Take a look at some of the elements involved in producing a successful key. Chromakey and related technologies, such as blue and green screen effects, have gotten so exact... Learn More

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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 creative endeavor. Learn More

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 basics such as "The Rule of Thirds", head room, lead room, long shots, medium shots, and close-ups. We'll also reveal some of the secret tricks of composition that the Masters use. Learn More

Ever wonder how they do those special effects? Learn how! Create great special effects without needing expensive equipment. Learn about shadows and lighting, push and pull zoom, forced perspective, split screening, and creating illusions. Learn More

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 by Randal K. West. Learn More

From dream to distribution Part 3! Now it's time to share your story, and not just with your friends. We'll show you several different avenues to get your documentary out there! From film festivals to public TV and the internet. Written by Randal K. West. Learn More

It's time to dim the lights and tell ghost stories. Our Editorial Department demonstrates some techniques on putting some spook into your videos! Learn More

Learn how to move your story from dream to distribution! Do you have a compelling story to tell? Planning is the first step to creating your documentary and we'll show you where to start. Written by Randal K. West. Learn More