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Basic Shooting (DVD)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:13 PST

Crucial videography tips every beginner must know. Tips on selecting the best camcorder. Lessons on how to work with videography equipment including video lighting, filters and microphones. Learn the various types of video camera angles and shots.

Advanced Shooting (DVD)

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:13 PST

In this DVD, the experts at Videomaker go beyond the basics and teach you to use stroyboards, camera angles and shots and camera stabilization techniques. Make more professional looking videos to tell a better story.

Composition 101

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:13 PST

Make the screen your canvas and compose a masterpiece!

How Did They Do That? - 6 pgs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:13 PST

Ever wonder how they do those special effects? Learn how!

Vacation Videos - 6 pgs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:01:13 PST

Oh, no! Not the vacation videos! It�s time to teach your family and friends how to make an interesting, entertaining and watchable video journal of their summer vacation.

Dynamic Chase Scenes

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Introducing an exciting new feature from Videomaker: Interactive tutorials! Every month these articles will link to an on-line training video and clips you can download to recreate the effect or technique. See the end of this story for the link.

Basic Training: Nine Digital Cinematography Tips

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

So you know about medium shots, wide shots, closeups and even extreme closeups. But why do your videos still lack that special zing?

Videotaping Sporting Events

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to jump.

Moving Performances

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

Learn how to set the stage so that your subjects behave naturally in front of the camera.

Xtreme it Up!

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

Attach a tiny "lipstick cam" to the family dog, and you've got an interesting POV shot that is just one way to go extreme when shooting.

Basic Training: Shoot Yourself!

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

If you visit a Hollywood film production, or sit through its credits, you know it takes busloads of people to get the production in the can. But what if you don't have access to busloads of people?

Basic Training: Lenses - The Long and Short

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

Wide-angle and telephoto lenses render images differently from the way we naturally see things. Skilled videographers can exploit these differences to create effective shots.

Basic Training: 11 Steps to Add Some Spice to Your Video

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

Give some pizzazz to your videos with a few simple techniques.

Roll 'Em!

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

The world is full of rolling stock, just waiting for you to ride it while you shoot amazing moving shots.

A Production Value Primer: Big Looks for Small Bucks

Thu, 01 Feb 1996 00:00:00 PST

Gaining production value on a project doesn't instantly mean spending money. Here's how to improve the quality of your videos with such simple tools as scripting decisions, camera angles and lighting scenarios.

Getting Started: Sideline Video: Shooting Sports

Sun, 01 Dec 1996 00:00:00 PST

Videotaping sports events can be just as challenging as the games themselves. Here's a few hints to help you hit a home run with your viewers.

Camera Work: Shots and Scenes

Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 PST

Shots and Scenes

Camera Work: What's Your Angle

Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 PST

What's Your Angle

Camera Work: Shot Language

Wed, 01 Mar 1995 00:00:00 PST

Shot Language

Crafting Skillful Interviews

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 PST

Need to shoot an important interview? Learn the craft of staging interviews for the camera by following these expert techniques.

Getting Started: A New Perspective

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Use creative camera angles to improve your videos.

Getting Started: Creative Camcorder Work

Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 PDT

By creatively positioning your camcorder, you can elicit a wide range of emotional responses from your audience.

Begin With the Edit in Mind

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Learn to shoot and direct like a pro and the editing will be easy

Home Video Hints: What's Your Angle?

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Creative camera angles can improve the look of your home videos.

In Box

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

In Box

Storyboard - Basketball

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Anyone can be a basketball star in this tale that uses editing techniques to make magic on the screen.

Take 5: Five Tips for Shooting to Edit

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Five Tips for Shooting to Edit

Directing for the Screen

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Learn how to apply four major directing tools: point of view, composition, perspective and movement.

Home Video Hints: Shoot Video With the Editor In Mind

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Make the editing job easier by keeping the editing process in mind when shooting your video.

What's Your Angle?

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 PST

Half a video director's job is picking the right camera angles. Here are five factors to help you position the camera effectively.

Home Video Hints: Composition the Easy Way

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Good composition requires more than just a high-quality camcorder and some nice scenery. There are rules.

Home Video Hints: Camera Sinners, Repent!

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

An in-depth look at seven suspect shots you should avoid when shooting your footage.

Home Video Hints: The Three C's of Shooting to Edit

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

While shooting video, consider the edit that lies ahead. Keep coverage, continuity and cutability in mind.

Take 5: Five Tips for Creative Camcorder Techniques

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Don't just point and shoot. Add interest to your shots with these creative camera ideas.

In Box

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 PST

In Box

All About Camera Angles

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Choosing the right point of view for each camcorder setup can be a mysterious process when you're new to the game.

Light Source: On Location with Gaffer Tom

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 PST

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Using Camera Angles Like a Pro

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 PST

In quality videos, camera angles enhance the style of the program

How High the Camera?

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Different camera heights serve different purposes and achieve different effects.

Home Video Hints: Holiday Videos that Rock!

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

A quick and easy recipe for capturing family memories.

Edit Suite: It's About Time: How To Control Pacing

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

Make your videos more interesting by manipulating time.