Business

Successful marketing, as well as minding legal issues such as copyright laws and release forms, can save your business from complete disaster. Being well informed on the business-side of video production will increase your chances of success and save you from legal problems down the road.

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Who Are You? What Kind of Video do you Create?

Jennifer O'Rourke - April 27th, 2012

Videomaker forums are chock full of advice from real video pros, and best of all, they're FREE! Our forums survey wants to know: who are YOU?
Movie President shows Video Skills in Comedy, Horror YouTube videos

mikerosen - April 26th, 2012

We always like to call attention to dedicated creative people who are making big things with video, who can do more with less. That's why we were so excited to see the video work of The Movie President. The Movie President is the brainchild of Kevin A. Millward, a film student at Northern Kentucky University. Kevin's movies are a great example of what indie video creators can accomplish, making great entertainment on a shoestring budget.
Take a Fun Quiz to Find your Video Style

mikerosen - April 12th, 2012

What's Your Video Style?
Take this quiz for fun and see what style
of video best suits your personality.

Agree or disagree with your results?
Tell us why below!
NAB 2012: Hunger Games Director Gary Ross to Headline Creative Master Series

Mike Wilhelm - April 10th, 2012

Each year video and film enthusiests look forward to the tech and industry news coming out of NAB. This year, those lucky enough to attend will have a chance to attend a talk by Hunger Games director Gary Ross. Among other films, Mr. Ross is known for directing Seabiscuit and Pleasantville, as well as writing the mega-hit Big. At the time of this posting, Hunger Games is at the top of the box office charts in the united states and has had the third highest grossing domestic opening weekend ever. In addition to Gary Ross, Hunger Games sound designers Lon Bender and Bill Dean will be participating.
Starting a Production Company: What You Need to Know

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 04/01/2012 - 12:00am

Starting a video production business requires more than just composition and framing skills or a large bank account. It require thick skin and a plan to fulfill your vision.
How to Market Your Video Editing Business

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 04/01/2012 - 12:00am

So you're ready to start making money using your editing skills? First you'll need to learn how to market those valuable skills, then you need to find where the customers are. Here are some tips to guide on your way to making money doing what you love.
Brewery Corporate Video Shows Importance of B-Roll

mikerosen - March 29th, 2012

When we find an interesting video project, we like to point it out to our readers. Videomaker's Facebook friend Charlie Essers (@PushEject) recently shared a corporate video he made to help promote a new craft beer brewery in Los Angeles.
Indie Sci Fi Flick 'Sledgehammer' Looks to Kickstarter for Funds

mikerosen - March 22nd, 2012

We're always interested in stories of up-and-coming indie movie projects. One such project that caught our eye was Sledgehammer, an Aliens-inspired science fiction film about a group of space marines marooned on a distant planet full of hostile monsters. The design of the monster was what really did it for me.
SXSW - South by Southwest Film Festival is here.

Jennifer O'Rourke - March 09th, 2012

If you're into music and films festivals, Austin is the place to be for SXSW - South by Southwest Film Festival for some Texas style entertainment you'll love.
Another Video Production Workshop is Underway!

Jennifer O'Rourke - February 24th, 2012

We enjoy teaching our workshops and these tight-knit groups always leave exhausted, but with a new knowledge and understanding of the filed of video production.