http://www.videomaker.com/ en-us Copyright 2009 Videomaker Magazine, Inc. 1440 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:49:11 PST http://banners.videomaker.com/banners/videomaker/VM_88x31_1.gif http://www.videomaker.com/ http://www.videomaker.com/shop/composition-201.html It's time to learn the advanced techniques in Composition! In this second part, we'll go beyond the basics and take a look at some more advanced techniques… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/composition-201.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:49:11 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/depth-of-field-1.html Depth of field is a tool that has been used by directors and cinematographers for decades. Learn how to use some of these techniques to create more depth in… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/depth-of-field-1.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:49:11 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13086/ Readers' letters http://www.videomaker.com/article/13086/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12653/ Beauty might be in the eye of the beholder, but a great photo is due to well-executed and thought-out composition. Take your seats, it's time for the… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12653/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12724/ How to manipulate the viewer into watching one portion of your movie, while other events continue along in the scene. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12724/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12184/ If you visit a Hollywood film production, or sit through its credits, you know it takes busloads of people to get the production in the can. But what if you&hel… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12184/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/10370/ Wide-angle and telephoto lenses render images differently from the way we naturally see things. Skilled videographers can exploit these differences to create… http://www.videomaker.com/article/10370/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/10299/ The world is full of rolling stock, just waiting for you to ride it while you shoot amazing moving shots. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10299/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/10624/ All the tricks and techniques of in-camera effects that take your ho-hum video from the ordinary to the brilliant with these savvy shooter's tips. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10624/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/10002/ Focus is much more than just getting a technically sharp image. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10002/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/9365/ If your work will be viewed on the Internet, you need to shoot with compression in mind. http://www.videomaker.com/article/9365/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/9333/ Six Tips (and a Few Cautions) for Shooting Video at Night http://www.videomaker.com/article/9333/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/523/how-to-win-a-video-contest/ Essential guidelines and tips to follow in order to win a video contest. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/523/how-to-win-a-video-contest/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Mon, 18 May 2009 08:04:45 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/449/natural-wipes/ In this week's , Jennifer talks about the technique known as "Natural Wipes". She gives several examples of these types of "in camera" transitions and how they… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/449/natural-wipes/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:10:37 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/442/depth-of-field/ John explains how to use depth of field to your advantage. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/442/depth-of-field/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 04:30:26 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12697/ A basic understanding of the rules of composition will help you frame for maximum impact and ultimately enhance the outcome of your finished piece. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12697/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/10775/ Camera moves can make your project look super professional or incredibly amateurish depending on how well you use them. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10775/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/10511/ High definition video gives more to the viewer, but it asks more of the shooter. What do you need to know to begin? http://www.videomaker.com/article/10511/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/283/reader-and-view-surveys--still-pictures-for-video-/ In our News & Technology segment with Mark and Derek, we talk about Warner's involvement with YouTube... is this the beginning of the corporate squeeze for… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/283/reader-and-view-surveys--still-pictures-for-video-/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Wed, 18 Oct 2006 01:45:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/1380/ If better-looking video is your goal, maybe it's time you took control. http://www.videomaker.com/article/1380/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Fri, 01 Mar 1996 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/3211/ Put yourself in control of your camcorder's automatic features. http://www.videomaker.com/article/3211/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/3464/ In Box http://www.videomaker.com/article/3464/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Wed, 01 Jul 1998 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/7399/ What do all those buttons do, anyway? http://www.videomaker.com/article/7399/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/7710/ Making focus work to your advantage is a key part of producing good video. http://www.videomaker.com/article/7710/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/8012/ Learn how to use your lens to create and control depth of field. http://www.videomaker.com/article/8012/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/camcorder-controls/focus/rss/ Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 PST