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How Did They Do That? - 6 pgs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:47:30 PST

Ever wonder how they do those special effects? Learn how!

Editing Scoping Out Your Video

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Many editing software programs offer a variety of colorful scopes to help enhance the hue, color, and brilliance, among other editing tweaks. But how do they work?

Editing Software Buyer's Guide 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Finding the right tool to edit your masterpieces

Viewfinder

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

How Easy Can It Get?

Editing: Polished Work

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

From rough cut to finished product, you want to deliver the goods as cleanly as possible. Here are the Seven Steps to Creating an Excellent Polished Work.

Tutorial: Transitioning Naturally

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Every blockbuster movie has hundreds or even thousands of edits, yet the viewer often is unaware of the cut. Why? In many cases, the change is very subtle, using a technique which is often known as a Natural Transition.

The Craft of Family History Videos: Making Classics Out of Clutter

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

We treasure our memories, but we can be easily overwhelmed. Fearlessly dive into your archives and uncap your camera lens for the holidays to create a video that will stand the test of time.

Timeline: Cookin' with Keyframes

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Cookin' with Keyframes

Director's Chair: Back to Film School

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Watching films is a classroom in itself, yet you really have to have the right tools to become a critical viewer.

Charity Video

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?

Video Editing: What is Multicam Editing?

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Shooting performances or group discussions is difficult using one video camera, but it can be a nightmare with several cameras and without good planning.

Multicam Shooting

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Whether it's shooting a wedding, baseball game, church service or two-person interview, shooting it with more than one camera can be a time-saving and very creative endeavor.

Video Editing : Plan A: B-roll

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Timeline: Time Control

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

As editors, we are in control of the time universe. We can stretch it, shorten it, and even change Fate by manipulatiing time.

Quick Focus

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Videomaker Presents: Vidcasting!

Director's Chair: Everyday Masterpieces

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

December - a time of cold and perhaps snow. A few weeks of quiet time before the onrush of the holiday season.

Basic Training: Editing 101

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

"Leave it on the cutting room floor" is an old film phrase signifying to edit out stuff you don't need. It's a good reminder to cut down your piece for a tighter final project.

Stock Footage Buyer's Guide

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

Something Borrowed, Something New

Video Editing : MPEG-4 Mysteries Revealed

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

Is your head drowning in acronyms such as MPEG-4, MPEG-2, H.264, 3GPP and the like? Well, we're going to throw you an MPEG-4 life ring and see if we can get you back in the boat.

Video Editing : The Ghosts of Edits yet to Be

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Time to dim the lights and tell ghost stories. Our Editorial Department demonstrates some techniques on putting some spook into your videos.

Video Editing : To Page Curl or to Cut?

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Sure, your editing program has 999 transitions--but nowhere in the licensing agreement did you oblige yourself to use each and every one of them.

Video Editing : Making the Most from Outtakes

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

(gales of laughter erupt on the set.) CUT! Somebody PLEASE help Jimmy untangle the rope from his foot, re-stack all those bottles of motor oil and, somebody wash off the cat... again.

Video Editing : The Kindest Cut of All

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

In the beginning, there was the cut. The usual editing conventions dictate that most of your transitions should be cuts. Let's step away from the transitions palette for a while.

Cracking the Video Time Code

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Unraveling the perplexity and complexity of using video time code.

Edit The Plan: Part 3 of Production Planning

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Planning for post-production will re-focus your vision of the program you want and then help you create it with the material you've got.

Basic Training: What were you THINKING?!

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Have you ever wanted to wrestle a camcorder away from Uncle Buck while at a

Video Editing : Family Time: Cutting the Album

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Leave the emotions at the door, and let the long shots fall to the edit room floor, and you'll create a family album masterpiece that even strangers will admire.

Basic Training: 11 Steps to Add Some Spice to Your Video

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

Give some pizzazz to your videos with a few simple techniques.

Home Video Hints: Holiday Videos that Rock!

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

A quick and easy recipe for capturing family memories.

Video Editing: Fear and Logging in Your Editor

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Log your shots today to save edit time tomorrow and your well-organized project will thank you in the end.

Introduction to Digital Video Editing: The Guide to Getting Started With Computer Video (DVD)

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:47:30 PST

You'll learn important information about digital video editing software. You�ll learn the tools you need to get started in digital video editing including valuable tips and techniques for creating titles, editing sequences and editing audio.

Advanced Editing -- Guide to Advanced Computer Video Editing (DVD)

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:47:30 PST

The editors and experts at Videomaker have created this DVD to introduce you to the video editing software, and techniques you need to know to edit like a professional including tips for creating video titles, and how to adjust color when editing.

Composition 201

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:47:30 PST

It's time to learn the advanced techniques in Composition!

Videomaker Presents - Episode 127 - TIPS & TRICKS: Video Green Screen Magic Tricks

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:15:15 PDT

Jennifer shows you how to create a magic wand effect using special effects and video green screen background software.

Editing Color Correction 201

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Ever want to enhance a washed-out sky or push the color on a less-than-vibrant hill of grass? How did they do that black-and-white/color effect in Sin City or Pleasantville?

Editing Color Correction 101

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

A few simple steps can save an improperly-shot scene or improve one that is less than brilliant.

Editing: Fix It in Post

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

If a director, cinematographer, producer or uncle of the movie studio mogul tells you, "no worries... we'll fix it in post," tell them, "well, sure, we can... but it'll cost you."

Tutorial - Getting That Film Look

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Shooting video to look like film

Basic Training: Tricks for J and L Cuts

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Editing is an art, offering you hundreds of choices of cuts in every 30-frame second. The subtle J- and L-cuts are two of the most powerful, yet simple, transitions of all.

Tutorial: Burning Down The House

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

In today's films, it seems everywhere you look you see Visual FX. Visual FX are powerful tools when used correctly, but they are often frowned upon when they're used for the wrong reasons.

Editing: Motivation

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

It's a bird... it's a plane... it's ... the motivated edit? It's a powerful editing technique, but to execute it well, you must consider the final edit when you plan the first shot.

Tutorial: 2.5d Animation

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Producing The Polar Classic Animated Music Video

Timeline: Ripple-n-Roll, Slip-n-Slide

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

The basic editing tools are sometimes the most difficult to understand... here's a look at four of the most powerful techniques in your editing software's toolkit.

Your Tips

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Reader Tips

Color Grading/Finishing Tool Review:Apple Color

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Color, The New Frontier

Videomaker Presents Recap

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Having The Best Video Shooting Fun with the Videomaker Editors!

Basic Training: Super Vacation Videos

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Producing Your Own Vidcast for Video SharingPart 3: Editing and Distribution

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

In the last two issues we told you how to set up and shoot your vidcast. In part three, we're looking at how to edit and get that vidcast to the masses.

Test Bench:Red Giant Magic Bullet Colorista v1.0 Color Correction Plug-In

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Colorista Correction

Video Editing : Coloring for Style

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

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 eyes.

Special Effects: 7 Sizzling Cool Camera FXs!

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

Low cost camera tricks to create amazing illusions for your viewers.

Video Editing : Format King

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

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

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

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.

Wipers au Naturel

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

Our media-soaked culture has made cinematic shorthand a second language.

How to Conduct a Live Multi-Camera Shoot

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Gather 'round the family and friends for a multi-camera shoot and a fun time for all.

Tech Support

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

Tech Support

Tools For the Creative Digital Artist

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Whether you're making movies, or corporate videos, in a virtual production world, having the right video effects are nowadays as important as acquiring that Big Name actor once was.

Basic Training: The (Alien) Sky's the Limit!

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

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

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

When random pictures come together to create a single compelling collection.

Basic Training: Camera Magic

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

All the tricks and techniques of in-camera effects that take your ho-hum video from the ordinary to the brilliant with these savvy shooter's tips.

Basic TrainingCutting on Action

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

One of the advantages of living at the end of 100 years of motion picture editing is that we have access to the collected wisdom of many film and television editors.

Editing: Editing tips

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Dissolve: A Winning Edit

Take 5

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Having Fun with Swish Pans

Director's Chair: Screen Direction

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

Screen direction is perhaps one of the most confusing yet easily remedied problems in directing a video production.

Video Editing : The 3-Ring 3D Title Circus!

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

And in the center ring: the amazing, the gigantic, the most impressive typography known to mankind... Ladies and Gentlemen! Feast your eyes on 3D titles!

Video Editing : Manipulating Time

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Tempis Fugit. If you're not up on conversational Latin, that's

Viewfinder: Those Who Can, Do

Sat, 01 Oct 1994 00:00:00 PDT

Producing a TV show has broadened both our perspective and our areas of expertise.

A TBC Tale

Fri, 01 Sep 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Time base correctors can improve the color, stabilize the picture and even reduce the noise from your tapes. This article will show you what to look for in a TBC, as well as how to use it once you've bought one. Complete with our annual TBC/SEG buyer's guide.

Edit Points: Master Cuts

Sat, 01 Oct 1994 00:00:00 PDT

Edit Points: Master Cuts

Video Editing Tutorial

Sat, 01 Apr 1995 00:00:00 PST

Editing aesthetics are tough to describe. They involve using a little bit of everything at your disposal to create a believable viewing experience.

Edit Points: Editing Bureaus: Visions for Rent

Wed, 01 Feb 1995 00:00:00 PST

Editing Bureaus: Visions for Rent

Edit Suite: Using Your Computer for Linear Editing

Sun, 01 Dec 1996 00:00:00 PST

While nonlinear editing systems seem to be all the rage, computer-controlled linear editing is tried, true and affordable.

Edit Suite: Master Editors

Sun, 01 Sep 1996 00:00:00 PDT

One of the best ways to learn when and where to edit is to imitate those who have done it brilliantly.

Edit Suite: Behold the Humble Cut

Thu, 01 Aug 1996 00:00:00 PDT

No video transition is so simple and inexpensive as the cut. And none is so powerful.

Edit Suite: Continuity Boot Camp

Wed, 01 May 1996 00:00:00 PDT

How to put an end to the often comical - and always embarrassing - continuity error.

Edit Suite: Transition Tricks

Mon, 01 Apr 1996 00:00:00 PST

Here's how to put transitions to work in your video productions.

Edit Points: The Big Picture

Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 PST

The Big Picture

Edit Points: Linear vs. Nonlinear Editing

Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 PST

Linear vs. Nonlinear Editing

Edit Points: When You Don't Have a Controller

Fri, 01 Sep 1995 00:00:00 PDT

When You Don't Have a Controller

Edit Points: Moving to Time Code

Sat, 01 Jul 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Moving to Time Code

Getting Started: The Boring Parts Cut Out

Mon, 01 Jul 1996 00:00:00 PDT

When you show your videos, does your audience cry "Mercy, mercy! Or "More, more!"? Some simple editing could make the difference.

Camera Work: Shots and Scenes

Mon, 01 Jan 1996 00:00:00 PST

Shots and Scenes

Camera Work: As Easy as A/B Roll

Tue, 01 Aug 1995 00:00:00 PDT

As Easy as A/B Roll

Camera Work: Simple Camcorder Editing

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Simple Camcorder Editing

Camera Work: Video Space

Mon, 01 May 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Video Space

Editing Protocols

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 PDT

If editing protocols confuse you, you're not alone. Plenty of people get frustrated with the numerous (and often bran-specific) protocols on the market today. In this article, we'll walk you through the maze step-by-step.

Time Code: Questions & Answers

Sat, 01 Apr 1995 00:00:00 PST

Once reserved for professional video editors, time code is entering the realm of consumer video. Glenn Calerone explains the hows and whys of editing with this powerful tool.

Desktop Video: The DTV Edit Controller

Tue, 01 Nov 1994 00:00:00 PST

Desktop Video: The DTV Edit Controller

The Art of the Edit

Tue, 01 Nov 1994 00:00:00 PST

Editing is more than just sticking scenes together - it's a strange language, a discipline, an art. In this article, we'll show you how to master editing and improve your videos.

Desktop Video: Singing the NTSC Red-green Blues

Sun, 01 Oct 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Singing the NTSC Red-green Blues

Desktop Video News and Reviews

Fri, 01 Dec 1995 00:00:00 PST

Desktop Video News and Reviews

Getting Started: Writing Video Letters

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 PDT

If you have trouble using written words to relate a story or to describe an experience, try using your camcorder.

Edit Suite: Editing Cameras

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Editing equipment is becoming smaller, less cumbersome and, in some cases, consolidated within the camcorder itself.

Pause: The Video You Don't Shoot Could be Your Own

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 PDT

You don't need original footage to make a video--just some simple editing equipment and an active imagination.

Getting Started: The Great Balloon Video-A Case Study

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

If you're short on video equipment and expertise, go long on planning. It'll help your video take off.

Digital Video 101

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Digital video is only a decade old, but already it has turned the video world inside-out. Here's a helpful primer on digital video basics.

A Dabbler�s Guide to Computer Video

Sat, 02 Oct 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Many people think computer video is still too scary, with visions of SCSI drives, codecs and frame rates dancing in their heads. To many people, computer video just seems like too much work. Even if you aren't ready for full-blown nonlinear editing, there are still plenty of fun, easy ways you can use your computer to enhance your videos.

Time Code is On Your Side

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 PDT

We'll take the mystery out of time code, with a look at how it can help you master the art of fine editing.

Special Effects Are for Everybody

Fri, 01 Aug 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Want to create effects that are quick, simple, cheap and effective? This article lays out the basic ideas thaat make video illusion feasible and then describes some fundamental techniques for getting the most out of those ideas.

Edit Suite: The Language of Video Editing

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 PDT

The content of your video is important, but so is the way you put it together.

Edit Suite: Bare-bones Editing: Simple Editing Without a Controller

Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 PDT

If you want to edit your videos but you don't want to set up an editing system, here's a simple solution.

Edit Suite: How to Use Time Code

Sat, 01 Nov 1997 00:00:00 PST

Contrary to what you might think, time code�s frame accuracy makes it easier and faster to edit video.

Getting Started: In-Camera Edit Control

Mon, 01 Dec 1997 00:00:00 PST

Put an edit controller inside a camcorder and what do you have? A video Swiss Army knife.

Edit Suite: The Heart of Your Edit Suite: Editing Decks

Mon, 01 Dec 1997 00:00:00 PST

Just what is it that sets an Edit Deck apart from just any old VCR?

Video Editing Vs. Film Editing

Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 PST

Advantages of video editing over film editing.

In Box

Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 PST

In Box

Edit Suite: What Is Editing?

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 PST

Create a video program by adding, sequencing and enhancing your camcorder footage.

Steal from the Best

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

Compare the style and technique of eight great film makers as we demonstrate what you can learn from the masters.

The Editing Saboteurs-Every Editor's Enemies: Videomaker's Most Wanted

Sun, 01 Mar 1998 00:00:00 PST

Be on the lookout for the Federal Bureau of Editing Aesthetics' most wanted perpetrators. After you read this article, you won't be able to say you weren't warned about how NOT to edit.

Viewfinder: Express Yourself

Sun, 01 Mar 1998 00:00:00 PST

Camcorders may be easy to use but making good video requires skill and discipline.

How Many Cameras?

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

How can a videographer who only has one camcorder and no control room hope to produce a slick and professional-looking video? Find out how in this article about clever editing techniquesfor making one camera look like many.

Edit Suite: It's About Time: How To Control Pacing

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

Make your videos more interesting by manipulating time.

The Desirable Dozen: 12 Features That Put the Editing VCR Atop the Videographer's Most-Wanted List

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Explore the 12 features that put the editing VCR atop the videographer's most-wanted list. If a VCR doesn't have them, then it's not an editing deck - it's a deck trying to edit. Check out today's hottest models in the accompanying buyer's guide.

Edit Suite: Editing: Linear or Nonlinear?

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Don't confuse linear and nonlinear editing with analog and digital formats.

Special F/X: (Sort of) Via Satellite

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

The secret to staging remote interviews without a network television budget.

Video Editing Without Software

Wed, 01 Jul 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Do your video editing directly, tape to tape, without the use of a computer.

Edit Suite: Making a Video Album

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Turn your home videos into family keepsakes.

Edit Suite: The Power of Suggestion

Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 PDT

How can you achieve a big-budget look for your video with a no-budget budget?

Special F/X: (Don't) Burn, Baby, Burn

Sat, 01 May 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Make your video sizzle without sending it up in smoke.

Ten Tips For Fabulous Fiction: Some Common Sense Approaches to Successful Story Videos

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 PDT

The thought of producing the Great American Masterpiece comes easier than the actual production. Here are some clues that can help you realize your epic dream.

Mix it Up: A Selection Of Video Special Effects Generators: Buyer's Guide

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 PDT

If you want to kick your production up a notch with multi-source transitions like A/B-roll editing, this Special Effects Generator buyer's guide can help get you started.

Edit Suite: An Off-line On-line Outline

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Editing at home on your PC can save you time and money, but there are limitations.

Edit for Effect

Sun, 01 Nov 1998 00:00:00 PST

In this editor's workshop, learn how to take the same shots, and edit them together in nearly an infinite number of ways. We'll give you the script and the settings; all you have to do is shoot and edit, edit, and re-edit.

Edit Suite: Shaping Performance through Editing

Sun, 01 Nov 1998 00:00:00 PST

Simple tricks for editing complicated dialogue.

Getting Started: Space, Time and Videotape

Sun, 01 Nov 1998 00:00:00 PST

The camcorder allows you to warp time to your advantage.

Videomaker FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 PDT

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

Tips & Tricks for the Digital Nonlinear Editor

Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 PST

Nonlinear editing is a powerful way to take your ideas and turn them into video. With its random-access approach, you can edit and re-edit your video until it is just right. Here are some tips and tricks to make your nonlinear editing dreams a little easier.

Edit Suite: The Direct Approach

Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 PST

Editing begins as soon as the camera rolls.

The Signs of Editing: A guided tour

Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 PST

If you want to know more about editing your videos, you need to know more about how the various editing protocols work. Take this tour and follow the signs to greater editing proficiency.

Getting Started: Easy Editing the Two-Finger Way

Sat, 01 May 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Edit your footage with a camcorder, a TV and a VCR.

Edit Suite: Linear Editing: Ten Tips for Success

Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDT

A handful of helpful hints for tape-to-tape editors.

Edit Suite: Make it Snappy

Sun, 01 Aug 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Create vibrant videos using the appropriate tempo to keep your audience interested and asking for more.

Edit Suite: Warp Speed: Conquering Space and Time

Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Through judicious editing, we exercise our omnipotence over the little worlds we create on screen.

Streaming Slideshows on the World Wide Web

Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 PST

If you�re disappointed with the quality of streaming video over the Net, here are three ways to turn your video into a high-quality streaming slideshow.

Editing Tidbits

Sat, 02 Oct 1999 00:00:00 PDT

A collection of tips and tricks for easier editing.

Your Tips

Wed, 01 Mar 2000 00:00:00 PST

Tips

Viewfinder: Are We There Yet?

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 PST

Knowing when to say "when" is an important skill in video production.

Edit Suite: Real is in the Eye of the Beholder

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 PST

The creative editor can suggest impossible realities to a believing audience.

31 Reasons To Edit

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Not convinced that editing is for you? Here are 31 reasons to get off the fence and start editing today.

Viewfinder: I Like Nomenclature

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Nonlinear editing is now the norm. It's time for new nomenclature.

Edit Suite: Pesky Edit Blemishes

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Attention to detail pays off in the end.

Getting Started: Shooting to Edit vs. Editing In-Camera

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

The difference between shooting to edit and editing in-camera is like shooting with a safety net or flying by the seat of your pants.

Special F/X: The Fast-mo/Slo-mo Combo

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Spice up your video with this quick and easy TV-style time-warping effect.

Edit Suite: Play It Again!

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Don't just use that shot once. Here are some sneaky reasons to recycle footage.

Curtains Calling: Videotaping Plays and Recitals

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Shooting the stage can be a fun, valuable and even profitable way to utilize your production skills.

The Wonderful Cutaway

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Discover the many uses of that all-purpose editing bandage, the cutaway.

Edit Suite: Editing Video Events

Sat, 01 Jul 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Stuck shooting an event from just one vantage point? Not to worry, as an editor, you have an array of tricks to help create entertaining video anyway.

Got a Match?

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Tips and tricks for seamlessly cutting together footage shot in different places on different days.

Jargon: Glossary of Editing Terms

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Glossary of Editing Terms

Liar, Liar!

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

The minute you hit the record button, you falsify reality. Here are some insights into the true nature of video creation.

Technical Terms Made Easy

Mon, 02 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Use this handy glossary to help you sort out some of the confusing technical jargon used by video editors and Web streamers.

Digital Video Essentials

Mon, 02 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Ten things you've just gotta know to be successful as a new editor.

Computer Editing: 5 Phases of Editing

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Conquer editing in five major phases: organizing, assembling, enhancing, synthesizing and archiving.

Sound Advice: Managing Digital Music

Fri, 01 Dec 2000 00:00:00 PST

How to select, time, process and transition music in your videos.

Computer Editing: A Transition Style Sheet

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 PST

Fade, dissolve, wipe, flip, spin and more. A checklist for innovative transitions.

Computer Editing: Split Man

Fri, 01 Dec 2000 00:00:00 PST

Learn how and when to use split edits to add meaning, depth and interest to your video productions.

Computer Editing: Getting Started in Computer Editing

Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 PST

There's more to editing than knowing which buttons to press.

Computer Editing: Common Editing Problems

Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 PST

You've got problems? We've got solutions. Tips for troubleshooting common editing software problems.

Computer Editing: Editing Approaches

Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Part I: When Pictures Drive Sound. Sometimes what you see determines the pace of your edit.

Computer Video Editing: What's the Best Approach?

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

To beginning editors it may seem that visuals are the determining factor in making edit decisions. The truth is that editing is often a process of matching visuals to essential audio.

Home Video Hints: Ten Tips for Great Travel Video

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Be prepared: how to take inventory of your home before disaster strikes.

Computer Editing: Film Effects

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Post-production tips and tricks to make your video look like film.

Shooting for Video Graphics

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 PST

Will your video include graphics and on-screen identifiers? It's important to shoot with your graphics in mind.

Two Hours in Ten Seconds

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Time-lapse photography - one of the most fascinating and popular effects in cinematography can be created with your camcorder, your computer and these tips.

Computer Editing: Multi-Camera Editing

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 PST

Here are some helpful hints for editing multi-camera footage into a finished production.

Home Video Hints: Telling a Simple Story

Sat, 01 Sep 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Making a story movie is easy, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines.

Home Video Hints: Video for the Ho-Ho-Holidays

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 PST

We have some tips and ideas to improve your inevitable assortment of holiday video clips.

The NFL Films Model

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 PST

Lead: How NFL Films created their unique style of football film editing. (and what you can learn from their experience).

Home Video Hints: Videotaping Children

Fri, 01 Feb 2002 00:00:00 PST

Make compelling home videos, not just boring, uninspired raw footage.

What's Your Angle?

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 PST

Half a video director's job is picking the right camera angles. Here are five factors to help you position the camera effectively.

Take 5: Five Video No-No's

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

A short list of things to leave out of your videos.

Computer Editing: Log and Capture Concepts

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 PST

Plan ahead by sorting and numbering your video clips in an organized way.

The Wonderful World of Digital Color

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Use color as a creative tool, either while you shoot or in post-production, to create unique moods and effects.

Book and Tape Reviews

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 PST

From Word to Image--Storyboarding and the Filmmaking Process
e-Video--Producing Internet Video as Broadband Technologies Converge
Make a Movie that Tells a Story

Video Editing: Go with the Flow

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Ever been hypnotized? A well-edited movie does exactly that, and it's not a bad thing. It captures the imagination in a way that virtually takes over the brain.

Really Real Time

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Just what the heck do video editing people (read: marketing folks) mean when they say "real time"? Doesn't everything happen in real time? What other kind of time is there? Fake time?

Wedding Videos: 8 Tips for Success

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Before you say

Computer Editing: The ABCs of NLEs

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Video editing, as a whole, is greater than the sum of its parts.

Computer Editing: Keying, Alpha Channels and Mattes

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Dive into the wonderful world of compositing and enter a world without creative limits.

Computer Editing: Video Filter Effects

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Applying electronic filters in post-production can cure many of your footage's ailments.

Computer Editing: Special Effect Video Filters

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Take advantage of your video editor's special effects filters, just don't overdo it.

Computer Editing: Clip Trimming Made Easy

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 PST

Cut the time you spend editing by trimming your clips before you import.

Computer Editing: Applying Speed Effects in Post

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 PST

Spectacular speed effects using your nonlinear editing program.

What Makes the Best Computer for Digital Video Editing?

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 PST

The difference between the ordinary, game-playing, document-creating PC from the kind that can easily pump out hour-long, professional-looking home videos.

Computer Editing: Go with the Flow -- Editing for Continuity

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 PST

Paying attention to the continuity can help you communicate clearly with your audience.

Faking a Big Fall

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Toss an actor from a building without breaking his neck... or the bank.

Teaching the Truth about Video

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Classroom video projects can teach students how media can manipulate reality--and viewers

Computer Editing: Which Comes First, the A or the V?

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Editing when the picture drives the soundtrack.

Real People Rate Your Videos!

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 PST

Real people say what your friends wish they could.

Computer Editing: Editing Audio First

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Sometimes sound comes first.

Computer Editing: Shooting for a Specific Audience

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Tailor your shows for the people who will watch them.

Secrets of Video Training: We Betray the Instructional Designer's Guild

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Developing a training video is a straightforward process--if you know the techniques of professional instructional designers.

Take 5: Five Tips to a Simple Film Effect

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

Five tips to a simple film effect.

Freeze Frame

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

Using still images in your videos.

Take 5: Super-Human Editing Tips

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 PST

Super-Human Editing Tips

Kindergarten Yearbook Videos

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

A little planning, your expertise and your camera can turn into a career or at least a little cash when you create a video yearbook.

Editing: It's the Pace, Ace!

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 PST

Program pacing is a neglected art that may be more important than you think.

Home Video Hints: In-Camera Effects

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 PST

Shoot and edit your own transition effects.

Home Video Hints: Editing 101: School's in Session

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 PST

For novice and intermediate editors, here are some tips to consider as you move towards editing perfection.

Jargon: Computer Video Editing Terms

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Computer Video Editing Terms