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• Fan-Made Low Budget Films: The Story Continues...
  January, 2010
  by H. Wolfgang Porter
  The enthusiasm for characters and stories in science fiction is inspiring the independent creation of entertaining fan-made, low budget films as a hobby.
• Creating Characters
  April, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects
• The Craft of Family History Videos: Making Classics Out of Clutter
  December, 2007
  by Jeanne Rawlings
  We treasure our memories, but we can be easily overwhelmed. Fearlessly dive into your archives and uncap your camera lens for the holidays to create a video…
• Fan Films
  March, 2006
  by Michael Gomez
  The clash of lightsabers, the sting of a Batarang and the next journey of "the One" are only a camcorder away!
• Intro to Genres
  September, 2005
  by Morgan Paar
  If you see visions of your first Indie Film, or you're just having fun with the kids, making movies can be fun. Whether it's a Thriller, a Western, a Comedy or a Romance, they all have one thing in common: they follow a specific Genre.
• Quick Focus
  March, 2004
  by Charles Fulton
• Quick Focus
  January, 2004
  by Charles Fulton
• Using Camera Angles Like a Pro
  December, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  In quality videos, camera angles enhance the style of the program
• Home Video Hints: Planning Production: Part I
  January, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Even productions for the home hobbyist can benefit from pre-production planning.
• Wedding Videos: 8 Tips for Success
  October, 2002
  by Melinda Thibodaux
  Before you say
• Video Genres
  June, 2002
  by Jim Stinson
  Program types and why they matter.
• 2001 Videomaker/Panasonic Video Contest Winners
  April, 2002
  by Alan Sheckter
  Our readers sent us their best work. Here are our favorites.
• Directing: Directing Documentaries
  April, 2008
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made.
• 10 Steps to the Best Video for Worship
  September, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Shooting within the confines of a live event can try the patience of Job. But pulling it off is heavenly joy.
• Video Editing : Plan A: B-roll
  June, 2007
  by Morgan Paar
• Quick Focus
  June, 2007
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
• Family Video Help
  June, 2007
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  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,…
• Basic Training: Stage It!
  March, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Look, Ma!! I'm famous! The stage exists for one reason:
• How to Make a Documentary Part II
  May, 2006
  by Randal K. West
  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…
• How to Make a Documentary - Part 1
  April, 2006
  by Randal K. West
  Few other communication forms have the power to reveal a unique perspective, capture imagination and even motivate change. In this 3-part series on how to make…
• Making Documentary Videos: The Interview
  April, 2006
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  How to use Cinéma Vérité techniques to make compelling documentaries
• New Titles
  March, 2006
  by Morgan Paar
• Video Editing : Family Time: Cutting the Album
  May, 2005
  by Bill Davis
  Leave the emotions at the door, and let the long shots fall to the edit room floor, and you'll create a family album masterpiece that even strangers will…
• Home Video Hints: Holiday Videos that Rock!
  December, 2004
  by Jim Stinson
  A quick and easy recipe for capturing family memories.
• Light Source: The Wedding (Not) in the Woods: Part 2
  October, 2004
  by Jim Stinson
  FROM: gaffertom@barndoor.com TO: goldilocks@beanbagstate.edu SUBJECT: Flower children wedding plan B
• Kindergarten Yearbook Videos
  September, 2004
  by George F. Young
  A little planning, your expertise and your camera can turn into a career or at least a little cash when you create a video yearbook.
• Light Source: The Wedding in the Woods - Part 1
  September, 2004
  by Jim Stinson
  The best-laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley.
• Grizzlies in Yellowstone
  June, 2004
  by D. Eric Franks
  With Filmmaker Shane Moore
• Secrets of Video Training: We Betray the Instructional Designer's Guild
  July, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Developing a training video is a straightforward process--if you know the techniques of professional instructional designers.
• Take 5: 5 Considerations for Event Video
  May, 2003
  by Chuck Peters
  5 Considerations for Event Video