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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

How to Make Internet Videos

How to Make Internet Videos and Web Videos - Tips for how to make professional video, business video and fun videos.

Video tutorials, how to articles, book reviews, new equipment, equipment and camcorder reviews

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10/29/14 12:55 pm

All about Video Site maps for online video

What is a Video Site Map and Why is it So Important to help promote your videos. What is a video sitemap? Whether you create your own sitemap, mRSS feed, or use a a third-party tool, the benefits are massive. Increased visibility in search results can only increase site visits and improve conversion rates. If you take the time to create compelling video content for your site, there is no reason not to take the steps to ensure search engines index it properly.
10/29/14 9:06 am

Top Ten Video and Film Production Tips

Countless books, schools, and even jobs claim to prepare aspiring filmmakers with the knowledge they need to see their movies through. And while many of those resources can prove immensely valuable, nearly all new filmmakers still fall victim to the same mistakes time and again.
10/28/14 8:46 pm

Inside Scoop on the new Canon XF205 Camcorder

Almost everything you need to know - product details, review, tutorial videos and a link to buy it. What more do you need?
10/25/14 1:39 pm

New Canon C100 Mark 11 Camcorder available for order

Canon announced the upcoming availability of their new pro camcorder for event videographers, documentarians, and independent filmmakers. Includes auto focus, dual SDHC and SDXC media card slots, HDMI output with time code, 2 XLR audio jacks, and built in 2.4 and 5 Ghz WiFi. Super 35mm 8.3MP CMOS Sensor
10/24/14 4:56 pm

Video needs light - review of Ikan 508 studio lights

Modern video lights - even though used in a studio and not carried around in the back of your car, or in a suitcase, are lighter, more reliable and do not put out the amount of heat generated by previous generation lights. Check out this short article about Ikan Studio Lights from B&H PhotoVideo
10/22/14 2:19 pm

Where and when are we watching Internet Video

Check out this new report from Adobe regarding where and how we are watching Internet video. There are a few interesting surprises, especially if you are advertising using video. Internet video is a powerful way to reach audiences both for publishers and advertisers. You already know people are watching online video more than ever, but what are they watching? When are they watching it? What are consumers' preferred methods of watching?
10/16/14 6:05 pm

How to make and promote a "explainer" video -

Explainer videos are an exceptional tool to promote your business by explaining or educating the viewer in a clear and concise way. It is a way viewers to easily understand a process or a product. Explainer video usually answer one of these challenges: What is the product or service? Why is the product or service important? What action should they take? A well made explainer video needs to satisfy clear objectives and show where your viewer fits in with your product. In other words it should create awareness, educate and persuade.
10/11/14 12:24 pm

Polaroid Cube Camera for Action Video

Polaroid Cube lifestyle action camera is weatherproof, shockproof, mountable and built to handle everything you can imagine. Packed with fun including 1080p HD video, 124° wide angle lens, and built in battery that records up to 90 minutes.
10/10/14 1:59 pm

10 Great YouTube Videos For Entrepreneurs and Business People

Are you in business? Are you an entrepreneur? Check out this collection of ten outstanding and motivational videos that every entrepreneur needs to see. Collected by Inc. Magazine
10/10/14 11:52 am

How to make the best possible video on a budget

Six Great Strategies to Help You and your business make the best possible videos - even when you are on a tight budget. Supplied by Vzaar. “How To Make The Most Of Your Video Budget”
10/04/14 10:41 am

Online video tips to help improve marketing success

Online video production tips; Internet video is a wonderful tool for showing what your company does, explaining how your products work and spotlighting customer testimonials. Many businesses want to use video to help them market their products and services but don’t know how to do it well. You don’t have to hire a professional video producer to shoot your online videos. You can do it yourself if you just remember a few basics.You don’t have to hire a professional video producer to shoot your online videos. You can do it yourself if you just remember a few basics.
09/27/14 11:57 am

How to Convert a Business Presentation into a Great Video

How do you capture a business meeting, seminar or education program and then make it look and sound good on video. What are some good techniques, what do you need equipment wise and how is it done? Check out this great article from Jim Staylor at Staylor-Made Productions. Barriers to successful video usually stem from one or more of these 5 areas: content, presenter, lighting, audio and/or camerawork. Issues with any one can distract viewers and detract from your message.
09/26/14 5:34 pm

How to get the money to make funny Internet videos

So you want to produce and distribute your own funny Internet videos. Where are you going to get the money? Check out this great article from Splitsider.com - The Economics of Internet Comedy Videos
09/24/14 3:27 pm

Frogs watching worms on SmartPhone - now we know why viral video works

Read this great article from AV Club. Video of frogs watching video of worms provides key to understanding viral media. Dogs, cats, turtle., etc
09/23/14 3:33 pm

Video Timecode versus Video - GenlockSync

Are you shooting multi-camera video? Editing together various cameras video of the same scene? Terms like “sync” and “timecode” are often used interchangeably, and the fact that timecode can be used to sync devices only compounds this confusion. Sync (genlock) is like a beat that calls out when a field (as well as a line with tri-level) occurs, while timecode indexes each frame (or the equivalent period of time for an audio recorder) so that it can be identified in uniquely post.
09/23/14 3:22 pm

Hyper++Drive wireless Camera Transmitter

Take a look at the new iUSBportCAMERA2 from Hyper++Drive, a compact device that adds or expands the Wi-Fi remote control functions of your Nikon or Canon DSLR camera. You can now control your DSLR camera and shoot video from a distance. Real time live view image and remote control of the camera's focus, shutter release, and other settings. With touchscreen smartphones and tablets, touch-to-focus control permits exacting placement of focus anywhere within the scene and manual focus with zoom and focus stacking functions are also available.
09/18/14 9:45 pm

How fast should your talent speak in a business video?

How fast should your talent speak in a business video? 160 words – 160 words a minute is the “magic” number of words for what communications experts call “Highly Intelligible Speech”.
09/17/14 4:32 pm

Is Your Viral Video Contagious?

Is Your Viral Video Contagious? How to create a business video that goes viral?
09/16/14 1:57 pm

How to make a great corporate video.

What Makes the Best Corporate Videos? Its All About the Audience and the Concept
09/15/14 12:20 pm

Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 4K Super 35 Professional Camcorder

Spotlight on the new Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 4K Super 35 Professional Camcorder. Sony expects the FS7 to be available in mid-October, either as a body-only or packaged with the new E-Mount 28-135mm f/4 servo zoom lens.
09/11/14 4:44 pm

Be Smarter about Smartphone Video - The Basics

Be Smarter about Smartphone Video - The Basics - Sometimes you cannot find or budget for a professional videographer with real equipment. If you must shoot video with a smartphone, here are some basic tips:
09/11/14 1:41 pm
09/09/14 12:44 pm

Capture action with Sony Action Cam and Video Monitor Watch

Sony's latest addition to the Action Cam lines takes many of the features from the flagship HDR-AS100V model and puts them in an even smaller body, just 1 x 1.4 x 2.9" in size. The most notable feature is the professional 50 Mbps XAVC S codec, which can be recorded at up to 60 fps. The camera is inherently splash resistant, and includes a 16' underwater housing for shallow submersion or using around waves. A bundled version is offered, the HDR-AZ1VR, which includes the RM-LVR2V Live View Remote Control Watch. The watch features a similar water resistance to the camera and is equipped with a built-in screen, plus controls, to operate the camera remotely
08/26/14 7:57 pm

History of Camcorders - From Portapaks to HandyCams

Modern camcorders are tiny, compact and can be operated with a single hand. Even your phone can now record good quality video. However, just a few decades ago, portable video recording gear was large, clumsy and expensive. And the video wasn't all that good either!
08/21/14 5:48 pm

Six Basic Rules of Video Production

6 Stunningly Simple Ways To De-Stress Your Video Shoot - Ever feel like you're running around like a headless chicken on your video shoot? Well, it may be good exercise but good for the soul it ain't. Here's 6 simple ways you can de-stress your shoot and put those running shoes in the closet for good!
08/19/14 3:30 pm

Get a Drone Copter Video Platform - Copter and camera for just $90

The Swann QuadForce improves on the traditional helicopter design by using four rotors for enhanced maneuverability. This means it can fly with equal agility in any direction, and can―in the hands of a skilled pilot―even perform barrel rolls and aerial tricks. The on-board 720p camera lets you capture all of the action to a microSD card.
08/04/14 3:32 pm

7 Tips For Improving The Quality of The Audio In Your Videos

One of the most overlooked aspects of video production is good audio. Good audio is a critical factor in a great video
08/03/14 6:00 pm

Check out the New Sony PXW-X70 XDCAM 4K-Ready Compact Camcorder

The new PXW-X70 features a 1” type sensor which is eight times larger than the 1/3” size usually found in this kind of camera. The design of the sensor moves the photodiodes above the control circuitry, providing better low-light performance with noticeably less noise. 1080 HD video using a variety of codecs, at 4:2:2 10-bit, is planned for an upgrade that allows it to shoot UHD 4K, so you get a compact HD camcorder now, that can be upgraded to 4K in the future without having to buy a new camera, something to consider as 4K production becomes more and more common.
07/30/14 6:07 pm

Importance of Slating for Video Production

Slating is a valuable production step that can save you time and frustration in editing, and the time and attention paid to proper slating technique can help bring order to the chaos of your production. The primary purpose of slating is to identify individual takes, so that every time the camera starts and stops, the editor has an ID tag for the footage
07/30/14 11:28 am

Google and Video Search - Improve your SEO

Video Rich Snippets: What’s Happened & Where Did They Go? Over the past few days it seems there’s been a change to how Google shows video results. There’s been a significant drop in the number of rich snippets shown in the SERPS. Just take a look at the numbers from MozCast:
07/25/14 2:55 pm

How to make great looking videos and stay on budget

How Vzaar plans, scripts & shoots their videos - without running roughshod over their budget. This is great. Lots of wonderful information plus you can watch the video.
07/24/14 6:36 pm

Flashpoint LED Lights - Photo and Video Lighting now Available

A brand new line of Flashpoint LED lights designed for both camera and stand-mounted use. New photography and videography lights from Flashpoint include the SpeedLight Partner and the VariAngle light, as well as a collection of LED lights in both standard and bi-color options. New stand-mounted lights include various models of circular and panel lights.
07/24/14 4:00 pm

Two cool Apple IoS videomaking apps from Vimeo

Cameo enables you to shoot, edit and upload your videos from your phone to Vimeo. Check out the Vimeo organizer - batch edit and/or delete your video collections at Vimeo
07/24/14 1:13 pm

Five Best Fan-Created Movie Trailers on the Web

Great article from AdAge Magazine
07/22/14 11:54 am

Film Maker Interview - Spotlight

Interview Andrea Niada, director of How We Are Now - a well made and sensitive documentary about how we age. Peter, a retired actor, lives with his partner of sixty years, Douglas. Both in their eighties, their lives have become increasingly centered around their old age, Peter having taken more of a carer's role for Douglas. As Douglas approaches his eighty third birthday, the couple reflect on their age and changing relationship. Along with friends and helpers, they offer an intimate view into how old age affects their lives: from getting out of bed in the morning to how they think about the future.
07/21/14 3:56 pm

RODE IXY Stereo Mike for Iphone and Ipad

orders yours now - just $199 Dual Condenser Elements in XY Pattern 24-Bit 96 kHz Resolution Integrated iClamp for Securing to Device Works with RĂ˜DE Rec App Software 72 Hz High Pass Filter Metal Construction Reduces EMF Includes Foam Windshield Includes Zippered Carrying Case For Music, Field Recording, and More
06/29/14 3:16 pm

Video tips - taking great photos with your SmartPhone

How to take great looking photos with your SmartPhone. Daniel Berman, Founder of the Mobile Photography Awards, along with award-winning photographers share tips on improving mobile photo-taking skills. Check out the video here.
06/27/14 6:31 pm

Four Books about Animation

Are you interested in learning more about animation and maybe getting into animation as a career. Check out these four new books - Former Disney Legends Teach You Animation Fundamentals
06/25/14 10:27 am

AJA FS1-X Frame Synchronizer, New Mini-Converters, and LUT-box

All about the new AJA FS1-X Frame Synchronizer, New Mini-Converters, and LUT-box
06/20/14 12:39 pm

Nine Secrets of Doing Good Online Video Interviews

How to Do Video Interviews via Video Skype, Google Hangouts, etc. How to optimize the online video interview experience. Here are a few tips that will ensure the highest quality video interview experience.

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