Do-It-Yourself

Trying to shoot video without any gear can be a nightmare. The last time I tried it is when I was 13 -- and there's reason that I haven't tried it since! My parents had bought their first camcorder and, after they got bored with shooting a few birthdays and holiday gatherings, they let us kids play around with it.

Whether it is your smartphone or a camcorder menu, gloves with conductive metal thread in the tips will ward off numbness - keeping your touch screen useful.

Finding the answers to your questions will help you in your quest to bring a character or story to life...

Whether you are lighting an interview or a scene from a movie, the background light must always be considered. How much light should you use? How many shadows need to be created? Should you apply a simple splash of color or something with more texture?

Panasonic may have crushed your dreams of ever purchasing a 3D camcorder of your own (the list price for their AG-3DA1 camcorder: $21,000), but that shouldn't stop you from fulfilling your quest to make a 3D movie of your own. All you need is...

Being an independent videographer usually means all expenses are coming out of your own pocket. Whether you're just starting out as a videographer or have been making videos for some time, there probably are occasions when your greatest obstacle is working around a tight budget. The secret to making your budget stretch as far as it can is getting a handle on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects.