Video Production Articles (Page 3)

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

• 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…
• Creative Camcorder Mounting
  March, 2011
  by Terry O'Rourke
  We advocate using a tripod or steadying device, but there are times when a lot of gear gets in the way when you need to get mobile. Enter the Cave Dweller…
• Tips for Making Professional Looking Interviews
  February, 2011
  by Percy Ledbetter
  From having only one camcorder at your disposal to preparing your interview subject, these tips used by the pros can help you record a professional interview&he…
• Teaching Video
  February, 2011
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Video is one of the most predominant story-telling mediums today. It only stands to reason that children will want to learn how to record and produce video…
• Sound Accessories
  February, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  What? You say you have the basics: a camcorder, tripod, maybe a light and a mic... but nothing else? If you've never accessorized your audio rig, now is the…
• 3D Lighting
  February, 2011
  by Heath McKnight
  With the rise of 3D video, films, television programming and video games, many hope to get in the stereoscopic game. But 3D lighting is a whole new ballgame;…
• Viewfinder: Storytelling in Just One Frame?
  February, 2011
  by Matthew York
  When we decide where to point a camera, we are composing a shot. The choices are infinite.
• Inspiring Directors
  January, 2011
  by Peter Gerstenzang
  While learning to become a director, our author has received sage advice from his mentor and friend, Ron Howard that he shares with Videomaker readers.
• Shooting in 3D: Very Early Days
  January, 2011
  by James Careless
  Do you remember the first household on your block to own a color TV, an Atari, Nintendo or a VHS player? Being the first is cool, but it has its drawbacks -…
• 10 Common Audio Mistakes
  January, 2011
  by Hal Robertson
  Listen up! Sound is important to your video. Here are some tips on how to record it, edit it, deliver it, and make it the best. After all poor audio in a video…
• 10 Common Video Mistakes
  January, 2011
  by Kyle Cassidy
  There are a few common mistakes that amateurs make over and over again when capturing video - that's why they're amateurs.
• Interview Styles
  December, 2010
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Interviews on TV are quite common, and not just during the news. Interviews are so popular, entire shows are built around the idea of one person asking another…
• Paint your Canvas with Light
  December, 2010
  by Terry O'Rourke
  Imagine light as being your paintbrush and your scene as your canvas. How heavy or soft you "paint" that light determines the dramatic focus of your canvas…
• Dreaming Up Dream Sequences
  December, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  What makes your character the person he or she has become? Dreams and flashbacks are commonplace in dramatic movies and provide a convenient way for the…
• Stereo Recording Techniques
  December, 2010
  by Hal Robertson
  Regardless of the type of videos you create, someday, you'll need a solid stereo recording. It's been with us for at least 85 years, but many still don't…
• Videomaker's Annual 2010 Camcorders Buyer's Guide
  December, 2010
  by James Careless
  Price matters when buying a camcorder, but not as much as what you want to use it for!
• Three Point Lighting
  November, 2010
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Three point lighting is so ubiquitous that everybody who works with video should know how to set it up in their sleep.
• Audio Dubbing
  November, 2010
  by Hal Robertson
  Audio editing has become faster since the analog days. Before digital technology, the only way to replace audio recorded with the video was to simply record…
• IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe Review
  November, 2010
  by Mark Holder
  Whether you want transparency in your tracks or just a little character T-RackS 3 Deluxe delivers.
• Microphone Buyer's Guide 2010
  November, 2010
  by John McCabe
  Microphones are a very important part of our everyday lives- not just as video producers, but in everything we do. From cell phones to public address systems,…