Captions are seemingly everywhere now. When video content is viewed without sound (as it often is on social media), captions become crucial to understanding and engagement. Some social platforms have built-in tools to create captions in a variety of styles. Adobe Premiere’s transcription capabilities make outputting simple caption files relatively easy, and Vimeo allows users to download caption files that can be converted to different file types and edited for accuracy. Many platforms allow viewers to turn on AI-generated captions if the content creator hasn’t provided any. But these kinds of “simple” captions are quite a bit different than those required by broadcast networks like PBS, or streamers like Apple TV, Netflix and Hulu. Those entities have stricter guidelines relating to captions, and working with professionals who understand the ins and outs of this kind of captioning can ultimately save you time and money during the delivery of your program or film.

Embracing Local Expertise in Video Production

In the Washington, DC region, the demand for high-quality video production has never been greater. As businesses and organizations strive to engage audiences with compelling storytelling, the role of local video production expertise becomes crucial. Headquartered in Arlington, Henninger Media Services offers bespoke video production solutions tailored to the unique needs of organizations across the Washington, D.C. area. By harnessing the power of a local team, you can elevate and expand your brand's storytelling capabilities, ensuring that your message resonates with your target audience.

Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) is the fastest growing market in streaming, giving movies and shows the opportunity to find new life on channels like Mubi, Pluto TV, Freevee and the Roku channel. International distribution is another way shows can find new audiences. In short, opportunities exist for those with shows to sell. But shows created to fit one set of delivery specifications might need to be remastered to take advantage of these opportunities.

In today's digital age, social media has become the ultimate playground for businesses and content creators. One of the most effective ways to grab the attention of your audience and make your mark on social media is through the use of compelling videos. Video production, when done right, can be a game-changer for your social media presence. In this blog, we'll delve into the world of video production, sharing valuable insights and tips to ensure your videos for social media stand out and engage your audience effectively.

In the ever-evolving world of video production, it's easy to focus solely on the exciting aspects of capturing footage, but equally crucial is the often-underestimated phase that comes afterward: post production. This pivotal step can make or break your video projects, determining their quality, impact, and ultimate success. As a leading video production and post production company in Arlington, VA, Henninger Media Services understands the significance of post production better than anyone. In this blog, we'll explore the critical role of post production in video projects, shedding light on why it's an indispensable aspect of the video production process.

In the dynamic world of video production, where the quality of your visuals and audio can make or break your message, the role of post-production specialists is paramount. Whether you're creating a corporate video, a marketing campaign, a documentary, or even a feature film, the post-production phase can take your raw footage to a whole new level. In this blog, we'll explore the art of post-production and how it can significantly enhance your video projects. At Henninger Media Services, we are experts in this process, and we're here to share our insights and experience. Let's dive in.

Did you know that audio design is one of the most critical components of video production? It's true! Audio design can be the difference between an ordinary video and an extraordinary one. From adding music to sound effects to voiceovers, audio design is an art that requires careful consideration and attention to detail. By incorporating the right audio elements into your video, you can create a powerful emotional impact that will keep your viewers hooked from start to finish.

Enhanced video production is the process of adding additional elements to your video to make it more engaging, visually appealing, and effective and can transform your videos from ordinary to extraordinary, capturing your audience's attention and conveying your message with maximum impact. This process can include elements like motion graphics, 3D animation, special effects, and sound design. With enhanced video production, you have the power to capture your audience's attention and leave a lasting impression.

Video animation is a thrilling and endlessly creative medium that lets you tell stories, explain complex concepts, and connect with your audience in ways you never thought possible. With video animation, you have the power to transport people to new worlds, evoke powerful emotions, and keep them on the edge of their seats. Whether you want to promote your brand, educate your audience, or simply entertain, video animation is the way to go. From the classic charm of hand-drawn animation to the cutting-edge technology of 3D graphics, there's a world of possibilities at your fingertips.

 

More people are giving podcasts a try than ever before. It is estimated that 177 million Americans 12 years of age and older have listened to at least one podcast in the last year, and that number continues to grow. The audience for podcasts is becoming more diverse as well.

Happy Holidays from Henninger Media Services. Wishing you a joyous and safe holiday season, and a Happy New Year 2023!

Government agencies, educational institutions, filmmakers and niche businesses are often required to provide materials with captions or in different languages. This can be incredibly helpful to members of the general public seeking information or looking to engage with content.

By providing videos with wide accessibility, organizations of all kinds can better engage their audiences and reflect the diversity of their communities.

With countless firms and professionals in the industry, it takes extraordinary commitment and skill to stand out. Here at Henninger Media Services, we’re devoted to helping our clients achieve their goals with flying colors. Based in Arlington, Virginia, our team lives by our five core values — quality, service, innovation, teamwork, and creativity. This mindset is the foundation of all of our amazing projects and partnerships.

We are very excited to announce Kim Howell Cates as our new Director of Audio Services and Re-recording Mixer. Kim began her career in the “halls” of Henninger as an audio assistant in 2001, shortly after graduating from James Madison University’s music program.

Clients and voiceover talent have long counted on Henninger Media Services to provide exceptional narration recording and editing. Now, there are more choices than ever for how to record the right voice for your project. Our suite is equipped with Source-Connect, which allows us to capture crystal-clear recordings by connecting with other Source-Connect studios around the world. Talent can come to our studio or connect with us from a studio elsewhere (this includes home studios equipped with Source-Connect) while we record the session. Similarly, studios elsewhere can use Source-Connect to record a session happening in our studio. We’re also equipped with ipDTL, a technology that allows us to interface with studios that still use ISDN when needed.

How to find what you want and get the transfers you need

You’re working on a documentary and you realize that a piece of footage that will help tell your story might be available through the National Archives. How can you get a digital copy of it? Henninger Media Services has been transferring film for the National Archives for over 25 years. While we typically enter the picture once you’ve found the materials you need and have an approved Item Approval Request List (IARL), we hope to make the whole process a little more transparent, from start to finish.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) oversees a vast collection of records including historical documents, photographs, films, videotapes and audio recordings. There are many research projects that might bring one to NARA, but we’ll focus on film, video and sound recordings since those are our area of expertise.

Great footage may be lurking in boxes, storage closets, and media libraries. But old videotapes can start to degrade in quality over time, and many organizations don’t have the machines required to view and digitize these materials. A company might choose to digitize their video library in an effort to preserve company history and free up space. For a university or museum, the benefits might stretch well beyond the organization itself. Materials that have been digitized can be shared more freely with researchers and academics around the globe. For decentralized work teams, materials can be shared and used much more easily when digitized and stored in a cloud-based system. The age of video digitization is upon us.

At Henninger, we pride ourselves on helping filmmakers at every part of their journey, whether they’re early in their careers or well established, just planning filming or close to distribution. Film festivals are an excellent way to find an audience but being accepted for screenings typically requires submitting to a number of festivals, and each entry involves navigating slightly different submission guidelines. If you’re accepted, you’ll need to provide materials that meet each festival’s specifications for screening.

We worked with a filmmaker who had a “wish list” of 25 festivals to which she was planning to submit her short film. In order to give her the best advice we could, we looked at the submission and exhibition guidelines for all of them. What we learned can save filmmakers some headaches (and possibly some money).

We are proud to announce that Henninger was awarded two TIVA Peer Awards this past fall. In the “Education/Training - $25,000 and under” category, the team was recognized with a bronze award for “D.C. Courts: Landlord & Tenant Court.” In the “Public Relations/Marketing - $25,000 and over” category, the team was recognized with a gold award for “Center or Democracy and Technology 25th Anniversary.”

We are proud to have been among the recipients of the 24th Annual TIVA Peer Awards!

Are you in the midst of putting your heart and soul into a documentary project and see PBS as a likely distribution platform down the road? Perhaps you’re applying for a grant for your project and want to be sure you include PBS deliverables in your budget. Maybe your documentary is already finished, you have interest from a PBS station and it’s time to prep the show to meet their delivery requirements. What does the process look like? What do you need to budget for? What are the common pitfalls? We help producers deliver programming to PBS stations across the country and can help…