Talent

• Protecting Kids' Identities

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 01/01/2010 - 12:00am

  

  There's no problem videotaping your own children or those that you personally know, but what if you have a need to shoot children on a playground or in a classroom who are complete strangers to you, for a documentary or other long-format show?

• Tips for How to Win a Video Contest

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  Essential guidelines and tips to follow in order to win a video contest.

• Getting Location Access for Documentary Makers

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  Gaining access to people or places is one of the main challenges documentary makers face when making their movies. These tips should help you find your way.

• Tips for Directing Non-Professionals

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 04/01/2009 - 12:00am

  

  Lights. Camera. Action. You hope. Directing professional talent isn't easy, but they usually know their jobs. Non-actors require a different set of skills.

• How to Tell a Video Story with Green Screen

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  Learn how to apply greenscreen effects to a window, windshield or door. Examine how we planned out our video shoot to utilize a greenscreen to create an outdoor environment consistent with our storyboard.

• Directing Children

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 12/01/2008 - 12:00am

  

  Directing children for your video can try your patience, as they are easily distracted, need plenty of visual instruction and communicate differently from adults.

• How to Simulate an Earthquake for Video

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  Some simple tips on re-creating an earthquake.

• How to Add Bullet Holes to Your Videos

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  How to make realistic bullet effects using Adobe Photoshop and Premiere instead of explosives.

• Gun Muzzle Flashes & Blast Sounds

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  Adding gun muzzle flashes and blast sounds to your shootout scenes is easy to do in post production. Learn how to build intensity using post-production editing techniques.

• Creating Characters

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 04/01/2008 - 12:00am

  

  Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects

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