DVDs

All video professionals and indie filmmakers put a great deal of effort into their final product. If you want to go a step beyond and achieve that pinnacle of video nirvana known as "The Film Look, this DVD explains why film and video have such different appearances. Learn everything from choosing a camera to using the right lighting for your project, as well as how to create a unique look for your project in post production using color correction and color grading.

If youre the kind of shooter who always wants the latest and greatest tools, but you have more time than money, dont worry; weve got your back. In this DVD, youll find that a little know-how and an afternoon trip to the hardware store can help you add polish and professionalism to your next production. Eventually, you may want to spring for top of the line, professionally built gear, but until then, its worth your time to do it yourself!

To produce high quality videos, you need to capture and edit high quality sound. Learning the tips and tricks to record and edit audio is a great way to raise the production value of your whole project. In this DVD, we teach you everything from the initial recording process, to using post production filters, as well as syncing your audio to video and producing a great sound mix. These essential tools will enhance the audio in your project to achieve a more professional result.

Weve all had to work with footage that was far from perfect. Most video can use a bit of help in post production, especially if a shoot didnt go quite right. Learn how to give your footage a continuous look by color correcting, deinterlacing, and converting frame rates. Find out how to fix shaky footage and bad audio, and even remove objects from a scene. Use these tricks and every shot can live up to its potential you imagined.

This program gives you tips on setting up a studio, how to cleverly light products, how to light car interiors, ways to get over the challenge of lighting at night, and how to hide your fixtures when shooting a wide shot. Using this knowledge, you should be able to light scenes that look as good as those in the movies!

Music videos are full of potential. They can help make a name for an artist, and can also launch the video producer to stardom as well. To help get your career started weve compiled a visual step-by-step guide to forming ideas for music videos, how to draw up contracts in order to stay legal, and what to consider when preparing for, directing, and editing an innovative and imaginative production that both you and your client can enjoy.