Pre-Production Planning
Pre-Production planning for video, film, and multimedia is essential to efficiently developing a great final product.
- Pre-Production
- Production
- Audio
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Lighting
- Art
- Effects and Stunts
- Post Production
- Distribution
- Technology
- Business
- Theory
- Profiles
- Product Reviews
- Capture Cards
- Digital Camcorder Reviews
- Computers
- Microphones
- Video Mixers
- Lights
- Audio Mixers
- Software
- Monitors
- Tripods and Camera Supports
- Speakers
- Bags
- Scopes and Diagnostic Equipment
- Headphones
- Storage Solutions
- VTR's & VCR's
- CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc Authoring
- Blank Media
- Hard Disks
- Cables and Connectors
- Music SFX libraries
- Audio Mixers
- Stock Footage
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June, 2008Dashing out the door with camcorder in hand, but no plan, can cost you. Time is money. In video production, this is perhaps more true than in any other profession.
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March, 2007Video Sharing with the World. A guide to posting your video online.
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August, 2006How to Edit Videos Part 2: What makes the difference between basic editing and actual professional editing?
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August, 2006Turn time and tape into treasure.
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April, 2006Few other communication forms have the power to reveal a unique perspective, capture imagination and even motivate change. In this 3-part series on how to make a documentary, you'll discover how you can move your story from dream to distribution.
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February, 2006You don't need puffy pants and a megaphone to be an assertive, successful director. But you do need to take control.
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January, 2006Shoot it right the first time for a lifetime of memories.
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December, 2005Before you grab your gear and hop on your trusty steed, you need advance preparation to successfully ride off into battle.
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October, 2005Every successful shoot starts with a good plan.
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October, 2005Many of the little things that you learn from from a lifetime of planning, directing, editing and producing videos can easily be applied to life as a whole.
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August, 2005If you haven't heard, there's a new video contest coming to a town near you. It's called the 48-Hour Film Project.
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June, 2005Planning for post-production will re-focus your vision of the program you want and then help you create it with the material you've got.
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May, 2005Part 2 of a 3 part series on movie and video production planning.
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February, 2008As a one-man-band, you wear many hats, but when your production gets bigger, you have to share the load. But who ya gonna call? Get ready for the name game, it's "Crew Call" time!
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December, 2007There 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.
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September, 2007One of the most exciting things that has happened to moviemaking lately is that consumer products have approached the level of professional gear.
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July, 2007Whether it's shooting a wedding, baseball game, church service or two-person interview, shooting it with more than one camera can be a time-saving and very creative endeavor.
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April, 2007Podcasting, vidcasting, vodcasting or whatever you call it, the Internet
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August, 2006One of the most difficult, important and rewarding things a director has to do is find, recruit and work with talent.
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March, 2006It might not be 60 Minutes, (more like 15 minutes!) but if you want to make your interviews shine like Ed Bradley's on CBS, read on!
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September, 2005Looking Good: Tips for the Director
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September, 2005If you see visions of your first Indie Film, or you're just having fun with the kids, making movies can be fun. Whether it's a Thriller, a Western, a Comedy or a Romance, they all have one thing in common: they follow a specific Genre.
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April, 2005Meticulous planning will enable you to shoot the program you developed and then edit the show you shot.
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June, 2007
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January, 1997Organization can mean the difference between a confusing series of clips and a compelling, satisfying video. All it takes is a little forethought and a little planning.
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June, 1997Neither sun, nor surf, nor wind, nor rain will spoil your videomaking excursions after you read these helpful pointers.
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July, 1997If you're short on video equipment and expertise, go long on planning. It'll help your video take off.
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March, 1998Four questions you should ask yourself before you hit that red record button.
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July, 1998Video production equipment for shooting on location: What you need to know.
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November, 200013 time-tested tips to get excellent footage and make the post-production process faster and easier.
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Directing: Set Time Management
Producing Your Own Vidcast for Video Sharing Part One - Planning
How to Edit Videos Like the Pros: Beyond the Basics.
Making Cents
How to Make a Documentary - Part 1
Director's Chair: Who's in Charge Here?
Recording Special Events
Basic Training: Gearing Up for Battle
5 Steps to Great Video Production
Video Production Tips
48 Hour Film Challenge
Edit The Plan: Part 3 of Production Planning
Movie and Video Production Planning Part 2
Directing: Decoding the Video Crew
Director's Chair: Planning Your Shoot
How to Make a Movie: Low Budget, Big Bang
Multicam Shooting
Producing Your Own Vidcast for Video Sharing Part Two - Production
Directing: Recruiting Talent
Basic Training: Shooting an Interview
Wardrobe & Make-Up
Intro to Genres
Plan the Shoot: Part 1 of Production Planning
The Right Place at the Right Time
Getting Started: Audience Appreciation: Be Kind to Your Viewers
Video Production Equipment to go Shopping on Location
Get Ready, Get Set, Shoot