Software

There is a variety of software that can help make your pre-production a breeze. Taking advantage of the software available, including scriptwriting and storyboarding software, can help you transform a single idea into a project that is ready for production.

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Catch the GC-PX100 in Videomaker's Spotlight

Jackson Wong - January 14th, 2013

Read about the JVC GC-PX100 and you should get excited about the speeding recording capability of this camera. Videomaker was pleased to see an update to the 2011 Best Hybrid Camera/Camcorder, and from our hands-on look, the GC-PX100 should be an appropriate and excellent step forward.
CES 2013 - Videomaker Covers the Annual Las Vegas Event

Jennifer O'Rourke - January 04th, 2013

Videomaker preps for CES - we're getting our cameras and running shoes ready as we prepare to fan out and cover the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas!
Video Producer Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Jennifer O'Rourke - December 21st, 2012

Gifts for the Video Producer that you can (almost) Buy Anywhere

If you're a video producer with family members scratching their heads over what to get you to support your video passion, this list of 10 Video Tools might help someone checking off YOUR video gear list.
To Buy or Not to Buy Video Equipment

mhageman - Wed, 12/05/2012 - 8:00am

To Answer the Question: When Should You Rent Production Gear Before You Buy?
Put Some Order in Your Camcorder

Jackson Wong - October 23rd, 2012

Grab your camera and go! That's what many of us think when it's time to shoot. But take a step back and think - would it have been better to get your camcorder? or something else? What do we actually mean when we say camera and camcorder?
Congrats to HP Elitebook Laptop Winner

mikerosen - October 11th, 2012

The HP Elitebook laptop sweepstakes concluded last week. We received over 1000 entrants, so it took a little while to find a hat big enough to put all the names into! The winner receives an H Elitebook Laptop with Intel Core i7 2.30GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, NVIDIA Quadro 5010M, 17.3" Display, and Windows 7 Professional. It's one of the most powerful video editing computers available, so there's no surprise that there were definitely a lot of people vying for this prize.

But we're happy to say that today we're finally able to announce the winner. Are you ready?
Five Tools Less Than $30 Each

Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 10/01/2012 - 12:00am

Video producers gather productions tools from many sources.
Finding the Best Microphones to Capture Audio for Documentaries

A good audio kit includes more than a microphone. The best kit will have a good field mixer, external capture device, headphones, and cables and adapters. Besides the gear, you'll learn about mic features such as pickup pattern, frequency response, wireless capabilities and design, so you can design the best audio kit that you can afford.
Finding the Best Video Camera to Shoot a Documentary

With thousands of camcorders to choose from, finding the one most suitable for your project can be frustrating. To help you sift through the hype, we'll look at quality optics, battery technology, inputs and outputs, recording media, and controls. Using this information, you should find a camera that will help you to make your documentary a reality.
Dollies, Pans and Other Types of Camera Movement

There is all sorts of fun equipment that can help you move the camera. Tools like dollies, stabilizers, and boom arms have been giving us unique perspectives for years. We show you how to use each one of these tools in a way that will make your video look spectacular.