October 2009
Table of Contents
If you've ever wondered about the legalities of using brand name products in your video production, this issue's "What's Legal" column is a must read. Also in this issue are some basic editing tips to tweaking your images just a bit during the editing process to give your video a cleaner look. Also check out our annual Video Horror Stories and reviews from Sony, Panasonic and Samsung
Feature Stories
Fixing Audio For Video In Post Production
We've dedicated this tutorial to the finer details of very common audio problems and offer some simple ways to fix audio for video in post production.
An Overview Of Blank Media Storage
An Overview of the various types of blank media storage. How video tapes, flash memory cards, dvd and blu-ray discs are currently used in camcorders.
Don't be Square about Framing
For an image to be exciting, it has to move! Right? Things need to be constantly changing and adjusting. Pictures flying in and out, angles adjusting and tilting, edits happening left and right. There is nothing still about our art. Or is there?
Media Storage Solutions for Videographers
Videographers need media storage solutions with quick throughput and substantial capacity. External drives make sense for editing. Blu-ray is for the long haul.
Real Horror Stories From Videographers
We asked videographers to submit their real horror stories. What we got in return was stories of terrifying mistakes, and the motivation to avoid them.
Reviews
Videomaker's 2009 Best Visual Effects Software: MotionDSP vReveal Video Cleaning Software Review
MotionDSP's vReveal is one of the easiest ways to organize, clean up and render your videos for distribution.
Videomaker's 2009 Best Camcorder Support: Omni-Tracker Slim Line Dolly Review
The Omni-Tracker SL is a lightweight dolly that delivers precise, smooth moves, with the added flexibility of working in tight quarters.
Lumix DMC-GH1 DSLR Camera Kit Review
The Lumix GH1 is fun to use and creates great HD video that rivals pro camcorders costing twice as much.
Samsung HMX-H105 Full HD Camcorder Review
Great little camcorder that is the perfect fit for all shooters.
Videomaker's 2009 Best Video Editing Suite: Sony Vegas 9 Pro Video Editing Software Review
Sony is telling us something; Vegas video software is here to shake things up! With a host of new features, extensive import, capture & exporting options.
Columns
New Ways For A Professional Wedding Videographer To Make A Buck
Weddings are the first thing that people think about when pondering profits from video, but are there other ways a professional videographer can cash in on events?
Basic Video Editing
So you've got a camera and you've gone out and shot some video with it. Sooner or later you're going to want to understand how to do Basic Video Editing.
How Much Directing should be included in a video script?
An accusation often aimed at video script writers is the charge of directing on paper. In the strictest production worlds writers write and directors direct.
What's Legal
Placing Products in Your Production
Placing Products in Your Production
Reader Profile: Brian Martin
"An avid Videomaker reader since I was 13 years old (20 years ago!), I'm lucky enough to make a living with video. For 10 years, I have taught high school video production ..."
Editing Video Clips To Remove Unwanted Objects
The most common offender is the tip of a shotgun mic that has dipped into the shot from above. We also might see the edge of a light stand or a barndoor
Which Is Best? A Dynamic Microphone or A Condenser Microphone?
The basic differences between dynamic microphones and condenser microphones. Their strengths and weaknesses and where they work best in the video production process.
Departments
In Box: reader's letters
More Wedding Tips-Baby Video Tips-Tips for Titles
Comments and links to recent Videomaker Magazine Articles written to help people create better video
Latest Videos
How to Organize a Shoot
In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …
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How to Cast a Video Production
Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you … -
How to Break Down a Script
In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production. -
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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Perfect Location but No Concept
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Best camcorder less than $2K
Feb 14
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
Feb 14
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
Feb 14
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
Feb 14
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
Feb 14
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Turning off the REC indicator
Feb 14
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
Feb 14
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Introduce Yourself
Feb 14
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
Feb 14
Video News Blog
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On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
Feb 13
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Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
Feb 10
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
Feb 9
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Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22
Feb 9
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DSLRs' Audio Limitations: Azden's Newest Mixer May Be the Ticket
Feb 8
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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
Feb 7
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We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
Feb 6
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
Feb 3
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Editing Avid on an iPad - Imagine the Possibilities!
Feb 3
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
Feb 2
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