Talent

Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects

Voiceovers are the mainstays of advertising, instruction and promotional videos, television programs and feature films.

Physical comedy has been a hallmark of the film industry since the early days of the silent film.

Podcasting, vidcasting, vodcasting or whatever you call it, the Internet

Learn how to set the stage so that your subjects behave naturally in front of the camera.

One of the most difficult, important and rewarding things a director has to do is find, recruit and work with talent.

Multitasking when you are directing is not easy but sometimes necessary. Here are a few suggestions.

(gales of laughter erupt on the set.) CUT! Somebody PLEASE help Jimmy untangle the rope from his foot, re-stack all those bottles of motor oil and, somebody wash off the cat... again.

Looking Good: Tips for the Director

Give Narrating a Try

Children love to make videos, all they need is the impetus and opportunity. So take the camera out of the closet on a lazy Sunday and say

Video is Other People

Learn how an engaging voice over can add professionalism and impact to your videos. Whether you hire help or do it your self, it pays to find your video's voice.

Documentary? News magazine? Talk show? Sitcom? Here's how to choose an approach that will help your video get its message across clearly and effectively.

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A prompter is a sure-fire way to add professionalism to your videos. Jim Stinson surveys the prompter field, from low-buck to high-tech.

Finding real talent for serious productions requires homework, planning and a little bit of patience. Here's how it's done.

Find out what separates a bad on-camera presentation from a masterful one. With a little practice, you'll be on your way to shooting viewer-pleasing videos.

Few people are comfortable when they face camcorders. This article explains how you can put Nervous Nellies and Difficult Dans at ease and encourage their best performance regardless of their expertise.

Simple tricks for editing complicated dialogue.

Faces present a special kind of lighting challenge to the videographer.

When the images alone don’t tell the whole story: 10 tips for writing crisp and clear narration.

Instructional videos are popular with videographers and viewers, but without a clear approach you can feel lost

Get the best performance from amateur talent using these 20 helpful hints for better directing.

Directing isn't as easy as it looks. Here are some practical tips.

Light placement can have a dramatic impact on the faces you light.

Tips to help you create great lighting for your news set. Strategies for anchors, sports and the weather.

High-quality narration can be an invaluable asset to your video projects.

Basic three-point lighting techniques provide practical solutions to common lighting challenges.