Production

Production is the filming stage of your shoot which includes cinematography, audio and lights, as well as directing, art and effects. The following articles will help you in your search for proper equipment and new techniques which will make your video look more professional.

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Audio Field Mixers & Recorders Buyer's Guide

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00am

Audio mixers and recording devices provide the missing link to great video productions - those days of monophonic mics and hiss-inducing analog mixers are thankfully over.
DSLR/HDSLR Buyer's Guide

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00am

DSLR - Short for Digital Single Lens Reflex. Since all marketing departments these days love an acronym they decided that cameras needed a new one. The birth of the HDSLR.
Shooting with Interchangeable Lenses

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00am

One of the biggest developments in the camcorder industry lately isn't about formats, recording media or 3D imaging, it's the ability to shoot a film-like depth of field shot similar to the beauty that only film once possessed. We're talking about the ability to remove a lens from your camcorder and change it with another for a new exciting look to your video.
The Mechanics of Interchangeable Lenses: Working with 35mm Adapters and Lenses

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00am

Many filmmakers and videographers are turning to 35mm adapters and interchangeable lenses to achieve a more cinematic look.
First Amendment Rights: New Ruling on Recording Police

Jennifer O'Rourke - August 30th, 2011

Videographer's First Amendment rights. A Federal Court ruling protects users' 1st Amendment rights stating police can't arrest you for recording police action.
Rob Spence Implants a Bionic Camcorder in His Eye

brunsdan - August 30th, 2011

Filmmaker Rob Spence has a unique prosthetic eye with an bionic camcorder. He plans to use this camera to make a new documentary about his casual everyday life.
Lighting Wide Shots for Video Production

Wide shots establish the mood of a scene and are important to set correctly. This segment defines the goals of good lighting, gives you some tips on how to hide light fixtures, and offers some ideas for good lighting design so that your scenes can look artistic and professional.
Sony Releases Updated NEX-VG20 Camcorder

Jennifer O'Rourke - August 23rd, 2011

Sony's just announced the newest version of their ground-breaking interchangeable camera, the VG10. The new camera will unsurprisingly be called the VG20 and has so many new features they might have well skipped the 20 and gone with the VG30 moniker instead.
Lighting for Night Video Shoots

It only takes a few minutes on set to realize night scenes are one of the hardest setups to master well. To help you get the best night light setup, we'll give you some tips on how to light car interiors and outdoor settings in a professional way.
Taking Your Video Production on the Road

Julie Babcock - August 17th, 2011

With so many things that could go wrong, such as equipment damage, theft or simply not remembering to bring extra batteries, it's easy to be less than enthusiastic about taking your production on the road. One way to soothe those equipment jitters is to be prepared.