Exeter College Oxford University Drone Filming

Date: October 19, 2015 Category: News, Oxford, Photography, Video Tags: , , , , Comments: 0

Studio8 recently shot a short Aerial Video for Exeter College at Oxford University . The video captures the exterior areas such as the main quad, fellows garden and a wider shot of the surrounding University including the Radcliffe Camera. The interior shots include a never before seen perspective of the college's 156 year old Chapel plus the dining hall built in 1618. We hope you enjoy, please let us know if you would like to speak to us about our drone filming and photography services. Studio8 View More  

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Why you should hire a professional for aerial drone filming

Date: September 24, 2015 Category: blog, News, Video Tags: , , , , , , , Comments: 0

Drones have brought aerial filming within the reach of far more people than ever before. Instead of hiring an aeroplane or helicopter in order to film from the air, it is now possible to hire or buy an aerial drone for a fraction of the price. While aerial drones can be purchased for less than £1,000, there are a number of great reasons to hire a professional drone operator like Studio8 rather then attempting to shoot your own footage. Most importantly our Drone pilot has taken an extensive course to gain a license from the Civil Aviation Authority which is legally required in order to…

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iPhoneography – what does it mean?

Date: August 19, 2015 Category: blog, News, Oxford, Photography, Tutorials Tags: , , , , Comments: 0

There’s an old saying in photography that the best camera is the one you have with you, which goes some way to explaining the massive trend in iPhoneography - using an iPhone to take photos. With the camera getting better with each passing generation, the iPhone is now capable of truly stunning photography. It still lacks the full technical capabilities of a DSLR, but it’s good enough and the fact that owners always have their phones to hand means that more and more moments that simply wouldn’t have been recorded for posterity are now finding their way on to Flickr, Pinterest and Instagram. However, it's…

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The top 8 cameras for home portraits this summer

Date: June 3, 2015 Category: blog, Photography, Tutorials Tags: , , , Comments: 0

The sun is in the sky, the burgers are on the barbecue, the cider is on ice and the kids are playing in the back garden. All you need now to commemorate the glorious British summer is a few snaps of you and your loved ones enjoying it. But what camera to use? This run down of the eight best compact cameras for home photography is here to help you decide. 8. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II A pricey option it may be, but the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II is one of the best point-and-shoot cameras you’ll find. Users of the very…

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Annabel’s Top Photography Tips for our Photo Competition

Date: May 18, 2015 Category: blog, News, Oxford Comments: 0

This week we have the lovely Annabel in the studio on work experience. Here's her top five tips to inspire your photo creativeness for The Oxford Photography Competition 2015 .  .  . Have you entered The Oxfordshire Photography Competition yet? These are some ideas to help you get inspired this May. They are a springboard that could be adapted and changed, but still being interpreted.   Buildings (dreaming spires, skyline)- the colourful architecture of the buildings and shape created. Parks (University Parks, Blenheim Palace, National Trust Parks)- the trees and scenery around, with colours changing from season to season. Museums (Natural history museum, Pitt rivers)-…

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Getting the best iPhone shots this Christmas

Date: November 24, 2014 Category: blog, News Comments: 0

Mobile phone photography has come a long way since those first sub-1 megapixel cameras with a preview screen so small you were never sure if you'd taken a photo of a baby or a potato. Today the basic camera resolution for the standard smart phone model is around 8 megapixels and boasts a screen so big you can fit a photo of both a baby and a potato onto it. So as you peel off your new phone's plastic screen cover on Christmas morning, prepare to enter a world of filters, editing and instantly sharing pictures of your perfectly cooked turkey with the world. Taking…

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Getting your images ‘Retina Ready.’

Date: September 18, 2014 Category: blog, Photography Tags: , , , Comments: 0

When the eyes of the world were on Cupertino on September 9th 2014 for the latest iPhone launch, one of the biggest ‘buzz’ announcements was all about the new and improved Retina HD screens that will be included with the iPhone 6 and the phablet-like iPhone 6 Plus - the former is a moderate resolution improvement over the iPhone 5S, and the latter is leaps and bounds ahead of anything that iPhone lovers would have seen before. A better resolution means a greater amount of pixels being visible on the screen, and this has the potential to create a headache for those who are responsible…

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Movi Video Production

Date: June 17, 2014 Category: News, Video Tags: , , , , , , , Comments: 0

Shooting without Limits At Studio8 we are always looking for equipment to help us achieve high quality dynamic shots that push the boundaries of Video Production. The Freefly Systems Movi rig gives our crew the ability to create stunning shots that glide through spaces and create movement not before achievable.   To see some examples of what we can do, please take a look at these recent videos for John Jones London and Bang and Olufsen.   Bang and Olufsen Oxford from studio8 on Vimeo. If you would like to discuss any projects where our team can help, please contact Clark on 01865 842525 or…

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Golden Music Video

Golden Music Video Released

Date: April 23, 2014 Category: blog, News, Video Tags: , , , , , , Comments: 0

Recently Studio8 worked with Canadian dance indie label Ryal Music to create a Music Video for one of their artists Silverland. The company came to Studio8 looking for an original concept for a Video that will support the release of the track this Spring/Summer. We created the idea, planned, shot and edited the film within a short period securing the talent, location and took our crew to what turned out to be a great day of filming. Thanks to everyone involved who helped make the Video a success - we hope you enjoy the video and if you like the track you can purchase direct…

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Spring and Summer Offers

Date: March 15, 2014 Category: blog, News Tags: , , Comments: 0

Finally Spring is here and it's time to get out and about. Why not visit our Oxford studio for a brand new portrait photo and enjoy our money saving offer or try one of our Photography courses and get to grips with your DSLR camera  . . .   A Family Photo shoot from just £18 Book a professional photo shoot or purchase a voucher for your family. Includes studio photo shoot for up to half an hour and one 7" x 5" print for only £18. [button href="https://www.s8.co.uk/shop/spring-summer-family-portrait-offer/" align="left"]Find out More[/button]           Location Portrait Photography from £95 Make the most…

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Music Videos 2014

Date: February 12, 2014 Category: blog, Video Tags: , , , , , , , Comments: 0

Music videos are a great way for a band to vividly unleash itself to the world. A video does more than simply allow the viewer to hear a song; it provides the artist with the creativity to tell a visual story at the same time. In order for an artist or band to succeed great videos to accompany their tracks are essential. Great ideas and the latest technologies are crucial to creating a brilliant music video and its easier to create one now then ever. "We shot this comeback video for Dave Edmunds in a recording studio based in Oxford. Dave plays all the instruments…

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What’s in a Photo?

Date: February 8, 2014 Category: blog Tags: , , Comments: 0

Today, nearly everyone has a digital camera, even if it’s on your phone! This is great because not a moment passes when you can’t take a picture. It raises a question though: “Why would I employ a professional photographer when I’ve got my own awesome camera?!” This reminds me of the age old saying: ‘Its not the tool, it’s how you use it’ Ansel Adams (one of, if not, the greatest landscape photographer ever) said: “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it” At Studio8 we have dedicated and talented team of professional photographers and videographers. Here are a…

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Video in 2014

Date: February 3, 2014 Category: blog, News, Video Tags: , , , Comments: 0

How are online corporate videos shaping up in 2014? To answer that, we’d better take a look at their recent history; Statistics taken from a survey conducted in November 2013 by the Web Video Marketing Council (webvideomarketing.org) reveal that in the last two years alone, marketing professionals have gone from using online videos 70% to a massive 93% of the time. With a 23% leap in just two years, the future of online corporate videos is looking bright. From advertising products and services to personalised customer messages, online corporate videos have only been growing in size and popularity since their inception. By combining the exciting,…

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Photography tips for taking portraits on a sunny day

Date: February 3, 2014 Category: Photography Tags: , , , , , , , , Comments: 0

  Have you been taking advantage of all this wonderful weather and been snapping away from dawn until dusk? On looking back at the portraits you’ve taken do you notice any of the following; A lot of squinting Harsh shadows Over-exposed/under-exposed images Flare Bright background/subject in shadow If so, read on and learn how to combat these tricky little issues   Avoid the midday sun  It’s 12.30pm, it’s a lovely sunny day and you pop out into the garden to take some photos of the kids. This isn’t a great idea. Like the weatherman, photographers will tell you to ‘avoid the midday sun’. The harsh…

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10 Reasons to Add Online Video to your Marketing Mix Now

Date: February 3, 2014 Category: blog, News, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Video Tags: , , , , , Comments: 0

If you are hoping to create some quality contacts and long-term customers, online video marketing the way to go. More people are viewing videos online now than ever before, and companies that use video to market themselves are reaping the benefits. Here are just a few of the many ways you can benefit by adding online video to your marketing mix.   1: People are Using Videos as Search Engines Recent surveys demonstrate that 78% of all internet users watch a video at least once per day, and more than half of them watch a video every day. People are using their YouTube channels like…

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Bike Blenheim Palace

Date: February 3, 2014 Category: blog, News, Oxford, Video Tags: , Comments: 0

Bike Blenheim Palace is an annual event held within the grounds of Blenheim Palace for cyclists of any age. It is a wonderful 2 day event for those who like to compete or relax in the Oxfordshire countryside. [button href="http://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/654.html" align="left"]Visit Bike Blenheim Palace[/button]

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