Video Production Articles (Page 2)

• Art
• Audio
• Cinematography
• Directing
• Effects and Stunts
• Lighting

• Halloween Ghastly Effects
  October, 2011
  by Peter Zunitch
  How to Make a Ghost - You don't need any supernatural power to create a real video ghost, it's all in the production techniques and the storytelling art.
• The Art of the Voice Over
  October, 2011
  by Peter Zunitch
  Recording a voice over isn't like recording an interview or live action in the field. This is the sound that carries your video, and needs to be clear, concise,…
• Cloud-Based Editing Using Tablets and Smartphones
  October, 2011
  by Dave Sniadak
  In the video spectrum, technology has always reigned supreme. Video is going where early adopters probably never envisioned,into the clouds.
• The Mechanics of Interchangeable Lenses: Working with 35mm Adapters and Lenses
  September, 2011
  by Heath McKnight
  Many filmmakers and videographers are turning to 35mm adapters and interchangeable lenses to achieve a more cinematic look.
• Shooting with Interchangeable Lenses
  September, 2011
  by John Devcic and the Videomaker Editors
  One of the biggest developments in the camcorder industry lately isn't about formats, recording media or 3D imaging, it's the ability to shoot a film-like…
• DSLR/HDSLR Buyer's Guide
  September, 2011
  by Videomaker Editors
  DSLR - Short for Digital Single Lens Reflex. Since all marketing departments these days love an acronym they decided that cameras needed a new one. The birth&h…
• Audio Field Mixers & Recorders Buyer's Guide
  September, 2011
  by Marshal M. Rosenthal
  Audio mixers and recording devices provide the missing link to great video productions - those days of monophonic mics and hiss-inducing analog mixers are…
• Using Household Items for Video Production
  September, 2011
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Making video is expensive - not only do you have to have the best camera, but you need all that other stuff - mics, lights, tripods and a myriad of support&hell…
• How to Get the Best Audio from HDSLR Cameras
  September, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  Curious video shooters checking out HDSLRs love the video capturing, but find audio gathering cumbersome. Here are some tips for HDSLR video and audio…
• Essentials for New Directors
  September, 2011
  by Earl Chessher
  The term "director" can conjure images of someone with a megaphone, barking orders, looking harried and perhaps sweating profusely - even swearing.
• Cinevate Atlas 10 FLT Slider Dolly Review
  September, 2011
  by Dan Bruns
  With its extreme versatility, carefully machined aluminum and sleek design, Cinevate's Atlas 10 FLT is an incredibly useful piece of gear.
• Interviewing Tips
  September, 2011
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Whether you're interviewing your family for grandma and grandpa's 50th anniversary, the CEO of a business for a training video, or even a politician for a news…
• 3D Field Monitoring
  August, 2011
  by Gary Tomsic
  What You Can't See is What You Get
• Interviewing Your Parents
  August, 2011
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Imagine talking to your ancestors - the ones who "crossed the water", "traversed a continent", "built a dynasty" to get you where you are today. What would you…
• Sound FX: Think Outside the Source
  August, 2011
  by Earl Chessher
  When you need some otherworldly sound for your "Out of this World" project, think like Dorothy and you'll find everything you need is in your own backyard - or…
• The Art of Low-Key Lighting
  August, 2011
  by Terry O'Rourke
  Properly lighting a low-key setup will entice your viewers to focus on key points in your scene, and wonder about those dark shadowy areas in the unknown.
• Video Tips for Beginners
  July, 2011
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Video is an exciting and prevalent part of everybody's lives. Entertainment, information, and more often, personal communications are being brought to us by…
• Fixing Audio in Post
  July, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  Most editors grind their teeth when someone says,"don't worry we'll fix it in post", but fixing it in post are where audio tricks shine.
• Six Tips to Directing Talent
  July, 2011
  by Earl Chessher
  Most people aren't pros trained to appear on camera, so you need to learn successful tricks to getting your "talent" to say and do what you want - even without talent.
• Make Wedding Videos that Wow!
  July, 2011
  by Jay Montana
  Weddings are big business for videographers. But in an industry where most everyone relies on the same tried-and-true techniques, how do you stand out? By…
• The Art of Suggestion
  June, 2011
  by Kyle Cassidy
  A collection of shots strung together can make a movie, but a good story will have shots that motivate the next shot in a powerful technique known as the Art…
• Lighting on the Cheap Side
  June, 2011
  by Terry O'Rourke
  Need to set up a lighting design that won't cost an arm and a leg? Whether you need incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lights or LED lighting, we'll show you the…
• Fun and Entertaining Vacation Videos
  June, 2011
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Vacation videos don't have to bore your viewers - you just need to understand how to edit while you're shooting on location.
• Expand and Condense Time
  May, 2011
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Video editors have the fortunate ability to control time. You can move it faster, slow it down, and even stop the tide. The pace of space and time is limitless…
• Music for Weddings
  May, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  As a wedding shooter, you won't have the opportunity to choose the music for the wedding ceremony, but you can set the mood for all the video content you…
• Audio Tips For Weddings
  April, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  You got a contract to shoot a wedding - congratulations. You realize, though, that the audio is just as or even more important than the visuals, right?
• Lighten Up Your World with LEDs
  April, 2011
  by Terry O'Rourke
  LED Lighting is the lighting of choice for more videographers. Here's why.
• Zoom H1 Handy Recorder Reviewed
  April, 2011
  by Tyler Faires
  With its small build the H1 is a perfect out-of-the-box unit for daily recording and small projects. If you are looking to record live events, office meetings,…
• 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.
• Selling Your Green Screen Shots to Your Audience
  March, 2011
  by Mike Sullivan
  Yes, the tools to create green screen composites have changed and, yes, it is cheaper and easier to produce green screen FX shots, but that doesn't mean it is…