Plastination
Michael Jackson had wanted to donate his body to Body Worlds for plastination, which would have been quite a story. But he passed away before it could happen.
Shohei Ohtani
Teleprompting for Shohei Ohtani: A Day to Remember at Sony Studios By Patty Mooney When you work in video production as long as I have, you get used to unusual assignments. But some stand out—sharp, gleaming memories you can pluck from the tree of your career with a...
Art of Run ‘n Gun Sound with a Boom Pole
The Art of Run ’n Gun Sound Using a Boom Pole and Portable Mixer There’s an art to capturing clean audio while staying invisible in the frame. It’s called run ’n gun sound—part hustle, part finesse, and all heart. If you’ve ever been a one-woman (or one-man) sound...
Broadcast Crews vs. News Crews
Broadcast Crews vs. News Crews: Behind the Lens of Two Distinct Production Styles By Patty Mooney | Crystal Pyramid Productions When most people see a camera crew out in the field, they might assume the teams are all doing the same job—point, shoot, and get the...
When Time Slips Away
In the world of video production, time is more than a line on an invoice. It’s the invisible scaffolding that holds a project together.