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Video Tips & Tricks

Camera Shots & Tricks

How to shoot deceptive angles, including the zolly shooting technique and why you should include multiple different angles.

• How to Composite Video for Inserting Backgrounds in Sets

  Ever wonder how amazing backgrounds are inserted behind characters? This video will show you how to composite video so your characters can seamlessly move in fr …
• How to Make Your Video Look Like Film

  How to give video a film look using 24p.
• How to Cut Video Transitions for Action Scenes

  How to cut video for edit various types of action scenes.

Video Tutorials

The Western Genre

We take a look at the Western Genre. Learn the steps to creating your very own western video as we examine how to shoot it, edit it and stylize it.

• The Drama Genre

  Want to create your very own Drama? We show you how, as we examine how to create a visual design, draw out time and edit for emotion.
• The Action Genre

  We take a look at the Action Genre. Learn the steps to creating your very own action video as we examine how to shoot it, edit it and stylize it.
• The Documentary Genre

  We show you how to make professional looking documentaries. Find out how to shoot, edit and stylize stories that center around real life and real emotion.

Video Contest Winners

The Videomaker Video Contest showcases the best short videos created by our readers and fans. You'll laugh, you'll cry and you'll never find enough time to watch them all. Check it out for yourself.

Grand Prize-Snap

Michael Comulada Fort Worth, TX Prize: Canon XHA1 Camcorder A tightly-edited drama that is eerily well-suited for today's lackluster economy.

• Best Spiritual Video - Speed the Light in Davao

  Wade Bearden, Spring, TX Camcorder: Sony HVR-Z1U Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro 1.5 Prize: Pinnacle Mobile Media Converter
• Best Sports Video - The Art of BMX

  Brian Dickman, Fort Jennings, OH Camcorder: Panasonic AG-DVX100A Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro Prize: Prize: Glidecam 4000 Pro
• Best Comedy - Last Call

  Michael Comulada, Fort Worth, TX Camcorder: Sony DCR-TRV730 Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro Prize: Pinnacle Studio 11

Check out current Video Contests

Video Podcast

You've asked for more intensive tips and techniques, and we'll be shooting, editing and presenting more inclusive packages that explain the tricks even better.

Video Podcast