Good Bye Fall, Good Bye RedEye

My last and final blog post of the semester. It seems crazy to me that my very first blog post was 15 weeks ago. I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into when it came to this internship, but I must say it is one of the dearest memories I will carry […]

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Lights, camera and good lighting

When light is managed carefully it can increase the depth and intensity of images and its details. Having control of light can add interest to a face just by concentrating on the lights focal point. I pay close attention to lighting in photos and when editing because it contributes to the perception of the images […]

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Sound Basics: It's better to practice listening

At RedEye, one of the most important production skills we pride ourselves in is crisp sound/audio. As the intern for the summer, I have had multiple opportunities to edit voiceovers (VO) for multiple projects. I have realized that many video projects focus on visual aspects, but it is a combination of video and audio that […]

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RedEye Report: Fall 2015

  RedEye is all set for fall after an excited summer packed with projects. Here’s what we’ve been working on, and a sneak peek at what’s to come!

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RedEye Visits Rhed Pixel

Last month RedEye Post visited Rhed Pixel Communications for a 3-day open house and educational workshop focusing on different trends in the digital production sphere. Rhed Pixel is a post production and training facility located in Falls Church, VA. The first half of day one started off with a seminar on social media trends and how […]

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"What, its my third day and you need me to…"

On my third day at work with RedEye, Laura says we are going to shoot interviews which will be used in a special tribute for Friends of Cancer Research founder Ellen Sigal.  This is a very good opportunity for me to see what is going on in the real world.  In addition I have been […]

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A little Insight on Editing

A recent query put out on the TIVA listserv got me thinking. This is a subject that has come up here on an almost daily basis for the past year, and we decided this would be a good time to poll the professional community.    The School of Communication trains students in both broadcast news […]

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How To Be A Successful Production Assistant

I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes being a PA gives me a real warm fuzzy at the end of the day. I love when the shoot is over, and the rest of the crew says “Thanks! Had a great time working with you, or something as equally polite. Although being a Production Assistant is, […]

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