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Videomaker Glossary of Terms

This handy glossary of video-related terms is guaranteed to help the video hobbyist understand the lingo tossed about by fellow shooters. You may even...

Video Production Equipment to go Shopping on Location

Video Production Equipment Needs The use of visualization techniques will help you remember your gear when preparing for any video production. Visualize your camera equipment, then the...

30-Second Sensation

Television commercials make their way into our living rooms every day. In some ways, they represent the pinnacle of the craft of videography, because...

Back to School: A Video Project

The dream sequence has been a popular visual tool since the inception of motion pictures. In a dream sequence, the videographer or filmmaker deliberately...

Treating Your Video Right: How to Create and Use a Video Treatment

One of the most neglected tools in the videographer's tool kit is usually the video treatment, a document that defines the concept, summarizes...

Video and Film Script Writing

Is it a dream or a nightmare? You finally have it made--full production facilities for your project. The crew is looking at you expectantly, the talent...

Profitmaker: Budget for Profit

Estimating the cost of a video for a client is a tricky but necessary part of doing business. Here's how to do it right. Let's...

On Ramp: Shooting Video for Streaming

This is a sneak peek at the script for our upcoming video on streaming. Look for a streamed version soon. Setting: Talent in Production...