Aesthetics Articles

• When To Use A Camcorder Filter
  July, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  The super clarity of HD has image-sensitive personalities clamoring for a camcorder filter that can best smooth out their wrinkles and rough edges.
• Tutorial - Getting That Film Look
  July, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Shooting video to look like film
• Basic Training: Super Vacation Videos
  June, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Oh, no! Not the vacation videos! It's time to teach your family amp; friends how to make interesting, entertaining and watchable summer vacation videos.
• Video Editing : Coloring for Style
  March, 2007
  by Morgan Paar
  Think of your fondest memories: the orange setting sun on your vacation, the green cactus and red earth on your last desert hike, the blue of a loved one's…
• Video Editing : Format King
  January, 2007
  by Morgan Paar
  In attics, basements and closets everywhere, there are piles of tapes waiting for the ambitious video editor to give them new life.
• Video Editing : Color Me Perfect
  December, 2006
  by Morgan Paar
  To celebrate 100 years of color imaging, from hand painted frames to video formats, let's take a closer look at what color means to video producers in post.
• Basic Training: The (Alien) Sky's the Limit!
  March, 2005
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Your color creation palette is limited only to the imagination when you understand how to use the simple video filters in your editing software.
• Video Editing : Tips for Editing Montages
  February, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  When random pictures come together to create a single compelling collection.
• Light Source: Lighting for Mood
  July, 2004
  by Jim Stinson
  Lighting to achieve a certain mood is easy if you work with three basic elements: key, contrast and color.
• Video Editing from Start to Finish, Part 3 of 4
  June, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  A Four Part Videomaker Series. Part 3: Graphic It! Making the effects that are oh so cool!
• Editing: It's the Pace, Ace!
  March, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  Program pacing is a neglected art that may be more important than you think.
• Home Video Hints: Editing 101: School's in Session
  March, 2004
  by Morgan Paar
  For novice and intermediate editors, here are some tips to consider as you move towards editing perfection.
• The NFL Films Model
  January, 2004
  by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr.
  Lead: How NFL Films created their unique style of football film editing. (and what you can learn from their experience).
• Real People Rate Your Videos!
  January, 2004
  by Amanda Cuda
  Real people say what your friends wish they could.
• Take 5: Super-Human Editing Tips
  January, 2004
  by Chuck Peters
  Super-Human Editing Tips
• Take 5: Five Tips to a Simple Film Effect
  November, 2003
  by Chuck Peters
  Five tips to a simple film effect.
• Home Video Hints: Watch Your Language!
  July, 2003
  by Brian Peterson
  The world of transitions speaks a language we all understand--whether you realize it or not.
• Computer Editing: Applying Speed Effects in Post
  February, 2003
  by Michael Kuhlman
  Spectacular speed effects using your nonlinear editing program.
• Wedding Videos: 8 Tips for Success
  October, 2002
  by Melinda Thibodaux
  Before you say
• Take 5: Five Video No-No's
  May, 2002
  by Chuck Peters
  A short list of things to leave out of your videos.
• Edit Points: Master Cuts
  October, 1994
  by William Ronat
• Video Editing Tutorial
  April, 1995
  by Mark Bosko
  Editing aesthetics are tough to describe. They involve using a little bit of everything at your disposal to create a believable viewing experience.
• Edit Suite: Aesthetics of Editing
  June, 1997
  by Mike Loehr
  Editing is an important part of making video. But the best edits are those that the audience doesn't even notice.
• Getting Started: Audience Appreciation: Be Kind to Your Viewers
  March, 1998
  by Chuck Peters
  Four questions you should ask yourself before you hit that red record button.
• Computer Editing: Tailoring Edits to Specific Viewers
  July, 2001
  by Arthur Aiello
  How to tailor your programs to suit the likes and dislikes of your target audience.
• Computer Editing: Making the Most of Bad Footage
  September, 2001
  by Chuck Peters
  Practical editing tips to help you turn terrible footage into terrific video.