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We work and play in a visual medium where scripts and storyboards strive for a certain look. Whether you're a writer, director or producer, if it doesn't look right, it lowers your chances of getting seen. But here's some software to help with that next script or storyboard presentation. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10824/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/10913/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/10913/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/11358/ Final Draft 7 Scriptwriting Software http://www.videomaker.com/article/11358/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12257/ Shoot it right the first time for a lifetime of memories. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12257/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/12265/ Smart shopping up front will help you avoid a headache later. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12265/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/19870602/ http://www.videomaker.com/article/19870602/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Mon, 01 Jun 1987 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/19910105/ http://www.videomaker.com/article/19910105/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Tue, 01 Jan 1991 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tvshow/76/computer-upgrade-for-video/ Mark and Matt discuss upgrading Mark's PC. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tvshow/76/computer-upgrade-for-video/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 2000 08:00:46 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tvshow/77/dr.-dougs-helmet-cam/ Dr. Doug demonstrates the advantages of using a helmet cam. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tvshow/77/dr.-dougs-helmet-cam/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 2000 08:00:47 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/179/letters-and-tips/ Letters from Readers http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/179/letters-and-tips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14536/ 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. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14536/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14538/ Will the cellphone+Mp3 player+Camera+Camcorder combination hand held devices harm the market for stand alone camcorders? http://www.videomaker.com/article/14538/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/521/how-to-start-a-wedding-video-business/ Key things videographers should consider in order to succeed in the wedding video business. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/521/how-to-start-a-wedding-video-business/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Mon, 04 May 2009 10:52:13 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/482/field-mixing/ Mark covers the basics of field mixing. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/482/field-mixing/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Fri, 23 May 2008 09:46:15 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/10177/ A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10177/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12980/ There's something about water that fascinates us. We're drawn to it, for travel, food, and entertainment. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12980/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/398/underwater-video/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/398/underwater-video/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sat, 12 May 2007 01:00:57 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13040/ Podcasting, vidcasting, vodcasting or whatever you call it, the Internet http://www.videomaker.com/article/13040/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13039/ Video Sharing with the World. A guide to posting your video online. http://www.videomaker.com/article/13039/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/306/power-management-for-lighting--secrets-of-story-telling-/ In our News & Technology segment, Derek and Mark look at a couple of "Off Shore Sightings" from Japan... JVC has a new Everio prototype while Panasonic is… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/306/power-management-for-lighting--secrets-of-story-telling-/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:10:23 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/302/business-of-video/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/302/business-of-video/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Thu, 23 Nov 2006 02:15:06 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/10446/ It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say http://www.videomaker.com/article/10446/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/158/ 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… http://www.videomaker.com/article/158/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/2678/ Colors, starbursts, unususal perspectives. Use them to add quick pizzazz to your videos without a lot of effort. http://www.videomaker.com/article/2678/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/7098/ All too often neglected by amateur videographers, lens filters are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to jazz up your videos. http://www.videomaker.com/article/7098/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/7895/ 13 time-tested tips to get excellent footage and make the post-production process faster and easier. http://www.videomaker.com/article/7895/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/8248/ Lens filters are free of technical complexities and are one of the easiest ways to create production effects. http://www.videomaker.com/article/8248/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/9360/ Lens filters control light: brightness, color, quality, focus and resolution--and they're often a simpler solution than post production effects. http://www.videomaker.com/article/9360/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/11103/ Shooting better video by understanding how to use camcorder lens accessories. http://www.videomaker.com/article/11103/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/12546/ Few other communication forms have the power to reveal a unique perspective, capture imagination and even motivate change. In this 3-part series on how to make… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12546/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/19940101/ http://www.videomaker.com/article/19940101/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/pre-production/equipment/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 1994 00:00:00 PST