DVDs

The Editors of Videomaker provide essential techniques on capturing audio for video. Learn how to place microphones for interviews and events. Tips on using wireless lavaliere microphones, hidden microphones, boom microphones and digital video recorders...

With this DVD, you'll learn about the various aspects of making a DVD from video....

How to Make Money with Video gives you some great insight on selling your stock footage and starting your own wedding video service. This DVD will help you make money with your video!...

Outdoor videography can sometimes be a bit trickier than inside because you're making video in an uncontrolled environment. This DVD includes videography tips that every outdoor videographer needs to know...

The Pan & Scan Effect. The Burning Building Effect. 2.5d Animation. This disk contains clearly written guides with pictures, diagrams and over an hour of videos. This DVD-ROM can be used on any computer. It will not play in your DVD player.

The editors and experts at Videomaker have created this program to introduce you to the tools, techniques, and technology you need to know to edit like a pro - including tips on motion graphics, creative composites, and cool color effects.

Directing is hard work and takes some serious organization. No matter how big or small your production, every director benefits from some planning and preparation. This DVD shows you how to break down a script, cast a production, and organize a shoot. From there learn how to block shots, get good performances from actors, and manage a production crew. Follow the steps weve provided and your shoot will go off without a hitch.

Few documentary can be made without funding, but funding is often exceedingly hard to acquire. This feature looks at finding sources for funds, writing a thorough prospectus, knowing the details of an accurate budget sheet, organizing a successful fundraiser, editing a demo reel that impresses, and presenting the techniques of an effective pitch. These tips will help you get the funding you need to make your dream a reality.

The shoot is an important part to any documentary. Its where all your hard work in the planning stage pays off. To make your project better, we show you how to get location access, prepare and direct great interviews, set up a good lighting scene, and follow good policies for capturing B-roll and sound. These tips will help you make your documentary both compelling and professional.

Having the right crew and equipment during a shoot leads to a more efficient and better quality production. This DVD offers you tips on how to choose cameras, audio gear, lighting gear and accessories, and tips to finding and working with a professional crew. These tips will get you on your way to making a great documentary.