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Book of Forms - Scripts

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

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.

Script forms include: Script Cover, Script, Videotape Script Cover Sheet, Instructional Media Script, Videotape Script Example

Book of Forms - Production Planning Forms

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

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 Planning forms include: Shoot Planning Sheet, A/V Info Sheet, Credits Information, Title/Credits Form

Book of Forms - Lighting Plot

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

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.

Includes: Lighting Plot and Lighting Layout.

Book of Forms - Release Forms

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

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.

Release Forms include: Videotape Consent Form, Videotape - Photographic - Sound Release, Model Release, and Audiovisual Department Release Form

The Videomaker Complete Book of Forms

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

Videomaker's Complete Book of Forms contains 91 essential forms to help you plan, get organized, stay legal, and ask the right questions. These include: Release Forms Production Planning Forms Production Cost Forms Storyboard �Scripting Forms Location Surveys/Scouting Reports Production Scheduling Forms Field Equipment Checklist Maintenance Forms Administrative Reports and many more! Total pages 131.

Producing a Documentary Part 1 - 6 pgs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

Learn how to move your story from dream to distribution!

Producing a Documentary Part 3 - 6 pgs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

From dream to distribution Part 3!

Directing Small Crew Directing

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Someday, you may have to hire, beg, borrow or coerce some people to join you on your video adventure. Keep it friendly, stick with a plan and you - and they - will enjoy the trek.

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.

Creating Characters

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects

The Craft of Family History Videos: Making Classics Out of Clutter

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

We treasure our memories, but we can be easily overwhelmed. Fearlessly dive into your archives and uncap your camera lens for the holidays to create a video that will stand the test of time.

Charity Video

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?

Directing: Recruiting Talent

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

One of the most difficult, important and rewarding things a director has to do is find, recruit and work with talent.

Making Cents

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Turn time and tape into treasure.

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.

Making Documentary Videos: The Interview

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

How to use Cinéma Vérité techniques to make compelling documentaries

Video Editing : Making the Most from Outtakes

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

(gales of laughter erupt on the set.) CUT! Somebody PLEASE help Jimmy untangle the rope from his foot, re-stack all those bottles of motor oil and, somebody wash off the cat... again.

Director's Chair: Who's in Charge Here?

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

You don't need puffy pants and a megaphone to be an assertive, successful director. But you do need to take control.

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.

New Titles

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

New Titles - Technology of V/A Streaming & Total Directing

Viewfinder: Style

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Style

Movie and Video Production Planning Part 2

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Part 2 of a 3 part series on movie and video production planning.

NEW! 10 Steps to the Best Video for Worship - 6 pgs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

Churchgoers around the world are experiencing a transformation. Many worship services now incorporate video elements, and there are several reasons for the change. Most obvious is the fact that time marches on�

Multicam Shooting - 7 pgs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

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.

Making Music Videos - 4 pgs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

Make your music video a success!

Wedding Videoland - 6 pgs

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

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

DirectingThe Director and the DP

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

As a solo artist, what happens when you land a gig with a budget for crew? Your most important relationship will be with your Director of Photography.

Audio: 10 Voiceover Tips

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Voiceovers are the mainstays of advertising, instruction and promotional videos, television programs and feature films.

8 On-the-fly Guerrilla Production Tips

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

Now more than ever, it's possible for one person to venture into the world and capture great video. By following a few simple guidelines, you too can be an on-the-fly guerrilla filmmaker!

Video Horror Stories

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Something wicked this way comes.

Wedding VideoLand

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video.

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.

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.

Producing Your Own Vidcast for Video Sharing Part Two - Production

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Podcasting, vidcasting, vodcasting or whatever you call it, the Internet

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.

Video Horror Stories

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

From dropping a mic out of a helicopter over a raging forest fire to stumbling into a cesspool full of... Well...you know...a decades-long career as a news photographer has its highs and lows, leaving plenty of fodder for water cooler stories.

Your Tips

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

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.

Basic Training: Shooting an Interview

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

It 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!

Wardrobe & Make-Up

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Looking Good: Tips for the Director

Viewfinder: Give Narrating a Try

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

Give Narrating a Try

Composition 201

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:45:20 PST

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

DirectingDirecting Children

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Directing children for your video can try your patience, as they are easily distracted, need plenty of visual instruction and communicate differently from adults.

Basic Training: Super Vacation Videos

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Basic Training: 7 Ways to Involve the Kids

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Children love to make videos, all they need is the impetus and opportunity. So take the camera out of the closet on a lazy Sunday and say

The Right Reading: Finding Your Video's Voice

Thu, 01 Dec 1994 00:00:00 PST

Learn how an engaging voice over can add professionalism and impact to your videos. Whether you hire help or do it your self, it pays to find your video's voice.

Camera Work: People

Fri, 01 Sep 1995 00:00:00 PDT

People

Prompting Your Talent: A Look at Cue Cards, Paper Scrolls and Computer Screens

Sun, 01 Jan 1995 00:00:00 PST

A prompter is a sure-fire way to add professionalism to your videos. Jim Stinson surveys the prompter field, from low-buck to high-tech.

Make 'Em Look Good: How To Coach On-camera Subjects

Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 PST

Few people are comfortable when they face camcorders. This article explains how you can put Nervous Nellies and Difficult Dans at ease and encourage their best performance regardless of their expertise.

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.

Low Budgets and High Hopes

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Great advice on how to make a low budget documentary.

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.

In Box

Wed, 01 Jul 1998 00:00:00 PDT

In Box

Book and Tape Reviews

Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Produce Spectacular Home Videos: A Practical Guide for Camcorder Users, On Assignment: The Video Guide to Basic Videography, Directing Single Camera Drama

Book and Tape Reviews

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Complete Guide to Video
Directing and Producing for Television: A Format Approach
Easy Home Videos

Ten Tips For Fabulous Fiction: Some Common Sense Approaches to Successful Story Videos

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 PDT

The thought of producing the Great American Masterpiece comes easier than the actual production. Here are some clues that can help you realize your epic dream.

Direct Like the Masters

Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 PST

What you can�t teach through formal instruction, you can often transmit through apprenticeship to a master artist--a master like Spielberg, Chaplin or Hitchcock.

Instructional Video: It's All About Approach

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

Instructional videos are popular with videographers and viewers, but without a clear approach you can feel lost

20 Tips for Directing Talent

Wed, 01 Mar 2000 00:00:00 PST

Get the best performance from amateur talent using these 20 helpful hints for better directing.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Directing isn't as easy as it looks. Here are some practical tips.

The Multi-Camera Shoot

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Helpful hints for mixing multiple cameras live to tape.

Got a Match?

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Tips and tricks for seamlessly cutting together footage shot in different places on different days.

Make-up for Video

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Practical make-up tips that you can apply in 10 minutes or less.

Viewfinder: Shoot with a Happy Face

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Shoot with a Happy Face

Light Source: Lighting for Chromakey

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 PST

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of bringing realism to your chromakey scene.

Shaping Actor Performances

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Many actors, like pieces of clay, need to be molded and prodded into perfect form. Your job as director is to recognize actor shortcomings and decide what kind of intervention is necessary.

Your Tips

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

A Word from Our Announcer: On-Camera Speaking Tips

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Everyone on TV, from newsreaders to ad spokespersons to documentary narrators, practices the craft of speaking on-camera. Talking to an audience from the TV screen takes a special kind of skill--a skill that isn't too hard to master, as you're about to see.

Stealth Directing: Getting the Most out of Real People

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

When directing amateurs, you use different techniques than when working with pros.

Communication: The Foundation of Production

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

The most important thing a director has to do is communicate.

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.

Test Bench:JonyJib JonyPrompter Prompting Device

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 PST

JonyJib JonyPrompter Prompting Device

Sound Advice: Speaking Tips

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 PST

Twelve tips for recording the spoken word.

Church Video: Lights, Camera, Worship

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

You'll never walk alone: a pragmatic guide to worship video from those who have gone before.

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.

Recruiting Talent

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Quality talent means more than just a quality performance. It may mean the difference between a one-hour shoot and a four-hour marathon.

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST

Sound Track: Interview Audio

Sat, 01 Mar 1997 00:00:00 PST

There's more to recording good interviews than meets the ear.

Pause: Video is Other People

Sat, 01 Jul 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Video is Other People

Picking Your Approach

Sat, 01 Jul 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Documentary? News magazine? Talk show? Sitcom? Here's how to choose an approach that will help your video get its message across clearly and effectively.

Sound Reasoning: Interview Audio

Wed, 01 Feb 1995 00:00:00 PST

Interview Audio

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: On with the Show!

Fri, 01 Dec 1995 00:00:00 PST

On with the Show!

Talent Quest: Finding Real Talent for Serious Productions

Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 PST

Finding real talent for serious productions requires homework, planning and a little bit of patience. Here's how it's done.

Tools & Tips

Fri, 01 Sep 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Tools & Tips

Special Occasions: Capturing That Special Event

Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 PDT

It doesn't take a closet full of expensive video equipment to produce satisfying results. The most important components - thorough preparation and a well thought-out strategy - are totally free.

Routes to Roots: Easy Video Family Histories

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 PDT

More and more families are realizing the benefits of video family histories. By combining those old photos and some simple interview techniques, you can make family keepsakes for future generations.

The Unblinking Eye: Seven Keys to Good On-camera Delivery

Mon, 01 Dec 1997 00:00:00 PST

Find out what separates a bad on-camera presentation from a masterful one. With a little practice, you'll be on your way to shooting viewer-pleasing videos.

Video Help from Videographers

Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 PST

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

Projects That Pay: Personal Histories: Video for Future Generations

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 PST

Video histories can be a unique and profitable way to record life's precious moments.

Special F/X: (Sort of) Via Satellite

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

The secret to staging remote interviews without a network television budget.

Book and Tape Reviews

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Footage: The Worldwide Moving Image Sourcebook
Complete Camcorder Troubleshooting and Repair
The Essential TV Director's Handbook

Quiet in the House!: A (Floor) Plan for Better Audio

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Hickory-dickory-doc, how come I keep hearing that clock? Tips for muffling those troublesome background noises when shooting interviews around the house.

Edit Suite: Shaping Performance through Editing

Sun, 01 Nov 1998 00:00:00 PST

Simple tricks for editing complicated dialogue.

Shoot that Show

Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 PST

If you've watched a movie or music awards telecast you know that videotaping audiotorium shows is a fine art. We'll share some practical tips for shooting plays, recitals and concerts this holiday season.

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.

Light Source: Lighting Faces

Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Faces present a special kind of lighting challenge to the videographer.

Seven Tips for Impeccable Interviews

Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Make your guests feel at ease so they�ll open up and give you engaging interviews.

Writing Effective Narration

Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 PST

When the images alone don�t tell the whole story: 10 tips for writing crisp and clear narration.

Sound Track: Interview Audio

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST

When it comes to video interviews, audio is king.

Video Profiles: Stories Waiting To Be Told

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Discover how to capture the personal insights of people in your life who have interesting stories to tell.

Curtains Calling: Videotaping Plays and Recitals

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Shooting the stage can be a fun, valuable and even profitable way to utilize your production skills.

Light Source: Advanced Techniques for Lighting Faces

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Light placement can have a dramatic impact on the faces you light.

Light Source: News-style Lighting

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Tips to help you create great lighting for your news set. Strategies for anchors, sports and the weather.

Sound Advice: Audio for Interviews

Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 PST

Good interviews require good audio. Here are some practical tips to help you get great sound.

Take 5: Five Tips for Better Interviews

Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Five Tips for Better Interviews

Sound Advice: Live-performance Audio

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Achieving crisp, high-quality sound to compliment your live concert video merely takes a little planning.

Sound Advice: Recording and Editing Narration

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 PDT

High-quality narration can be an invaluable asset to your video projects.

Light Source: Lighting Faces

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Basic three-point lighting techniques provide practical solutions to common lighting challenges.

Laptop Prompters

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Learn how to prepare your laptop computer to perform as a script-prompter.

Home Video Hints: Simple Steps for Camcorder Care

Mon, 01 Oct 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Keeping your video equipment in tip-top shape can save you big bucks down the road.

Finding Talent for Videos

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

A handy guide to finding, auditioning and hiring the best performers for your next production.

Shooting an Interview TV-Style

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 PDT

You can shoot a television-style interview with a single camcorder and a little creativity.

Light Source: One Location, Five Different Looks

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Even in a small office studio, you can attain a variety of looks and moods for your video.

Viewfinder: On-Camera Talent

Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 PST

On-Camera Talent

Light Source: Three-Point Lighting in the Real World

Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 PST

It's not just a theory: check out these pragmatic three-point lighting tips in action.

Sound Advice: Interview Audio

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 PST

Tools and techniques to create high quality audio for your interviews.

Videography 101: Videotaping Live Events.

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 PST

Switch to a second camera set on a safe shot with a standalone switcher.

Faking a Big Fall

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Toss an actor from a building without breaking his neck... or the bank.

Multi-camera Event Taping

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

How to hook up for a multi-camera shoot.

Light Source: The Wedding (Not) in the Woods: Part 2

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

FROM: gaffertom@barndoor.com
TO: goldilocks@beanbagstate.edu
SUBJECT: Flower children wedding plan B

Sound Advice: Microphone Matrix

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

Mixing multiple audio sources for live video.

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Viewfinder: Summertime Blues

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Summer is a great time to use your camcorder, but there are several important things to consider when shooting during this sultry season.

Six Kid-friendly Home Video Ideas

Fri, 01 Dec 2000 00:00:00 PST

Six good home video ideas for family fun.

The Kindness of Strangers: Working with Amateur Cast & Crew

Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Practical strategies for keeping your paid and unpaid volunteers happy under a rigorous schedule.

Computer Editing: Multi-Camera Editing

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 PST

Here are some helpful hints for editing multi-camera footage into a finished production.

Home Video Hints: Videotaping Children

Fri, 01 Feb 2002 00:00:00 PST

Make compelling home videos, not just boring, uninspired raw footage.

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST