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What's Legal Placing Products in Your Production

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT

Placing Products in Your Production

YouTube Copyright Rights

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CDT

How your copyright rights are affected by YouTube. An overview of the YouTube terms of service and how your distribution rights are affected when you post…

What's Legal Trademarks and Brands in Your Documentary

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST

The scenario is simple: background music, either live or recorded, is playing while you are videotaping a scene. Now you have sounds protected by copyright in…

What's Legal YouTube: Fair Use Vs Copyright Laws

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST

The most common YouTube Video copyright infringement involves using songs in without permission of the copyright holder that cannot be claimed as "Fair Use".

Videomaker's Documentary Production (DVD)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:49:15 CDT

From the editors of Videomaker, we bring you some of our best documentary tips and techniques.

Book of Forms - Duplication Forms

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:49:15 CDT

Videomaker's Complete Book of Forms contains 91 essential forms to make shooting and producing video easier. The following is one section of the Complete Book…

Fair Use & Copyrights

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:49:15 CDT

This Video On Demand highlights what is and isn't allowed to use, when creating your documentary.

What's Legal: Can You Copyright A Name?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT

The Copyright Act states that names, titles, short phrases and expressions cannot be registered in the U.S. Copyright Office. But Wait! Trademark law can cover…

Tips and Tricks - Fair Use & Copyrights

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:49:34 CDT

We take a look at what is and isn't allowed to use, when creating your documentary.

What's Legalproducer's rights

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST

The Public Domain - Unraveling the Confusion of when Copyright claims dissolve. When our country's Founding Fathers adopted the U.S. Constitution, they wanted…

What's Legal: producer's rights

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT

How Fair Is Fair? Copyright Law and Fair Use

Tips and Tricks - Business Opportunities in Event Videography

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:16:29 CDT

There are many opportunities in event videography in addition to wedding videos. Today videographers are getting jobs videotaping theatrical performances,…

Tips and Tricks - Make Money With On-Line Video Distribution

Tue, 26 May 2009 19:29:02 CDT

How to use on-demand DVD distribution to make money with video over the Internet.

Tips and Tricks - Making Money With Stock Video Footage

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:24:05 CDT

Learn how to create stock video footage and make money selling it over the Internet on stock photo/video sites.

Tips and Tricks - Access Challenges for Documentary Makers

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:27:13 CDT

Gaining access to people or places is one of the main challenges documentary makers face when making their movies. These tips should help you find your way.

In box: readers' letters

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST

This month’s letters: Vets' Stories - needing historical footage; Working in the Wild - Killarney Provincial Park; Editing Dirty Little Tricks - Sync the&hell…

What's Legal: Producers Rights.

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT

Private Lives: Who is protected... the producer or the citizen? It depends.

In box readers' letters

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST

Inspired by Viewfinder Column; Separation of Editorial Coverage versus Advertising; Sound Needs Consideration, Too; The World is Reading Videomaker - There are&…

In Box: reader's letters

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT

A Score In Time

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST

All Things Audio: Music Creation Software, Music & SFX Libraries and Audio Editing Software

What's Legal: Producer's Rights

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST

Musical Copyright Tips to navigate murky shark-filled waters

In Box

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT

readers' letters

In Box

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 CST

In Box

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT

What's Legal

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 CST

As video producers, we're often gifted with an intimate look at people, places and events in the world around us... but we're surrounded by legal time-bombs…

In Box

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 CST

News - Video Bits &Bytes

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 02:30:00 CDT

In this week's Video Bits & Bytes: Mark and Derek have news on JVC's new GZ-HD7 hi-def Everio...and some Free Final Cut Pro Plug-ins from Noise Industries.…

Tips and Tricks - Low light shooting. Legal issues.

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:15:06 CST

In our News & Technology segment with Mark and Derek, It's the "Battle of the Titans" over video-sharing. Telecom networks, Verison and Comcast, are getting into the video sharing business. Version is in talks with YouTube, while Comcast is hoping its launch of Ziddio.com will cut into the massive YouTube audience. YouTube was recently purchased by Google and we talk some more on what that means to the independent producer. We also provide details about a contest in which you can produce a music video for the band "Moby".

In our Tips & Techniques segment, John and Jennifer look at some tips to shooting in low light settings and they'll take a look at some legal and copyright issues you need to know.

This week's "Take 20" with Charlie and John, they look at a comedic way to make a training video with "How to make a movie" by producer Joshua Moore of Bakersfield California.

In the "HANDS ON" segment, Mark is just back from New York and shows Charlie a new camcorder from Canon, the XH-A1.

Sound Advice: Bump it Up a Notch

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 CST

Using segues and bumper music will give your productions a professional touch.

Tips and Tricks - Letters and Tips

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 23:00:00 CST

In Box

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 CDT

In Box

Take Five: Five Tips for "Borrowing" Video

Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 CST

Pump up your home video with Hollywood's help.

Copyright: Legal Issues You Need to Know

Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 CST

Get permission or face the music.

Music in a Box

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 CST

Suspense! Drama! Romance! Laughs! The emotion of your video can change with a click of a mouse with various ways to get music and sound effects into your video.

Sound Track: The Copyright Riddle

Sun, 01 Dec 1996 00:00:00 CST

There's a whole lot of confusion surrounding copyrights and the use of music in videos. Here are straight answers to the most common questions.

Mass Media Law

Fri, 01 Dec 1995 00:00:00 CST

Join us for a look at the world of copyright law as it applies to the videomaker.

Profitmaker: Money From Your Brain

Sat, 01 Feb 1997 00:00:00 CST

You can turn your ideas into money. But if you don't protect your ideas with copyrights, so can anyone else.

Permits and Permission: Keeping Your Videos on the Straight and Narrow

Sun, 01 Jan 1995 00:00:00 CST

To protect yourself and your productions, you need a firm grasp on the legalities of video. This article will help you learn the law of the land.

Sound Reasoning: Copyright Counts

Sat, 01 Oct 1994 00:00:00 CDT

Sound Reasoning: Copyright Counts

Letters to the Editor

Mon, 01 Apr 1996 00:00:00 CST

Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor

Music and Sound Effects Libraries: Your Ticket to Powerful Productions

Thu, 01 Feb 1996 00:00:00 CST

Music and sound effects are a great way to add spice to your video productions. Fortunately, you don't need a musician or a foley artist to get the job done;…

In Box

Sat, 01 Nov 1997 00:00:00 CST

In Box

Book and Tape Reviews

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 CDT

Copyrights and Trademarks for Media ProfessionalsDigital Nonlinear EditingBeyond Weddings, Cracking the Commercial Market

Videomaker FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 CDT

Frequently asked questions from you, frequently offered answers from us.

Shoot with Caution: Video, the Law and You

Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00:00 CST

Copyright, privacy and permission are important legal principles all videographers should know about. We answer the most common legal questions people have…

BG: Music & SFX Libraries

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 CST

There is now a massive selection of CD audio that's legal to use and accessible to anyone will to pay the price - and the price isn't bad!

In Box

Wed, 01 Mar 2000 00:00:00 CST

In Box

You and Your PC can make Beautiful Music Together

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 CST

Learn about music creation software that can create high-quality copyright-free audio for your videos.

Video Out: Read Me My Rights!

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 CST

Learn how to protect your intellectual property with this do-it-yourself Web video copyright guide.

Copy Protection

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 CST

Protecting your work can lead to some confusing red tape. Use these tips from two copyright attorneys to help you cut through it.

Buyout Music For Video

Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 CST

Where to turn for tunes - companies that provide royalty-free music and sound effects libraries.

Fan Films on the Web

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 CDT

It doesn't cost millions of dollars to creat a blockbuster, only a camcorder and a desire to play Jedi.

Editing: Using Stock Footage

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 CDT

Stock footage can save you both time and money.

In Box

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 CDT

In Box

Music, Music, Music

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 CST

There are several ways to create professional--and legal--music tracks, depending on your needs, talents and budget.

Church Video: Lights, Camera, Worship

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 CDT

You'll never walk alone: a pragmatic guide to worship video from those who have gone before.

Editing: Editing from Start to Finish, Part 1 of 4

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 CST

This is the first part of a planned 4-part introduction to video editing. Part 1: Prep, Log and Capture.