http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: how to - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:22:54 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/making-promotional-video-commercials#post-67149 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:03:27 +0000 kellopes 67149@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi folks. I often have to produce promotional videos that helps to promote the organization I am working with. We are a non-profit missions organization. We have works all around the world. The work I do is to try to put together videos that help other people to know what we have been doing, to update them or to encourage them to join us.</p> <p>Does any body else works in this type of production?</p> <p>I am new in making promotional videos and hardly find material on how to make this videos on the internet. I mean, styles, ideas, what to do and not to do, things like that.</p> <p>If you guys want to pinch in ideas, or experiences it would be great.</p> <p>Ask question too if you want.</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks. God bless.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-to#post-65762 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:43:36 +0000 Skip 65762@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/good-advice-for-travel-shooters#post-59533 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:51:26 +0000 composite1 59533@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I ran across this article by Michell Kanashkevich discussing 5 common mistakes made by first-time Photographers documenting their travels. Having done a fair bit of traveling around 'The Rock' as both a Still and Video Shooter, I fully agree with Mitchell's observations (having run afoul of a couple of them myself) and feel the info applies to shooting video at a higher degree. The prep work required for video is much greater than photography. In spite of the 'YouTube' mindset of 'just shoot it', when you're taking the time to travel and investing in gear to record your journey the diff between 'Tube' video and 'great' video will depend on the extra time and steps you took to prepare. Check it out.</p> <p><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/travel-photography-mistakes">5 Common Mistakes Aspiring Travel Shooters Make</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/barn-doors-for-a-work-light#post-43420 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:50:54 +0000 MarkApsolon 43420@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi guys I just got started on the forums here on videomaker but I have been a fan of the magazine for years. I just completed a draft copy of one of two versions of barn doors that will work on a work light. I still need to calibrate the position on each doors in this version a little more and I also need to paint the doors with thermal black paint. I did a few test with this design last night and it works pretty well for what it costs to make. I have few quick pictures below:</p> <p><img src="http://markapsolon.com/videophotopics/DSC00258SM.jpg" alt="barndoor1" /></p> <p><img src="http://markapsolon.com/videophotopics/DSC00259SM.jpg" alt="barndoor2" /></p> <p>I am doing a tutorial video on this within the next few weeks. Let me know if you see any room for improvement. I'm starting on version two next week!</p> <p><em>Cool and groovy,</em></p> <p><em>Mark Apsolon</em></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/producing-how-to-and-seminars#post-53172 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:08:13 +0000 Pioneer 53172@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm interseted in producing DVD's of speakers from seminars and instructors / craftspeople on topics related to How-To do something. I don't know how to handle compensating the presenter. Do I give a percentage of sales or pay him outright? What about ownership and reproducing the DVD? </p> <p>Does anyone else do something along this line?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shooting-a-live-theater-performance#post-52284 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:48:48 +0000 composite1 52284@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Not long ago a member was looking for info on how to shoot a live theatrical performance. He got some really good advice, but sometimes it's just better to 'see' how something should look than to just read about it.</p> <p>Here's a video by Ian Lucero discussing how he shot a live dance performance. He gives some good tips on what to do to round out your shot list so you'll have plenty to work with during post.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/414391">Shooting Live Theater (music, dance, etc.)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/ianlucero">Ian Lucero</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/serious-advice-for-aspiring-doc-makers#post-47880 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:17:06 +0000 composite1 47880@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For all of you who aspire to create documentary films, here is an article by Basil Tsiokos a veteran film festival programmer on what not to do when producing documentary films. Apparently some feel his criticisms are too harsh, but as a filmmaker who cut his teeth in the biz making documentary films I found his points were well made. Also, Mr. Tsiokos being an 'insider' for the selection of film festival (Sundance) and public television (POV) programming I think he's definitely worth checking out. I also think that 'old hands' at doc making would do well to turn an eye to the article for it reaffirmed the lessons I've learned over the years.</p> <p>Let me know what you think.</p> <p><a href="http://www.indiewire.com/article/good_advice_documentary_dos_and_donts_from_a_vet_programmer/">http://www.indiewire.com/article/good_advice_documentary_dos_and_donts_from_a_vet_programmer/</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-how-to-book-could-you-not-do-without#post-44093 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:14:33 +0000 CraftersOfLight 44093@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Looking back at the topics here trough the past year I haven't seen a topic like this...</p> <p>Currently my Video Subject Bookcase only contains periodicals and software/equipment user manuals. For those of us beginning to get into this area, be it hobby or profession, a question...</p> <p>After all that you know/learned, to date, what one book on this subject would you make sure you took with you if you had to evacuate your residence for a indefinite period of time?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tell-me-what-you-think#post-41300 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:41:06 +0000 Anonymous 41300@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Please watch this video and tell me what you think.</p> <p>Click here</p> <p><a href="http://meview.co.uk/?id=38787">http://meview.co.uk/?id=38787</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/beginner-filmmakers-wanted-to-produce-how-to-shorts-howcastcom#post-40679 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:51:45 +0000 HowcastEmergingFilmmakers 40679@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>My name is Heather Menicucci and I'm the Managing Producer of Howcast's Emerging Filmmakers Program. I thought some of you might be interested in checking it out. I hope I'm posting on the right forum. If not, please let me know.</p> <p>Here are the basics. Shoot me an email if you have any questions. Thanks!</p> <p>Howcast Studios is looking for beginner filmmakers to produce stellar how-to shorts for Howcast.com - one of Time Magazine's 50 Best Websites of 2008.</p> <p>Up-and-coming filmmakers, students, recent grads and web video makers: produce how-to videos on topics that inspire while experimenting with new production techniques and story-telling devices in the Howcast Emerging Filmmakers Program. Build an impressive reel and gain a following of viewers, as we distribute and promote your videos across the web (on AOL, Yahoo!, Break, etc.) and beyond to TiVo, iTunes, and your mobile phone (including VCast, others coming soon).</p> <p>Howcast provides you with a short script, signature graphics, pre-recorded voice-over and audio tracks from our growing music library. You provide the vision. Shoot, edit and upload. There's a small stipend and revenue sharing for every accepted video.</p> <p>Get creative today. We have hundreds of topics ready. Visit <a href="http://www.howcastfilmmakers.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.howcastfilmmakers.com</a> to learn more and apply.</p> <p>Email me at emergingfilmmakers AT howcast.com with any questions.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/narration-philosophy#post-37839 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:29:20 +0000 mantic59 37839@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Greetings--  I am not a video pro but I sort of fell into making a bunch of videos about how to shave (don't laugh, I have over 1 million total views on my Youtube <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59">channel</a>).  I use Foodtv's "Good Eats" show as inspiration and guidance and I see the host, Alton Brown, narrate various cooking guides both on camera and off.  Are there any "rules of thumb" regarding on-camera vs. off-camera narration? </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sell-your-own-instructional-content#post-35637 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:28:59 +0000 Ellen 35637@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you have any instructional content / "how to" videos that you own (8-10 minutes in length), upload them to the MindBites.com instructional video marketplace and receive 50% of the proceeds each time someone purchases your video.   This is a great way to earn money for yourself or any charity of your choice.</p> <p> On ebay you make money by selling what is in your garage and at MindBites.com, you can earn money from sharing what you know. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/freelance-video-producer-nationwide#post-35049 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:11:52 +0000 MonkeySee 35049@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The Web’s hottest new video destination, MonkeySee.com, has immediate openings for talented video producers looking to make money creating how-to video segments. Qualified producers can make from $200 to $2,000 per assignment, depending on the complexity of the project. You must be experienced and have your own equipment (3CCD and 16:9 capable camera, external microphone, and editing software). This is a perfect opportunity for experienced producers looking to supplement their existing workload, or to add a significant new income stream to their business. This is a great opportunity! Unlike other sites that pay according to the number of views, or purely subjective criteria, Filmmakers who receive assignments from MonkeySee and complete them according to our technical standards WILL be paid the full producing fee without strings attached.Sign up now to start receiving MonkeySee video assignments! Due to the high volume of applicants, MonkeySee cannot accept resumes or demo reels via email.  To learn more and register for the program, visit <a href="http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become">http://www.monkeysee.com/filmmaker/become</a>. </p>