May 2012
Table of Contents
Plan to Go Pro? Videomaker's May edition is just your ticket for going beyond the weekend warrior to a full-time professional video producer. You'll find tips on building a home studio, creating a Video Village, audio acquisition with how Creative Commons sites, getting documentary funding and buyer's guides on Pro Camcorders and Workstations. Also watch for these reviews: Avid Media Composer, Maya from AutoDesk, Sony's NEX-VG20, Matthew's DC Slider and Dell's Precision M6600 Mobile Workstation.
Feature Stories
The Birth of Film - The Beginning of Motion Picture Making
As often is the case, when new technology comes along, many people are afraid of what it represents; they scoff at it, or dismiss it as a fad. (3D movies anyone?)
Documentary Funding
Getting Your Project Off The Ground
Building Your Home Video Suite
Many entrepreneurs starting a home business just set a desk in an empty bedroom, hang out their shingle and they're in business. But starting a video business requires specialized needs for space and gear.
Video Editing Workstations Buyer's Guide
You have just recorded your first big event. Now all you need to do is edit it. The next thing you need is a video editing computer.
Pro Camcorder Buyer's Guide
When your craft goes beyond home video projects to professional gigs, you need pro gear to keep up.
Reviews
Avid Media Composer 6 Advanced Editing Software Review
Packed with professional features Avid's Media Composer 6 may well be the ultimate editing system available.
Dell Precision M6600 Mobile Workstation Review
The Dell Precision M6600 is perfect for editors needing speed, durability, and plenty of options.
Autodesk Maya Entertainment Creation Suite Premium 2012 3D Graphics and Special Effects Software Review
Autodesk Maya Entertainment Creation Suite Premium 2012 is by far the most powerful Maya suite to date. Immense improvements in the interface, dynamics, character animation tools, etc. allow you to create faster than ever.
Matthews DC-Slider Review
With its clever versatility, counterbalance system, and sturdy design, the Matthews DC-Slider is a fun and useful tool that will help cinematographers keep their shots looking both dynamic and professional.
Sony NEX-VG20H Interchangeable Lens Camera Review
For this price you get a solid camera with many available interchangeable lenses and more on the way.
Columns
Viewfinder: Automatic Editing
With technology from facial recognition to understanding the difference between people, pets, backgrounds, objects, behaviors and landscapes - will the human editor become obsolete someday?
Google TV - Ready For Prime Time?
It's not always about whether the technology works well. Sometimes, it's about the interconnectivity and ease of use.
Directing Tips from The Video Village
Directing your shoot using a "Video Village" setup with monitor feeds allows you to stay organized, out of your crew's way and focused on your project.
Editing Effects Software to Make Your Video Sing
The greatest masterpieces are always well planned, shot beautifully, and edited with precision and intent. Nothing can replace a good story, but the right effects software can put your video heads and tails above the competition.
Creative Commons
Your neighbor might upload something using copyrighted music and no one notices, then you upload something and the copyright police send you a take-down letter.
Departments
New Titles: The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook, From Still to Motion, Naked Lens
Book and Media Reviews
Latest Videos
Defining the Film Look
All video professionals and indie filmmakers put a great deal of effort into their final product. Many of them wish to go a step beyond and achieve that pinnacl …
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How to Make Your Own DSLR Camera Rig
Ever since DSLR cameras started recording video, cinematographers everywhere have used them to give their videos a sleek and "professional" feel. However, quali … -
How to Make Your Own Car Mount
It's pretty commonplace for someone to ask how a special effect shot in a summer blockbuster was done, but you don't often hear someone asking how an exterior c … -
How to Make Your Own Boom Pole, Blimp, and Windscreen
Believe it or not, audience members are more likely to forgive poorly captured video than poorly captured sound which means that capturing clear audio is an inc …
Video Forums
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HVR-V1P Sony Cam & Edit Questions
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Studio DIY budget Ceiling Rail System
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So when should I go 'Pro'?
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Best Printer for DVDs and Jewel Case Inserts?
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How to light a scene (bathroom commercial)
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Looking for help on a music promo video - how to?
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Tips for shooting a music video
May 27
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Old Fashioned Block Font
May 27
Video News Blog
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Gap Tooth Documentary Shows Even Small Stories Can Intrigue
May 25
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Car Mounts Photo Shoot, Behind the Scenes at Videomaker
May 24
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OmniVision Announces 4K Video Sensor for Phones
May 23
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PENTAX K-30 - Adventure With It
May 22
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CTIA 2012 Spotlight Award Winner: Western Digital Socrpio Blue 7mm Hard Drive
May 21
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CTIA 2012 Spotlight Award Winner: Kingston Wi-Drive 64GB
May 21
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Video Production Tip: Use Green Screen Wisely
May 21
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CTIA 2012 Spotlight Award Winner: Pop Video Projector
May 21
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Sony Sends in New Alpha Cameras: the NEX-F3 and SLT-A37
May 18
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Event Videography Improved by Using Multiple Cameras
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