Unlocking Family Memories: Why Transfer Your Old VHS Tapes
Why ageing VHS recordings are worth preserving and how digital copies make family memories easier to watch, share and protect.
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5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Wedding Videographer
Five practical things to check when choosing a wedding videographer, from complete examples and audio quality to packages and communication.
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The Importance of Multi-Camera Coverage for School Productions
Why multiple camera angles and good audio make such a difference when preserving a school performance.
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Colour Grading Basics: Enhancing Your Video Footage
An introduction to colour correction and grading, including exposure, contrast, saturation and colour balance.
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Why transferring ageing family tapes to digital files can make irreplaceable recordings easier to preserve and enjoy.
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What to Expect on Your Wedding Day: A Videographer's Guide
A practical guide to how wedding videography coverage is planned, positioned and captured throughout the day.
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Audio Enhancement Techniques for Professional Videos
Why good source audio matters and how editing tools such as equalisation, compression and noise reduction can improve a soundtrack.
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Lights, Cameras, Action – 2017
An archive reflection on Artisan Media at the start of 2017: work, teaching, family, learning and taking the next step with the business.
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Labour Weekend 2016!
An archive post from Labour Weekend 2016 covering local events, sport and Artisan Media work at Palmerston North speedway.
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Mid Winter Hafla
An archive note about filming the 2016 Mid-Winter Hafla at The Regent on Broadway in Palmerston North.
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Her wedding surprise will make you cry
An archive reflection on an emotional wedding story and why video can matter when important people cannot be present.
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The same boss
A short archive post inspired by a humorous best-man line and a reflection on partnership in marriage.
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New toys – er, I mean tools
An archive reflection on keeping pace with video technology and the move from HD towards 4K production.
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