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4k vs. 5k Cameras

Should I Invest in a 5k Camera?

Videos are all about the visuals, and you want to make sure your video is up to par for the viewers. Our Video Production Company in Boston shoots everything we do in 4k and 5k. There are many options for display when it comes to choosing your camera and what you want to shoot in. Your Boston Videographer might have a preference of what they want to use for their shoots, but today we are going to focus on 4k and 5k.

What is 4k and 5k?

Simply stated, the names 4k and 5k refer to the width of the footage, which means approximately 4,000 and 5,000 pixels. Being broken down further, 4k has a total pixel count of 9,437,184 with dimensions of 4096 x 2304. 5k is much larger than that and has a total pixel count of 14,745,600 with dimensions of 5120 x2880. Although 5k is larger, it isn’t always someones first choice. Your Boston Videographer will know what resolution will be best for the shoot you are working on.

What’s the Difference Between 4k and 5k Cameras?

4k and 5k resolution are both used widely within the world of video production services. Each change in resolution throughout the years have allowed for videos to have more detail and become larger in size. The biggest difference between 4k and 5k are based on the pixels and size of the footage. There are many different resolutions that you can choose to shoot in. One thing you want to make sure is that it comes out clear. Both 4k and 5k will give you a clear and detailed shot.

Choosing your Resolution

As everything in technology and video are advancing, it is bringing people to upgrade their video cameras. The last thing any Video Production Company would want is to be creating videos that no longer pair with their audiences devices. Although it may be hard to change with the times, you want to upgrade before you miss the mark. 4k and 5k are very popular within the video production world.

There may be many reasons your Boston Videographer loves the display he or she shoots in. It is always important to use what you are most comfortable. Both displays are wonderful and create magic for any shoot. We stay true to the 4k display for shoots with our Boston Video Production Company.

Skillman Video Group LLC is a Boston video production company. Call us anytime at 1-800-784-0140.

Equipment on Set: Acupuncture

This past week, Skillman Video Group filmed on location at a local health club and gym and aromatherapy and acupuncturist office to create video content for our client- Acupuncturist Robert Gracey. The goal of the shoot was to film short videos of Gracey in action and interview him and his patients about the healthcare services that he offers. In order to pull this off our team of Boston videographers had to film a variety of shots including interviews, action shots, and some B-roll of Gracey at work with his patients. Each of these shots required a different set up for the camera and different equipment, but luckily SVG is a top Boston video production company and is always prepared for anything.

Interviews

To get an inside look at the services that Gracey offers our Boston video production team arranged a series of interviews with Gracey himself and a few of his acupuncture patients. This group of people is better than just a single interview with Gracey because it provides multiple perspectives of the services that he offers and potential patients who view this video will be able to learn about the treatments from actual patients.

Equipment Needed

Large room with adequate lighting
Lighting equipment with extension cords and adjustable stands
High power microphone that is easily attached to a shirt
High quality video camera and playback screen
Tripod for video camera

Our team of Boston videographers were lucky on this shoot because we were able to conduct our interviews in a large exercise studio in Watertown that provided the perfect backdrop for our healthcare professional. Because the lighting equipment and camera were on tripods we could easily maneuver the equipment to create a variety of shots and backgrounds for each of the different people that were interviewed. This technique allows our corporate video production team to make a large space look even larger!

Action Shots

After the interviews were finished it was time to film Robert Gracey in action. The next step was to get footage of Gracey working out in the gym and doing meditations in the studio. Our Boston video production team also followed him to his personal acupuncture studio to get some shots of him working on a patient. The interviews were just telling the viewer of the video what services he offers, but these action shots are actually showing us what kind of person Gracey is and what the services that he offers actually look like. This can be very reassuring for potential patients who are on the fence about acupuncture. Seeing a video of Gracey working with a client and then hearing the client speak about the treatment is a great way to showcase Gracey’s healthcare methods.

Equipment Needed

light-weight and powerful lighting that can be repositioned depending on location
Steady-cam rig for the video camera for smooth moving shots

Audio recording and microphones are less important for these clips because they are more focused on looking at Gracey rather than hearing what he has to say. These clips are showing, not telling. Rather than placing the camera on a stationary tripod, our Boston videographer used a steady-cam set up. This is a tool that is attached to the body of the videographer so that the videographer become the tripod. The camera is able to move smoothly without bumps or shaking because of the extensive rig so that the videographer can shoot graceful footage while walking around a subject. This was extremely useful while filming Gracey working out in the gym or chopping vegetables in the kitchen.

Professional video production companies love working with friendly and kind healthcare professionals like Robert. He was engaged, energetic and ready to work as soon as he stepped on set. This video shoot was complex because it involved a variety of gear and each shot was unique, meaning that each shot involved a different combination of gear and positioning. Our team of Boston videographers came to set prepared and was able to get each shot and deliver a final product that accurately portrays this skilled acupuncturist.

Skillman Videography Group LLC specializes in video production Boston. Call us anytime at 1-800-784-0140.

Professional Video Tools

Skillman Video Group recently worked with one of our clients “PerkinElmer” at their facilities in Hopkinton, MA to create a new corporate training video. We pride ourselves in having a collaborative creative process with our clients; allowing them to describe the ways they’d like their film to look and feel, as well as content and design. Once a script was created, and a goal was set, it was time for us to bring in our professional video production team. While the creative process is collaborative, we like to make sure that we bring our very best equipment to make you look your very best.

Backdrop

It’s no easy job transforming a conference room into a film set, however SVG has all the tools to do so – and quickly! To match the feel of what the client wanted the video to have, we set up our accessories to professionally hang an “infinite white” backdrop; creating an ethereal space that perfectly matched the theme of the corporate training video. A solid, light backdrop also helps the actor in front of it to pop; becoming the center of attention without any distractions or harsh lighting.

Lighting

Next, our Boston professional videographer set up his 5 Aputure lights. This ensured that not only was the backdrop perfectly lit, but the actor as well. Each light served its own professional function: two were pointed to illuminate the backdrop, and three were focused on our actor from specifically different angles. Professional lighting (and the positioning thereof) is essential for a successful video, and utilizing LED lighting ensures perfection.

Camera + Teleprompter

One of the best cameras in the industry, Canon DX Mark II yielded beautiful footage on our PerkinElmer shoot. With a wide assortment of different lenses whenever needed, our professional videographer brought his A-game. Using external microphones in tandem with the Canon camera made the actor sound clear and crisp. He did not need to worry about over-projecting or sounding fake; everything he naturally said was perfectly recorded.

On that note, to ensure that everything he said was perfectly recorded, we also used a professional teleprompter on location. The QTV FDP 12 Teleprompter is one of the best in the ‘biz. This high bright model allows an actor to read the lines directly over the camera lens (by manipulating the text with mirrors), and can easily be read indoors or outside, day or night. Our professional teleprompter associate used the “Magic Scroll” software for his text, giving him complete control over the size, speed, and quality of the lines.

While this was just some of the equipment used for this particular shoot, we make sure to provide you with any and all the equipment needed to deliver exactly what you’d like for your next shoot. There is no limit to the resources and equipment our professional video production team can deliver, and we look forward to showing you how great your video will look at your next shoot with us!

Skillman Video Group, LLC specializes in Boston video production. Please call 1-800-784-0140 to learn more.