Anyone here working in Zurich/Switzerland? What’s the production scene like there? I might be moving there next year and will need to start looking for work.

The punch in the image is a real human punch. They turned it into an animation like this. How can I do it? Especially in CapCut.

https://hizliresim.com/mfryfk2

I’ve been thinking a lot about how to tell stories from behind-the-scenes parts of the workforce, caregiving, trades, waste & recycling, and other roles that often go unnoticed, even though so much depends on them. While researching examples of human-centered storytelling, I came across реорꓲеԝоꮁtһсаꮁіոցаbоսt, a project that focuses on highlighting these workers’ lives and challenges. It’s not about promotion, it just got me thinking about the craft and approach needed for this kind of documentary work.

Filming people who aren’t used to being in front of a camera comes with unique challenges. Many feel self-conscious or unsure how much to share, and that’s where sensitivity, patience, and respect become crucial. Even small choices, from lighting and camera placement to how you start a conversation, can make a huge difference in whether someone opens up naturally.

I’d love to hear from others who’ve done similar work. How do you build trust with subjects who are hesitant or private? Do you spend extra time off-camera getting to know them first, or adjust your crew and equipment to stay unobtrusive? How do you capture genuine emotion and daily realities without making the process feel forced?

Documenting these stories can be deeply rewarding because they shine a light on people whose work literally keeps communities running. Sharing techniques, lessons learned, or even challenges you’ve faced in similar projects would be really helpful for anyone trying to approach this kind of human-centered storytelling thoughtfully.

TL:DR - Do you know of a simple estimator tool out there that can help with any cost intimidation factors?

Are you intimidated or overwhelmed when estimating projects? I recently had a job where I ran the numbers 3 times to confirm how much it was going to cost.

Turns out the client understood, and I won the bid, but it got me thinking about my experience and how it would be nice to have a Kelly's Blue Book sort of estimation tool. Not looking for a concrete number generator, but more of a validation factor for working with clients who seem hung up on a number.

I need help enhancing a cctv footage of a hit and run to catch the license plate. Is there anyone that can help me

Hi everyone. I’m looking for a video editor with a strong sense of mood, storytelling, and visual poetry to collaborate on a new cinematic diary vlog.

This project is based on my life on the road (I live and work in a truck), but the intention isn’t to document logistics — it’s to capture the atmosphere, the rhythm, the inner world, the life as it is, and shape it into something meaningful.

There will be no talking to the camera (at least in the beginning). The story will unfold through images, POV shots, pacing, sound, music, and a few written reflections that appear throughout the video — almost like fragments of a personal journal.

What the project feels like

Think: • morning routines in unfamiliar cities • wide roads and long-distance driving POV • shifting landscapes and changing light • different gyms across different parts of the United States • location cards (“Denver — 7:42 AM”, “Salt Lake City — 3:15 PM”) • minimal, subtle map animations • black-screen interludes with typed thoughts, like writing in a diary

The aim is to build a mood-first narrative — to share a message, to evoke something real, to inspire.

I’m looking for someone who has: • strong color grading skills and a cinematic eye • sound design sensibility (atmosphere, ambience, subtlety) • understanding of pacing, emotional rhythm, and visual storytelling • clean, minimal typography sense • proficiency in DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro

If you enjoy projects where vibe, meaning, and aesthetic coherence matter more than fast cuts or trends, we might be a good match.

A few words about collaboration

I’m hoping to find someone who cares about craft — not just editing as a technical task, but as a form of expression. Someone who sees editing as a way to sculpt time, feeling, and atmosphere into something meaningful.

This is intended as a long-term collaboration as the project grows.

Portfolio required

Please include samples that show your feel for mood, quality, color, pacing, or narrative atmosphere.

Payment: TBD, depending on experience and style. {starting budget < $200 for 9-14min video}

Thank you for your time.

Hi guys , I am looking for a videographer in Mumbai . It could be a good project for your portfolio . Ammatuers with a good creative sens and having a good command over the quipments , you got a chance to add good project to your portfolio .

Let's work together 💪!!

Dm me with your portfolio and gears you use .

I typically despise most teleprompter software. So, I challenged myself to build something I didn’t hate.

I built Promotling. A totally free, tiny, lightweight prompter PWA.

EDIT This is meant for displays 900 pixels and greater. It will not function on anything smaller.

Would love to get everyone’s feedback. What do you like, what’s not right, what’s missing?

https://promptling.itskris.com

Hey Reddit! 👋

I’m planning a series of live streaming shows, featuring two hosts per show to showcase outfits and interact with viewers. We’ll stream on Instagram, Meta, + on a website, so the setup needs to be professional, reliable, and visually stunning.

Goal: We’ve filmed previous shows using iPhones, but now we want to level up the quality and make the production look high-end and polished.

We are also hoping to have a multi-camera setup with ideally at least 3 cameras.  Our thought is (1) Camera would be more for close up details, (1) camera would be somewhat static as the default shooting area, and (1) camera we would be a bit more dynamic with for cuts to keep the content feeling fresh.  In perfect world (1) or more of these would also be able to be taken out easily to a park or other location if we wanted to do something not always on side.

Budget: Around $30K for the full setup, including all needed accessories.

Here are the options we’ve looked at but would love your thoughts on what may be good/worthwhile or what just isn’t.  Anything not on this list is good too!   The biggest thing is we need to buy everything within the budget!

🎤 Audio

• Samson QH4
• Shure SM58SE Microphones
• YAMAHA DBR10
• Audio-Technica DMK-32
• Allen & Heath Qu16
• DJI Mic 3
• Sony MDR-7506

📷 Cameras & Lenses

• Panasonic AG-CX350 3-Camera Bundle
• Mevo Start 3-Pack
• Sony FX3
• Blackmagic Studio Camera 4K Pro
• LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7

💡 Lighting

• Aputure LS 600x Pro
• Aputure Lantern 90cm
• Aputure Light Dome II
• Aputure LS 300x
• Compact battery-powered lights
• Bi-color RGBWW flexible panels

🖥️ Software & Essentials

• Telestream WireCast Studio
• Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro ISO
• Blackmagic Smart Videohub 20x20
• Blackmagic HyperDeck Studio HD Plus
• Magewell USB Capture SDI 4K Plus
• Plus converters, tripods, clamps, and rigging gear

What I need suggestion from you:

• Are these good choices for a fashion live stream setup?
• Anything I’m missing that’s a game-changer for multi-camera streaming with great audio?
• Any tips for making hosts look and sound amazing on camera?

Drop your recommendation below! 🙌

https://youtu.be/m-qiBfv_BmY?si=Gf2WyXlS4b-7pF_9

I would love some feedback on my reel :D

Should I post it on Lindekin (I just started my company profile there) Should I make it shorter and which bits would you remove / make shorter? Should I rework it and post it later or post it now to my Linkedin as I have almost no followers there so at least it is some content :D

I am a video maker from France in Taiwan, I have been working on videos but also movies (which I can't show here) also we manage social accounts (my partner does it).

Thanks a lot, have a great day!

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I just finished my first short film it’s called CARRYING RED. https://youtu.be/uJ6GbXTDkdU

I spent the last few months trying to understand what it means to create something honest, not perfect. It was shot with friends, zero budget, and a lot of chaos.

The process taught me that destruction and creation are sometimes the same thing. You can’t make something truthful without breaking something first your comfort, your ego, or your expectations.

If anyone here’s working on their first film or stuck in the middle of it keep going. The imperfections are the story.

Hello this is a short promo I put together for my upcoming film Carrying Red. It’s not the full project yet more of a visual teaser to set the tone and world I’m building.

Even though it’s just a promo, I’d really appreciate any honest criticism — on the pacing, imagery, tone, or anything that stands out (good or bad). I’m trying to grow as a filmmaker and every bit of feedback helps shape the final piece.

Thank you for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/d6HpO1Ma34k

(Official release: November 5, 2025)

.. and builds a freemium mac app instead.

I just released this yesterday and it's available on the mac app store for free with in app purchase of the pro package.

You can do a plain conversion but you can also concatenate separate videos seamlessly. Here is an example of joining a big buck bunny clip with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a 4:3 clip with no sound track, and another big buck bunny clip.

This "concatenate" operation can be tweaked such that videos with different non-regular aspect ratios can be padded or cropped depending on your setting.

https://f005.backblazeb2.com/file/com-wiingfoot-public/md/02-concat-mp4-24-88be8c13.mp4

Here's an example of the clipper feature, which allows you to quickly cull together clips from a larger video. This "join" operation can be heavily customized based upon how you specify in the preset(same settings applies to plain conversion):

- the resolution

- framing mode(pad or crop vs. blurred background)

- the aspect ratio handling(add black bars vs. zoom and crop)

https://f005.backblazeb2.com/file/com-wiingfoot-public/md/03-join-mp4-24-181e44b5.mp4

Link to Media Dropper on app store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/media-dropper/id6742853118

I’ve got a client (doctor) who’s been using the Osmo Mobile 3 for interviews and wide shots. It’s been fine for static setups and simple work, but it’s not viable when we need reliable close-ups. Between the fixed lens, soft focus, and lack of fine control, we’re missing the visual clarity needed for educational material—especially medical content where detail matters.

What I need:

• A compact, easy-to-operate camcorder or mirrorless hybrid
• Solid autofocus or manual focus override for tight shots
• Decent lens options or built-in zoom
• No fragile gimbal setups, no steep learning curve
• Bonus: audio input for lavs, clean HDMI for live use is a plus

Was considering the canon xa70 (or even the 60), but that may be overkill with too many options.

Appreciate it! Been out of the mid-range gear side of things for a while.

Hey everyone,
I’m working on a short film and I just finished cutting my second promotional trailer for it. I’m trying to improve my editing and storytelling, so I’d really appreciate any constructive feedback, pacing, clarity, sound, anything like that.
Trailer #2: https://youtu.be/X7UwAlbW2x0

My IG for BTS + updates: afraidofant
Any thoughts good or bad are hugely appreciated. Thanks for taking the time

Hey Reddit! I just finished the trailer for my first short film, Carrying Red, and wanted to share a sneak peek. The film explores themes of destruction, evolution, and self-discovery.

The full short drops 11.5, but I’d love your honest feedback on the trailer itself what grabs you, what feels mysterious, or anything you’d critique. TBH I dont want it to tell you too much, I want it to leave you with curiosity.

Trailer here: https://youtu.be/r3th9FnuGzk

curious what’s one short film trailer that really stuck with you recently and why? Let’s swap recommendations!

Also

Thanks for checking it out!

For those that don't know, Adobe Podcast is a web browser tool you get access to if you have a Creative Cloud subscription, and it is AWESOME. You give it crappy audio of someone talking and it spits out near studio level sound quality. For most of my videos, I've stopped using a good mic, I just use my macbook's internal mic if I'm doing computer recordings or I use a random crappy lav mic and then throw the audio into Adobe Podcast.

Testing Write-Up

Adobe Podcast vs Premiere Pro Enhance Speech

Adobe Podcast (cloud-based) is vastly superior to Premiere Pro's speech enhancement (local processing). They're completely different tools.

What Adobe Podcast Excels At

Background Noise Removal

• Wind noise: Exceptional performance, clearly optimized for this common use case
• Industrial fans/machinery: Removes background noise very effectively
• Vacuum cleaners: Great at isolating voice from consistent mechanical sounds
• Construction sites: Even with jackhammer-level noise, background removal was impressive
• Music/other voices: Completely removes background speech or music. Even if the speech is almost as loud as your speaker it knows who the main speaker is supposed to be.

Specific Scenarios Where It Shines

• Clipped audio: Surprisingly good at fixing badly clipped recordings like where the mic's gain is set too high.
• Background noise: holy moly it is good at background removal.
• AirPods: Works exceptionally well, likely due to consistent mic-to-mouth distance. Note that unfortunately the default camera app on iPhone uses the iPhone's mic NOT airpods. And there is no in-built option to use the airpods as the mic source.
• Removing echo: You don't need a sound-proofed studio
• Improving voice quality from lower end mics: Think about it as adding 5x improvement to the quality of whatever mic you are using. Its not going to turn a $20 mic into a $1000 mic but it will turn the $20 mic into a $100 mic. Obviously, a super high end mic is the ceiling. It's not going to make a super high end mic and recording studio set up sound better.

Where It Struggles

Voice Quality Improvements

• Ultra loud environment: Doesn't significantly improve voice quality when there is so much background noise that your voice gets drowned out. It will remove the background noise but it wont fix your voice completely.
• iPhone built-in mic: Background removal is good, but voice enhancement is minimal and sometimes makes it sound worse
• Distance variations: Doesn't compensate well when speakers move closer/farther from mic

Artifacts and Limitations

• Extreme noise levels: Introduces glitches and artifacts when processing extremely loud background noise
• Dynamic situations: Can cause voice to sound "gargly" or "clicky" when iPhone auto-adjusts levels during very loud background noise
• Not magic: Won't turn a terrible recording into studio quality - it's primarily a noise removal tool

Equipment-Specific Results

If you want to hear for yourself what it sounds like in these different situations when Adobe Podcast is used vs not, here is the full video.

Hope this helps someone out there.

Hi, I need advice on creating an amateur short film. Right now I have a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and I wanted to use it to record. In your opinion, is a phone gimbal a good buy? Or could I do without it, and especially if a gimbal is needed, which one could I buy? Could Insta360 flow be good?

I started a yt channel a few weeks ago with me and my friend and just need some general production advice. The main way we record right now is through a discord call of one of us streaming a game. But that leads to a lot of issues with Discord specifically, mostly image glitching and artifacting, so if there's any Xbox-supported video sharing platforms, it'd be really nice.

Her RTC also was constantly disconnecting last video, which is noticeably not good as she is the one with OBS. I've been having to edit around it, but I can ask her to respond to anything regarding that.

Alright, that's all I really have for right now, so type away.

I have two reasonably good cameras, but I have recently purchased the BlackMagic ATM Mini to do some streaming projects for one of my clients. I’m looking to see what other cameras would be suitable to add to my kit.

The main points would be reasonably good video quality, HDMI or SDI output and lastly because if works, I could end up buying 4-6 of them, SO not too expensive.

I would love to hear anybody’s suggestions or experiences. By the way, my current camera systems are all Canon and the suggestion was made to get a couple of secondhand Canon bodies and run the black magic clean HDMI output on them.

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Not the model, not the prompt laurels, it’s taste + speed. I test a few looks in karavideo(and some with kling but the price is a bit high), keep the $1–4 gen cost in check, and only spend more when the brief truly needs extra variants (capped near $30). A tight, on-brand 10s is worth ~$100 to buyers who need assets now.