Post Production Articles

• Authoring
• Graphics and Compositing
• Media Management
• Sound Editing
• Video Editing

• Surviving a 48-Hour Film Challenge
  July, 2010
  by Christa Sadler
  Film and video festivals are great ways to meet other enthusiasts just like you, and nothing gets the blood pumping faster than joining a 48-hour film…
• Color Correction Enhancement
  June, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  In this color correction tutorial (which is really color enhancement) we offer color correction methods for basic, intermediate and advanced users.
• Getting Started With Free Video Editing Software
  June, 2009
  by John Devcic
  If you buy a Macintosh or Windows based system, here are some tips on getting started with the free video editing software that comes with your computer.
• Recommendations for the Best Video Editing Computer
  July, 2012
  by Douglas Dixon
  Does your computer feel sluggish when you're editing? Maybe it's time to upgrade to take advantage of the latest round of technology so you can reach 64-bit,…
• DIY Sci-Fi Sound Effects
  April, 2012
  by Hal Robertson
  Whether it's Star Trek sound effects, Star Wars sound effects or the many others you hear in the movies and on TV, making sci-fi sound effects is a fun,…
• Sony Vegas Pro 11 Advanced Editing Software Review
  April, 2012
  by Doug Dixon
  Vegas Pro 11 is a welcome upgrade to this classic professional editing tool.
• Be a Good Scout, Have a Backup Plan
  March, 2012
  by Michael Reff
  Backing up your video files sounds like a wise decision, but it's sometimes kind of scary. How you will know those files will be there next time you need them?
• DVD Authoring Freeware: A Guide to Free Tools
  March, 2012
  by Mark Montgomery
  You don't have to look too far to find a bunch of DVD authoring freeware options on the internet. However, not all free DVD authoring software is created equal.…
• Compression Software for Web Video
  March, 2012
  by Andrew Burke
  Web video is everywhere, playing on laptops, through video game consoles, in digital magazines on tablet computers, and even on TVs and mobile phones.
• From Music Video Maker to Hollywood Director
  February, 2012
  by Mark Montgomery
  Editing music videos isn't too hard... all you need is a band, a camera or two, some editing software and a lot of patience! Music video editing is all about…
• New Titles: 3D TV and 3D Cinema and How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck
  February, 2012
  by Mark Holder
  We review and rate DVDs, videos, books and online tutorials on the subject of video production. These materials are focused to teach, encourage, inspire and…
• Free Sound Effects
  January, 2012
  by Hal Robertson
  It happens when you least expect it - you suddenly realize you need some sound effects for your project but you have no budget. Now what?
• Selecting the Right Video Editing Software
  January, 2012
  by Mark Montgomery
  There are many video editing software packages available today. So many, in fact, that it can be an overwheling task to choose the right video editing software&…
• Google Video: Getting Your Video Seen Online
  January, 2012
  by Mark Montgomery
  Are you being found on Google Videos? Google Videos is Google's search tool specifically for finding video content.
• Sync Sound
  December, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  What do you do if your camera doesn't record good audio? With the increased use of DSLRs and cell phone for video shooting, audio syncing skills are a…
• Digital Audio Sampling
  November, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  Bit by bit our audio goes from a natural source to an electronic conversion. Let's tour the digital audio sampling path from mic to memory and back out through…
• Revving Up Your Editing Options: Editing Software Buyer's Guide
  October, 2011
  by Dave Sniadak
  The road to editing greatness begins by shifting into the right gear. You can't drive your projects forward with software that leaves your computer idling in…
• Animation & Motion Graphics Buyer's Guide
  October, 2011
  by Ben Balser
  Animation and motion graphics software are packages that can create visual assets from scratch, can composite those assets with other visual assets from…
• Getting into GPUs
  October, 2011
  by Douglas Dixon
  It's time to take another look under the hood of the next generation of processing for video. Hardware acceleration for video editing has changed greatly in…
• The Art of the Voice Over
  October, 2011
  by Peter Zunitch
  Recording a voice over isn't like recording an interview or live action in the field. This is the sound that carries your video, and needs to be clear, concise,…
• An AVCHD Update
  September, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Are you Looking to upgrade your editing program but are unsure of some of the stories you've read about codecs and the newer formats? Don't be too concerned…
• DVD Authoring Buyer's Guide
  August, 2011
  by Peter Zunitch
  What to Buy, What to Know
• 15 Websites You Need to Know
  August, 2011
  by Peter Zunitch
  Type "Video Production" in a search URL and you come up with more than 24-million links. Finding your exact needs is time-consuming, but we've narrowed the…
• Editing - How Do I Do This Stuff?
  August, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Video editing is a rare task that requires left-brain and right-brain activity: One side for the technical, the other for the art. What happens when the…
• NVIDIA Quadro 4000 Graphics Card and 3D Vision Reviewed
  August, 2011
  by Mark Holder
  NVIDIA's Quadro 4000 graphics card delivers blistering fast performance - and a pretty amazing 3D experience. Additionally, for another dimension to Blu-ray…
• ViewSonic VX2268wm FuHzion 3D Display Reviewed
  August, 2011
  by Mark Holder
  If explosive 3D magic is what you desire then look no further than the ViewSonic VX2268wm.
• Fixing Audio in Post
  July, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  Most editors grind their teeth when someone says,"don't worry we'll fix it in post", but fixing it in post are where audio tricks shine.
• Optimizing Edit Organization
  July, 2011
  by Peter Zunitch
  Most of us hate organizing - yet we love it when things are in order. Here are some tips to keeping our love-hate relationship with organization within a Zen-li…
• 3 Ways to Edit Video Online
  June, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Online web applications have begun to sneak into the vernacular producer's dictionary. Editing "in the cloud" has its ups and downs, here's a look a few…
• Music Licensing
  June, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  Once the province of only big-budget productions, now everyone can license a music track for their own projects - all you need is to understand the rules.