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Adobe Premiere PRO: Classroom in a Book

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

This project-based volume covers not just the basics of working with audio, creating transitions, and producing titles but also all that's new (and revolutionary) in Premiere Pro.
by the Adobe Creative Team

Apple Pro Training Series : Final Cut Pro 5

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

For those clamoring to get in on the action, this best-selling volume uses a series of class-length lessons designed to provide a strong foundation in all aspects of the digital video editing powerhouse.

by Diana Weynand

Avid Xpress Pro and DV On the Spot

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

The On the Spot series delivers immediate solutions to the reader with a concise presentation of over 350 expert techniques for working proficiently with the respective application.
By Steve Hullfish

Avid Xpress Pro Editing Workshop

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

This book moves beyond the basics of "pushing the buttons"; explaining the most efficient and effective ways of using Xpress Pro to tell the story.
By Steve Hullfish

The Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 6

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

NEW! Rick Young's book on how to use Final Cut 6 Pro is the ultimate guide to getting up and running with Apple's professional editing software Final Cut Pro 6. Praised by industry professionals, educators and independent filmmakers, the Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro has earned a solid reputation as being the absolute best book on the market for those wishing to get up to speed with Final Cut Pro quickly.

The Focal Easy Guide to Adobe Premiere Pro

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

NEW! This book covers all the essential areas of Premiere pro are covered: set-up, capture, editing, audio, effects, and working with PhotoShop, After Effects, and Encore. Featured are many workflow tips that show you how to tap into the full power of Adobe Premiere Pro when creating your own digital film.

Video Glossary of Terms - 21 pgs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

Confused by the alphabet soup of video production terminology? Videomaker�s extensive Glossary of Terms provides definitions for hundreds of commonly and not so commonly used terms in the field of videography.

Wedding Videoland - 6 pgs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

A light-hearted look at wedding video. The Goal: Create a top-notch video keepsake that will be treasured for generations to come.

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: 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."

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.

Jargon

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Computer Video Editing Terms

Videomaker Presents Recap

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Having the Best Video Shooting Fun with the Videomaker Editors!

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.

HDV Editing Dos & Don'ts

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Is HDV really the next big thing? In potential for greatness, perhaps. In "file size" surprisingly not. But in "gotchas"... maybe.

Quick Focus

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Quick Focus

Basic Training: Take Your 8mm Film to Digital

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Make sure your priceless family treasures don't get left behind. Here are some tips to turn your twentieth century celluloid into twenty-first century ones and zeros.

How to Edit Videos Like the Pros: Beyond the Basics.

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

How to Edit Videos Part 2: What makes the difference between basic editing and actual professional editing?

Becoming a Professional Video Editor

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Part 1: Growth, your tools and your space. Step 1: Clean up your act! If video editors desk is a home-office catch-all, the video editor is not using space effectively or time efficiently.

Introduction to Video Editing Software

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

For anyone who's ever physically cut film on the splicing block of a Moviola, digital video editing is one of the great technological leaps of our time.

One Mean Post-Production Machine (In Your Own Bedroom or Briefcase)

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

12th Annual Guide to Computer Video Products

Editing Simple Compositing

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Everyone loves to be awed by movie magic, and you can bedazzle your audience using our simple compositing tips that reveal the Secret of See Through Layers.

Tutorial Rotoscoping: fix goofs, change virtual sets, or make your hero fly

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

How to fix on-set goofs, change virtual sets, or make your action heroes fly through the air amidst gunfire, snowflakes, or magic dust.

PC Audio Editing

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

PC Audio Editing is an essential guide for anyone wishing to make audio production for issue as recordings, or for broadcast, using a Windows PC and material acquired both in the studio and via portable equipment.
By Roger Derry

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

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 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.

DVD Authoring with Adobe Encore

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

Expand your creative ability by mastering the software tools. "DVD Authoring with Adobe Encore DVD" covers the toolset in a manner that demonstrates real-world application.
by Wes Howell

Sound Success (DVD)

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

Learn about the many types of microphones and how to use them wisely. Key insights for recording indoor and outdoor audio. Editing techniques to sweeten your audio by adding sound effects at the edit bay.

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

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 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.

Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects, Vol.2, (3rd Ed., Version 6.5)

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

Volume 2: Advanced Techniques focuses on how After Effects integrates with other programs vital to the motion graphics workflow and technical details of preparing files for broadcast.
By Trish Meyer

Photoshop for Digital Video

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

Whether you're new to Photoshop or want to use it at a more advanced level, this book will give you must-have techniques to work more quickly and achieve dazzling results!
By Mike Gondek and Archie Cocke

Book of Forms - Shot Log/List

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

Videomaker's Complete Book of Forms contains 91 essential forms to make shooting and producing video easier. The following is one section of the Complete Book of Forms.

Shot Log Forms include: Shot Sheet, Shot Log, Scene/Take Log, Video Library File, Production Take Sheet, and Master File Reel.

Composition 201

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

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

DVD Authoring - 3 pgs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

There is no question that we're now officially smack dab in the middle of the era of the "homemade" DVD.

Family History Videos - 7 pgs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

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

How Did They Do That? - 6 pgs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

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

Music and Sound FX Libraries Buyer's Guide - 5 pgs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

Punch up your video with an outstanding soundtrack, and get the information you need to find the perfect music for your productions.

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?

Audio Monitors Buyer's Guide

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

If you are listening to your edited masterpiece on the speakers that came with your computer, you are in need of an upgrade.

Audio Audio Compression Shootout

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

MP3 is now a distribution standard. iTunes has sold over a billion compressed audio tracks in AAC format. DVDs, Blu-ray Discs and digital TV all use audio compression.

Video Tutorials - August 2008 Tutorial: Making Realistic Muzzle Flashes

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:37:11 PDT

Stop, or I'll Shoot! Have you ever wanted to have a gun in your film? What about a cool action scene with guns blazing, people running, dishes exploding and your lead female jumping into a garbage chute to avoid being blown to bits? Yes? Me too! But while I can't help you with convincing your lead actress to jump down a garbage chute, I can help you with the blazing guns part.

Read the full article Making Realistic Muzzle Flashes.

Tutorial - Making Realistic Muzzle Flashes

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Editing Software Buyer's Guide 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Finding the right tool to edit your masterpieces

Audio: Hearing... Visually!

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Some audio recorded may be sounds you want, others might not. There are magical visual maps of the sounds you hear that allow you to remove and control all that noise.

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: The Compression Connection

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

How to Give Your Audio That Pro Sound

Viewfinder

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

How Easy Can It Get?

Stock Footage 101 Buyer's Guide

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

With the ever increasing demand for quality and quick turn-around time, stock footage is fast becoming not just a simple convenience but rather a downright necessity.

Audio: It's a Noisy World

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Unless you're sitting in the middle of a soundproof room, the sounds of distant traffic noise, construction and aircraft are everywhere.

Audio: Sound Control

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Compression makes vocals easier to hear and volumes more consistent and brings out sounds that might get lost in a complicated mix.

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.

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.

Formats and Codecs

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

There's a lot to think about when choosing formats for acquisition and distribution.

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.

Music and SoundFX Libraries Buyer's Guide

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Your video is nearly perfect. The lighting is moody, the camera work is stellar and the framing is fantastic. Even your sound is crisp, clear and hiss-free

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?

Your Tips

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Readers' tips

Music and SoundFX Libraries Buyer's Guide

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Your video is nearly perfect. The lighting is moody, the camera work is stellar and the framing is fantastic. Even your sound is crisp, clear and hiss-free.

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

Sound Advice: It's All in the Mix

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Sound Advice: Slick Tricks

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Don't just edit it, improve it - with slick sound editing tricks to make your audio come alive.

Data Storage Devices: Room to Move

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

A quick overview of storage considerations for video.

Understanding Digital Video Architecture

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

MPEG-2, DivX, AVCHD: These are just a few of the confusing acronyms of digital video. Let's clear the air a bit

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!

The Art of Making a Music Video

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

A Comprihensive guide to making a music Video.

Video Editing : A Titillating Tickler on Titling

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

Quick, open your titler, choose a trendy font and color, then type some words and position it on the screen; done. But there is more, much more, to titles than this.

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.

Sound Advice

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PST

Learning to Listen

Audio Advice: Videotaping Conversations

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

Tips for to improve conversation audio in your video

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.

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.

Save As: MPEG-2 Encoding Tips for DVD Authors

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

MPEG-2 Encoding Tips for DVD Authors

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.

Sound Advice: Digital Audio Secrets Revealed!

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

When it comes to audio in our videos, most of us just plug in a microphone and hit the record button.

Sound Advice: Announcing... You?

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Commercials, movie trailers, product and training videos all have one thing in common -- they often need a voiceover.

Sound Advice: Mix it Right

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Mixing audio correctly is a true art form, as well as a necessary skill to have in your video production toolbox. After all, sound is half the experience of a video production.

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.

Sound Advice: Seeing Sounds

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Think back to high school science for a moment. Remember how we were taught that sound waves were invisible and could only be heard and felt?

Sound Advice: Natural Sound to the Rescue

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Two minutes of extra work on the set or in the field can save you hours of headache in the edit bay. You just need to remember to do it.

Video Editing : To DVD or not to DVD?

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

Okay, we're now officially smack dab in the middle of the era of the

Tech Support

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

Tech Support

Sound Advice: EQ Demystified

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

Have you ever wished the dialog in your video were a little less muddy? How about that music track that needs a smidgen more zing to make it cut through the mix?

Test Bench:Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 Video Editing Software

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 Video Editing Software

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.

Sound Advice: Phased & Confused

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

After countless hours of careful acquisition and editing, you go to play your finished work on a television set and part of your audio is gone. What happened?

Jargon: Web Terms

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

Web Terms

Video Editing : Better Composites in 8 Layers

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Though more of an art than a science, there are a handful of tried and true techniques in compositing that can help convey your message.

Sound Advice: Bump it Up a Notch

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Using segues and bumper music will give your productions a professional touch.

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.

Sound Advice: Surround on the Cheap - Part 2

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Last month, we made the pitch for upgrading to surround sound. This month, we'll take raw materials and craft them into a complete DVD sound environment

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.

Sound Advice: Surround on the Cheap - Part 1

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

There are many techniques to creating proper surround sound projects, but you don't have to invest your mortgage on a full-blown surround system to achieve them.

Cracking the Video Time Code

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Unraveling the perplexity and complexity of using video time code.

Video Editing : Using Still Photos in Video

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

The Civil War not only changed American history forever, but it changed the future world of video editing.

Audio Advice: Traveling Sounds

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Probably the most important audio tool in your kit, normalizing analyzes the audio in a video clip and boosts the volume so the peaks are at maximum volume.

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.

Sound Advice: Can You Hear Me Now?

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

A few simple tricks to find the best way to record and edit your narrator.

Tweaks: Kill Your Background Apps!

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

Keep your editing system running smoothly and improve performance and stability.

Video Editing Systems: MacroSystem Casablanca Solitaire Editing Appliance Review

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

If you like the Casablanca, you'll like this upgrade.

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.

Sound Advice: Doin' the Bump

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

Using bumper music and segues in your productions.

Bringing Pixels to Life

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

A Guide to Animation Software.

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.

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.

Sound Advice: Audio Isolation

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

In order to ensure the quality of your audio, grab a pair of headphones and put them to good use. Better audio awaits you.

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.

Sound Advice: Spice It Up A Notch

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Essential post-production audio tricks.

Sound Effects Software Review:SmartSound Quicktracks

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

A basic, but rapid, way to create your own sound effects.

Introduction to Video Editing: The Art of Titles and Graphics (DVD)

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

In this DVD you'll learn how to make perfect video titles, end credits, backgrounds and designs for better on-screen viewing, plus optimal colors and sizes to aid with readability of your video titles.

The Ghosts of Edits Yet to Be

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

It's time to dim the lights and tell ghost stories. Our Editorial Department demonstrates some techniques on putting some spook into your videos!

How to Upload Your Video To YouTube

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

Everybody�s jumping on the YouTube bandwagon, from cats and kids to vacation travelers and pros. It�s fun and it�s easy. Here are some quick tips to getting started!

Audio Surround Mixing Secrets

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Surround Mixing Secrets... Nearly every motion picture, DVD and many TV shows are mixed in surround sound. Even sporting events use the technology to place the viewer inside the arena.

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?

TutorialThe ABCs of Chromakeys

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Without a doubt, you see chromakeys used countless times - probably every time you watch the news on TV - and perhaps you aren't even aware of it.

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.

Tutorial - Getting That Film Look

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Shooting video to look like film

Basic Training: YouTube - Step by Step

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Everybody's jumping on the YouTube bandwagon, from cats and kids to vacation travelers and pros. It's fun and it's easy. Here are some quick tips to getting started.

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.

Time Remapping

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Changing the speed of a shot is easy... but, unless you're looking for a Keystone Cops effect, to control that shot takes more than just accelerating or slowing it down.

Tutorial: 2.5d Animation

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Producing The Polar Classic Animated Music Video

In Box: Readers' letters

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

A Score In Time

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

All Things Audio: Music Creation Software, Music & SFX Libraries and Audio Editing Software

Sound Advice: The Art of the Remix

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 PST

DJs aren't the only people who want to blend the music from song to song for the dance floor; anyone can enhance a song with just a little bit of remixing knowledge.

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

Timeline: Archiving Bliss

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

If you make a video you're proud of, you will undoubtedly need it again someday in the future. Take our word on this.

Color Grading/Finishing Tool Review:Apple Color

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Color, The New Frontier

The Keys To Chromakey: How To Use A Green Screen

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

How to use a Green Screen to create the background you want in your video.

Timeline: Uncommon Exports

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

From YouTube on the Internet to iPods and cell phones, you can find video everywhere. But getting it TO these devices can be tricky.

Sound Advice: The Music Chopping Block

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Cutting out the bad and combining the best ingredients to create a meal go far beyond the flavors of the individual elements. In audio and video, we call this editing.

Videomaker Presents Recap

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Having The Best Video Shooting Fun with the Videomaker Editors!

Disc Authoring Software Review:Corel Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Burning HD Factory

Basic Training: Super Vacation Videos

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Video Help from Videographers

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Our subscribers give advice, and share lessons learned in their videography experience.

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:Square Box Systems CatDV Pro 5.1 Media Management Software

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Tame Your Tapes

Welcome new 64-Bit Overlords

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

The migration to the next generation of computer hardware is happening already, albeit somewhat

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.

Sound Advice: Recording Sound Effects

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

Movies with true organic sounds, imagined futuristic electronic audio, and even the everyday noises around us, aren't complete without good sound effects.

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 : 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.

Stream a Little Stream

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

So, you've cut together a pretty entertaining video and now you want everyone to see it.

Wipers au Naturel

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

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

HDV: High Def Value

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Consider the gear you'll need to support your HDV vision before you plop several months' wages down.

So Many Systems, So Little Time

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

What you need to know to choose the editing system that's right for you.

Your Tips

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

Sound Advice: Setting the Mood

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Producers have a myriad of choices to manipulate the viewer via the ear. Style, ability to alter the score and your budget will dictate which option or options work best for your project.

How DID They do that?

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

It's April Fool's Day, and what better way to amuse your friends than getting a little giddy with the camera and going a little wacko with your video?

So Many Systems, So Little Time

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

What you need to know to choose the editing system that's right for you.

Video 2 Go

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

With more than 1 million videos being sold on iTunes in less than 20 days after its video launch, video industries prepare for a probable revolution similar to the one that rocked the music world five years ago.

An Explanation of MPEG-2 for DVD Authoring

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

Understanding the concept of MPEG-2 and DVD authoring can be frustrating, but when you break down the terminology, you'll have better understanding of the process.

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.

From Video to Disc: A DVD Software Buyer's Guide

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Understanding the basics of DVD authoring software and hardware.

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!

Tech Support

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

Tech Support

Sound Advice: Rip It Good

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

When a good song comes along, you must rip it... A guide to extracting tracks from your audio CDs (of material that you're entitled to use) for your video projects.

DVD Recorders the New VCR and More

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

DVD Recorders the New VCR and More

Green Screen Lighting

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Virtual green screen sets are no longer just for the privileged Hollywood bigwigs.

Video Editing : Manipulating Time

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

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

Video Editing : Make Room for Data

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT

How to sequence files, audio files, graphics, and all manner of other digital work files populating your virtual folders or scattered around your desktop.

DVD Authoring and Burning Products

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

The home DVD production dam started breaking down when computer manufacturers started equipping their products with DVD burners.

DVD Recorders: The New VCR and More

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

Out there in the great home video marketplace, clearly VHS is fading, and DVD video is on the rise.

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.

Video Editing : Feel the Power!

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

Make your PowerPoint-style meeting slideshows sing, by creating presentations that include video elements.

Music in a Box

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

Suspense! Drama! Romance! Laughs! The emotion of your video can change with a click of a mouse with various ways to get music and sound effects into your video.

Introduction to DVD Authoring and Design (DVD)

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:18:52 PST

With this DVD, you'll learn about the various aspects of making a DVD from video. We start with the basics of making a DVD. Then we cover the most common dvd authoring tools found in DVD authoring software followed by DVD menu creation and MPEG Encoding.

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.

Tutorial: DVD Motion Menus

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Some simpler DVD authoring programs have auto-everything, and all you have to do is "click...click...click" to make a finished project. But there's a real beauty in DVD motion menu making, and this month's tutorial is all about how you can take control of your program and make your DVD menus come to life.

Distribution: Compressing the Goods

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Everybody's doing it. Whether it's for private e-mail to friends, or mass distribution, here are a few basics and then some for compressing video for the Web.

Editing: Editing tips

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

The Dissolve: A Winning Edit

Audio: Squeezing Sound

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

With all the buzz about Internet video, YouTube and video sharing in general, it would be easy to forget about audio on the Internet.

Take 5

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Having Fun with Swish Pans

Tech Support

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Your Questions Answered

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.

Quick Focus

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

Quick Focus

Video Editing : DVD Menu Authoring

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

How to keep that freshly burned DVD from moonlighting as a coffee-table coaster.

Benchmarks

Mon, 01 Aug 1994 00:00:00 PDT

Sony CCD-TR700 Hi8 Camcorder

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 Suite: Switcher Magic

Tue, 01 Nov 1994 00:00:00 PST

Edit Suite: Switcher Magic

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.

Video Editing: Inserting Movie Credits

Fri, 01 Nov 1996 00:00:00 PST

How to use a titler to insert cool movie credits into your video.

Edit Suite: TBC Trivia

Fri, 01 Mar 1996 00:00:00 PST

Answers to common questions about one of video's least-understood tools.

Edit Points: Add Spice with Special Effects

Thu, 01 Feb 1996 00:00:00 PST

Add Spice with Special Effects

Edit Points: Linear vs. Nonlinear Editing

Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 PST

Linear vs. Nonlinear Editing

Edit Points: Picking a Protocol

Tue, 01 Aug 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Picking a Protocol

Edit Points: Moving to Time Code

Sat, 01 Jul 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Moving to Time Code

Edit Points: Choosing and Using Edit Controllers

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Choosing and Using Edit Controllers

It's All About Control: Edit Controllers for Videomakers

Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 PST

A survey of today's inexpensive and easy-to use edit controllers with buyer's guides of stand-alone and computer-based models.

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