Greetings from Kyle Jacobsen Welcome to “Mastering On-Set Etiquette: A Comprehensive Guide,” proudly presented by Video Mantis. I am Kyle Jacobsen, your instructor and guide. Based in Los Angeles, California, my expertise as a production sound mixer spans across a multitude of productions. My journey, starting in 2013, has been rich with experiences in feature …
Mastering On-Set Etiquette: A Comprehensive Guide Read More »
Welcome To Script Supervising 101 Welcome to our Script Supervising course, and thank you for choosing to embark on this educational journey with us! Prepare to delve deep into the fascinating world of Script Supervising and discover how crucial it is to the filmmaking process. Script Supervising is the perfect career choice for those passionate …
This course is designed to teach you everything you need to know to make your very own cables. We will touch on what equipment to purchase, how to stay safe while operating the equipment, and even demonstrate techniques and examples of how to make different types of cables. Soldering, in its easiest explanation, is …
Soldering 101 – How to Save Thousands of Dollars Over Your Career Read More »
Welcome to Recording Better Interview Audio Hello and welcome to the Recording Better Interview Audio Course at VideoMantis.com! My name is Thomas Popp, and I’ll be your guide as we dive deeper into the world of sound. Sound has always played a crucial role in my life, and I believe that if we listen more …
Being a Boom Operator is one of the most challenging positions on a film set. Boom Operators are in charge of capturing the performances of the actors with microphones on set. It is not considered an entry-level position, and should never be entrusted to someone without experience. Learning how to become a boom operator can …
Learn what it takes to work and thrive as a Utility Sound Technician from some of the most talented and experienced UST’s in our craft. The master class will include hands on training with experienced UST’s. There are so many details to figure out in this job and these are just some of the …
Utility Sound Technician Panel Discussion and Masterclass Read More »
The way we consume media is rapidly changing. So are the technologies used to create them. On a VR production, the sound team is tasked with more responsibility and gear than a traditional shoot. But you also become more than a recordist or mixer, you become the location sound designer! There are many new workflows …
Effective communication is one side of the film production business that isn’t discussed as much as the technical side but is, maybe, more important in order to make a living. That’s why we created this course, Being Better Business Savvy. At Video Mantis we believe that learning the business side of things is just as …
Being Better Business Savvy – a Production Filmmaker Business Course Read More »
Welcome to the Practical Filmmaking Guide at VideoMantis.com. The three basic building blocks of video content are your lights, camera, and how you move your camera. The combination of these three critical components can make or break your production. First, you will learn about real-world lighting. Even though you may not have a Hollywood production …
