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Getting Started: High Concept, Low Sweat

Organization 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.

Most newbies join the video club to boogie--to grab a camcorder when the spirit moves, lay down some ad-lib footage, and unspool spontaneous epics to their lucky friends and family. Planning? Nah, sounds too much like work. Program development? That's for network Suits. Hey, I trust creative inspiration!

Well, trust on, dude, while your audience (AKA the Sitting Dead) suffers your effusions with the patience of Job. Or maybe not. (Where'd everybody g…

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