Distribution

Whether you're submitting your video to a film festival, or sharing it with friends online, distribution is essential if you want people to see it. After reading the following articles you will have a better sense of what avenues of distribution best suit your needs.

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Perspective: Angles can Change a Character's Mood or Feeling

Jennifer O'Rourke - July 06th, 2012

When building a character that is struggling with lifes obstacles, you might employ camera angle tactics to illustrate your characters station in life.
Video: The Great Equalizer

mikerosen - July 06th, 2012

My grandfather didn't work in video; he was a writer, but he had one useful piece of advice that can apply to anyone working in any creative field. He used to tell me about his student years at the New School for Social Research in New York, how so many of his fellow students spent their time hanging out in coffee houses and talking about the great American novel that they were going to write someday.
Become a Studio Director with NFL Game Rewind

Jackson Wong - July 03rd, 2012

Ultimately, NFL Game Rewind is your private studio with professional camera crews, top-tier equipment, extremely high paid talent, and the ability to skip ads.
How to Find Clients for your Video Business

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:00am

Getting your Production Services known by an eager audience isn't like the old days. You can't put an ad in the Yellow Pages or the Classifieds and wait for the calls to come in.
VM Reader Learns Importance of Audio in Cooking Show Experience

mikerosen - June 28th, 2012

Time and again, we've warned readers about the importance of audio in video. Audiences will tolerate -- some may even expect -- imperfections in a video's visuals, but they absolutely will not stand for poor quality audio. Tinny or muffled sound instantly breaks our suspension of disbelief; it can make it difficult to follow the storyline or really connect with the characters.
One Editing Program to Rule them All

Jennifer O'Rourke - June 25th, 2012

When it comes to editing, everyone has their favorite programs to work in, and it can be tough to choose the right one. Whether it's Adobe, Apple, Avid, Sony, or any of the other numerous editing programs out there, we've all grown accustomed to the inner workings of our favorites. Eventually, we come to know these programs like the back of our hand. We all have our own ideas about which program does what better, and while competition keeps all of these programs moving forward with great new features, I'd like to propose a radical idea. How about we get all the companies to sit together at a table, have it out once and for all, and take the best aspects of each program, and put it into one great editing program.
Can You Catch Ghosts on Video?

mikerosen - June 21st, 2012

We're all curious about the strange, the unexplained, the unknown... Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, you have to admit that there's something fascinating about the thought that there might be things in this world beyond mortal ken. That's why so many people have dedicated themselves to cataloging and investigating strange phenomena like ghosts and spirits.
Editing Tip: Clean Edits

Jackson Wong - June 12th, 2012

It's easy to spot amateur video. These videos are usually unpolished, resulting in a slew of flash frames. To the untrained eye, flash frames can be hard to spot.
Web Video Series Highlights Undiscovered Artists, Musicians

mikerosen - June 07th, 2012

Videomaker readers are always a creative bunch, but one has decided to use his video skills to highlight other people's creativity. Larry Williams II has started a web series that seeks to highlight interesting undiscovered artists.
Shooting Tip: Be Bold With Your Camera Shots

Greg Olson - June 04th, 2012

When I'm on a shoot, I constantly think about what tool can take a camera shot from ordinary to extraordinary. There are some really great camera accessories out there that can help you achieve that exact goal. Who doesn't want to glide along the dolly track for that smooth shot, or throw on that stabilizer and get a great follow shot? Many times, just keeping your shot steady on a tripod can separate a beginner from a pro. However, relying too heavily on the tools in your arsenal can actually restrict your options.