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Book of Forms - Production Cost Forms

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:15 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…

Book of Forms - Production Planning Forms

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:15 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…

Book of Forms - Production Scheduling Forms

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:15 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…

Making Music Videos

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:15 PST

Make your music video a success! Learn the importance of pre-planning, location, licensing, and more.

Producing Your Own Vidcast - Part 1

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:15 PST

Learn how to plan for your vidcast. Vidcast is the new way to share your videos. In this first part, you'll learn how to be a broadcaster and launch your own…

How to Make a Movie: Low Budget, Big Bang

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

One of the most exciting things that has happened to moviemaking lately is that consumer products have approached the level of professional gear.

5 Steps to Great Video Production

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Every successful shoot starts with a good plan.

Video Production Tips

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Many of the little things that you learn from from a lifetime of planning, directing, editing and producing videos can easily be applied to life as a whole.

Plan the Shoot: Part 1 of Production Planning

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

Meticulous planning will enable you to shoot the program you developed and then edit the show you shot.

Home Video Hints: Production Planning: Taking Your Act on the Road

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 PST

Cover the essentials for smooth shooting.

Tips and Tricks - How to Composite Video for Inserting Backgrounds in Sets

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:07:00 PDT

Ever wonder how amazing backgrounds are inserted behind characters? This video will show you how to composite video so your characters can seamlessly move in…

Tips and Tricks - Budget Lighting

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 19:02:46 PST

Lighting on a budget. Learn how to substitute expensive video lighting equipment with inexpensive alternatives.

Tips and Tricks - Power management for lighting. Secrets of story telling.

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:10:23 PST

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…

Tips and Tricks - Business of video

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…

What's Legal: When Are Background Sounds With A Copyright In Video Clips OK?

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST

The scenario is simple: background music, either live or recorded, is playing while you are videotaping a scene. Now you have sounds protected by copyright in…

Book of Forms - Location Surveys/Scouting Reports

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:15 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.

Includes: Location Scouting Report and Video Location Scouting Form.

Book of Forms - Field Equipment Checklist

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:13:15 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…

The Right Place at the Right Time

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Directing: Recruiting Talent

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

One of the most difficult, important and rewarding things a director has to do is find, recruit and work with talent.

11 Tips for Location Scouting

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Selecting the right location is the first step on the road to a successful shoot.

Tips and Tricks - Business Opportunities in Event Videography

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:16:29 PDT

There are many opportunities in event videography in addition to wedding videos. Today videographers are getting jobs videotaping theatrical performances,…

Tips and Tricks - How to Win a Video Contest

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:04:45 PDT

Essential guidelines and tips to follow in order to win a video contest.

Tips and Tricks - Fair Use & Copyrights

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:49:34 PDT

We take a look at what is and isn't allowed to use, when creating your documentary.

Tips and Tricks - Access Challenges for Documentary Makers

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:27:13 PDT

Gaining access to people or places is one of the main challenges documentary makers face when making their movies. These tips should help you find your way.

Profitmaker: Budget for Profit

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Estimating the cost of a video for a client is a tricky but necessary part of doing business. Here's how to do it right.

Budget Detail$

Tue, 01 Jun 1993 00:00:00 PDT

Profitmaker: Shooting on Location

Sun, 01 Sep 1996 00:00:00 PDT

Wherever you go, there you are. But are you prepared?