Pre-Production Free Streaming Videos

• Equipment
• Location Scouting
• Logistics
• Production Planning
• Script/Outline

• Tips and Tricks - Power management for lighting. Secrets of story telling.
  November, 2006
  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…
• Commentary - Viewfinder
  September, 2006
  Viewfinder – with Matt York and Brian Peterson Matt and Brian discuss ways to spark creativity.
• Homepage -
  July, 2009
• Tips and Tricks - Business Opportunities in Event Videography
  June, 2009
  There are many opportunities in event videography in addition to wedding videos. Today videographers are getting jobs videotaping theatrical performances,…
• Tips and Tricks - Rotoscoping
  September, 2007
  Learn the post production element of rotoscoping & creating live action animation special effects.
• Tips and Tricks - Animation Special Effects
  August, 2007
  How to create live action to video capture animation special effects.
• Tips and Tricks - Multi-cam shooting. Shooting fireworks.
  July, 2006
  News and Technology - Morgan & New York Times Internet video Warner Bros., Google, AOL all doing Internet ShopWiki paying…
• Tips and Tricks - How to Select a tripod, microphone and camera for web video production.
  February, 2009
  Yes, you can use a web cam to produce a choppy online video with horrible sound, but you're likely to lose credibility in the first few seconds. You can get a…
• Tips and Tricks - Tripod tips
  September, 2006
  In our News and Technology segment Andrew and Mark usher in International Home Movie Day with a fun camcorder modification, and talk about "My Hero" film…
• Tips and Tricks - Coiling cables. Tripod do's and don'ts.
  August, 2006
  News and Technology with Andrew & Canon delivers a one-two punch announcing a new high-definition and a new dual-layer DVD camcorder. JVC…
• Tips and Tricks - Custom grip kit. Motherboard settings.
  August, 2006
  News and New Canon New Kata Newspapers with Sonic Toast 7 adds BD AMD buys ATI $5 RFID…
• Tips and Tricks - Letters and Tips
  April, 2006
  Letters from Readers
• Tips and Tricks - How to Composite Video for Inserting Backgrounds in Sets
  July, 2009
  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 - How to Win a Video Contest
  May, 2009
  Essential guidelines and tips to follow in order to win a video contest.
• Tips and Tricks - How to Start a Wedding Video Business
  May, 2009
  Key things videographers should consider in order to succeed in the wedding video business.
• Tips and Tricks - Access Challenges for Documentary Makers
  April, 2009
  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.
• Tips and Tricks - Documentary Storytelling
  April, 2009
  Learn about the key ingredients documentary makers use for successful documentary storytelling.
• Tips and Tricks - Shooting Video from a Moving Vehicle
  March, 2008
  Jennifer demonstrates the different ways to shoot video from a moving vehicle.
• Tips and Tricks - Common Continuity Errors
  February, 2008
  Jennifer discusses things to watch out for in the Preproduction, Shooting & Post-Production stages to avoid common continuity errors. (Repeat)
• Tips and Tricks - Highlighting Examples in Clips
  September, 2007
  This week Brandon explains in-depth the technique known as cutting on the action. Brandon explains this technique by highlighting examples of clips that are…
• Tips and Tricks - Avoiding Continuity Errors
  April, 2007
  Jennifer shows how to avoid continuity errors in your production.
• Tips and Tricks - Business of video
  November, 2006
  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…
• Tips and Tricks - Green screen. New gear buyer tips.
  October, 2006
  In our News & Technology segment with Mark & Derek, we discuss Adobe's acquisition of "Serious Magic," makers of such software as "DV Rack" which we…
• Tutorials - Do It Yourself Jib Tutorial
  July, 2009
  Tom Benford's jib is a quick and easy-to-build device that anyone who knows how to turn a wrench and place a drill can build. Tom's JVC DF550U camcorder is…
• Tutorials - Do It Yourself Crane Tutorial
  July, 2009
  Cranes are usually bigger than jibs, and they can carry not just the camera, but often the crewmembers operating it. Brian Peterson's crane was designed to be…
• Tips and Tricks - Traveling with a camcorder. Identifying mics.
  June, 2006
  Tips and Techniques Jennifer: Traveling with your camcorder. Airport security Brian: Using and identifying mics
• Tips and Tricks - Greenscreen Planning
  January, 2009
  Learn how to apply greenscreen effects to a window, windshield or door. Examine how we planned out our video shoot to utilize a greenscreen to create an…
• Tips and Tricks - Budget Lighting
  December, 2008
  Lighting on a budget. Learn how to substitute expensive video lighting equipment with inexpensive alternatives.
• Tips and Tricks - Virtual Sets
  November, 2008
  How to use a Green Screen and Adobe Ultra to make virtual sets for your videos.
• Tips and Tricks - Earthquake FX
  October, 2008
  Some simple tips on re-creating an earthquake.