Profiles

The profiles of established directors, up and coming directors, production companies and readers like you, will give insight into the many areas of movie-making, bring you tips and advice from the pros, and inspire you to achieve your own video-making goals.

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Viewfinder: Quality Over Quantity

mhageman - Wed, 01/09/2013 - 8:00am

We stress quality production skills in Videomaker. From mobile phones and video-capable tablets, to pocket camcorders capable of streaming video direct to the Web, to home movie archival footage converted for editing to video, focus has also been on the production planning necessary to ensure better quality content. Focus on preparations using storyboards, writing production scripts, developing shot sheets, determining budgets and more to keep better control over a production.
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!
Documentary Tip Answers the Question - Do I Really Need to Use Release Forms?

Jackson Wong - December 31st, 2012

Do I Really Need to Use Release Forms? The answer is YES; if you're making a documentary that uses a person's image or voice, you need to be sure they sign a release form, plain and simple.
Viewfinder: Sharing Ideas on the Forums

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

There's a wealth of shared knowledge and experience on the Videomaker Forums. Topic searches bring up numerous posts focusing on something specific, but a serendipitous approach can mine unique and interesting - even entertaining - content useful to all video enthusiasts. We've recently had a new inflow of unique video productions from participants in The Videomaker Video Challenge. Be sure to check that out during your next visit to the Forums.
Morgan Spurlock Supersized - From Reality TV to Documentarian - part 2

mhageman - Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:52am

Morgan Spurlock shared his creative process and tips for success in a telephone interview with Videomaker recently. In this second installment of our two-part series we find out how getting your audience emotionally involved in the story helps drive its success.
Morgan Spurlock - Inspired by Need to Find Answers - part 1

mhageman - Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:48am

In a 2004 New York Times review of Morgan Spurlock's Oscar-nominated documentary Supersize Me the reviewer sums up: "His movie goes down easy and takes a while to digest, but its message is certainly worth the loss of your appetite."
What All Videographers Ought to Know About Shopping Online

Jennifer O'Rourke - November 16th, 2012

As a video producer you might not find your specialized gear at your corner electronics store, so you find yourself shopping online.
Veterans Day: Giving Voice to Vets' Stories Before it's too Late

Jennifer O'Rourke - November 08th, 2012

With Veterans Day comes a reminder that many people put their lives on the line for their country every day, and video producers have a great gift that can help the veterans tell their stories.
Stock Footage: How to Earn Income Selling your Video

mhageman - Wed, 11/07/2012 - 8:00am

Making videos. It's a wonderful pastime and but can also offer you a creative career is the world of stock footage. Whether you make video for fun, for friends of for profit, those little clips you love might earn you a little bit of income now and then.
Sports Shooting: Football, Baseball, Basketball and More

Jennifer O'Rourke - October 26th, 2012

Shooting sports video is fun and rewarding, and sometimes, your footage can make the Highlight of the Night.