Budgeting

Poor budgeting can put a swift end to a great project. Oftentimes, expenses for production crews, talent, video equipment, and location permits are overlooked, underestimated, or unexpected. Thorough budget planning can help keep your project afloat and your camera rolling.

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How to Make a Movie: Low Budget, Big Bang

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 09/01/2007 - 12:00am

One of the most exciting things that has happened to moviemaking lately is that consumer products have approached the level of professional gear.
The Right Place at the Right Time

Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 06/01/2007 - 12:00am

Scouting locations ahead of time is a great way to avoid last-minute surprises and big headaches on the day of your shoot.

Consider this: a scene in your short film takes place in a coffee shop. You know you could never pass off your living room as the local java joint, so you decide to shoot that scene on location. It's time to hit the road and find the right spot. There are several elements to keep in mind:
Power management for lighting. Secrets of story telling.

In our News & Technology segment, Derek and Mark look at a couple of "Off Shore Sightings" from Japan... JVC has a new Everio prototype while Panasonic is creating an A-V-C-H-D camcorder... Why are there no HD disc recorders in the U-S yet? Public Access in Hawaii on TV through the Internet.

In our Tips & Techniques segment, Mark & Brian look at Power management for lighting... And some good tips on the secrets of storytelling.
First Steps to Starting a Video Business

In our News & Technology segment with Mark and Derek, JVC's announces a new pro HD camcorder, AJA introduces a miniature converter for H-D-M-I as well as news from Sorenson, Bella, Final Draft and Alienware.

In our Tips & Techniques segment, John and Mark look at "The Business of Video" with some good ideas to make your video make money for you.
Recruiting Talent

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 08/01/2006 - 12:00am

One of the most difficult, important and rewarding things a director has to do is find, recruit and work with talent.
5 Steps to Great Video Production

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 10/01/2005 - 12:00am

Every successful shoot starts with a good plan.
Video Production Tips

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 10/01/2005 - 12:00am

Many of the little things that you learn from from a lifetime of planning, directing, editing and producing videos can easily be applied to life as a whole.
Plan the Shoot: Part 1 of Production Planning

Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 04/01/2005 - 12:00am

Meticulous planning will enable you to shoot the program you developed and then edit the show you shot.
Production Planning: Taking Your Act on the Road

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 02/01/2003 - 12:00am

Cover the essentials for smooth shooting.
11 Tips for Location Scouting

Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 11/01/2002 - 12:00am

Selecting the right location is the first step on the road to a successful shoot.