How To

• New Camcorders Still Need the Best Blank Media

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 06/01/2011 - 12:00am

  

  With all the talk about "cloud" storage and Internet access through broadband of video and audio content -you'd think that there would be no need for physically storing any kind of data anymore. But there's yet to be a camera that doesn't require some type of physical storage in order to retain what has recorded.

• Music Libraries Buyer's Guide - Musical Enrichment

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 06/01/2011 - 12:00am

  

  Music is to video what icing is to cake! Sure you can eat a cake without frosting but you will not get the full effect of a delicious and attractive cake. The icing fills the seams; it covers the cake and makes it more attractive.

• The History of Video - Historical Showdown

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 06/01/2011 - 12:00am

  

  Some technological breakthroughs were marvelous time-savers, others were, well, not so stellar. Here's a look back at the beginnings of video gadget history.

• Videomaker's Silver Anniversary

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  Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 06/01/2011 - 12:00am

  

  "It's a magazine about a powerful tool and how you can use it effectively in many situations, some of which have yet to be discovered." Matt York, Viewfinder column - Videomaker Vol. I, Number 1, June 1986.

• 4 Common Lighting Setups for Professional Video

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  Though great lighting does require some artistic prowess, even the first-time video enthusiast can get great results. To help you make professional looking lighting, we'll show you the steps everyone should take for a good lighting, how to place lights and equipment in outdoor settings, and proper 4-point, 2-point, and even 1-point lighting setups.

• DVD Extras offer Good Learning Tools

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  Jennifer O'Rourke - May 27th, 2011

  

  A great way to learn about movie making is by watching the DVD extras from blockbuster movies.

• Liven Up Your Documentary by Capturing B-Roll

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  Good B-roll helps you keep a good pace, cover mistakes, and dive even deeper into your story. To make sure your story has all of that, we'll go over some tips on how to direct people to act and show you how to cover live events in a way that makes your documentary interesting and informative.

• DVD Authoring: Wedding Day Bonus Features

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  Julie Babcock - May 24th, 2011

  

  The rice has been thrown, the footage has been edited, and now you're ready for the final stage: DVD menu authoring. If you haven't started using DVD menus in your wedding video products, you should.

• Looking for Inspiration? Maybe Ron Howard can Help

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  Jennifer O'Rourke - May 23rd, 2011

  

  Ron Howard teams up with Canon to inspire imagination by offering a photo contest for DSLR shooters. Winning photos will inspire a movie directed by Ron Howard.

• Capture Great Sound with Manual Audio Controls

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  Julie Babcock - May 18th, 2011

  

  Audio is one of the most important pieces of the production puzzle. For that reason, it is extremely important to get your audio right during production.

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