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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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Directing

  • Event Videography Improved by Using Multiple Cameras

    mikerosen - May 17th, 2012

    Event Videography Improved by Using Multiple Cameras

    Event videography can be a scary undertaking. Because, unlike almost any other sort of videography, you only have one shot to get it right. There's no way that a couple is going to agree to restage their entire wedding just because you messed up a shot, and likewise no band is going to put on a repeat performance because you forgot to prepare right. Naturally, you need to be on your A-game for any event videography job, be it a birthday party, a sports game or even a political speech.

  • Video Production Tip: Don't Forget the Fundamentals

    Greg Olson - May 14th, 2012

    Video Production Tip: Don't Forget the Fundamentals
    I had the pleasure of auditing a portion of the videomaker basics of video production workshop a couple weeks ago. There are many basic rules when it comes to video, and there is a wealth of basic knowledge that continues to be the foundation for great production. Though I had been exposed to all of this before, it had been years since I had seen the fundamentals of good video production laid out so methodically. It caused me to really think about the basics again.

  • Paranormal Comedy 'Assignment: Unexplained' Takes the Case

    mikerosen - May 03rd, 2012

    Paranormal Comedy 'Assignment: Unexplained' Takes the Case

    This week, we have another exciting video tidbit from the Videomaker community. Videomaker's Facebook friend Tim Heiderich is the brains behind the brand new Internet serial Assignment: Unexplained, an irreverent satire of paranormal reality television series like Ghost Hunters or Paranormal Cops. Goth/frat boy Chase Nightblood (Nate Scholz) has assembled a not-so-crack team of investigators to help him unravel the Fortean mysteries of aliens, chupacabras, and yetis.

  • Directing Tips from The Video Village

    Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 05/01/2012 - 12:00am

    Directing Tips from The Video Village
    Directing your shoot using a "Video Village" setup with monitor feeds allows you to stay organized, out of your crew's way and focused on your project.

  • Movie President shows Video Skills in Comedy, Horror YouTube videos

    mikerosen - April 26th, 2012

    Movie President shows Video Skills in Comedy, Horror YouTube videos

    We always like to call attention to dedicated creative people who are making big things with video, who can do more with less. That's why we were so excited to see the video work of The Movie President. The Movie President is the brainchild of Kevin A. Millward, a film student at Northern Kentucky University. Kevin's movies are a great example of what indie video creators can accomplish, making great entertainment on a shoestring budget.

  • Five Tips on Directing DIY Tutorials

    Jennifer O'Rourke - April 26th, 2012

    Five Tips on Directing DIY Tutorials
    Dont know how to do something? Confused by the high tech lingo in your instruction manual? No problem! Nowadays, we just grab our nearest internet capable device, plug in our favorite search engine and click the go button. You will find links to dozens of different sites, lists and columns of instructions, but if you need a visual guide, youre going to be looking for a video.

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