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• Take 5: Class in Session 5 Tips for Videotaping in Schools
  September, 2008
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  It'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…
• Director's Chair: Planning Your Shoot
  December, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  There 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…
• Wedding VideoLand
  August, 2007
  by Bill Davis
  A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video.
• Basic Training: Super Vacation Videos
  June, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Oh, no! Not the vacation videos! It's time to teach your family amp; friends how to make interesting, entertaining and watchable summer vacation videos.
• The Right Place at the Right Time
  June, 2007
  by James Williams
• Videotaping Sporting Events
  May, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to…
• Basic Training: Stage It!
  March, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Look, Ma!! I'm famous! The stage exists for one reason:
• A Complete Guide to Shooting Wedding Video
  July, 2006
  by Brian Schaller
  It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say
• Basic Training: Shooting an Interview
  March, 2006
  by Kyle Cassidy
  It might not be 60 Minutes, (more like 15 minutes!) but if you want to make your interviews shine like Ed Bradley's on CBS, read on!
• Recording Special Events
  January, 2006
  by Randal K. West
  Shoot it right the first time for a lifetime of memories.
• Basic Training: Gearing Up for Battle
  December, 2005
  by Michael Reff
  Before you grab your gear and hop on your trusty steed, you need advance preparation to successfully ride off into battle.
• Movie and Video Production Planning Part 2
  May, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  Part 2 of a 3 part series on movie and video production planning.
• Basic Training: 11 Steps to Add Some Spice to Your Video
  February, 2005
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Give some pizzazz to your videos with a few simple techniques.
• Multi-camera Event Taping
  October, 2003
  by Alan Camou
  How to hook up for a multi-camera shoot.
• Take 5: 5 Considerations for Event Video
  May, 2003
  by Chuck Peters
  5 Considerations for Event Video
• Home Video Hints: Production Planning: Taking Your Act on the Road
  February, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Cover the essentials for smooth shooting.
• 11 Tips for Location Scouting
  November, 2002
  by Bill Fisher
  Selecting the right location is the first step on the road to a successful shoot.
• Wedding Videos: 8 Tips for Success
  October, 2002
  by Melinda Thibodaux
  Before you say
• Sound Advice: Auditorium Audio
  April, 2002
  by Hal Robertson
  Learn how to tackle the challenge of recording audio in a large room.
• Home Video Hints: Shoot to Show
  June, 2004
  by Michael Fitzer
  Tips for in-camera editing.
• Profitmaker: Shooting on Location
  September, 1996
  by William Ronat
  Wherever you go, there you are. But are you prepared?
• Video Alfresco: A Guide to Easy Outdoor Shooting
  June, 1997
  by Bruce Barrett
  Neither sun, nor surf, nor wind, nor rain will spoil your videomaking excursions after you read these helpful pointers.
• Video Production Equipment to go Shopping on Location
  July, 1998
  by Philip Partridge
  Video production equipment for shooting on location: What you need to know.
• Sound Track: Narration Sensation
  January, 1999
  by Loren Alldrin
  Make your videos sit up and speak with crisp, intelligible narration.
• Sports Videography: Tips from a TV Sportscaster
  September, 1999
  by Cameron Wong
  A professional sports videographer may have better equipment and more experience than the casual home shooter, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to shoot…
• Location Scouting: The Tricks of the Trade
  September, 1999
  by Geoff Best
  Anticipate and prepare for the challenges involved in location shooting.
• Wedding Ready: A Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography
  June, 1999
  by Bill Davis
  If you’ve been recruited to do the video honors at a friend’s wedding, or if you’re thinking of getting into the business, this article will provide the know-ho…
• Sound Track: Location Audio Preparedness
  June, 1999
  by Loren Alldrin
  Location audio - indoors and out - has its own set of problems to prepare for.
• Sound Advice: Audio - Get it Right From the Start
  August, 2001
  by Hal Robertson
  10 tools and strategies you can use to caputer great sound on every shot.
• Interview Techniques
  July, 2000
  by Jim Stinson
  The art of the video interview.