Pre-Production Planning eDocs and eBooks

In this section you will find tips and tools to begin your production planning. Production planning involves budgeting, recruiting the crew and talent, and preparing your sets, props, and costumes. Thorough planning will ensure your production runs smoothly.

The Videomaker Complete Book of Forms (Digital)

November, 2009

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Videomaker's Complete Book of Forms contains 91 essential forms to help you plan, get organized, stay legal, and ask the right questions. Download to your…
Producing a Documentary Part 1

November, 2009

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Learn how to move your story from dream to distribution! Do you have a compelling story to tell? Planning is the first step to creating your documentary and we'…
Producing a Documentary Part 3

November, 2009

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From dream to distribution Part 3! Now it's time to share your story, and not just with your friends. We'll show you several different avenues to get your…
Multicam Editing

November, 2009

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In this edoc you will learn how plan ahead and coordinate your multi-cam shoots to give you that professional and intresting video you've always wanted.
Making Music Videos

November, 2009

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Make your music video a success! Learn the importance of pre-planning, location, licensing, and more.
Producing Your Own Vidcast - Part 1

November, 2009

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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…
Videomaker's Vidcast eBook

November, 2009

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Plan, shoot, edit and distribute your vidcast on the web successfully!
What Should I Wear?

November, 2009

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It's a really good idea to always keep your talent's character in mind when making clothing and accessory decisions. Use the guidelines in the eDoc to make…
The Ghosts of Edits Yet to Be

November, 2009

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It's time to dim the lights and tell ghost stories. Our Editorial Department demonstrates some techniques on putting some spook into your videos!
Making Weather Effects

November, 2009

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Weather can be a key ingredient in your video project. Good planning, some ingenuity and a few household items can help you create dramatic on-screen weather…

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