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<![CDATA[DVWORKSHOPS.COM - DVworkshops Blog]]>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:35:31 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[DVworkshops Travels to Alaska for Documentary Workshop August 2025]]>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:35:17 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/dvworkshops-travels-to-alaska-for-documentary-workshop-august-2025

]]><![CDATA[January 13th, 2021]]>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:44:48 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/january-13th-2021Latest Newsletter from DVworkshops.com
Includes Free Video Tutorials: "Secrets to fast video editing" and "How to shoot and edit B-Roll"

]]><![CDATA[Instructor Aron Ranen documents Recent Civil Unrest and Wildfires for The Associated Press.]]>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:20:23 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/instructor-aron-ranen-documents-recent-civil-unrest-and-wildfires-for-the-associated-pressWhile others have been in Quarantine, I have been up and down the West Coast the last few months covering stories that were terrifying and heartbreaking, but amazing to witness. Below is a link to samples from my journey. I've included "Behind the Scenes" material to illustrate process of creating strong material, and staying safe. I hope you are healthy like myself, and are looking forward to a better 2021. Aron Ranen Lead Instuctor DVworkshops

]]><![CDATA[DVWORKSHOPS INSTRUCTOR ARON RANEN'S LECTURESON STORYTELLING & VIDEOGRAPHY NOW ON-LINE]]>Thu, 14 May 2020 20:42:23 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/may-14th-2020Please click below photo to visit our on-line training at VIMEO
watch free clips: Audio for Video & Interview Techniques.

]]><![CDATA[Latest Newsletter from DVworkshops.com]]>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 20:56:42 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/latest-newsletter-from-dvworkshopscomClick below to see Pics from DVworkshops recent China Teaching Trip + 4 Interview Techniques to help you make better Video Productions. All in below newsletter.

Next Hands-on Video workshop with Aron Ranen is March 7-9 here in Los Angeles @ DVworkshops.com

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]]><![CDATA[Audio For Video with Instructor Aron Ranen]]>Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:00:51 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/audio-for-video-with-instructor-aron-ranenFree 20-minute Video Tutorial
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]]><![CDATA[Using Present Tense Filmmaking to hold your viewers attention]]>Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:46:31 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/using-present-tense-filmmaking-to-hold-your-viewers-attention

What is a "Present Tense" Video?

It's when your video appears as if it is "live" and unfolding as you watch.

Example:
An Investment Bank needs to create series of
"White Paper Videos".
In the past their subject experts have read off
a teleprompter..straight to camera.

The videos have important info, but they drag and tend to bore viewers, who in fact could benefit .

How do you create a present tense video out of that?

The Answer:
Turn it into a "Present Tense" business tv-talk show style. The same subject expert sits with a knowledgeable host/business journalist.

They are on high stools, with the firm's trading floor in the background.

Both are having a lively, unscripted discussion about the same material, even bringing in power point slides.

The video emulates a "live Bloomberg News" segment. It's easily digestible by the firm's clients because the info has been molded into a presentation style they would watch on TV.

The background is very important. We are not filming in a conference room. We chose a backdrop that adds credibility to our message.

Think how you could morph some of your informational videos into a more dynamic approach using "Present Tense" filmmaking.

filming an appearance on a radio program.
a walk and talk thru the streets of Hong Kong or the Cubicles of a Human Resource Firm.
go on a Journey with the subject...Automotive expert is interviewed while walking around a car show.

Present Tense for Corporate Video

I use this "Present Tense" approach in both my documentaries and corporate videos.

Tasked with creating a series of videos that examine state of the art Data Centers.

I turned the material into a TV style video, walking the host and expert thru the actual data center. Instead of a boring talking head in front of a green screen. They are in the actual space, pointing our details (similar to the PBS TV Show "This Old House")

Click here to view an example.

VOGUE &
VANITY FAIR GO PRESENT TENSE

It's not just me that's using this
technique...check out this Vanity Fair video made in collaboration with Vogue.

Instead of the typical DSLR talking head shot (out of focus soft background), this is a hand-held camera shooting POV.

If it was produced in a standard sit down interview..with B-roll laid on top ..it would seem dead compared with this. Click here to watch the video

Next time you have to create a video...think about using "Present Tense" filmmaking to engage your viewer for a longer period of time.

Creating a "Live" show is much better with at least two camera angles.
The Switcher Studio App, (which ranges from $29 to $49 per month-per device) is a great solution for business communicators that don't want to spend $20K on new gear and training to produce Present Tense Videos.

It acts like a mini tv studio, you use the iPad as a camera and "camera- switcher". This will allow you to choose which camera & graphics you want to display to your viewer. The other iPhones act as cameras, and can easily be mounted on a tripod.

In theory one-person could shoot and "switch" the entire episode, pre- placing other cameras before the show.

Features include:

Bring guests onto your show with 2-way Video Chat (Team Members in London can even get involved!)
Schedule YouTube and Facebook Live videos so followers get auto-reminders
Share videos with Facebook Crossposting
Go live with Office 365’s Microsoft Stream
Set up RTMP remotely and auto-sync with app to stream to Twitter, Twitch, and more
Display scores alongside live sports with Scoreboard extension

CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS:

Gain an admin account for your organization:
Invite authorized users
Set special permissions for each user
Upload brand assets for your entire team
Integrate with Facebook’s professional tools:
Produce Facebook Branded Content
Claim content with Facebook Rights Manager
Share videos with Facebook Crossposting

"Hands-on"
Video Production Course
with Aron Ranen

February 16-17 (Sat & Sun) 10am-7pm
in Los Angeles Beach Area

Learn more about creating dynamic videos, and at the same time gain valuable Professional Lighting, Camera and Audio Skills.

Learn to "Shoot as a Storyteller" in this fast paced course.

Filming takes place in our studio & on-Location at
the Venice Beach Boardwalk

$445 No experience needed.
All gear provided at no additional cost.

CLICK HERE FOR EXACT CLASS DETAILS AND LOCATION

Perfect course for Corporate Communications, Marketing, Sales and Documentary Projects.

]]><![CDATA[NEW 2019 Workshop Dates Announced February 16-17 in Los Angeles]]>Tue, 02 Oct 2018 02:57:33 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/new-2019-workshop-dates-announced-february-23-26-in-los-angeles

Join us in Los Angeles, just blocks from the beach, for our Winter Course with Instructor Aron Ranen

2-Day Hands-on Video Production Workshop

Camera
Professional Lighting
Audio,
Shooting as a Storyteller
Video Editing Demo

]]><![CDATA[Interview Techniques for Video Production]]>Mon, 27 Aug 2018 20:39:47 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/interview-techniques-for-video-productionThe most important part of interviewing someone is listening. It allows you to build your questions from people's answers, creating more authentic material. Some of the techniques I use are included in the clip below. They Include:

Ask open-ended questions, no questions that can be answered by a "yes" or "no"
Build your questions from Answers
Repeat the "Last 3 words" of a person's answers, instead of going to your next question.
Ask "Contrast & Compare" Questions
The last question should always be "Is there anything that I have not asked that you would like to share with me?"
Record "Room Tone" at the end for at least 60 Seconds. (ambient room noise with no-one talking.

]]><![CDATA[Free Video Production Tutorials and Articles]]>Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:50:50 GMThttps://www.dvworkshops.com/dvworkshops-blog/free-video-production-tutorials-and-articlesOver 17 Video Production Tutorials and Articles are free at this link
FREE VIDEO PRODUCTION AND FILMMAKING EDUCATION
includes:

Documentary and Corporate Interview techniques
How to write a script using the "Write to the Bite" method
Best Microphones
Best on-camera lights
Audio for Video
The 5 Elements of Video Production
How to write a Video Project Proposal
How to create Corporate Videos
+ lots more..all Free at https://www.dvworkshops.com/free-video-production-and-filmmaking-education.html

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