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Sony HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder Review

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:52:18 PST

The Sony HVR-V1U is one of the most anticipated cameras from Sony's Broadcast division.

Vacation Videos - 6 pgs

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:52:18 PST

Oh, no! Not the vacation videos! It�s time to teach your family and friends how to make an interesting, entertaining and watchable video journal of their summer vacation.

Basic TrainingIntro to White Balance

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Why would we want to concentrate on white when we shoot in color? Because incandescent, fluorescent and sunlight differ a lot, proving that white isn't always white.

Directing: Directing Documentaries

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made.

Lighting for HDV

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

We are entering a new era of video production. Our hard work will show in all its HD glory and our sloppy mistakes will glare in HD horror. But light can help us.

Illuminations: Controlling the Color of Light

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

From yellow to blue, soft to harsh, indoor or out, the "color" of the scene changes with your light setup, and can influence the mood of your video.

How to Make a Documentary Part 2 - "Fulfillment of the Dream"

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Considered an art form by many, documentary video production has its own special challenges and rewards. In this second of three parts on how to make a documentary, we'll explore how to plan your approach, find your subject and begin the process of bringing your vision to fruition.

Take 5: Five Steps to Smoother Skin

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Make your on-camera talent look their best by following these five simple steps.

Illuminations: Pulling the Plug

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

In order to light that night scene in the field a mile from your house, you'll need a couple hundred 50-foot extension cords, or some other AC power alternatives.

Illuminations: Color Temperature Strategies

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Coloring your video world with light is more than just turning on a few lamps and setting a good white balance - light is often a mixed bag.

Basic Training: The (Alien) Sky's the Limit!

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

Your color creation palette is limited only to the imagination when you understand how to use the simple video filters in your editing software.

Shooting Day for Night

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Making day resemble night on your screen means tinting the overall images blue, then adding white light, and adjusting contrtast and brightness to sell the trick.

Light Source: Guerrilla Lighting: Professional Tools from Builders Depot

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Assemble your own lighting kit--at one-fifth the cost.

Video Lighting: High Definition Lighting

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

We are entering a new era of video production. Our hard work will show in all its HD glory and our sloppy mistakes will glare in HD horror. But light can help us.

Do the Light Thing

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

An informational buyer's guide helping you choose and use the best type of lighting for your productions

Green Screen Lighting

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Virtual green screen sets are no longer just for the privileged Hollywood bigwigs.

Illuminations: Lights for Different Jobs

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

You can't tell the players without a scorecard, so here's the roster for video lights and what they do.

Getting Started: Auto vs. Manual

Fri, 01 Mar 1996 00:00:00 PST

If better-looking video is your goal, maybe it's time you took control.

Video Q&A

Fri, 01 Dec 1995 00:00:00 PST

Video Q&A

Your Tips

Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 PST

Your Tips

Whiter Whites: the Hows and Whys of White Balance

Sun, 01 Aug 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Are your videos like a mixed load of laundry? White balance will let you show your true colors.

What You See Is What You Get

Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

Controlling light to improve your image

Light Source: Color Correcting with Gels

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

How to use color-correcting gels to fine tune your lighting.

Getting Started: Shooting on Sunny Days

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 PST

When shooting outdoors, you should maintain control of the most important video component: light.

Get Ready, Get Set, Shoot

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 PST

13 time-tested tips to get excellent footage and make the post-production process faster and easier.

Your Tips

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

Color Temperature in the Digital Age

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

A look at lighting and color concepts and some strategies for capturing the best possible images in all your videos.

Tech Support

Fri, 01 Feb 2002 00:00:00 PST

Tech Support

The Wonderful World of Digital Color

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Use color as a creative tool, either while you shoot or in post-production, to create unique moods and effects.

Home Video Hints: Pushing the Right Buttons

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 PDT

The presence and location of manual camcorder settings play an important role in video production.

Light Source: The Color of Light

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Knowing the physical differences between outdoor, indoor and mixed lighting conditions will help your videos.

Computer Editing: Video Filter Effects

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Applying electronic filters in post-production can cure many of your footage's ailments.

TWIF

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Great video is as easy as TWIF. Tripod, White Balance, Iris and Focus.

Quick Focus

Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 PST

Quick Focus

Color Calibration

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Understanding white balance and color temperature.

Light Source: Working with Mixed Lighting

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Mixed lighting isn't necessarily a disaster. Here are some pragmatic solutions for your next location shoot.

Multi-camera Event Taping

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

How to hook up for a multi-camera shoot.

Light Source: On Location with Gaffer Tom

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 PST

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Digital Video Lighting : Enhance Video with Light & Color

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 PST

Tinted gels, correct white balance, and correct Lighting for digital video can make the different between professional and amateur quality.

Home Video Hints: Using a Built-in Camera Light

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Small, portable and battery powered, a video light can save your shots in more ways than you may know.

Shooting for the (very) Small Screen

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

How to make and put videos on your PDA.

Home Video Hints: How to Use Available Light

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Available light can be all you need if you patiently think through your options and wisely exploit the location.

Getting Started: Your Camcorder's Buttons

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST

What do all those buttons do, anyway?

Light Source: Lassoing Light

Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 PST

Learn how to use gels and filters to get great light quality in every situation.

Light Source: Build Your Own Lighting Kit

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

Assemble a three-light kit for $100; a complete outfit for less than $200.