Feature Stories
Tutorial - Making Realistic Muzzle Flashes
Stop, or I'll Shoot! Have you ever wanted to have a gun in your film? What about a cool action scene with guns blazing, people running, dishes exploding and your lead female jumping into a garbage chute to avoid being blown to bits? Yes? Me too! But while I can't help you with convincing your lead actress to jump down a garbage chute, I can help you with the blazing guns part.
From Play to Profit
Getting Your First Paid Gig
Store It: Storage Buyer's Guide
There are many choices these days when it comes to data storage; navigating through these waters can easily become confusing. This guide is here to help make your decision easier. It is broken into two major categories: external storage devices and internal devices. It also lists the pros and cons of each device and its main use.
Personal Computer Buyer's Guide 2008
Choosing a New Computer in 10 Easy Steps
Departments
In Box
readers' letters
Tech Support
your questions answered
Your questions answered by the Videomaker Community, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.videomaker.com/forums
Quick Focus
Call for Entries, Romeo Theater, Veterans' Voices, Rootclip, Cast This!, Videomaker Events
August 2008
Table of Contents
Columns
Basic Training
Basic Sound for Video
People seem to forget that capturing events requires capturing video and audio. You need to balance the best way to capture video versus the best way to collect sound.
Distribution
Video Blogging and Podcasting
Video is all over the place on the web nowadays, and nobody wants to get left behind. But how do you add video to a website, and, more importantly, why should you?
Directing
Small Crew Directing
Someday, you may have to hire, beg, borrow or coerce some people to join you on your video adventure. Keep it friendly, stick with a plan and you - and they - will enjoy the trek.
Producer Profile
Danny Sayson - Wedding Videographer
An award-winning wedding producer shares some tips on making wedding videos.
Producer Update
Kip Kay Hits the Six-Figure Mark!
An update on how a web producer became Metacafe's top earner in just 16 months.
Editing
Color Correction 101
A few simple steps can save an improperly-shot scene or improve one that is less than brilliant.
Audio
Dual-System Sound
When you need to sync many mic sources into your video or want to boost the audio you're already collecting, you might want to look at dual-system sound.
Test Bench
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External Hard Drive Review
G-Technology G-DRIVE Mini 500GB Hard DriveLil' Shredder -
DVD Duplicator Review
Xerox D103 DVD DuplicatorNot your Daddy's Copier -
Camcorder Review
Panasonic AG-HMC70 AVCHD PRO CAMCORDERShoulder Mount at a Reasonable Price -
Camera Light Review
Litepanels Micro LED LightMicro Illumination
