Business Free Streaming Videos

In this section you will find information on how to market yourself and your movie, as well as legal issues to keep in mind, such as copyright laws and release forms. Being well informed on the business-side of video production will increase your chances of success and save you from legal problems down the road.

Tips and Tricks - Business of video

November, 2006

In our News & Technology segment with Mark and Derek, JVC's announces a new pro HD camcorder, AJA introduces a miniature converter for H-D-M-I as well as…
Tips and Tricks - Home networking for video. Shoot to show versus shoot to edit.

October, 2006

News and Technology – with Brian & Current & Microsoft Soft Micron announces 5 megapixel HD South by…
Tips and Tricks - On-line Video Revenue Opportunities

June, 2009

How to make money making videos for on-line revenue sharing sites. Learn how to make money on YouTube, Metacafe, Veoh and Blip TV.
Tips and Tricks - Business Opportunities in Event Videography

June, 2009

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

May, 2009

How to use on-demand DVD distribution to make money with video over the Internet.
Tips and Tricks - Making Money With Stock Video Footage

May, 2009

Learn how to create stock video footage and make money selling it over the Internet on stock photo/video sites.
Tips and Tricks - How to Start a Wedding Video Business

May, 2009

Key things videographers should consider in order to succeed in the wedding video business.
Tips and Tricks - Fair Use & Copyrights

April, 2009

We take a look at what is and isn't allowed to use, when creating your documentary.
Tips and Tricks - Video Optimization Strategies for SEO & SEM.

February, 2009

Tips on building an online audience through marketing and video optimization.
Commentary - Viewfinder

September, 2006

Viewfinder – with Matt York and Jennifer O'Rourke Matt and Jennifer explore the topic of elitism in video production.
Tips and Tricks - Low light shooting. Legal issues.

November, 2006

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…
Tips and Tricks - Access Challenges for Documentary Makers

April, 2009

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.
News - Video Bits &Bytes

June, 2007

In our Video Bits & Bytes segment, John discusses the FCC ruling regarding profanity on broadcast TV. He also talks about the new Apple laptops. Derek explores…
Critiques - Demo Reel

October, 2006

Take 20 Ð with Jennifer and Brian Reader's/viewer's videos Submission # Demo Reel Producer: Bill Hayden
Tips and Tricks - Letters and Tips

May, 2006

Tips and LETTERS - BP/MP Reader letter: from 15 year old featured on MTV - 4th in four-part series on Making your own vidcast - Distribution & PLUG:…
Tips and Tricks - Letters and Tips

February, 2006

DV at Sundance, SONY interview, "Beijing Golf Classic" viewer video, Transferring old home movies, Terabyte drives
Tips and Tricks - Letters and Tips

February, 2006
News - Video Bits &Bytes

March, 2007

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.…
TV Show - Horror Show Promo

January, 2000

A horror show teaser...

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