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: Mobile Phone Video

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

Although you'd rarely make a quality video using a mobile phone, there are times when a phone's camera might be the best option.
Reader Profile - Dean and Nina Cornett

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

Video creation is sometimes a singular business, but video producers are a social lot who work and play in many areas of video production and love to share their stories. This column introduces you to your fellow video producers.
Quick Focus

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

Specialized video tools are necessary to make good productions better. Here's a quick look at the ikan T-Slate and MovieSlate for ipads, a great tool for work in the field. Also a look into the future - will mobile phones shoot 4k footage soon? And "Who Are You?" Videomaker wants to know who our readers are - take our survey, let your voice be heard!
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.
Video: The Great Equalizer

mikerosen - July 06th, 2012

My grandfather didn't work in video; he was a writer, but he had one useful piece of advice that can apply to anyone working in any creative field. He used to tell me about his student years at the New School for Social Research in New York, how so many of his fellow students spent their time hanging out in coffee houses and talking about the great American novel that they were going to write someday.
Reader Profile - Daniel Topping, MD

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:00am

Video creation is sometimes a singular business, but video producers are a social lot who work and play in many areas of video production and love to share their stories. This column introduces you to your fellow video producers.
Viewfinder: Device vs Feature

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:00am

When filmmaking was expensive, cumbersome and an elitists' domain, only the filmmakers could tell a story. Now that video has become a communications form for the masses, anyone can help democratize the world by giving voice to those who have none.
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.
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.
Reader Profile - Frank Breen

Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 06/01/2012 - 12:00am

Video creation is sometimes a singular business, but video producers are a social lot who work and play in many areas of video production and love to share their stories. This column introduces you to your fellow video producers.