

ARBUCKLE TECHNIQUES: INTERVIEW COMPOSITIONS
Video Credit: Arbuckle Industries Interviews are a ubiquitous component of corporate and commercial videos. So much so that we often take them for granted! But making an interview look great, and having the subject feel comfortable, requires a bit of forethought. Here, we break down a few interviewing aesthetics and framing ideas you might consider before going into production. PRIMARY CAMERA ANGLE: WIDE ONE-THIRD COMPOSITION This is the most common setup we employ and is a g
ALL ABOUT LOWER THIRDS
Video Credit: Arbuckle Industries Ah, lower thirds... the most overlooked and underappreciated part of corporate videos! Lower thirds are graphics that show a person's name and job title. They are generally placed in the lower part of the frame, on the right or left side. The most important thing to keep in mind when designing these graphics is legibility. This means that both the font and the location need a little forethought. Ideally, we like to consider lower thirds befor


DOS AND DON'TS OF A TWO-SHOT
"Two-shot" is a film term referring to a shot composition that contains two actors, subjects or interviewees in the same frame. Capturing two-shot interviews can present some challenges with composition, lighting and audio. But when done correctly, it can be a powerful and unique addition to your story, so don’t let the hassles put you off. To share our lessons learned and help you on your next two-shot, we've created these easy tips to help alleviate any struggles. Compositi