Michelle Cassel

Michelle Cassel

Michelle is a video producer at Pond5. She has a background in all aspects of video and post production with a focus in documentary filmmaking. She is also a stock footage artist and Pond5 contributor under the username "fuzzfocus."

Education, Tutorials

Color Correction Basics Using Adobe Premiere

The color-correction process is a combination of technical adjustments and creativity. Here is an overview of some of the basic color-correction tools available in Adobe Premiere.

July 21, 2016 / 1251 Shares / Comments

Education, Pro Tips

A Step-by-Step Guide to Pre-Production for Film and Video

Pre-production is essential in the filmmaking process, because without proper planning, your production could run over time, the film could go over budget, or you could find yourself in the editing room with missing content.

July 5, 2016 / 959 Shares / Comments

Education, Pro Tips

Lighting, Framing, and Sound: How to Capture Amazing Interviews

Capturing interviews has unique challenges compared to other productions, so it’s important to be dialed in when it comes to lighting, audio, shooting, and interacting with your subjects.

May 18, 2016 / 915 Shares / Comments

Community, Contributor Tips

How to Get Started in Stock Video: Licensing, Shooting, and Editing

It’s essential that you review and understand all the terms and agreements before choosing where to place your work. Here are some of the most important things to know and do.

April 20, 2016 / 642 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Trends

How to Shoot Better Mobile Video: Lighting, Audio & Accessories

Cameras in mobile devices have significantly improved over the past few years, but just because they can capture high-resolution imagery doesn’t mean you’ll always get awesome-looking video.

April 11, 2016 / 998 Shares / Comments

Pro Tips, Tutorials

How to Shoot High-Quality Video: 7 Basic Tips

These basic techniques for shooting great-looking, professional video will help keep you ahead of the pack.

February 29, 2016 / 908 Shares / Comments