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Congratulations to Art Ibewuike, February 2024 PFRE Photographer of the Month! The theme this month was "Living Room or Family Room". Art Ibewuike - #895 Paul-Dan Dragoman - #898 Peter Wingfield - #900 Here's what Art has to say: Thank you so much for ...

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Let's Talk about Canon 5D Mark III Video Settings!

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19/07/2023
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Shooting video clips can be challenging at times, especially when you're not sure what settings to use. If you're having trouble with exposure consistency, or you always end up taking new clips, I'm giving the complete guide to help improve your videography skills using the Canon 5D Mark III video settings.   
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How Much to Charge for Real Estate Video

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02/11/2022
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Creating real estate videos is one of the most popular services you can offer. Real estate videography serves as virtual tours to help realtors increase sales by exhibiting properties, listings, homes, and neighborhoods. How Much to Charge for Real Estate Video The average price of real estate photography and videography video production can range between […]

How to Shoot Real Estate Video with a DSLR: The Basics

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03/03/2021
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Get professional tips and advice from our seasoned PFRE vets on how to shoot real estate video with a DSLR more efficiently.

What Sliders and Stabilizers Are Videographer's Using for Real Estate?

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14/10/2019
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Ben from Toronto writes: I'm getting into real estate videography and am trying to decide whether I should purchase a slider, a gimbal, or both? There seem to be a ton of options out there with a wide range of price differences. I was hoping you could help point me in the right direction? Ben, […]

What Is the Best Way to Pull Windows While Shooting Video?

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13/06/2019
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Pete in Seattle, writes: I have a Sony A6300 using the 10-18mm lens along with a Flycam stabilizer. I process the video from the camera with Adobe Premiere Pro. I have seen that shooting video at two stops under is recommended however, I still can't get the windows to look like they do in my […]

What Kinds of Stabilizers Are Property Video Shooters Using?

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28/03/2019
Last week Robert asked: I am looking to enter the field of real estate video.  I was wondering what is the best 3 axis hand held gimbal you or your readers might recommend - or would a good dolly work for interiors. I shoot primarily with the Canon 5D Mark III and a 16-35mm lens. […]

Where to Host Your Video and Why

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12/02/2019
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Although there are many paid and free hosting platforms, not all are suitable for hosting real estate videos. Different platforms have different regulations and guidelines on the content you can upload and whether they can advertise other content through your videos. So, where can you host your videos?  Where to Host Your Video and Why […]

Would the New DJI OSMO Pocket Work for Real Estate Walk-Through Video?

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26/12/2018
??Ray in North Carolina asks: Has anyone purchased and begun using the DJI OSMO Pocket to provide walk thru video tours for clients? If you look at the reviews of the DJI OSMO Pocket, it is getting great reviews. Gerald Undone's review to the right is just one example. There are many other positive reviews!

Keeping the Neighbors Near a Drone Real Estate Shoot Happy

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13/07/2018
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that more and more people understand what drones are, what they do, and what they are capable of, the neighbors around the homes you photograph are becoming more sensitive about having a drone near their home. The video to the right shows a great example of someone who doesn't like a drone near his home. […]

Example of Interior Video that Can Be Shot with a DJI OSMO

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13/04/2018
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in NZ says: I'm looking at buying some LED lights to help with real estate interior video while using an X5 and DJI Osmo. All suggestions welcome. How many do I need to illuminate an average room? I would encourage you to hold off on buying LED lights for shooting interior video because the top […]

How Should Real Estate Videographers Deliver Video?

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23/10/2017
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in Virginia says: I'm trying to compress video files into a size that is more digestible to my clients. I'm using (web-based) PremierPro CC 2017 and I am working on a MacBook Pro. Everything I'm producing is beautiful, with regard to clarity but are 400mb to 700mb in size.

How Much Should You Charge for 1 to 3 Minutes of Drone Video?

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13/10/2017
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I was reviewing the blog stats today and noticed how popular the subject of what to charge for drone photography/video is this last year. In the last 365 days, this has been the most popular subject on this site (please see associated poll below), beating the post on wide-angle lenses which has historically been the MOST visited post. […]

Can You Shoot Interior Real Estate Interior Video with a Drone?

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07/09/2017
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in Oregon asks: I've been looking at the new DJI Spark drone for shooting interior videos. These drones are almost "micro size" with the 2-axis gimbal and because you are shooting inside, I don't believe there is any certification required from the FAA. I'm wondering if anybody else is considering this or currently shooting video […]

How Do You Properly Use a Slider to Make a Great Video for Real Estate?

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15/08/2017
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and Don in Southern Ontario ask: How do you properly use a slider to make a great video for Real Estate? This is a pretty good video on the mechanics of how to use a slider. As far as how to use a slider in a real estate shoot, I think it is instructive to […]

How Do You Deal with Bright Windows When Shooting Interior Real Estate Property Video?

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06/03/2017
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in South Carolina asks: I have a question regarding the creation of interior videos. HOW can a video be recorded which allows proper exposure of the room AND the view through the windows? This has eluded me for years! What is so simple to do with a flash in still photography, seems impossible in video […]

Zillow Is Now Allowing Professionally Created Video To Be Added to Listings

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17/12/2016
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Michele in Annapolis reports that you can now get professional quality edited video on Zillow listings. She says: Hi all: Zillow is now allowing professionally created video to be added to listings. Agents or Zillow photographers must contact their reps, submit the YouTube link via email and pay $149. A bit steep, but at least […]

How Do You Real Estate Videographers Deliver Video?

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06/07/2016
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Mike who is just starting out asks about delivering video: I'm shooting both stills and video drone photography now for local agents. I'm having a few challenges on what resolution to deliver to the agents for their MLS listing, Especially VIDEO! What is everyone using for video format (mpeg4, avi, mov etc) and the resolution […]

How Long Should A Property Video Be?

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02/05/2016
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Peter who is new to video but not new to photography asks a classic question about property video: ...the main question on everyone lips is "How long should a real estate video be?" followed by "my brother in law (or fill in the relationship) says no online video should be longer than ___ (fill in […]

Enfuse E-book Now Included With The Enfuse Video Series

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27/04/2015
We'd like to announce that as of April 22, 2015 I have included Simon Maxwell's e-book on Enfuse with the Enfuse video series. So you now get both the video series and the e-book for $125 USD. All video subscribers can now download the e-book PDF directly from the page all the videos are on. […]

Using Time-lapse In Real Estate Property Videos

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19/07/2011
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Several weeks ago I did post on Michael Thompson's listing in Orlinda, CA. I mentioned that the still photography was done by Scott Hargis and the video was done by Quentin Bacon but I neglected to point out that that the extensive time-lapse in this video was done by Thomas Sidney McCallum and his team […]
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