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Vimeo BlogVideo5 updates for Enterprise: stream health, speaker Q&A, and localized events Including live stream health checks, speaker Q&A, and localized event pages and emails

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Vimeo BlogVideoHow to post videos on Pinterest from mobile or desktop Learn how to post videos on Pinterest from mobile or desktop and how to prepare videos so they meet Pinterest’s requirements for publishing.

Vimeo BlogVideoWhat’s a jump cut? How it works and when to use one Learn what a jump cut is, why editors use this technique, and how to create (or hide) jump cuts to improve pacing and continuity in your videos.

Vimeo BlogVideoHow to launch and grow a video production business Learn how the business of video production works and what it takes to launch your own company, find clients, set rates, and grow over time.

Vimeo BlogVideoHow to make a commercial: Costs to expect and time-saving tips Learn how to make a commercial that connects with viewers. Get tips on what good video ads look like, how much they cost, and how to work efficiently.

Vimeo BlogVideoHow to plan a virtual event in 5 practical and impactful steps There’s more than just picking a platform. Learn how to plan a virtual event with a five-step framework covering tech checks, engagement, and follow-up.

Vimeo BlogVideoHow to make a short film: Planning tips from idea to screen Learn how to make a short film and turn your ideas into finished projects. Get practical tips for sharing your work, and ways to plan, film, and edit well.

Vimeo BlogVideoThree-point lighting: What it is and how to set it up Learn how to use a three-point lighting setup for photography and video shoots, including where to place your key light, fill light, and backlight.

Vimeo BlogVideoHow to track video engagement metrics and improve your campaigns Video engagement metrics show what works in your marketing content and what needs to change. Learn how to track KPIs like watch time and conversion rate.

Vimeo BlogVideoHow to track video engagement metrics and improve your campaigns Video engagement metrics show what works in your marketing content and what needs to change. Learn how to track KPIs like watch time and conversion rate.

Vimeo BlogVideoWhat role do motion graphics play in video design? Examples and tips Learn what motion graphics do in videos, and see how animated design brings static graphics to life for brand intros, ads, and social media content.

Vimeo BlogVideoThe best video editing services and tools for professional content Video editing services range from DIY software to full-service agencies. The right fit depends on your budget, turnaround needs, and creative control.

Vimeo BlogVideoShare unlimited videos on Vimeo, with no ads, and no AI training—for free Share unlimited videos on Vimeo, with no ads, and no AI training—for free

Vimeo BlogVideoThe best camera for streaming and how to go live with it See our picks for the best cameras for streaming and learn what sets them apart so you can choose one that has all the features and performance you need.

Vimeo BlogVideo10 updates for Vimeo Enterprise: AI search, AI analytics, and custom event pages 10 updates for Vimeo Enterprise: AI search, AI analytics, and custom event pages

Vimeo BlogVideoWhat’s video localization? How to adapt content for global audiences This guide explains what video localization is and why localized content matters. Plus, learn how to prepare videos for audiences in other regions.

Vimeo BlogVideoWhat’s new hub: track the updates that matter to you What’s new hub: track the updates that matter to you

Vimeo BlogVideo10 new updates for Vimeo Enterprise: Magic links, clearer AI credits, and more… 10 new updates for Vimeo Enterprise: Magic links, clearer AI credits, and more…

Vimeo BlogVideoCustomize the video page to your brand Customize the video page to your brand

Vimeo BlogVideoWhat’s a codec?: Audio and video codecs explained A codec is what compresses and decompresses audio and video data. Find out how different kinds of codecs change how videos play across devices.

Vimeo BlogVideoWhat’s motion design?: How to bring graphics to life What’s motion design? It applies movement to graphics to communicate a message and gives brand video a consistent, recognizable style.

Vimeo BlogVideoPost-production workflow guide: Go from raw footage to final delivery Learn about the key stages in a strong post-production workflow. Get examples and tips, and discover how cloud tools help teams edit and deliver faster.

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The small bracket on top of every camera, from a phone rig to an ARRI.

The hot shoe is where the flash goes, and the microphone, and the monitor, and whatever the next decade bolts on. Every camera has one and nobody photographs it. This magazine is named after it because that is where the whole business meets: the body, the glass, the light, the sound, and the person holding it.

I shot news in Gothenburg for nine years and documentary for hire after that, then stopped taking assignments to write about the tools. Since 2021 I live in Tokyo, ten minutes from the used-camera shops of Shinjuku, which is not an accident: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic, Ricoh and Sigma make almost everything worth pointing at a subject, and their own press writes about it first, in Japanese. So this magazine reads it there, and in German, French, Italian and Spanish, and in English from the reviewers who actually put a card in the slot — around eighty sources and thirty channels, counted and plotted so you can see what is moving.

Bodies and lenses, cinema cameras and drones, film and the darkroom, firmware and the software that finishes the picture, the rumours before the launch and the reviews after it, and the photographers and shows the rest of it is for. I test what I write about on a job before a word goes down. I shoot film on Sundays and do not think that makes me interesting.

A story here is a headline, a short excerpt, one picture and the link to whoever reported it. We never reprint the article, and the picture belongs to the photographer or the maker. A story written in Japanese appears in Japanese, as its author set it down; the link goes to the original.

— Mara Lindqvist, Tokyo