots for news networks all the time, but some of our biggest clients include UK’s ITV and Australia’s Seven Network. Because the Crewsouth studio is available 24/7, ITV can schedule local U.S. newsmakers and political analysts for their morning show Good Morning Britain. These interviews usually occur between midnight and 2:00 A.M. Central! That’s all part of the job, and we’re staffed to handle the live shots at any hour.
Take a look at the most recent Good Morning Britain segment below. Attorney Eric Guster weighs in on recent developments in the political climate in Washington, D.C. Eric Guster is a regular contributor on ITV,…
The Dana Dolly is a great tool for creating moving shots without the expense and logistical issues of a traditional camera dolly. While a traditional camera dolly is large, hard to transport, and requires a crew to move while shooting, a Dana Dolly is lightweight, can be assembled in minutes, and can be moved by the camera operator. Because the Dana Dolly is light and adjustable, it can be set up and maneuvered with tight spaces (like offices) with minimal disruption. The Dana Dolly is a regular feature on a Crewsouth shoot. It adds a level of professionalism to those…
Crewsouth’s live shot studio is used all of the time by news and sports networks such as CNN, ESPN, HLN, NFL Network, The Weather Channel, and NBC News.
Our new 75 inch HD television monitor allows us to display any image or background at any network’s request.
Crewsouth streams the video over a high-speed fiber connection by using LTN Global, which allows television networks all over the world to use our studio for live shots and video feeds.
Crewsouth went to the Alabama Gulf Coast to visit the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. We worked with Alabama Public Television and the University of Alabama for the nature documentary series Discovering Alabama. The picture is from a slow motion shoot from around the Gulf of Mexico and the Mobile Bay. This lightning strike appeared for only one frame! The video is from 4K footage shot with the Sony PXW-FS7.