[Erin Herbst]

Hi Ann,
I will give that a try and see if there is any improvement. Any suggestions for what format I should be exporting in for online playback? H264? .mp4? .mov?

[Erin Herbst]

Hi Rob, thanks for the advice!
She wants to use it for her “media package.” I think she’s trying to sell online training videos but I don’t believe they will be hosted through YouTube or Vimeo. For online playback… what kind of bit rate should I be using?
Thanks, Erin

[Erin Herbst]

Hi Jason, I apologize for replying so late. I’ve been out of town without internet access. Thank you for your advice! Unfortunately this was at a luncheon so there were people spread out throughout the room so I couldn’t have my pick of locations without blocking someone but I will definitely try standing on a chair next time.
This is probably an amateur question but can you explain what critical focus is and why it necessitates an external monitor? Thanks, Erin

[Erin Herbst]

Great, thanks a lot! You’re expertise is very appreciated 🙂

[Erin Herbst]

Thanks so much Richard, I appreciate your fast response and words of wisdom. Glad to hear I’m on the right track.
On a separate note (and not sure if this is something you could advise me on or not) but what do professional videographers typically charge to film something like this? The talk itself is about 20 minutes but I’m assuming I should factor in the 30 mins of travel time each way and any additional set up and take down into my fee. I won’t be doing any post-production, just delivering her the unedited footage. I live in Virginia about 60 miles from DC is that helps. Any general suggestions for a ball-park quote?