http://www.videomaker.com/ In this section you will find information on composition, format, camera angles and movement, shot types, continuity, camera controls and camera care. Understanding and implementing these concepts will allow you to use your camera to its fullest potential. en-us Copyright 2009 Videomaker Magazine, Inc. 1440 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://banners.videomaker.com/banners/videomaker/VM_88x31_1.gif http://www.videomaker.com/ http://www.videomaker.com/shop/casting-shadows-with-cookies.html This Video On Demand demonstrates how to create special effects with shadows using props & patterns. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/casting-shadows-with-cookies.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14222/ Thinking about getting a new camcorder? 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John goes over the basics of how to capture… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-landscape.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-natural-disasters.html This Video On Demand highlights some tips about surviving and filming a natural disaster or extreme weather event. In January of 2008, Chico, CA was struck by "… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-natural-disasters.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/115/dynamic-chase-scenes-tutorial/ These are the media files for the January 2008 Tutorial: Car Chase. The .zip archive contains 60 files and is 312MB in size. 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Here's a four-point strategy will keep everyone happy: Shoot, archive, edit, edit. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14220/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/529/how-to-make-your-video-look-like-film/ How to give video a film look using 24p. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/529/how-to-make-your-video-look-like-film/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:06:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/527/how-to-shoot-a-fight-scene/ How to use editing, continuity, and camera techniques to create a realistic and dramatic fight scene in your action video. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/527/how-to-shoot-a-fight-scene/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:33:03 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14215/ Some photographers and videographers have a Natural Eye that composes shots and scenes all around them, even when they aren't holding a camera. You know you… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14215/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13538/ Why on earth would you want to put a 35mm camera lens on your video camera? It's already got a perfectly good lens on it. One word - bokeh. bokeh is a Japanese… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13538/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/472/shooting-video-from-a-moving-vehicle/ Jennifer demonstrates the different ways to shoot video from a moving vehicle. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/472/shooting-video-from-a-moving-vehicle/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:38:18 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/466/shooting-better-hand-held-footage/ Jennifer gives Melissa, a beginning videographer, some pointers on shooting better hand-held footage. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/466/shooting-better-hand-held-footage/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:31:17 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/463/shooting-in-extreme-weather/ This week Brandon demonstrates some tips about surviving and filming a natural disaster or extreme weather event. Last Friday Chico was struck by the storm of… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/463/shooting-in-extreme-weather/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:59:47 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/461/shooting-in-snow/ This week Brandon goes into the wilderness to demonstrate techniques for shooting video in the snow. What situations to avoid, and what situations provide… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/461/shooting-in-snow/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 29 Dec 2007 01:55:31 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/457/capturing-sunrise-andsunset/ This week Brandon talks about ways to capture a great sunrise or sunset on video. He demonstrates this technique using footage he shot on a recent trip to the… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/457/capturing-sunrise-andsunset/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:00:58 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/450/shooting-landscape/ In this weeks episode of John talks about some techniques that are used to capture vast landscapes...in a small frame. John goes over the basics of how to… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/450/shooting-landscape/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 13 Oct 2007 06:00:34 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/rss/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:10:37 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12989/ Watching films is a classroom in itself, yet you really have to have the right tools to become a critical viewer. All good directors are students of film. They&… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12989/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/441/deceptive-shooting/ This week's Videomaker vidcast highlights the techniques of deceptive shooting. Simple camera skills and tricks of perspective that sell your shots. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/441/deceptive-shooting/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:29:26 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/414/more-hand-held-shooting-tricks/ In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer is back with more hand-held shooting tricks for camera movement. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/414/more-hand-held-shooting-tricks/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 09 Jun 2007 05:30:34 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13232/ Mixing it up with Videomaker Presents - Like the changing technology, Videomaker Presents is moving with the times, and once again we are in the design stages… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13232/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13280/ Some tips to help you enjoy the fun that you usually only experience after viewing the tapes. It's June; you know what that means: weddings, graduation,… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13280/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/398/underwater-video/ In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer and Andrew goes pool-side with a couple tricks to shooting underwater video without breaking the bank for expensive… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/398/underwater-video/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 12 May 2007 01:00:57 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/394/interviewing-tips/ In our Tips & Tricks segment, Jennifer demonstrates a couple quick interviewing tips. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/394/interviewing-tips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 05 May 2007 01:21:21 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/370/handheld-tips/ Jennifer shows new video user, Melissa Hageman, some simple handheld tips, and Melissa then creates a "First Week of Spring" photo essay for us. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/370/handheld-tips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12647/ December - a time of cold and perhaps snow. A few weeks of quiet time before the onrush of the holiday season. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12647/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/239/software-filters-vs--lens-filters--keeping-track-of-batteries-/ News and Technology - Morgan & Advertising models on YouTube & Bit Ricoh (REE-co) has developed a prism that can read both… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/239/software-filters-vs--lens-filters--keeping-track-of-batteries-/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:05:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12720/ How to use movement, lighting, and filters, to make a video look like film. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12720/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12598/ Multitasking when you are directing is not easy but sometimes necessary. 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(Repeat) http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/469/common-continuity-errors/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:13:16 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/467/sped-up-background-effect/ John demonstrates how to evoke "calm in a chaotic world" with this easy effect. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/467/sped-up-background-effect/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:17:58 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/465/ghostly-special-effects/ Today John demonstrates an easy way of creating an out-of-body special effect. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/465/ghostly-special-effects/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:26:45 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/464/weather-for-mood/ This week Brandon explores how to use weather to effect the mood of your video. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/464/weather-for-mood/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:39:24 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13485/ Knowing the technical workings of your camera is half the battle of shooting a good video. Understanding good composition can really give your work some pizazz. http://www.videomaker.com/article/13485/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/12983/ Bored by your video camera's limitations? Wish you had a wider lens, longer zoom or could connect your camcorder to a telescope or microscope? Try looking at… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12983/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/448/highlighting-examples-in-clips/ This week Brandon explains in-depth the technique known as cutting on the action. Brandon explains this technique by highlighting examples of clips that are… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/448/highlighting-examples-in-clips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 29 Sep 2007 02:20:10 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/445/rotoscoping/ Learn the post production element of rotoscoping & creating live action animation special effects. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/445/rotoscoping/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 11 Sep 2007 06:12:03 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/444/animation-special-effects/ How to create live action to video capture animation special effects. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/444/animation-special-effects/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:16:56 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/rss/ Sat, 04 Aug 2007 04:30:26 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/386/shot-perspective/ Jennifer shows us how taking the camera from eye level to a low or higher level can change the perspective of a shot and enhance the emotional mood of your… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/386/shot-perspective/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:30:07 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/382/avoiding-continuity-errors/ Jennifer shows how to avoid continuity errors in your production. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/382/avoiding-continuity-errors/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 14 Apr 2007 06:30:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/378/deceptive-shooting-part-2/ Mark and Andrew are back with part 2 of deceptive shooting: this installment is how to use depth of field to realistically shoot fake fights. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/378/deceptive-shooting-part-2/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:00:50 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/374/deceptive-shooting/ Andrew and Mark have some easy-to-do tips on deceptive shooting... just in time for April Fool's day. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/374/deceptive-shooting/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:30:51 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/366/rainy-day-tips/ Andrew has some rainy day tips to keeping your gear safe and dry. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/366/rainy-day-tips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 00:30:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/362/one-man-band/ Jennifer and Andrew show us different ways to shoot yourself when you're in the field working as a "One Man Band." http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/362/one-man-band/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 09 Mar 2007 17:59:27 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/354/different-shot-types/ ennifer, Mark and Andrew demonstrating different shot types and showing you how to use them effectively in your video. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/354/different-shot-types/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:09:29 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/231/multi-cam-shooting--shooting-fireworks-/ News and Technology - Morgan & New York Times Internet video Warner Bros., Google, AOL all doing Internet ShopWiki paying… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/231/multi-cam-shooting--shooting-fireworks-/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 11 Jul 2006 19:25:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/223/shooting-from-a-helicopter/ Tips and LETTERS - JO/AB Reader question: Shooting from a helicopter Tip: Popscreen Contact us at: Web / Forum Page http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/223/shooting-from-a-helicopter/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/211/letters-and-tips/ Tips and LETTERS - * Reader question: BP: "Why can't I load the Vidcast?" * TIP: JO - Beanbag cam & clothes * TIP: BP - Wide angle & … http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/211/letters-and-tips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 02 Jun 2006 16:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/183/audio-slate/ Brian / * TIP: Audio * QUESTION: Limited location for action * QUESTION: Vidcasting - announce 4-part 1… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/183/audio-slate/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/167/mirror-mirror/ Mirror Mirror with Brian http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/167/mirror-mirror/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 21 Mar 2006 01:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/160/letters-and-tips/ SONY HC3, Canopus Edius Pro 3, Viewer Video: Jason Adair's "Speed", Andrew Lock's "How to Shoot Edit and Distribute HDV", Tips and Tricks: shoot your watch,… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/160/letters-and-tips/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:20:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14291/ There's no problem videotaping your own children or those that you personally know, but what if you have a need to shoot children on a playground or in a… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14291/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14553/ Since cell phone video recorders shoot at fairly low resolutions, it's important to try and remove potential problems before can occur during the shooting. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14553/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14194/ Whether it's a CMOS camcorder or a pro unit with a 3CCD sensor these chips do a whole lot of work that used to be done by many mechanical parts. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14194/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/composition-101.html Make the screen your canvas and compose a masterpiece! What separates the amateurs from the masters? In this first section on composition, we'll review some… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/composition-101.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/the-divine-proportion.html For hundreds - if not thousands- of years, visual artists have been studying how best to frame their subjects and exactly where to plants the focus of their… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/the-divine-proportion.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/vacation-videos.html It's time to teach your family and friends how to make an interesting, entertaining and watchable video journal of their summer vacation. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/vacation-videos.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-macro-video.html This Video On Demand highlights the Hows and Whys of shooting Macro Video. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-macro-video.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/video-green-screen-magic-tricks.html This Video On Demand demonstrates how to create a magic wand effect using special effects and video green screen background software. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/video-green-screen-magic-tricks.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/special-effects-gun-muzzle-flashes.html Adding gun muzzle flashes and blast sounds to your shootout scenes is easy to do in post production. Learn how to build intensity using post-production editing… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/special-effects-gun-muzzle-flashes.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/chromakey-avoiding-green-screen-mistakes.html How to avoid common chromakey mistakes when using a green screen. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/chromakey-avoiding-green-screen-mistakes.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/the-180-degree-rule.html This Video On Demand highlights the techniques of the classic 180 degree rule for shooting video. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/the-180-degree-rule.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/cutting-on-the-action.html This Video On Demand highlights the technique known as cutting on the action. Presented are examples of clips that are cut on the action, and by narrating over… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/cutting-on-the-action.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/natural-wipes.html This Video On Demand highlights the technique known as Natural Wipes. Several examples of these types of "in camera" transitions are presented and it is… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/natural-wipes.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-sunrises-andamp-sunsets.html This Video On Demand highlights the ways to capture a great sunrise or sunset on video. This technique is demonstrated using footage shot on a recent trip to… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-sunrises-andamp-sunsets.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-video-in-the-snow.html This Video On Demand highlights techniques for shooting video in the snow. What situations to avoid, and what situations provide ideal opportunities for… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/shooting-video-in-the-snow.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:26 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/videomaker-instructional-series-basic-shooting-dvd.html Crucial videography tips every beginner must know. Tips on selecting the best camcorder. Lessons on how to work with videography equipment including video… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/videomaker-instructional-series-basic-shooting-dvd.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/videomaker-instructional-series-advanced-shooting-dvd.html In this DVD, the experts at Videomaker go beyond the basics and teach you to use stroyboards, camera angles and shots and camera stabilization techniques. Make… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/videomaker-instructional-series-advanced-shooting-dvd.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/composition-tips-for-16-9.html Shooting for widescreen doesn't mean just shooting wider. It's how to creatively get your entire subject in frame and what will be lost if viewed on a 4:3&helli… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/composition-tips-for-16-9.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/producing-a-documentary-part-2.html From dream to distribution Part 2! Explore your vision. In this second part, we'll take a look at details such as casting, shooting, sound, and more. Written… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/producing-a-documentary-part-2.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/face-detection-technology.html This edoc focuses on face detection capabilities. What does it do, how does it work, and will it work for me? http://www.videomaker.com/shop/face-detection-technology.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/moving-performances.html Performing starts with movement and smooth moves on camera that demand some tricks of the trade. When normally graceful people get on-camera, they can turn… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/moving-performances.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/underwater-videography.html For years, filmmakers have been capturing images beneath the surface of ponds and lakes, but how do you get your video camera down there? And to what end? In… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/underwater-videography.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/guide-to-making-wedding-video.html Learn the essentials to creating a memorable wedding video! http://www.videomaker.com/shop/guide-to-making-wedding-video.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/protecting-your-video-equipment.html This Video On Demand presents a look at bags & cases designed to help protect your video gear. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/protecting-your-video-equipment.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/earthquake-fx.html This Video On Demand demonstrates some simple tips on re-creating an earthquake. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/earthquake-fx.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/special-effects-hit-by-a-car.html This shows 2 methods for faking a person being hit by a car. One uses Adobe Photoshop and editing software, requiring time & effort to add realistic detail&hell… http://www.videomaker.com/shop/special-effects-hit-by-a-car.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/shop/deceptive-shooting.html This Video On Demand highlights the techniques of deceptive shooting. Simple camera skills and tricks of perspective that sell your shots. http://www.videomaker.com/shop/deceptive-shooting.html?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:24:25 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/542/hand-held-video-camera-shooting-tips / This video shows you how to create better, more professional looking video by taking a closer look at hand held video camera shooting. Learn how to get… http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/542/hand-held-video-camera-shooting-tips /?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:14:21 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/541/the-5-deadly-sins-of-amateur-video/ A look at how to create better, more professional looking video by eliminating the 5 most common amateur mistakes. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tutorials/541/the-5-deadly-sins-of-amateur-video/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:32:50 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13920/ For an image to be exciting, it has to move! Right? Things need to be constantly changing and adjusting. Pictures flying in and out, angles adjusting and… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13920/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14221/ Learn to develop a variety of basic camera movement techniques to move your audience when the scene calls for a tilt, pan, zoom, pedestal ,dolly, or truck. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14221/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/531/camera-shots-andtricks/ How to shoot deceptive angles, including the zolly shooting technique and why you should include multiple different angles. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/531/camera-shots-andtricks/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:57:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14389/ Getting the low-down (perspective, that is) on changing your camera angle changes the mood of the story. Here are some ways to alter the emotional impact of… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14389/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/10295/ Tips for in-camera editing. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10295/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/14176/ With widescreen fast becoming the default format, what's the best way to convert your traditional 4:3 images for widescreen viewing? The aspect ratio is the… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14176/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14072/ Once, there was VHS and there was... VHS. Now with AVCHD, DVCAM, Mini DV and more, recording choices are mind boggling. Let's decipher the alphabet soup. It… http://www.videomaker.com/article/14072/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/14090/ Known as 'The Ken Burns Effect', the Pan and Scan technique has become the norm when combining still photos with your moving images. Step-by-Step tutorial. http://www.videomaker.com/article/14090/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13798/ As a videographer or photographer, you might have multiple lenses and filters that you lug around wherever you go and change whenever the shot requires their… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13798/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13481/ Nature created it; visual artists follow it. Using aesthetically-pleasing framing creatively draws your viewer into your shot composition. http://www.videomaker.com/article/13481/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13747/ Shooting video to look like film http://www.videomaker.com/article/13747/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/476/protecting-video-equipment/ Jennifer takes a look at bags & cases designed to help protect your video gear. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/476/protecting-video-equipment/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:42:23 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13472/ Nothing screams 'amateur' like shaky and jerky video. Sure, there are times when you want to keep the camera moving, even erratically, but for the other 95%... http://www.videomaker.com/article/13472/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13541/ Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made. http://www.videomaker.com/article/13541/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13635/ Reader's Letters - Young Video Producers; Upgrading the Reader on the Changing Technologies; Double Credit; Shooting Steadier Handheld Shots. http://www.videomaker.com/article/13635/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13850/ While you plan the scene and dialog details for your videos, you need to remember to plan for cutaways as you take that journey down the path to good… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13850/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13484/ Introducing an exciting new feature from Videomaker: Interactive tutorials! Every month these articles will link to an on-line training video and clips you can… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13484/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13489/ Did you ever notice that in the movies we never have a problem seeing a person's features while he's driving down the road? Even at night? http://www.videomaker.com/article/13489/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/13799/ A pro's look at holding your camera. There’s a lot of different ways to support your camera while shooting, many of which don't need the death grip to… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13799/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/446/the-180-degree-rule/ Learn the post production element of rotoscoping & creating live action animation special effects. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/446/the-180-degree-rule/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:19:25 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/10177/ A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10177/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12981/ So you know about medium shots, wide shots, closeups and even extreme closeups. But why do your videos still lack that special zing? http://www.videomaker.com/article/12981/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12980/ There's something about water that fascinates us. We're drawn to it, for travel, food, and entertainment. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12980/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13053/ Whether it's shooting a wedding, baseball game, church service or two-person interview, shooting it with more than one camera can be a time-saving and very… http://www.videomaker.com/article/13053/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12969/ http://www.videomaker.com/article/12969/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12979/ Oh, no! Not the vacation videos! It's time to teach your family amp; friends how to make interesting, entertaining and watchable summer vacation videos. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12979/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12988/ Even in blockbuster movies, continuity errors happen, and eagle-eyed viewers love to find the mistakes. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12988/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12978/ Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12978/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/13115/ http://www.videomaker.com/article/13115/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12967/ As editors, we are in control of the time universe. We can stretch it, shorten it, and even change Fate by manipulatiing time. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12967/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12976/ Tips to define the shot you want, and the language to create it. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12976/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12987/ Physical comedy has been a hallmark of the film industry since the early days of the silent film. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12987/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.videomaker.com/article/12977/ Look, Ma!! I'm famous! The stage exists for one reason: http://www.videomaker.com/article/12977/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/10298/ Learn how to set the stage so that your subjects behave naturally in front of the camera. http://www.videomaker.com/article/10298/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/12986/ Screen direction is perhaps one of the most confusing yet easily remedied problems in directing a video production. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12986/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/331/screen-direction/ Jennifer and John once again go out in the field to answer some confusing questions about screen direction. http://www.videomaker.com/video/watch/tips-and-tricks/331/screen-direction/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Thu, 18 Jan 2007 01:30:28 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/12654/ "Leave it on the cutting room floor" is an old film phrase signifying to edit out stuff you don't need. It's a good reminder to cut down your piece for a… http://www.videomaker.com/article/12654/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.videomaker.com/article/12672/ My 'Pod - When is a 'pod not a tripod? When it's a monopod, of course. When does a monopod have one leg and three feet? When it's the 560B by Manfrotto. http://www.videomaker.com/article/12672/?utm_source=videomaker.com&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=traffic&utm_content=/learn/production/cinematography/rss/ Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST