EDIT: I bought the AM18, which has the 3.5mm output I needed, and realised I got it all wrong - I thought when the sound was good I was using the J11 reverb cancellation function but it was just normal use without the reverb function active (when the sound got an echo). Feel free to laugh, I did :)

I have a cheap Ulanzi J11, that has this function and it cancels reverb in my office remarkably well. But I cannot connect it directly to the camera, so I have to record sound separately.

Recently I tried Ulanzi V6 (which has a receiver with a 3.5mm output), but the sound is horrible by comparison. I have also looked at other wireless lines (including Ulanzi) and none of them seem to have this function.

Can anyone recommend a lavalier with a receiver that has a 3.5mm output and reverb cancellation?

I'm starting college this Fall semester, and I will be majoring in video production. I'm pretty prepared for the class, but the only thing I am missing is a camera. Does anyone have any good suggestions for a good starter camera?

We recently partnered with The Audio Programmer, an industry leader in music tech and creative coding, to produce a flagship event highlight video for their API 2025 gathering at Point Blank, London.

Production Approach:

• Shot with RED Komodo and Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro cinema cameras for flexibility and depth
• Integrated fast-turnaround interviews with industry speakers (Native Instruments, Focusrite, etc)
• Delivered quick-cut socials and a 2-min main edit, incorporating branded motion graphics inspired by code, waveforms, and AI
• Focused on authentic crowd energy, close-up engagement, and dynamic network shots (client priority)
• Handled full pro audio workflow in a complex, live event setting

Result:
The client has made us their long-term creative and technical video partner for global events and ongoing content production.

Teaser Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtgoNKfy6Sc

Would love to hear thoughts from the community on event recap editing styles, or tips for managing live tech event workflows for B2B/industry clients.

I want to create a fun and beautiful video for my brother's wedding. I plan to add their videos from different events and want to mix it with their own funny animated/cartoon selves (not sure if was able to explain my vision correctly). How can I achieve this on my own? I have never created any video or animation in my life. I just downloaded Movavi app vor video additing, but would welcome any other suggestions. Also, what app can I use to create cartoons from their faces and animate them? I downloaded and deleted several AI apps that were absolutely useless.

Hey creators! 👋

Last week I spent an entire day hunting for a clip for a 10-second scene in my video. I knew exactly what mood I needed, but the search results were just endless variations of “happy woman drinking coffee” - none of which fit the actual context of my story.

At some point I thought: what if you could search by the meaning and emotions of the scene, not just keywords?

Right now I’m experimenting with an AI tool that tries to do exactly that - it “reads” the full script or scene description and pulls visuals from multiple sources (AI-generated, stock libraries, even live web content) that match the emotional and story context, not just literal keywords.

So far, it can:

• Analyze the plot and detect emotional tone

• Search across multiple sources, not just stock sites

• Filter out irrelevant stuff and give a top 10 of the most fitting results

It’s still early, and there’s a lot left to do (for example, I want it to understand the pacing and story arcs, not just standalone scenes).

I’m curious - do you also find that searching for visuals sometimes takes longer than editing itself? Any hacks you use to speed up that stage?

The Neweer GA010 tripod mount for smartphones. I received it and it feels sturdy but the mount can’t support the phone? When I attach it to the phone and then put it on the tripod, the weight of the phone seems to tilt backwards. I noticed this while attempting a timelapse. Does this seem normal ? I have tried emailing Neweer three times over the past week and I’ve received no response.

i have an associate’s degree in business and a college certificate in marketing. right now i work full time as a creative marketing director. i do a little bit of everything like copywriting, short form video production, social media management, etc.

my main passion though (and has been since i was a kid) is video. making videos, editing videos, telling a story through visuals. writing scripts, making short films, finding creative ways to show a product…ideally i’d love to do that full time. i would maybe even stay in marketing but specialize more in creative video production, like producing ads or brand content specifically. but i’d also love the chance to work in film.

i know freelance work is a great option and i’m working on building that up. i also know portfolios > degrees most of the time in creative fields. but here’s the thing, even though i love video, i don’t feel like i’m excelling in skill. i’m not bad, but i know i’m nowhere near where i could be.

so i’m open to literally anything. i’ll pay for a bachelor’s degree if it’s worth it. i’ll take online courses. i’ll watch hours of youtube. i just want to know: what is the actual best way to learn and improve at video production/editing, storytelling, graphics, etc?

some people say school doesn’t teach you anything useful. some people swear it changed their life. i’m just trying to figure out what will give me the strongest foundation so i can really level up and make this my career long term.

any honest advice is appreciated!

Hey folks, I’m learning more about live broadcast, having worked on a product, and I’m really keen to understand the role of live loggers, but I’m not sure where to start. If you’ve ever tagged “moments of interest” on-air in reality shows, sports or talk programmes, I’d love to hear about:

• What does a typical shift look like for you?
• How do you decide what’s worth logging?
• Which tools or systems do you rely on?
• What’s the hardest part of the job that most people don’t realize?
• What does a sample log entry look like, and how does it differ between genres (reality TV vs. live sports vs. talk shows)?

Any insights, anecdotes or pointers on where to read up would be hugely appreciated. Thanks! 🙏🏼🎥

80 requests on Chat GPT for various GIF's. Was a blast to make.

https://youtu.be/yOiYBbRI6x4

I remember constantly second-guessing my rates early in my career. Even now, after years in the industry, pricing optimization remains challenging.

Working on building a tool to help our community get better market insights. Need real input from working professionals to make sure I'm building something actually useful.

Quick survey about your pricing experience and challenges. Everyone who contributes gets early access when it's ready. Survey Link

Just trying to solve a problem we all face in this industry.

I have a Sony Handycam HDR-CX240. It uses the NP-BX1 battery which is lithium ion 3.6v 1240mAh/4.5Wh

My question is, how long can I expect a battery to last recording in 1080p video? I’m asking because I’m buying a second Sony battery and charger combo, but wondering if I should buy a third battery for my needs as well.

Other details that may be note worthy. - I won’t be filming continuously, more like in intervals ranging between 5-15 minutes at a time, more than likely, but the camera will be outside with me affected by the temperature conditions of the day.

• It will mostly be used in the fall and winter. Which, in my area, September and October can still be warm with cold temps arriving more in November and December. So I’m sure the colder temps will negatively affect battery life.

• some days I may only be out for say 4 hours of the day looking for opportunities outdoors to record. While other times I may stay out from dawn to dusk.

I bought a three light Litemons LP600R light kit for potentially shooting a podcast. I discovered too late that there are no grids or softboxes available for these lights. Has anyone here had a solution for this? The panels are 10”x8”. So a 1’x1’ softbox wouldn’t fit, I don’t think. UPDATE: Godox now makes a soft box for these lights. I will be purchasing those.

I’m looking for people's thoughts on my next camera purchase. I am a graphic designer doing 1-2 pieces of social media and photography per month, I have been using a Canon 60D for the better part of 12 years, and it works just fine. However, I am now looking to move to 4K so I can shoot both landscape and portrait videos and crop while editing.

So my choices are currently the Blackmagic Pocket cinema 6K pro or a Canon or Sony 4K all in one. I see the advantages of an all-in-one as it is a complete package versus the expandability of the 6K pro. I have worked in professional TV when I was younger, and I am really quite technical (33 years graphic/web design), so the actual editing/operation does not deeply concern me. I just wonder whether the colour grading from raw and the features (IE: multiple audio tracks) are worth the extra time and effort.

Happy to get everybody’s thoughts and opinions.

Hi Everyone! Pleasure to meetcha! 🤗 so ill cut to the chasen i am a cam girl and I have an idea for a short lil show and would love some input from a professional on how to make it happen. Like how to film it, lighting, idk just pointers. I've never done something like this before. Like inhave dine tiktoks and things like that but haven't tried to produce a "show" anyways. Hope to talk to someone soon. 💕 thanks in advance

Hi friends,

I am seeking advice on making connections and securing projects with bigger companies e.g. law firms, hospitals, construction companies, tech companies.

For context, I am a videographer and editor who runs a small production company in Seattle. For the last 8 years, I have primarily worked on small projects with small, local businesses and individuals, with the occasional contract with tech companies.

I recently upgraded to the FX6 and am consistently building out our production gear and upping our overall quality. I really want to start making the push to get bigger contracts. With my outreach experience solely lying within social media... how do you guys get in contact with bigger, more established companies? Any tips and advice are welcomed. Thanks!

Hey everyone, If you don’t mind me asking…

How do you deal with that creative “void”? You know, that feeling of picking up your phone/camera, hitting record, and just not knowing what to shoot.

How do you come up with such creative shots, unique angles, detailed scenes, and also manage to edit with cool SFX and varied effects?

It would be super helpful to learn about your individual processes or routines for staying inspired.

https://youtu.be/goUx-zoD2Kc?feature=shared

This was a segment from a defunct news station, UCTV-19, and it was stated by college students. I have been attempting to archive some of the VHS tapes from some of their segments. This was a segment known as patriot talk, where they mainly went over things happening on campus and college events. I have been trying to find some of the people who used to work at UCTV and possibly get more insight about it. This was a Christmas special and was the last episode of the year, to my knowledge. As far as I know, UCTV, which also used to be called CCTV, operated from around 2000 or 2002 to 2016. I don't have all the pieces of the puzzle because I'm still searching through hours of footage.

I am currently seeking a Content Producer role and have worked in the advertising and event industry for the past two years, where I have utilised my skills in client servicing, team management, account management, scriptwriting, and operations to manage end-to-end video projects. This is for a start-up with fewer than 20 people. I want to know if I should be applying for a content producer role or an Account Manager role, or something else, and what will help me grow in the industry?

Hey there! Quick background for context…

I do video production for a medium-sized trucking company. The majority of my videos are just talking heads recorded in front of a green screen in my little studio. The camera I’ve used for over 10 years (a Sony HXR-NX30U) seems to be dying and I got the green light to look for a replacement.

The current camera mostly gets put into a teleprompter, but it’s really versatile for a lot of different scenarios. Easy to use, easy to carry around for outdoor shots, safety/instructional content, stuff like that. It generally produces a nice picture with minimal tinkering.

I guess I’m looking for another camcorder?

Since I haven’t looked at cameras in over a decade I could use some advice. Does anyone have any contemporary recommendations? Any particular brands to avoid?

After looking around B&H’s site the Sony PXW-Z200 looks super nice, but the price point would probably be…a stretch. Maybe something in the $2000-or-less range.

Edit: I guess I mean the NX800…since it seems like the same as the Z200 minus some outputs that I’ll never use. $1000 less might be slightly more reasonable.

I'm a training coordinator at work. The job is becoming more and more about virtual delivery, ofc. I like producing video, so it didn't bother me in the past, when it was a few here and there. Every time, it was an adventure, relearning the software and getting a little better with each video. We're a public institution, so everything has to be ADA compliant, and I'm proud to say it is. (I would want it to be, regardless.)

Now it's become too much. I spent four hours yesterday on one 15-minute video. Mostly, captioning drags down production. Auto-captioning still sucks, especially with accents and mumbling. It's more work to correct it sometimes than to just type a transcript. (Yes, we have scripts, but no one stays on them.)

Any tips (besides the obvious: keep practicing and get better/faster)?

We've been running a video production company and regularly hire independent contractors for various roles. We're now looking to streamline and upgrade our operations. So far, we’re considering Xero for accounting, HubSpot for client data, and PandaDoc for proposals. Would be great to learn if there is one system that does all this.

For those of you who are business owners, what tools do you use to manage your operations? A lot of CRMs seem geared toward freelancers, which we’re not. We don’t bill by the hour nor send invoices to clients in the traditional sense. Appreciate any guidance.

I have a very small youtube channel and make videos but sometimes when I record on the camera app I get my video and it has no sound I know it wasn't muted but It just won't play any sound. This is my second time trying to record a video and it's cost me literal hours of my life. is there anyway I can get the audio back or do I just have to do it again? PLS I don't wanna try again only for it to not work for a third time

Hi all, I’m wondering if there’s a good place on Reddit to share our showreels/highlight reels and websites/socials to be able to network with other filmmakers and video producers or people in more niche fields within those industries?

I’m aware there’s no self promotion here however I’m thinking there could be opportunity to connect and network among each other?

Hi everyone, I’m preparing a shooting day where we’ll have 3 cameras, and each camera will have its own teleprompter.

The actors will be speaking from camera to camera, so I need all three teleprompters to be perfectly synchronized and show the exact same text at the same time.

Here’s my idea so far:

Use 3 monitors (one for each teleprompter).

Connect those 3 monitors to an HDMI splitter.

Connect the splitter to a laptop, so whatever the laptop outputs is shown identically on all 3 monitors/teleprompters.

Does this setup make sense? Or is there a better way to do this? Also, I’m not sure about the best teleprompter software to use for this kind of multi‑screen setup.

If anyone has done something similar or has software/hardware recommendations, I’d really appreciate your help!

Thanks in advance!

Working on building a app that does AI clipping from longform videos to short form reels. Does all the work for you from chopping up the video to putting captions and subtitles and actually puts together Good clips is this something you would use/pay for and if so, how much would you be willing to pay for something that would make it this easy?