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  • September, 2008
    by The Editors
    It's time once again for the Videomaker/Canon Short Video Contest. You've got the video, we've got the prizes - go ahead ... take the chance. Whether you operate in standard definition or have taken the HD plunge, we can't wait to see your entry. Don't wait around, though - to qualify for the contest, your entry must be received in our office by Friday, October 31, 2008, at 5PM Pacific Time.
  • March, 2008
    by Peter Biesterfeld
    Showtime - Your epic is finally done. The color corrections you meticulously crafted are perfect, and the audio tracks in the edit timeline are speckled with fades and dissolves - evidence of a carefully-blended soundtrack. You click on Save As and rip the project to DVD. It's showtime.
  • February, 2008
    by Mark Montgomery
    Video Industry News Sony Ups Its HDV Game with New Professional HDV Camcorders. Apple Releases Final Cut Express 4:
  • January, 2008
    by Jennifer O'Rourke
  • September, 2007
    by Jennifer O'Rourke
    Topical News
  • August, 2007
    by the Editors
    Readers' letters
  • August, 2007
    by Jennifer O'Rourke
  • May, 2007
    by Charles Fulton
    Over the course of a couple of months, we received hundreds of great entries for the 2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest. This was a challenging year to pick winners--the entries just keep getting better and better every year. So let's take a look at this year's winners!
  • July, 2006
    by James DeRuvo
    You've finally got that masterpiece in the can, now what?
  • June, 2006
    by Randal K. West
    Part 3 of a three part series on how to fund, make, and promote your documentary.
  • April, 2006
    by Jennifer O'Rourke
    How to Enter and Win Video Contests
  • November, 2005
    by Morgan Paar
  • September, 2005
    by Morgan Paar
  • April, 2005
    by Charles Fulton
    We are very pleased to present the winners of the 2004 Videomaker Short Video Contest as picked by Videomaker Magazine subscribers.
  • March, 2008
    by The Editors
    Whether you made a feature-length movie, a short subject, an animated or experimental film; whether it's a narrative, a documentary or a music video, somewhere out there is an outlet for your film. Whatever their size, shape or specialty, the most rewarding festivals go beyond premiere screenings in stylish venues, red carpet parades and glitzy parties. The better festivals enrich the marketplace experience for filmmakers with discussions, demonstrations and panels. There are many more than listed here.
  • September, 2007
    by Randy Hansen
    With some producers that inspire us.
  • April, 2006
    by Morgan Paar
  • July, 2005
    by Matthew York
    Sundance Visions
  • January, 1995
    by Paula Lee
  • November, 1994
    by Paula Lee
  • September, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • August, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • July, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • June, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • May, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • April, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • March, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • February, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • January, 1996
    by Joe McCleskey
  • December, 1995
    by Joe McCleskey