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Articles

• Why do You Need Release Forms?
  March, 2012
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  There's been a lot of talk lately in blogs, websites and magazines about the need to get releases whenever you step outside to shoot.
• 10 Tips for Great Interviews
  March, 2012
  by Earl Chessher
  Following basic interview techniques and tips and knowing when and how to use them keeps your project moving forward. This story offers 10 video interview…
• Commercial Production
  March, 2012
  by Mike Wilhelm
  Producing a television commercial is as much about client relations as it is about creativity and the ability to sell a product or service to the viewer.
• Risky Business - Film and Video Insurance
  February, 2012
  by Mark Jensen
  Don't put your livelihood and creativity at risk. Film and video insurance is a must for most video business people, to protect you, and your product.
• Blocking People
  December, 2011
  by Kyle Cassidy
  How do successful movie directors get their actors to move and interact so naturally? By blocking the scene and giving the actors good direction concerning…
• 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.

Streaming Videos

• Tutorials - Getting the Best Answers in any Documentary Interview
  May, 2011
  With a little preparation and knowledge, interviews can actually be one of the most thrilling portions of making a documentary. To help you prepare, we show…
• Tutorials - Finding the Best Crew and Equipment for your Documentary
  April, 2011
  Having a good crew behind you can help you to not only get the shots you need, but get them on time as well. To help you find good crews, we'll first go over…
• Tutorials - Wedding Videography: How to Shoot a Marriage Ceremony
  May, 2010
  The central moment of the wedding is the ceremony and you don't want to miss a minute of it. This video shows you camera placement, how to do a multi-camera…
• Tutorials - How to Cast a Video Production
  January, 2012
  Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk…
• Tutorials - Directing Music Video Shoots
  November, 2011
  Directing music videos requires the skillful mixing of three rare traits: a good sense of style and creativity, strong leadership, and an extensive knowledge…
• Tutorials - How to Set Up Lights and Microphones for Documentary Interviews
  May, 2011
  To help you get started with your documentary interviews, we show you the equipment you'll need, give you some tips on making a room look good, tell you what…

User Submitted Videos

• Directing Child Actors
  December, 2010
  by
  Director Jaume Collet-Serra discusses the difficulties of directing children and techniques for getting great performances.
• Working with an Editor: A Conversation with Jeff Marcello
  December, 2010
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  A feature film and TV editor discusses how to make post production easier through proper planning and good practices throughout all production phases. This&hell…
• Low Budget Indie Filmmaking : How to Cast a Movie
  December, 2010
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  Tips for low budget casting options.
• A Conversation with Tze Chun Part I: Casting Child Actors
  December, 2010
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  Tips to consider when casting children in your video.
• Video Camera Shooting Tips
  November, 2010
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  Short but sweet, this video discusses camcorder controls, tips for better composition, and many more basic camera-operating tips to keep in mind while shooting.…