Theory

Gaining a deeper understanding of film history and genres, learning how to view a film objectively and being able to develop believable characters can help you create better videos, improve your technique or inspire you to add some spice to your style.

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Viewfinder: Movie Maker

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:00am

When compared to the thousands of years required for the written word to become available to the masses, the video revolution has occurred at mind-boggling speed.
Another Video Production Workshop is Underway!

Jennifer O'Rourke - February 24th, 2012

We enjoy teaching our workshops and these tight-knit groups always leave exhausted, but with a new knowledge and understanding of the filed of video production.
Top Five Strangest Documentaries

mikerosen - February 16th, 2012

Many would-be documentarians get trapped into thinking that only sweeping, epic topics are acceptable fodder for documentaries. They just get stuck in that Ken Burns' Civil War mode of thinking. We've written quite a few times that doesn't have to be the case, that you can find the thread of a good documentary story in even seemingly trivial events and mundane lives. In fact, that's often where you find the most interesting documentaries!
Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers

mikerosen - February 09th, 2012

A wedding videographer is always conscious that a couple's wedding is one of the most important days in their lives, so he knows that they will choose a form and venue with a special meaning for them. Some couples hold them in unusual locations -- not just in parks or gardens, but even stores like T.J Maxx or Whole Foods Market.
Viewfinder: Cinematography

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:00am

A cinematographer used to be thought of as a film artist, but cinematographers are creators of original works - whether it's film or video. All of us who use a camera to make original video are artists in one form or another and having good skills in all areas of the production process pays off.
Online Documentaries

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 12:00am

Documentary storytelling is found across a diverse swath of mediums including celluloid film, DVD, online video and even interactive scrapbooking. Even through these changing mediums, the documentary has stuck with us.
Breaking Down the Documentary Process

mikerosen - January 19th, 2012

Break down documentary production into 4 easy to manage steps.
Viewfinder: What's Next?

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

4K cinematic resolution is on it's way and although it's too costly for the average consumer now, just like the early camcorders and DVD players, the prices will surly come down. Are you ready to take that next leap?
Viewfinder: Unscripted

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

Sometimes you spend weeks working on shotlists, storyboards and scooting scripts; and Sometimes you shoot just for fun, and you don't have a plan - your story unfolds unscripted.
Viewfinder - Shooting Ratios

Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 11/01/2011 - 12:00am

Recording to tape or film had stock limitations, but with today's possibilities of unlimited storage many producers are now grappling with thoughts of whether to keep a tight shooting ratio, or over-shoot and deal with the excess later.