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Learn how to make a video the fun and easy way. Our video tutorials explain video production techniques, lighting and audio for video, how to create special effects using editing software and much more. It's one of the easiest ways to learn about video production as well as pick up on new video tips.

Video Tutorials

Videomaker's Tutorials are a step-by-step look at video production. Learn the ins-and-outs of a variety of topics including documentary storytelling, wedding videography, genre types and special effects. With the following tutorials you can learn how to create muzzle flash effects and light saber effects, obtain legal clearance to shoot on location, and how to set up interview lighting.

How to Organize a Shoot

In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …

• How to Cast a Video Production

  Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you …
• How to Break Down a Script

  In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production.
• How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage

  In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.

Video Tips & Techniques

Videomaker's Tips & Techniques are an easy way to learn how to make better video. Our instructional videos cover everything from pre-production planning and video production to video editing and distribution. Learn how to achieve realistic green screen effects, in-camera effects, as well as great lighting and audio for video.

Camera Shots & Tricks: Deceptive Angles and Zolly Shooting

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 Contest Winners

Videomaker's Annual Video Contest showcased the best short videos created by our readers and fans. Each year, awards were presented for the best video in genre categories including Best Comedy, Best Documentary, Best Animation and Best Drama. Watch the winning submissions of years past and perhaps you, too, will be inspired to make a winning video.

"Snap" Drama Captures Mood of Lackluster Economy

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

• "Speed the Light in Davao" Wins Best Spiritual Video

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

  Brian Dickman, Fort Jennings, OH Camcorder: Panasonic AG-DVX100A Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro Prize: Prize: Glidecam 4000 Pro
• Executive Desperate for Phone in Comedy Winner "Last Call"

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

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