Genre

There are many genres in the world of movie making. Each genre consists of its own distinct style and subject matter. Having a thorough understanding of genre classification and guidelines can help you better direct your own movie.

Sub-categories

Trash the Dress and Destruction Videos - You Get One Chance

Jackson Wong - March 19th, 2013

Trash the dress, explosions, demolition ... product testing. These are just a few of the descriptors for a special genre of video that event videographers understand so well. Destruction video - the kind of video that is designed to make audiences cringe or watch in awe, and if the work is especially effective, will be so strong a visual that viewers simply can't stop watching. There are many genres for which destruction video may fit, including music video, documentary, even educational. To make destruction video we'll look at some examples and help you get prepared.
Preparing for the Wedding Season

Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 10/01/2012 - 12:00am

For many, the wedding season is year 'round, but things tend to speed up in the spring and summer months. Being prepared for the height of the season well before the season is upon you will insure your wedding shoot will go smoothly.
13 Keys to Successful Event Video

mhageman - Fri, 09/28/2012 - 9:30am

Whether you're shooting a tax seminar, a wedding or a break-dance summit, event video can be some of the most interesting, stressful, exciting, and ultimately rewarding video work you will come across.
Viewfinder: Video's Greatest Value

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 09/01/2012 - 12:00am

Serving a valuable need to a small audience can sometimes be much more rewarding than creating a blockbuster movie for the masses.
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.
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.
Can You Catch Ghosts on Video?

mikerosen - June 21st, 2012

We're all curious about the strange, the unexplained, the unknown... Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, you have to admit that there's something fascinating about the thought that there might be things in this world beyond mortal ken. That's why so many people have dedicated themselves to cataloging and investigating strange phenomena like ghosts and spirits.
Fair Trade Connection Shares Stories of Global Workers with Video

mikerosen - May 31st, 2012

It's always exciting when we see someone using their video skills to help improve the world. We've long seen the potential for video to change the world, from its role in democratizing news gathering to its use as a classroom aid for education.
Gap Tooth Documentary Shows Even Small Stories Can Intrigue

mikerosen - May 25th, 2012

We've often talked about documentary video on this site and the one thing that we've stressed time and again is that a documentary topic does not need to be "big" to be good. Many readers look at documentaries like Ken Burns' Civil War and assume that all documentaries need to be similarly epic sagas. But sometimes smaller stories have even more potential to really speak to people.
Event Videography Improved by Using Multiple Cameras

mikerosen - May 17th, 2012

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.