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Audio and Video Equipment

Professional video equipment can be expansive. Planning ahead as to what video production equipment is needed will help you make better decisions on using video equipment rental services or buying new or used video equipment.
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  • October, 2008
    Videomaker's Complete Book of Forms contains 91 essential forms to make shooting and producing video easier. The following is one section of the Complete Book of Forms.

    Maintenance Forms include: A/V Maintenance Log, Editing Computer Maintenance Log, Maintenance Service Time, Maintenance or Inspection Record, Maintenance and Project Report, Service Notes, Equipment Trouble Reports, A/V Hardware Monthly Utilization Report.
  • October, 2008
    Videomaker's Complete Book of Forms contains 91 essential forms to make shooting and producing video easier. The following is one section of the Complete Book of Forms.

    Production Cost Forms include: Estimate Form, Quote Form-Video Services, Program Budget, Notice of Revised Job Estimate, Television Production Cost, Job Summary - Bill Record, Project Charge Record
  • October, 2008
    Learn how to move your story from dream to distribution!
  • October, 2008
    From dream to distribution Part 3!
  • October, 2008
    Make your music video a success!
  • October, 2008
    Learn how to plan for your vidcast.
  • December, 2007
    by Hal Robertson
    There is an old saying in the business world that goes, "Poor prior planning leads to particularly poor programs." This is especially true in the video industry.
  • September, 2007
    by Kyle Cassidy
    One of the most exciting things that has happened to moviemaking lately is that consumer products have approached the level of professional gear.
  • July, 2007
    by Matthew York
    Disappointed
  • May, 2007
    by Kyle Cassidy
    Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to jump.
  • October, 2006
    by Kyle Cassidy
    I was in my early teens in the late 1970s when the VHS/Betamax wars were raging. My best friend Robbie took the plunge and bought a Betamax. Indecisive, I waited.
  • October, 2006
    by Randy Hansen
    Smart shopping up front will help you avoid a headache later.
  • February, 2006
    by Randy Hansen
    Smart shopping up front will help you avoid a headache later.
  • January, 2006
    by Randal K. West
    Shoot it right the first time for a lifetime of memories.
  • December, 2005
    by Michael Reff
    Before you grab your gear and hop on your trusty steed, you need advance preparation to successfully ride off into battle.
  • November, 2007
    by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
    Teaching in today's world is more than the three R's... or computer use, for that fact. Video is now used for school newscasts, to interest kids about history or inspire budding video producers.
  • July, 2006
    by Brian Schaller
    It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say
  • September, 2005
    by Jim Stinson
    In order to light that night scene in the field a mile from your house, you'll need a couple hundred 50-foot extension cords, or some other AC power alternatives.
  • October, 2007
    by Tony Bruno
    Shoot the plan. We've all said those words. We set up our shot schedules, have our prop lists handy and make sure our talent is well briefed. But none of these tools - essential as they may be - has the visceral impact of a single storyboard panel.
  • June, 2007
    by Tony Bruno
  • December, 2006
    by Mark Montgomery
    Free Love Story
  • July, 2005
    by Mark Montgomery
    Final Draft 7 Scriptwriting Software
  • May, 2005
    by Bill Berg-Hillinger
    Let's get real. We work and play in a visual medium where scripts and storyboards strive for a certain look. Whether you're a writer, director or producer, if it doesn't look right, it lowers your chances of getting seen. But here's some software to help with that next script or storyboard presentation.
  • November, 2000
    by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
    13 time-tested tips to get excellent footage and make the post-production process faster and easier.
  • November, 2000
    by Jon Vosovic
    Indispensable accessories for the camera bag of a well-equipped videographer.
  • May, 2002
    by Jim Stinson
    A little planning goes a long way in making a successful video project.
  • July, 2003
    by Hal Robertson
    Conquering the unique challenges of recording performance audio.
  • March, 1999
    by Larry Lemm
    Here it is--our yearly round-up of all the video bells and whistles you’d ever want for your home computer. Video producers at all levels of budget and experience will benefit from a look at this comprehensive guide.