Transitions Articles

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• Editing: Polished Work
  April, 2008
  by Morgan Paar
  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.
• Editing: Motivation
  March, 2008
  by Morgan Paar
  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…
• Multicam Shooting
  July, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  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&hell…
• Special Effects: 7 Sizzling Cool Camera FXs!
  February, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Low cost camera tricks to create amazing illusions for your viewers.
• Wipers au Naturel
  November, 2006
  by Tony Bruno
  Our media-soaked culture has made cinematic shorthand a second language.
• Video Editing : To Page Curl or to Cut?
  June, 2006
  by Bill Davis
  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.
• How to Conduct a Live Multi-Camera Shoot
  January, 2006
  by Joe McCleskey
  Gather 'round the family and friends for a multi-camera shoot and a fun time for all.
• Basic Training: Camera Magic
  January, 2005
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  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.
• Video Editing: Welcome to Splitsville, Baby!
  November, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  The split edit is one of the simplest and most powerful edits you should have in your toolbox.
• Home Video Hints: Thinking Like an Editor
  August, 2004
  by Garret C. Maynard
  In order to call yourself a professional videographer you need equipment, clients and a good reputation.
• Jargon: Computer Video Editing Terms
  June, 2004
  by Charles Fulton
  Computer Video Editing Terms
• Home Video Hints: In-Camera Effects
  January, 2004
  by Michael Fitzer
  Shoot and edit your own transition effects.
• Editing: What Did You Say?
  December, 2003
  by Bill Davis
  Understanding the hidden meanings of transition effects.
• Shooting for Compression
  September, 2003
  by Dave Tainer
  If your work will be viewed on the Internet, you need to shoot with compression in mind.
• 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.
• Do-it-yourself Transitions
  January, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  In-camera transitions are more effective, unique and fun than the sterile digital effects on your computer.
• Computer Editing: Clip Trimming Made Easy
  December, 2002
  by Brian Peterson
  Cut the time you spend editing by trimming your clips before you import.
• In Box
  December, 2002
  by Charles Fulton
• Take 5: Five Video No-No's
  May, 2002
  by Chuck Peters
  A short list of things to leave out of your videos.
• What's Your Angle?
  March, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  Half a video director's job is picking the right camera angles. Here are five factors to help you position the camera effectively.
• Editing: Editing tips
  January, 2008
  by Morgan Paar
  The Dissolve: A Winning Edit
• Take 5
  October, 2007
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Having Fun with Swish Pans
• Video Editing : The 3-Ring 3D Title Circus!
  December, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  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!
• Tools For the Creative Digital Artist
  October, 2005
  by George Furukawa
  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.
• Video Editing : Manipulating Time
  September, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  Tempis Fugit. If you're not up on conversational Latin, that's
• 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.
• Computer Editing: Go with the Flow -- Editing for Continuity
  March, 2003
  by Bill Davis
  Paying attention to the continuity can help you communicate clearly with your audience.
• Computer Editing: Introduction to Computer Animation
  February, 2002
  by Scott Anderson
  Today's powerful animation software can help you create dazzling animation productions.
• 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.