Video & Film Production Resources
With over 20 years of experience in television, film and video production, we have a wealth of knowledge to share. Below is a compilation of resources, blog posts, news and reviews.
April 13, 2018
Often when I talk with people who are not involved in the video industry I’m asked to explain a lot of the terminology we use. In this blog I’ll attempt to explain B roll The term B roll is the opposite of the seldom used term A-roll. A-roll being your main footage such as and interview while B-roll is the secondary footage that usually supports the main footage. These terms stems from the analog linear editing
April 10, 2018
The first thing I recommend when filming from a boat is to stay dry! There are many things to consider when filming on the water: What is the subject matter, what camera are you using, what are the conditions i.e. rain and wind, do you want to get underwater shots, do you need sound? I filmed and directed 7 seasons of our doc-drama series called Dark Waters of Crime. For all the scenes on or
January 21, 2018
We recently were part of a Canadian delegation of factual documentary entertainment television producers that went to the UK to promote coproductions between producers and television networks the two countries. As part of the event, attending producers presented demos of their work, as well as info on their companies. When it was our turn to present, we showed our reel, which heavily features our series “Mushers: Conquering the Yukon Quest” a factual documentary about the