Art Articles

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• Green Screen Directing
  March, 2011
  by Marshal M. Rosenthal
  Anyone who desires to direct a Hollywood-like movie on an independent budget can do so, now that green screen technology has become easier to produce.
• Just What Should I Wear?
  October, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Scrutinize the wardrobes on TV and in the movies, and you'll see most of the clothing worn by the actors will blend well with each other. This isn't an…
• Maintaining Continuity
  June, 2007
  by Dr. Robert Nulph
  Even in blockbuster movies, continuity errors happen, and eagle-eyed viewers love to find the mistakes.
• Vidcast Recap: Videomaker Presents
  May, 2007
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
• Feasible Fantasy: How To Create Convincing Sci-Fi on a Low Budget
  December, 1994
  by Bernard Wilkie
  You don't need a big budget or fancy equipment to make convincing science fiction effects. Join BBC effects wizard Bernard Wilkie as he explores the realm of low-buck sci-fi.
• Getting Started: The Joy of Sets
  October, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  With your imagination, a few inexpensive props and some clever framing, you can defy reality
• Special F/X: Two's A Crowd
  February, 1998
  by Chuck Peters
  Turn any room into a crowded restaurant.
• Videocrafts: Get Ready, Get Set
  August, 1998
  by Chuck Peters
  Make your own studio-style backdrop in less than one hour.
• Standing Sets for (Practically) Nothing
  October, 1999
  by Jim Stinson
  Do-it-yourself blueprints to build four low-tech, low-effort and low-cost video sets.
• Makeup and Wardrobe for Video
  October, 1999
  by Carolyn Miller
  Make your talent look their very best for your productions with these helpful tips that can subtly enhance your videos.
• Getting Started: Altering Space and Time with Video
  September, 2000
  by Arthur Aiello
  The space-time continuum used to be the sole domain of science-fiction writers.Today it is the playground of the videographer.
• Create Your Own Stage Effects, VideoSyncrasies
  August, 2000
  by Jon Vosovic
  Create Your Own Stage EffectsThe Avid Handbook-RevisedVideoSyncrasies - The Motion Graphics Problem Solver
• Makeup and Wardrobe
  February, 2001
  by Bill Davis
  Practical tips and basic guidelines to follow that will help your talent look their best on tape.
• The Secret to Set Success? Location, Location, Location!
  April, 2001
  by Jim Stinson
  Create realistic sets in the real world using these six tips.
• Make-up for Video
  May, 2002
  by Sofia Davis
  Practical make-up tips that you can apply in 10 minutes or less.
• Wardrobe & Make-Up
  September, 2005
  by Bud Elliott
  Looking Good: Tips for the Director
• Five Steps to Smoother Skin
  January, 2006
  by Brian Peterson
  Make your on-camera talent look their best by following these five simple steps.
• Looking Good
  October, 1993
  by David Welton
• 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
• Moving Performances
  February, 2007
  by Jim Stinson
  Learn how to set the stage so that your subjects behave naturally in front of the camera.