by Ottico Lab | Apr 12, 2024 | Filming, Video Production
Ever felt hesitant to give feedback on a video or film shoot about camera moves? It’s a pretty common feeling and occurrence – especially now with brands, stakeholders and team members in attendance at so many shoots. We love and embrace this and especially welcome...
by Ottico Lab | Mar 18, 2024 | Filming, Video Production
16:9 This is the most common aspect ratio in video – Widescreen. Camera’s shoot natively in this shape and TV’s are this shape. Common pixel sizes for this aspect are 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) and 3840 x 2160 (4K) 2. 9:16 This is basically the widescreen aspect...
by Ottico Lab | Jan 12, 2024 | Filming, Video Production, Video Technology
We have all heard of a Timelapse in video and we’ve gotten pretty used to seeing them used in a variety of videos and tv shows. But have you heard of a Hyperlapse? It’s quite a cool technique and can add even more to your next production. Before we delve into...
by Ottico Lab | Jan 6, 2024 | Audio Production, Filming, Tips, Video Production
Not knowing what to call the different Mic types on set pretty common occurrence – especially now with brands, stakeholders and team members in attendance at so many shoots. In this article we’ll help you tell the difference between the different mic types – so you...
by Ottico Lab | Jan 5, 2024 | Audio Production, Filming, Tips, Video Production
When filming talent there are a few different mics options for a production company to use on set. You may see a boom mic or a shotgun mic on set at your shoot but what about the trusty old Lapel Mic? We’ve had a few clients and collaborators push back or question the...
by Ottico Lab | Dec 30, 2022 | Filming, Video Production
Have you attended a film or video shoot (one of ours included) and looked at the monitor or the camera and noticed that your shot looks dull, lifeless and grey for colour? You’re not dreaming and we aren’t doing a terrible job – rest assured. This look and the...
