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Tutorials - Choosing the Best Lighting Equipment for Your Documentary

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:14:34 PDT

Good lighting defines the difference between great looking footage and poorly made home movies. Knowing the lighting technology and gear, such as fixture…

Tutorials - Finding the Best Microphones to Capture Audio for Documentaries

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:48:15 PDT

A good audio kit includes more than a microphone. The best kit will have a good field mixer, external capture device, headphones, and cables and adapters…

Tutorials - Finding the Best Video Camera to Shoot a Documentary

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:39:09 PDT

With thousands of camcorders to choose from, finding the one most suitable for your project can be frustrating. To help you sift through the hype, we'll look…

DIY Crane (Multimedia)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:55:02 PST

Taking your video to a higher level of excellence sometimes means also taking it to a higher Point of View. Moving shots using cranes, add a special dimension…

DIY Jib (Multimedia)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:55:02 PST

Sometimes getting that much-needed video accessory can be as easy as a trip to the hardware store. This DIY tutorial shows you, in an easy step-by-step process,…

Using a Field Mixer (VOD)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:55:02 PST

This Video On Demand highlights the basics of field mixing.

Tutorials - Tripods, Dollies, and Other Essential Accessories for Documentary Shoots

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:17:11 PDT

Though shooting, audio, and lighting gear are incredibly important, they're not the only items that make make your documentary look great. That's why we'll go…

Tutorials - How to Conduct an Interview for Documentaries

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:41:27 PDT

Tom Benford's jib is a quick and easy-to-build device that anyone who knows how to turn a wrench and place a drill can build. Tom's JVC DF550U camcorder is…

Tutorials - How to Build a Do-It-Yourself Crane for Making Video

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:41:27 PDT

Cranes are usually bigger than jibs, and they can carry not just the camera, but often the crewmembers operating it. Brian Peterson's crane was designed to be…

Clickfree Transformer Automatic Backup Device Review

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The Clickfree Transformer by the Storage Appliance Corporation backs up your media without any effort & costs the same as more complicated backup products.

Complete Guide to Shooting Wedding Video (eDoc)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:55:02 PST

Learn the essentials to creating a memorable wedding video!

Video for Educators

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Teaching in today's world is more than the three R's... or computer use, for that fact. Video is now used for school newscasts, to interest kids about history…

Tips and Techniques - Make Halloween Monsters with Green Screen

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:43:11 PDT

In our News & Technology segment with Mark & Derek, we discuss Adobe's acquisition of "Serious Magic," makers of such software as "DV Rack" which we…

Choosing a Video Switcher

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Key factors to consider when buying a video switcher

Sound Advice: Recording Performances

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Conquering the unique challenges of recording performance audio.

Gearing Up for Battle

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

Before you grab your gear and hop on your trusty steed, you need advance preparation to successfully ride off into battle.

Pulling the Plug

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

In order to light that night scene in the field a mile from your house, you'll need a couple hundred 50-foot extension cords, or some other AC power…

Buyer Beware!

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

Smart shopping up front will help you avoid a headache later.

Copy Stand for Photography Videography

Tue, 01 Jan 1991 00:00:00 PST

TV Show - Dr. Doug's Helmet Cam

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 08:00:47 PST

Dr. Doug demonstrates the advantages of using a helmet cam.

Guide to Camera Filters and How to Use Them

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

With just a few basic facts about camera filters you will be on your way to being a pro. Filters are all about experimentation through trial and error.

Tips and Techniques - Select Tripod, Microphone and Camera for Web Video Production.

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:30:40 PST

Yes, 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…

Tips and Techniques - How to Record Audio Outside the Studio with Field Mixing

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:46:15 PDT

Mark covers the basics of field mixing.

Tips and Techniques - Shoot Underwater Video on the Cheap

Sat, 12 May 2007 01:00:57 PDT

In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer and Andrew goes pool-side with a couple tricks to shooting underwater video without breaking the bank for expensive…

Tips and Techniques - First Steps to Starting a Video Business

Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:15:06 PST

In our News & Technology segment with Mark and Derek, JVC's announces a new pro HD camcorder, AJA introduces a miniature converter for H-D-M-I as well as…

Tips and Techniques - Video Safety Tips, Indispensible Grip Kit

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 01:30:00 PDT

News and Technology New Canon camcorders New Kata bags Newspapers with camcorders Sonic Toast 7 adds BD support AMD buys ATI $5.4b …

A Complete Guide to Shooting Wedding Video

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say

Sifting the Light: A Look at Lens Filters

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Lens filters offer a simple way for videomakers to get better images. Author David Welton explains the different types of filters and their uses, for beginners…

Lens Filters: Quick and Easy Ways to Spice Up Your Video

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Colors, starbursts, unususal perspectives. Use them to add quick pizzazz to your videos without a lot of effort.

Lens Effects: A Filter for Every Occasion

Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDT

All too often neglected by amateur videographers, lens filters are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to jazz up your videos.

Using Filters

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Lens filters are free of technical complexities and are one of the easiest ways to create production effects.

Shooting with Lens Filters

Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 PST

Lens filters control light: brightness, color, quality, focus and resolution--and they're often a simpler solution than post production effects.

Camcorder Accessories: Lenses and Filters

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

Shooting better video by understanding how to use camcorder lens accessories.

Filters

Sat, 01 Jan 1994 00:00:00 PST

Tips and Techniques - Can You Send a Single MPEG to the Printer?

Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT

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