Pre-Production Phase
Good planning in the Pre-production phase can save you lot's of time and money down the road.
eDocs and eBooks
Downloadable documents and books.
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July, 2009Videomaker'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.
Administrative Reports include: Project Worksheet, Program Request Progress Chart, Weekly Work Progress Report, Project Time Report, A/V Report of Personnel Hours, Incident Report, Equipment Needs Assessment, Storyboard Rundown Sheet, Video Services Closeout Summary, Videotape Production Information, Video Production Job Report. -
July, 2009Videomaker'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.
Request forms include: Production Request Form, Facilities Request, Facilities Sheet, Production Personnel Form, Facilities and Personnel Request, Equipment Request Forms, Equipment Loan List, Rental Agreement -
July, 2009Videomaker'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.
Production Cost Forms include: Estimate Form, Quote Form-Video Services, Program Budget, Notice of Revised Job Estimate, Television Production Cost, Job Summary - Bill Record, Project Charge Record -
July, 2009Videomaker'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.
Production Planning forms include: Shoot Planning Sheet, A/V Info Sheet, Credits Information, Title/Credits Form -
July, 2009Now On Sale!
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.
Includes: Lighting Plot and Lighting Layout.
Books
Instructional books
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July, 2009UPDATED! Video Communication & Production is the first comprehensive textbook designed as a complete introductory course in video - the 21st Century hybrid of television and film techniques that is the future of all media production. By Jim Stinson
Video-on-Demand
Download videos to your computer.
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July, 2009This Video On Demand highlights how to make sound effects free of royalties and copyright problems.
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July, 2009This Video On Demand demonstrates how to select a tripod, microphone and camera for web video production.
Free Streaming Videos
Watch videos on this website.
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August, 2008Jennifer shows you how to make sound effects free of royalties and copyright problems.
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February, 2009Yes, you can use a web cam to produce a choppy online video with horrible sound, but you're likely to lose credibility in the first few seconds. You can get a big edge over the average video blogger by choosing a good tripod, microphone and camera for the web.
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August, 2006
- News and Technology
- New Canon camcorders
- New Kata bags
- Newspapers with camcorders
- Sonic Toast 7 adds BD support
- AMD buys ATI $5.4b
- RFID chip video
- Cinescore announces two new volume sets for music creation: $90.00 each. Wedding & Soundscapes
- Prop: Hot Cakes: New volume for its video collection
- Tips and Techniques
- Must-Have Custom grip kit
- Motherboard’s Failsafe Settings option
- Video Profile
TAKE 20
Adaptation: Animal Behavior Conditioning
Chris Liles, Honolulu, HI - Viewfinder - with MY and AB
War on YouTube - troops and civilians post video
- News and Technology
Articles
Magazine Articles
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December, 2007There is an old saying in the business world that goes, "Poor prior planning leads to particularly poor programs." This is especially true in the video industry.
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December, 2007Now more than ever, it's possible for one person to venture into the world and capture great video. By following a few simple guidelines, you too can be an on-the-fly guerrilla filmmaker!
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July, 2009An Audio monitor will help take you from amateur to professional videographer. Audio quality is often a difference between amateur and professional videos.
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July, 2006Children love to make videos, all they need is the impetus and opportunity. So take the camera out of the closet on a lazy Sunday and say
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December, 2005Before you grab your gear and hop on your trusty steed, you need advance preparation to successfully ride off into battle.
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October, 2005Every successful shoot starts with a good plan.
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September, 2009How to Conceptualize that Vision in your Head to a Finished Video by using storyboard software to break an overwhelming project down to digestible parts.
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March, 2009Was The Thinker thinking about the effects of free trade or wondering how to enrich his next project with amazing storytelling and killer graphics? Finding inspiration for our creations can be difficult at times; most of us have good days and bad ones.
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December, 2008Shooting in the wild changes how videographers would normally capture events. You have to slow down, take your time... and wait... and wait some more... and wait even more. But the video is well worth the time.
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September, 2008It's that time of year when students return to the classroom with fresh shiny faces, new schedules and a plethora of activities to fill their calendars from now until June. Here's a few tips to get you ready to hit the books, too.
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June, 2008Dashing out the door with camcorder in hand, but no plan, can cost you. Time is money. In video production, this is perhaps more true than in any other profession.
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April, 2008Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects

Book of Forms - Administrative Reports
Book of Forms - Request Forms
Book of Forms - Production Cost Forms
Book of Forms - Production Planning Forms
Book of Forms - Lighting Plot
Video Communication & Production Textbook
Foley Sound 2
Online Video Equipment
TIPS & TRICKS: Foley Sound 2
TIPS & TRICKS: How to Select a tripod, microphone and camera for web video production
Canon HDV camcorders, Make your Grip kit, Video Profile/Take20 Chris Liles "Adaptation: Animal Behavior Conditioning", War on YouTube, Kata Ergo bags, AMD buys ATI, Sony Cinescore volume
Director's Chair: Planning Your Shoot
8 On-the-fly Guerrilla Production Tips
Using an Audio Monitor for Video
Basic Training: 7 Ways to Involve the Kids
Basic Training: Gearing Up for Battle
5 Steps to Great Video Production
Storyboard Software Buyer's Guide
Seeking Great Ideas
Wild Things: Shooting in the Wild
Take 5: Class in Session 5 Tips for Videotaping in Schools
Directing: Set Time Management
Creating Characters