Directing

Being a great director involves more than yelling, "action" and "cut!" It involves knowing how to get the best from your cast and crew. The following articles will help you further understand, and better fill, the role of the director.

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Making a Monster Movie with Homemade Gear

mikerosen - August 16th, 2012

Trying to shoot video without any gear can be a nightmare. The last time I tried it is when I was 13 -- and there's reason that I haven't tried it since! My parents had bought their first camcorder and, after they got bored with shooting a few birthdays and holiday gatherings, they let us kids play around with it.
Genre Movies Inspire Video Enthusiasts to Create

mikerosen - August 02nd, 2012

We may become documentarians, wedding videographers, broadcast cameramen or indie filmmakers, but one thing holds true for almost everyone who works in the medium of video: We first became intrigued by moving pictures from watching Hollywood genre movies as kids. And no wonder!
Interviewing Children

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 08/01/2012 - 12:00am

When you record the memories of a child you're capturing the essence of who they are at the moment for memories that will last a lifetime.
How to: Directing & Pre-Production Training DVD now Available

mikerosen - July 26th, 2012

CHICO, CA Videomakermagazine has released a new training DVD to help aspiring movie directors master their craft and make better films and videos. How to: Directing and Pre-Production is a complete resource for any director who wants to understand how their early decisions, even before the camera starts rolling, are vital to the success of his movie.
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.
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.
Production Tip: Finding Good Talent Makes Your Job Easier

Greg Olson - July 02nd, 2012

You can have the greatest gear in the world, with a digital cinema camera, great lighting, and a high end post system. You can have a huge crew of experts that are craftsmen in their trade. You can study your camera and gain experience until you're prepared for just about any type of shot. But without good talent that can take direction, you're going to have a hard time seeing your vision realized.
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.
Visual Trends: A History of the Found Footage Genre

Mike Wilhelm - June 26th, 2012

One of the most popular film genres among indie filmmakers for the last three years is found footage. The very term found footage has grown to be a divisive topic among old school film purists and the new, young talent flooding the industry regarding the legitimacy of a film that eschews the traditional hierarchy of established film crews in favor of cutting production costs to historically low funding thresholds.
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.