Cable TV has channels called "Nature," "Home and Garden" and "History" because viewers naturally classify the programs they want to watch. In the same way, clients for weddings, training aids, commercials and other professional videos instinctively know what's in the type of program they're paying for.
Here, we'll survey a...
It's time to dig out the khaki shorts, dust off the pith helmet, polish the old puttees and set forth on that grueling annual trek: the summer vacation. And, to keep your camels or elephants from collapsing under the weight of your junk, you need to give careful thought...
For most casual shooters, vacations are tops among the big four video subjects (along with birthdays, holidays and family outings). For many makers of home video, heavy planning is strictly for the pros ("Sheest! Who am I, National Geographic?"). So here are ten zero-prep tips for better travel programs,...
On-camera interviews demand just about every production skill going. To organize this sprawling topic we often split it into categories, offering one article on questioning techniques; another on production methods; a third on interview editing secrets. But now it's time for a flyover survey so that you can inspect...
When Southern Comfort Tours of Florida loads up their buses for trips to Tampa, Atlanta, Key West, Chicago, Las Vegas and other points, Stan Sterlong is sitting right up there behind the driver in one of the best seats on the bus. And it doesn't cost him a cent....
A video profile introduces an audience to an important person. Whether that person be a former president of the United States, a movie star or a high school shop teacher, a video profile treats the viewer to an inside look at the story of the person being profiled. Profiles...
Have you ever thought of taking your camcorder on one of your overseas vacations? Have you thought it would be too much of a hassle to consider? Not to worry! Carrying enough gear to make a good travel video is very simple. Having done so myself in more than...
Whether youre a professional videographer or you just shoot video for birthday parties, holidays and vacations, your camcorder, regardless of its make, model or tape format, can be one most of the most useful items you own. Here are 10 ways to get more use from your camcorder.
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You don't have to travel to Europe or the Amazon to enjoy the thrill of outdoor video producing. The USA is brim-packed with opportunities to hone and display your outdoor video skills.
From a pee-wee league ball game in your neighborhood to a Buffalo herd in Yellowstone Park, from...
If you have trouble using written words to relate a story or to describe an experience to someone who's far away, try using your camcorder.
"Dear Gramma how are you? Thank you for the handkerchiefs I will sure have fun with them I guess. Well I will say goodbye now...
