Julie Babcock

Recording good audio during the production of your video is extremely important. Muffled sounds, annoying plosives, and barely audible voices are all elements that could ruin your audio and inevitably ruin your final project. When using lavalier microphones, placement plays an important role in how the mic picks up your talent’s voice. Proper placement will help [...]

Have you ever had an idea for a documentary, but didn’t know where to start? Learn how to make a documentary with Videomaker’s upcoming Documentary Production Webinar . We will help you obtain the knowledge you will need to organize your documentary, tell your story effectively, and improve your chances for distribution success. With the proper techniques applied [...]

There will be times when your video productions will take you places your lighting equipment can’t go. Other times your production budget will determine whether or not lighting equipment is present. Either way, a lack of professional lighting doesn’t mean all hope is lost for creating a properly exposed video. If the location of your shoot [...]

In video production, lighting is primarily used for obtaining proper exposure. However, it can also be used to help enhance story elements. Often lighting is used as a visual clue to inform the viewer that they should feel a particular way about a scene or character. Soft, even light works great for a natural and more [...]

One of the easiest ways to perfect your documentary storytelling techniques is to watch the work of others. By closely examining the style choices of other documentary filmmakers you can greatly improve your own skills. If you enjoy how a certain documentary was put together or wonder why it had so much impact, watch it again [...]

Learning how to record good audio is invaluable to the process of making a video. Unfortunately, it is often an afterthought or considered something that can be easily fixed in post production. Video producers have had to learn the hard way that there is no substitution for properly recorded audio. Videomaker’s Audio for Video Webinar aims at [...]

If your documentary uses a person’s image or voice, then yes, you need to be sure they sign a release form. There are a number of things that could go wrong when making a documentary. As video producers, we tend to only think about technical mishaps or creative oversight that could slow us down. However, [...]

Working in the wedding and event videography business can be an exciting, yet stressful experience. Not only are you under pressure to get great shots, but you have the additional pressure of getting those great shots the first and only time around. If not properly prepared, the unanticipated moments of live event video production can [...]

Whether you’re just starting out or have been at it for awhile, finding work as a video producer can be tough. Fortunately, demo reels can help entice potential clients by showcasing your best work. They can also give potential clients a better understanding of your capabilities and style, as well as an idea of what [...]

There are times when your video productions will take you to far and distant lands. Other times, they will take you no further than down the road a couple of miles. Either way, traveling with your gear can be stressful. With so many things that could go wrong, such as equipment damage, theft or simply [...]

When lighting for video there are many different factors to consider. The quantity and placement of lights are usually the first things that come to mind, however, paying attention to light temperature is equally important if you want your lighting to look professional. If you’re in a situation where you are mixing light sources with different [...]

Have you decided to learn video editing, but don’t know where to begin? The Videomaker Basic Editing Webinar is aimed at answering your hardware and software questions, as well as providing information on how to use pacing, transitions, motivated edits, and more in order to start editing great videos. By learning the techniques and information taught in [...]

In wedding and event videography you have one chance at getting the shot; one chance to get it correctly, before the moment has passed forever. Since there are no “re-dos” in wedding and event videography, a shot list can be extremely helpful in organizing your shoot and ensuring you capture everything you will need to make [...]

Lighting green screens can be tricky. There are many factors that must be addressed in order to get results that are not only effective, but believable. Properly lighting your green screen is a good place to start, and lighting your subject in a manner that sells the effect will also help. However, where you place your [...]

Videomaker’s Green Screen and Special Effects Webinar will teach you how to make the most of green screen and special effects illusion techniques – even with a limited budget.  One of the greatest things about making movies is being able to create any reality you choose. With the aid of green screens and special effects, even the [...]

Documentary production can be difficult if you’re not properly prepared. There will be times when you can’t get access for a necessary interview or location, or you’re placed under strict time restraints to get everything you need. For this reason, it’s important to be thorough in your production planning. During the planning stage of your documentary [...]

Videomaker’s Advanced Shooting Webinar will help you in your quest to become more efficient in your video production abilities. From aesthetics that will help you create emphasis, drama, and better composed shots to techniques that will help you pull your audience into the story; this webinar aims at taking your skills to the next level. As [...]

When owning a wedding videography business, much care needs to be taken in order to protect it. The best way to do this is by using contracts. If a conflict should ever arise between you and the client, a contract provides a solid reference as to what was agreed upon. Since signed contracts are legally binding, [...]

Making documentaries costs money. Depending on the scale of your production, and how much of your personal savings you want to contribute to your project, there might be occasions when you need to search for another source of funding. When seeking financial backing for your project you will need to equip yourself with a marketing package, [...]