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Lighting Buyer's Guide...and there was light.
From the beginning, filmmakers have known the value of good lighting. One of the first movie studios, Thomas Edison's Black Maria, rotated on a turntable so it could follow the sun across the sky for the best light.
Monitoring Your Video: An HD Monitor Buyer's Guide
Editing Hi Def video without an HD monitor is like editing blind
Tripods, Dollies and Jibs Are Vital for Your Video Shoot
The stars of video production equipment are not tripods, dollies or jibs. That's not their role. They are meant to blend into the background, be sturdy and dependable and never have tantrums on set. Of course, they may be typecast into supporting roles, but replace that sturdy, fluid and dependable friend with a loose lackey, and all of a sudden, everything else doesn't seem to matter.
Find the Best Microphones to Record Video Sound
Audio is one-half of your finished video, yet many people seem to forget that important element. It's time to sound off about microphones.
Spotlight on Camcorders Buyer's Guide
Video cameras are now as much of a fixture in our lives as TV. Here's a look at some features to check out before you buy or upgrade.
Audio Mixers Need Serous Software for Best Results
When you move into some serious sound editing, you just might need more robust audio tools than your camcorder and editing software supply. Welcome to the realm of mixer and audio editing software from a pro in the know.
What's in Your Editing Software?
There are many types of editing software available in the market today and, with the right editing application, anyone can edit.
Music and SoundFX Libraries Buyer's Guide
Your video is nearly perfect. The lighting is moody, the camera work is stellar and the framing is fantastic. Even your sound is crisp, clear and hiss-free
Storyboarding & Scriptwriting Software Guide & Review
Shoot the plan. We've all said those words. We set up our shot schedules, have our prop lists handy and make sure our talent is well briefed. But none of these tools - essential as they may be - has the visceral impact of a single storyboard panel.
