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Basic Training35mm Lens Adaptors for Video

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Why on earth would you want to put a 35mm camera lens on your video camera? It's already got a perfectly good lens on it. One word - bokeh.

Basic Shooting (VHS)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

WEB ONLY DEAL! Just $10 Get started with the basics of shooting and editing your own video productions.

Placing Shadows, 3rd Edition

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best possible effect.
By Chuck Gloman and Tom LeTourneau

New from Videomaker! Outdoor Videography (DVD)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

Outdoor videography can sometimes be a bit trickier than inside because you're making video in an uncontrolled environment. This DVD includes videography tips that every outdoor videographer needs to know.

Composition 201

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

It's time to learn the advanced techniques in Composition!

Depth of Field - 5 pgs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

Manipulate your viewer into watching one portion of your movie, while other events continue in the scene!

Producing a Documentary Part 1 - 6 pgs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

Learn how to move your story from dream to distribution!

Producing a Documentary Part 3 - 6 pgs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

From dream to distribution Part 3!

The Ghosts of Edits Yet to Be

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

It's time to dim the lights and tell ghost stories. Our Editorial Department demonstrates some techniques on putting some spook into your videos!

How Did They Do That? - 6 pgs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

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

Handheld Shooting - 5 pgs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

There are a lot of different ways to support your camera while shooting, many of which don�t need the death drip in order to achieve a steady shot�

Sony HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder Review

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

The Sony HVR-V1U is one of the most anticipated cameras from Sony's Broadcast division.

Wedding Videoland - 6 pgs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:19 PST

A light-hearted look at wedding video. The Goal: Create a top-notch video keepsake that will be treasured for generations to come.

Viewfinder

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Video Sharing Surprise

Videomaker Presents - Episode 85 - TIPS & TRICKS: Shooting Landscape

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 23:00:34 PDT

In this weeks episode of Tips & Tricks John talks about some techniques that are used to capture vast landscapes...in a small frame. John goes over the basics of how to capture different areas of the landscape, sky, and foreground in order to have a variety of shots to use in post production.

Director's Chair: Back to Film School

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Watching films is a classroom in itself, yet you really have to have the right tools to become a critical viewer.

Videomaker Presents Recap

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Family Video Help

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Advice on how to make great family videos

Director's Chair: Everyday Masterpieces

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

December - a time of cold and perhaps snow. A few weeks of quiet time before the onrush of the holiday season.

How to Make a Video Look Like Film

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

How to use movement, lighting, and filters, to make a video look like film.

Tech Support

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Support

Directing: Dual-Role Directing

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Multitasking when you are directing is not easy but sometimes necessary. Here are a few suggestions.

Your Tips

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

Your Tips

Video Production Tips

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Many 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.

Viewfinder: Style

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Style

Basic Training: Shoot to Show or to Edit

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

"Shoot to Show" and "Shoot to Edit" are two different styles requiring different methods of planning. No one knows these techniques better than a run-and-gun News Photographer.

Edit The Plan: Part 3 of Production Planning

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Planning 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.

Basic Training: What were you THINKING?!

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Have you ever wanted to wrestle a camcorder away from Uncle Buck while at a

Jargon: Shooting Terms

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

Shooting Terms

Shooting HDV

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

High definition video gives more to the viewer, but it asks more of the shooter. What do you need to know to begin?

Cameras Need Lovin' Too: Camera Maintenance and Cleaning

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

As a videographer or photographer, you might have multiple lenses and filters that you lug around wherever you go and change whenever the shot requires their use. Over time and even with proper storage and care, your gear begins to wear out from use. It is always good to maintain your equipment well, by properly cleaning and storing it before and after you use it.

Basic Shooting (DVD)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:20 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)

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:20 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

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:20 PST

Make the screen your canvas and compose a masterpiece!

Composition Tips for 16:9 - 5 pgs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:20 PST

Shooting for widescreen doesn�t mean just shooting wider. It�s how to creatively get your entire subject in frame and what will be lost if viewed on a 4:3 aspect ration TV. More info within�

Vacation Videos - 6 pgs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:20 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.

Videomaker Presents - Episode 127 - TIPS & TRICKS: Video Green Screen Magic Tricks

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:15:15 PDT

Jennifer shows you how to create a magic wand effect using special effects and video green screen background software.

The Divine ProportionBalancing the Golden Rule

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Nature created it; visual artists follow it. Using aesthetically-pleasing framing creatively draws your viewer into your shot composition.

Tutorial - Getting That Film Look

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Shooting video to look like film

Camcorder Supports Buyer's Guide

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Nothing screams

Directing: Directing Documentaries

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made.

In Box

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Reader's Letter

The Art of the Cutaway

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

While you plan the scene and dialog details for your videos, you need to remember to plan for cutaways as you take that journey down the path to good composition. Shooting seamless and well-planned cutaways can add depth and dimension to your story... and they can save your bacon in editing!

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.

Lighting Car Interiors

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Did you ever notice that in the movies we never have a problem seeing a person's features while he's driving down the road? Even at night?

Hold On!

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

A pro's look at holding your camera

Wedding VideoLand

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video.

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?

Basic Training: Dive In! The Water's Fine!

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

There's something about water that fascinates us. We're drawn to it, for travel, food, and entertainment.

Multicam Shooting

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Whether 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.

Video Editing : Plan A: B-roll

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Basic Training: Super Vacation Videos

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Director's Chair: Maintaining Continuity

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Even in blockbuster movies, continuity errors happen, and eagle-eyed viewers love to find the mistakes.

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.

Vidcast Recap: Videomaker Presents

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Timeline: Time Control

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

As editors, we are in control of the time universe. We can stretch it, shorten it, and even change Fate by manipulatiing time.

Basic Training: Shot Lingo

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Tips to define the shot you want, and the language to create it.

Director's Chair: Directing a Fall

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Physical comedy has been a hallmark of the film industry since the early days of the silent film.

Basic Training: Stage It!

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

Look, Ma!! I'm famous! The stage exists for one reason:

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.

Director's Chair: Screen Direction

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

Screen direction is perhaps one of the most confusing yet easily remedied problems in directing a video production.

Basic Training: Editing 101

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

"Leave it on the cutting room floor" is an old film phrase signifying to edit out stuff you don't need. It's a good reminder to cut down your piece for a tighter final project.

Monopod Review:Manfrotto 560B Monopod

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

My 'Pod

Basic Training: Practice Makes Perfect

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

Artists, athletes and entertainers all know that the best way to become the best at what you do is to practice as often as you can. Why shouldn't video producers do the same?

Shooting HDV

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Shooting HDV

Basic Training: Composition 102: Part 2

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder, but a great photo is due to well-executed and thought-out composition. Take your seats, it's time for the Advanced Class in Composing.

Basic Training: Composition 101: Part 1

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

What makes great art great? Composition. In this first of two parts, we'll reveal some of the secret tricks of composition that the Masters use

Picture This

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

A basic understanding of the rules of composition will help you frame for maximum impact and ultimately enhance the outcome of your finished piece.

A Complete Guide to Shooting Wedding Video

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say

Basic Training: Buttons, More Buttons

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Some camcorders have a plethora of buttons, others are menu-driven. Many name a button control one thing, and others call it something else. It's time for the button game.

Basic Training: Move It!

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

When you want a moving shot, you have all kinds of options, including a few that you might not have thought of before.

Your Tips

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

Are you Ready to Make the Switch to HDV?

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

While people wait for HD-DVD or Blu-ray to make some decisive victory, people hesitate over buying HDV cams or upgrading their computers.

How to Make a Documentary Part 2 - "Fulfillment of the Dream"

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Considered an art form by many, documentary video production has its own special challenges and rewards. In this second of three parts on how to make a documentary, we'll explore how to plan your approach, find your subject and begin the process of bringing your vision to fruition.

Stability in Motion

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

At best, a person is a very unstable bipod with two legs and too many moving parts. A decent tripod will cost you a bit of money, but this tripod buyer's guide will show you how to save your shot.

Making Documentary Videos: The Interview

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

How to use Cinéma Vérité techniques to make compelling documentaries

How DID They do that?

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

It's April Fool's Day, and what better way to amuse your friends than getting a little giddy with the camera and going a little wacko with your video?

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.

Camcorder Review: Canon Optura 600 Mini DV

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder

Quick Focus

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

Quick Focus

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?

How to Conduct a Live Multi-Camera Shoot

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Gather 'round the family and friends for a multi-camera shoot and a fun time for all.

Your Tips

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Your Tips

Take 5: Five Steps to Smoother Skin

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Make your on-camera talent look their best by following these five simple steps.

Basic Training: Keep it Clean

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Make that camcorder last until the next format change with these simple ways to prolong its life and proper operation.

JVC GY-HD100 Digital Camera Review

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

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.

Shooting a la Mode

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

Explanations of all those non-standard modes that today's camcorders are capable of shooting.

Tech Support

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Support

Video Editing : Manipulating Time

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Tempis Fugit. If you're not up on conversational Latin, that's

Basic Training: Shooting on the Go

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Videographers rely heavily on tripods to get smooth, steady and level images. While essential, they can be a hassle when there's no time for setup.

Video Editing : Using Still Photos in Video

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

The Civil War not only changed American history forever, but it changed the future world of video editing.

Tripod Review: Davis Sanford Provista Airlift Tripod with FM18 Head

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

A well-built light-weight tripod that offers smooth pan and tilt movements.

Basic Training: Winning with Composition

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

When one shot flows into another seemingly seamlessly, you've got the makings of good shot composition.

Tech Support

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Support

Basic Training: The 9 Classic Camera Moves

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

Camera moves can make your project look super professional or incredibly amateurish depending on how well you use them.

Tech Support

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

Tech Support

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.

Basic Training: Camera Magic

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

All the tricks and techniques of in-camera effects that take your ho-hum video from the ordinary to the brilliant with these savvy shooter's tips.

Home Video Hints: Holiday Videos that Rock!

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

A quick and easy recipe for capturing family memories.

Camcorder Review:Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM Camcorder

Working with HDV

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:13:20 PST

Don't get left behind as HDV momentum continues to build--get up and running quickly with this handy guide that demystifies what to use and how to use it!
By Chuck Gloman and Mark J. Pescatore

Basic TrainingFocus More on Focus

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Unlike color balance or underexposure, which you can fiddle in post, you get only one shot at getting your focus right. Focus isn't everything, but it's close. Of all the things that impact the effectiveness of your shot, focus is at the very top of the list.

Basic TrainingIntro to White Balance

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Why would we want to concentrate on white when we shoot in color? Because incandescent, fluorescent and sunlight differ a lot, proving that white isn't always white.

Basic Training: Controlling Exposure

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Most of the time, you can't just point-and-shoot for great video design; sometimes you need to control the light going into your camcorder to get better pictures.

Basic Training: Composition Tips for 16:9

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Shooting for widescreen doesn't mean just shooting wider. It's how to creatively get your entire subject in frame and what will be lost if viewed on a 4:3 aspect ratio TV.

Basic Training: Focus on Focus

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

There's more to getting your camera in focus than meets the eye. But what is focus?

In Box

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Readers' letters

Video Editing: What is Multicam Editing?

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Shooting performances or group discussions is difficult using one video camera, but it can be a nightmare with several cameras and without good planning.

Video Help from Videographers

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Our subscribers give advice, and share lessons learned in their videography experience.

Basic Training: Looking for Light

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

Shooting in a low light setting is more than just turning down the lights or opening your camcorder's aperture. You can't take low light shooting lightly.

Audio Advice: Videotaping Conversations

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

Tips for to improve conversation audio in your video

Lighting for HDV

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

We are entering a new era of video production. Our hard work will show in all its HD glory and our sloppy mistakes will glare in HD horror. But light can help us.

Depth of Field Demystified

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

How to manipulate the viewer into watching one portion of your movie, while other events continue along in the scene.

Illuminations: Controlling the Color of Light

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

From yellow to blue, soft to harsh, indoor or out, the "color" of the scene changes with your light setup, and can influence the mood of your video.

LensPen | Videssence P055-155BX light kit | DVDAfterEdit

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

LensPen for safely cleaning any kind of lenses. 55-watt florescent lamp utilizes reflectors produce 71% more light.

Your Tips

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

Video Lighting: High Definition Lighting

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

We are entering a new era of video production. Our hard work will show in all its HD glory and our sloppy mistakes will glare in HD horror. But light can help us.

HDV: High Def Value

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

If you're eager to leap into High Definition production, but prefer to limit your six figure purchases to real estate, then HDV is for you.

Sony Camcorder Review: Sony HVR-A1U HDV

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Sony HVR-A1U HDV Camcorder

Basic Training: In Decent Exposure

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

In a digital video camera there is no physical shutter, but, because there is a body of understanding about how film cameras work, we still call the electrical signal "shutter speed."

Illuminations: Lights in Motion

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Natural lights sparkle, shimmer, flutter, flare, glimmer, gleam, revolve, reflect and radiate. Here's some tips to dazzle your viewers with lively photoplays.

Illuminations: Pulling the Plug

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

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.

Cracking the Video Time Code

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Unraveling the perplexity and complexity of using video time code.

Illuminations: Color Temperature Strategies

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Coloring your video world with light is more than just turning on a few lamps and setting a good white balance - light is often a mixed bag.

Basic Training: The (Alien) Sky's the Limit!

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

Your color creation palette is limited only to the imagination when you understand how to use the simple video filters in your editing software.

Viewfinder: High-Definition Video Production is a Real Choice

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

High-Definition Video Production is a Real Choice

Shooting Day for Night

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Making day resemble night on your screen means tinting the overall images blue, then adding white light, and adjusting contrtast and brightness to sell the trick.

Light Source: Guerrilla Lighting: Professional Tools from Builders Depot

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Assemble your own lighting kit--at one-fifth the cost.

What is HDV?

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Hi-Def has become the big catch phrase of the year, but many people don't understand just what the format is and why it will be so important to our TV viewing future.

Lighting: Night Lighting

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Winter is waning, the snows are beginning to melt in the northern states and the sun is sticking around a little longer. However, the night still rules!

Do the Light Thing

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

An informational buyer's guide helping you choose and use the best type of lighting for your productions

Green Screen Lighting

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Virtual green screen sets are no longer just for the privileged Hollywood bigwigs.

Viewfinder: HDTV

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

HDTV

Illuminations: Lights for Different Jobs

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

You can't tell the players without a scorecard, so here's the roster for video lights and what they do.

Getting Started: The Seven Deadly Camera Sins

Tue, 01 Apr 1997 00:00:00 PST

Follow these easy guidelines for video you'll be proud of.

Camera Work: What's Your Angle

Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 PST

What's Your Angle

Bore 'em Cross-eyed!: Tips for Tedious Videos

Sat, 01 Jul 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Some people make boring videos without trying; this article shows you how to put some effort into it and make a real industrial-strength snoozer. If you'd rather entertain your audience, simply do the opposite of all that's recommended here.

Camera Work: Video Space

Mon, 01 May 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Video Space

Tech Talk

Thu, 01 Aug 1996 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Talk

Getting Started: Writing Video Letters

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 PDT

If you have trouble using written words to relate a story or to describe an experience, try using your camcorder.

Getting Started: The Great Balloon Video-A Case Study

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

If you're short on video equipment and expertise, go long on planning. It'll help your video take off.

Pause: Bored on the 4th of July?

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

It's the little things in life that make video worth shooting.

Winning the Sports Video Game

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

The onset of nice weather means breaking out the video gear and shooting sports videos in the great outdoors. This article will show you how to best capture the fast-moving world of live sports on videotape.

How the Masters Move: Creative Camera Play

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

A good grasp on camera movement will do wonders for your productions. This article shows you how to mimic the masters.

Your Tips

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

Video Production: Take a Hike

Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Step one is to decide whether you' re building your program in the camera as you go or whether you're creating raw material for editing later.

Getting Started: Artistic Vision

Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 PST

Ten simple camera techniques can give your videos an "artistic" look.

How Many Cameras?

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

How can a videographer who only has one camcorder and no control room hope to produce a slick and professional-looking video? Find out how in this article about clever editing techniquesfor making one camera look like many.

Getting Started: Avoiding Common Camcorder Mistakes

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

Five ways to keep from shooting yourself in the foot.

Viewfinder: The Disciplines of a Storyteller

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Spinning a good tale is as important to video as having good gear.

Video Production Books and Tape Reviews

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Reviews of educational books and tapes for the videographer.

Getting Started: The Top 10 Reasons Nobody Likes to Watch Your Videos

Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 PST

Keeping your audience awake for the final credits is easy when you avoid these basic video hazards.

Shooting A/B -roll: Tips for Single camera A/B-roll Shooting

Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00:00 PST

With a little creativity and a technique called A/B-roll shooting, even the single-camera videographer can reap the benefits of a two-camera shoot.

Live to Tape: A Case Study in Live Multi-camera Production

Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 PST

Three guys produced a weekly television show in a basement studio. From cabling to the final take, here�s how they pulled off a studio-style multi-camera shoot.

Sports Videography: Tips from a TV Sportscaster

Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 PDT

A professional sports videographer may have better equipment and more experience than the casual home shooter, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to shoot good sports video with your consumer camcorder.

Wedding Ready: A Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography

Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDT

If you�ve been recruited to do the video honors at a friend�s wedding, or if you�re thinking of getting into the business, this article will provide the know-how of a seasoned event video professional to get you started on the right track.

Getting Started: In-Camera Editing

Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 PDT

In-camera editing is video production without the safety net.

The Wrong Place at the Right Time: Shooting News Video

Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

How to shoot primetime news footage the networks will love.

Music to Your Eyes

Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

Turn a musical performance into a video masterpiece.

Editing Tidbits

Sat, 02 Oct 1999 00:00:00 PDT

A collection of tips and tricks for easier editing.

Getting Started: How to Avoid Common Camcorder Mistakes

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

By avoiding the most common camcorder mistakes, you can come closer to video perfection.

Book and Tape Reviews

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST

The Basics of Video Sound
Cinematography Screencraft
Comprehensive Training for Adobe Premiere 5.0

Getting Started: Altering Space and Time with Video

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 PDT

The space-time continuum used to be the sole domain of science-fiction writers.Today it is the playground of the videographer.

Liar, Liar!

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

The minute you hit the record button, you falsify reality. Here are some insights into the true nature of video creation.

Home Video Hints: Shooting to Edit - 5 Tips for Success

Mon, 02 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Learn to shoot video with the mind of an editor and your editing will be faster, easier and a lot more fun.

Get Ready, Get Set, Shoot

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 PST

13 time-tested tips to get excellent footage and make the post-production process faster and easier.

Six Kid-friendly Home Video Ideas

Fri, 01 Dec 2000 00:00:00 PST

Six good home video ideas for family fun.

Home Video Hints: Common Camcorder Mistakes

Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 PST

Learn to avoid some of the most common mistakes made by camcorder users.

Jargon: Glossary of Shooting Terms

Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 PST

Glossary of Shooting Terms

Take 5: Five Tips for Streaming Video

Thu, 01 Mar 2001 00:00:00 PST

Five Tips for Streaming Video

Home Video Hints: Sharp Shootin'

Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 PST

Suggestions to help you record better-looking video every time you shoot.

Home Video Hints: Ten Tips for Great Travel Video

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Be prepared: how to take inventory of your home before disaster strikes.

Take 5: Five Tips for Shooting to Edit

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Five Tips for Shooting to Edit

Viewfinder: TV: Your Personal Technique Tutor

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 PDT

TV: Your Personal Technique Tutor

Home Video Hints: Telling a Simple Story

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Making a story movie is easy, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.

Video Alters Space and Time

Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Whether you know it or not, you have the power to shape time and space when you make video.

Home Video Hints: Video for the Ho-Ho-Holidays

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 PST

We have some tips and ideas to improve your inevitable assortment of holiday video clips.

Squish: Shooting for Streaming

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 PST

How to make compression-friendly videos.

Home Video Hints: Shooting Under Cover

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 PST

Admit it. There are plenty of times you want to shoot inconspicuously. Here's how.

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.

TWIF

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Great video is as easy as TWIF. Tripod, White Balance, Iris and Focus.

Home Video Hints: Make Your Move

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Put the

Home Video Hints: Shooting Steady

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Steady your shots withh these handy tips.

7 Reasons Your Next Camcorder Should Be DV

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 PDT

There's nothing wrong with analog camcorders, but there are many good reasons your next camcorder should be digital.

Directing to Edit

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 PDT

By anticipating your editor's needs and shooting footage to fulfill them, you can help create a better program--and a happier editor.

Shooting for the Final Edit

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

If you plan to edit your videos, you should shoot them differently.

Quick Focus

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 PST

Quick Focus

Home Video Hints: Common Shooting Mistakes

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 PST

Avoid these 10 mistakes to shoot like a pro.

From Shot Lists to Storyboards

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Organizing your project before you shoot can save you time during the edit stage.

Viewfinder: Message to a Competent Person that Wants to use Video

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Video is a powerful communications tool that requires more discipline than meets the eye.

Home Video Hints: Thinking Like an Editor

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

In order to call yourself a professional videographer you need equipment, clients and a good reputation.

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: How to Use Available Light

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Available light can be all you need if you patiently think through your options and wisely exploit the location.

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