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• How Much Directing should be included in a video script?
  October, 2009
  by Jerry S. Drake
  An accusation often aimed at video script writers is the charge of directing on paper. In the strictest production worlds writers write and directors direct.
• Storyboard Software Buyer's Guide
  September, 2009
  by Terry O'Rourke
  How to Conceptualize that Vision in your Head to a Finished Video by using storyboard software to break an overwhelming project down to digestible parts.
• Seeking Great Ideas
  March, 2009
  by Stephen Smith
  Was The Thinker thinking about the effects of free trade or wondering how to enrich his next project with amazing storytelling and killer graphics? Finding…
• Creating Characters
  April, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects
• The Craft of Family History Videos: Making Classics Out of Clutter
  December, 2007
  by Jeanne Rawlings
  We treasure our memories, but we can be easily overwhelmed. Fearlessly dive into your archives and uncap your camera lens for the holidays to create a video&hel…
• Producing Your Own Vidcast for Video Sharing Part Two - Production
  April, 2007
  by Brian Peterson
  Podcasting, vidcasting, vodcasting or whatever you call it, the Internet
• Director's Chair: Secrets of Storytelling
  October, 2006
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  "And Toto, Too?" Say any classic movie line, and everyone knows not only the movie you're referring to, but also which scene and the character…
• Sound Advice: Announcing... You?
  August, 2006
  by Hal Robertson
  Commercials, movie trailers, product and training videos all have one thing in common -- they often need a voiceover.
• Basic Training: 7 Ways to Involve the Kids
  July, 2006
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Children love to make videos, all they need is the impetus and opportunity. So take the camera out of the closet on a lazy Sunday and say
• Test Bench: Final Draft AV 2.5 Scriptwriting Software
  January, 2006
  by Bud Elliott
  Final Draft AV 2.5 Scriptwriting Software
• 5 Steps to Great Video Production
  October, 2005
  by Randal K. West
  Every successful shoot starts with a good plan.
• Basic Training: Shoot to Show or to Edit
  September, 2005
  by Randy Hansen
  "Shoot to Show" and "Shoot to Edit" are two different styles requiring different methods of planning. No one knows these techniques better than a run-and-gun…
• Editing: Editing from Start to Finish, Part 1 of 4
  April, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  This is the first part of a planned 4-part introduction to video editing. Part 1: Prep, Log and Capture.
• Communication: The Foundation of Production
  November, 2003
  by Randal K. West
  The most important thing a director has to do is communicate.
• Computer Editing: Shooting for a Specific Audience
  July, 2003
  by Bill Davis
  Tailor your shows for the people who will watch them.
• Take 5: 5 Considerations for Event Video
  May, 2003
  by Chuck Peters
  5 Considerations for Event Video
• Home Video Hints: Planning Production: Part I
  January, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Even productions for the home hobbyist can benefit from pre-production planning.
• Budgeting Time
  December, 2001
  by William Ronat
  How long will it take? Calculate your time investment before you start with these planning tips.
• Directing: Storyboarding
  February, 2009
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D
  Similar to a plot map used by archeologists, a storyboard is the best way to illustrate staging positions and camera angles for talent and crew. Remember the…
• 8 On-the-fly Guerrilla Production Tips
  December, 2007
  by James Williams
  Now more than ever, it's possible for one person to venture into the world and capture great video. By following a few simple guidelines, you too can be an on-t…
• Storyboarding & Scriptwriting Software Guide & Review
  October, 2007
  by Tony Bruno
  Shoot the plan. We've all said those words. We set up our shot schedules, have our prop lists handy and make sure our talent is well briefed. But none of these…
• Charity Video
  August, 2007
  by Brian Schaller
  For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?
• Storyboarding and Scriptwriting Software - Guide and Review
  June, 2007
  by Tony Bruno
• Director's Chair: Maintaining Continuity
  June, 2007
  by Dr. Robert Nulph
  Even in blockbuster movies, continuity errors happen, and eagle-eyed viewers love to find the mistakes.
• Xtreme it Up!
  March, 2006
  by Jenny Hanson
  Attach a tiny "lipstick cam" to the family dog, and you've got an interesting POV shot that is just one way to go extreme when shooting.
• 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.
• 48 Hour Film Challenge
  August, 2005
  by Tad Rose
  If you haven't heard, there's a new video contest coming to a town near you. It's called the 48-Hour Film Project.
• Plan the Shoot: Part 1 of Production Planning
  April, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  Meticulous planning will enable you to shoot the program you developed and then edit the show you shot.
• Church Video: Lights, Camera, Worship
  June, 2004
  by Bill Mauger
  You'll never walk alone: a pragmatic guide to worship video from those who have gone before.
• From Shot Lists to Storyboards
  June, 2004
  by Tad Rose
  Organizing your project before you shoot can save you time during the edit stage.