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There’s a lot of confusion as to what video production actually is. Now, that may seem quite bizarre to say, but the confusion comes from a lot of people just thinking that it is the standard live action filmmaking that is more than well known. Yet, video production has a lot more to it than that. As a video production company, we specialise in lots of different types of filmmaking, so here’s a rundown of all of the video formats that fall into this term. Video Production The one that everyone knows right off the bat, is your standard video production. If a picture paints a thousand words, just imagine what video can do. You only need look on social media to recognise the power of media and its impact on business as we know it, which is why video production is perfect for that. Whether it be filming on all kinds of sites, from power stations to factories, construction sites to multiple shop floors, specialist video production companies are incredibly savvy with challenging work ...

Working from height is a dangerous business, and it still remains the most common cause of workplace fatalities and should be avoided wherever practiced. But if you have to work from height, take a sensible approach when considering precautions. If you’re using personal fall protection ensure that it’s fit for purpose and users are adequately trained, but is this enough to guarantee everyone’s safety? There are a few more important safe practices that will guarantee this where access is required. To work at height, ensure that the equipment used is fit for purpose and all users are competent. Workers should ensure that prevention measures are in place and where necessary supplement measures with collective protective devices. Have you got a rescue plan in place? This should be prepared before any working at height takes place. Common causes of falls from height include falls from ladders. Do not work from ladders. These are for access only. If you have to acce...

Hi I’m Lotty from Shot Blast Media and I’m going to give you three top tips on how to work with your existing content to get the most from it. The first thing you can think about is accessing the B-roll. The B-roll is the kind of supplementary footage that would go alongside your main communication, so if you’d shot a case study video for example you’d have people giving an interview or giving a narrative, this would be the kind of cutaway material that would sit on top. The great thing about b-roll is variety so out of a b-roll shot you may have 40 or 50 clips worth of usable content. Some of the b-roll clips might require a little bit of editing so that could just be tidying them up at the start and finish of the shot and then giving a little bit of colour information in there just to brighten the footage. This sort of stuff you could do yourself, so you could use an app potentially or if you’ve got access to Adobe software then Premiere Pro is a great piece of kit you can use....

What is 360 video production? 360 video production is a video that is shot with a 360 degree camera, allowing for interaction to get a full view of a taken shot. How much does it cost to make a 360 video? Depending on if you’re filming a 360 video production with a drone or you’re doing a corporate video production, price can differ. However with this being a relatively new technology it can be expensive in getting equipment and also the process for the editing process. Why is a 360 video production important for your business? 360 video production is set apart from the rest, as your audience can interact with the film whilst it plays, it allows them to move and toggle around the shot to see a full 360 view. Utilising this new technology effectively will help companies to differentiate from their competitors. How does a 360 video work? Your audience can pause or even keep the video playing as they click around the shot to see everything happening around them. That interac...

We’re in our second lockdown, and it’s clear that Covid-19 isn’t going away anytime soon. Even when things begin to turn back to a sense of normality, we’re going to have to take necessary precautions in our day to day life. That’s why, weather it be at home or at work, being aware of various health protocols is key for the future. So how can you promote these health protocols? Firstly, if you’re a business, making your employees aware of every detail in stopping the spread of the virus can be tough in communicating. In-house content that can be used to train your staff is handy, and there’s no better way to do that than with a workplace safety video . Your Industrial Story Starts Here Press the button. Make the call. Transform your media. +44 (0)113 288 3245 hello@shotblastmedia.co.uk Contact Us

What is a virtual reality video? Virtual reality videos are an immersive type of video experience that allows the user to escape into an interactive world. The world is graphical and CGI based as opposed to live action video. What do you need for virtual reality? Virtual reality technology includes headsets, eyewear and controllers that allow the user to control certain actions and interact with the virtual world they are in.  Depending on what you want to be able to do in your video, you may only require a headset, as some are purely visionary. How does virtual reality video work? Using the virtual reality equipment, the user can control certain aspects of the virtual world they are in. The headset allows the user to see and listen to the visual and sound aspect of the video, and controllers can allow the user to touch and pick up elements if included. Another key functionality is the ability to move around the area of the video, to get closer to different parts of the ...