In the early years of my video production journey, there were countless times that I’d hit a project-halting snag simply because I did not know how to accomplish a task. Often, these roadblocks occurred during the late hours of the night and the only solution was to shut things down and wait until morning. With technology changing…
Read MoreAt Fireside Production, we are truly grateful to be constantly producing videos for our Clients. Each project presents a new story to tell. Most usually, the shoot goes well and the video edits itself. However, it is always our goal to stay fresh and be innovative. So how do you do this while staying true…
Read MoreThe most fulfilling part of being a videographer to me is the journey. No, I don’t mean the occasional trip to an out-of-state location but rather the entire journey itself and the quest to constantly get better at the craft. There have been so many valuable lessons and tools collected along the way and so…
Read MoreI used to always wonder how some of the videographers I looked up to always got those hard-to-get, great shots. How is it they always seemed to be in the right place at the exact right time to get that great shot? With thousands of hours of shooting video and many great teachers along the way,…
Read MoreFrom time to time, here at Fireside Production we get a request to shoot professional still shots while we are on a video shoot. The answer is always very simple… well, no. While there are some similarities between the two crafts, they are really completely different. This has been more evident as I have ventured into the new world of capturing video on DSLRs.
Read MoreAt Fireside Production, one of our founding philosophies is to capture events as they are happening – to capture the action as it naturally unfolds. It brings true authenticity to the videos we produce for our Clients and allows the opportunity for us to deliver the moments that create memorable video experiences for viewers. Capturing events as a videographer…
Read MoreWhen it comes to video production, many people assume that video footage is the essential ingredient. However, at Fireside Production, we have discovered a successful alternative – the Graphics-Driven Video. This approach emphasizes animation and graphic design and has been an effective marketing tool for our clients. By incorporating visually compelling graphics, we can create…
Read MoreBeing a small business owner is not only one of the greatest challenges I have ever embarked on (being a parent is right up there too), but it is also one of the most fulfilling experiences. There have been many lessons I have learned – some of which have come easy, many not so easy. The most…
Read MoreOne of the many lessons I have learned in being an entrepreneur is that you work a lot. Actually, a more accurate statement is you always work – morning, day and night. Working in a creative field like video production, I have found that often I do my best work after the kids are asleep, the…
Read MoreWith the growth of Fireside Production, I have found myself traveling more and more. Traveling isn’t always an easy endeavor and it can certainly be a challenge when you are packing video equipment too. So here are a few tips to that might make traveling with your gear a bit easier. First of all, pack…
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