NEW INTERNET VIDEO ARTICLES and COLUMNS -
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAKING WEB VIDEO:
New
YouTube Feature - Internet Video Face Blurring - YouTube has now made
it easy to easily & automatically blur faces on videos uploaded to
the YouTube site. However, it is not perfect. Sometimes it works -
sometimes not. You don't get to pick which faces get blurred. The
software tries to identify, isolate and blur all the faces. Online video
editing.
more info
How to Use Video SEO to Drive Tons of Traffic to Your Website
By Meghan Grosso, Brand & Communications Manager for vzaar
What’s
almost as good as being the first result in a Google search? Standing
out from all the other results on the page. The easiest way to do that
is by including video content on your website.
Why?
Because Google displays video results with a representative thumbnail
image, drawing eyes significantly more than a simple text link would,
and increasing the likelihood that your link gets clicked.
Make
your own Sci-Fi special effects flick, create a spooky murder mystery.
Moving camera really makes 3D pop. Many 3D TV sets and monitors are
ensconced in living rooms worldwide, just waiting for some good 3D
content to play. This might be the best time to buy a 3D camcorder. You
can buy a new Sony HDR-TD10 Full High Definition 3D camcorder and save
$500 off of the list price. Instead of paying $1300 for it, you can get
it for just $800. Sales ends July 31, 2012
The
new Panasonic Lumix DMZ-FZ60 Digital camera (stills & video)
features 24X optical zoom lens and full-HD video recording - Great for
shooting Internet Video
Super powerful OPTICAL zoom lets you get close. Read the news
Canon
XF300 Professional Camcorder is perfect for Internet Video, business
& web video, ENG, documentary, independent features and event
videography.
What do you need to know - How to get a great deal - $500 discount
The XF300 Professional Camcorder is Canon's
entry level professional solid state video acquisition camcorder. Based
on the XH line of tape-based camcorders, the XF300 takes advantage of
the latest HD technology--along with Canon's newly developed MPEG-2
4:2:2 codec--to record Full HD video to affordable Compact Flash cards. more info here
Are
you planning on hitting the beach this summer with your family, kids
and friends? Expecting some splashing around? You want to capture the
fun on video but don't want to ruin your expensive camcorder, DSLR
camera or your SmartPhone? What do do? Get an inexpensive and easy to
use waterproof camcorder.
Four inexpensive, waterproof and easy to use family camcorders
Free Video Editing -Online Video Editing
Pixorial Movie Creator Makes Video Editing Fun and Easy With Industry's Most Full-Featured, Free Video Editing Suite - read all about it
Where do you stand regarding internet cat videos?
Go to YouTube or any other video sharing sites (Internet Video Magazine cat page)
and you will be besieged by zillions of cat videos. cats playing, cats
eating, cats doing silly things. Even cats sleeping. When will it end?
Well, it won't end soon as the Walker Art Institute has announced its
Internet Cat Video Film Festival to be held August 30, 2012. You still
have time to enter. More info here
 | Get a Great Deal on a Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Digital camera with Built-in Projector
My
teenage kids love these. Take pictures or video and then project across
the room for all their friends to watch. Very cool and lots of fun
Get it now - refurbished for just $90! - There are just a limited number of these refurbished CoolPix S1000pj cameras available. I am getting another one as back-up!
SALE ENDS JULY 31!
|
Get a great Deal on a re-furbished Nikon S3100 Coolpix Digital camera
-Capture Hi Res images and HD Video! Nikon's Coolpix S3100 Digital Camera (Silver)
has everything you need in a compact camera, all beautifully contained
in a stylish little pocketable package less than 1" thick, and weighing
in at 4.2 oz (118 g). Start with a serious 14MP CCD sensor for great
image quality, add a sharp 5x wide-angle Nikkor 26-130mm (equivalent in
35mm format) lens and a brilliant 2.7" LCD monitor with 230K-dot
resolution.
Just $74.95 - More Info
New JVC GC-XA1 action cam - the ADIXXION - wins the 2012 stupid product name award!
New JVC ADIXXION Camcorder Is Ready for Action - GC-XA1 action cam is water/shock/dust/freeze-proof.
Pocket-sized
and weighing barely a quarter pound, ADIXXION is waterproof to a depth
of five meters (16.4 feet), shockproof to withstand a fall from two
meters (6.5 feet), dustproof and freeze-proof, all without the need for a
separate housing. In addition, ADIXXION includes built-in Wi-Fi,
1.5-inch LCD monitor, image stabilizer and offers full HD 1920x1080/30p
and 1280x720/60p recording. read all about it
The Secrets of Being a Marketing Manager - Perhaps
the most difficult position to fill in any company today is the head of
marketing. Sure there are a lot of people who want the job but finding
the individual who's right for your organization is difficult. It isn't
how they look on paper. The best marketing executives encourage and help
people do more than they thought possible. He/she lets people stumble,
analyze their mistakes, learn and grow. The best marketing person is
known by the team he/she builds, keeps.
A great eCommerce video idea - how Arena Flowers uses customized video messages to delight their customers
Not
only can you send flowers to the one you love (and desire), you can
also create and send a cool personalized web video message
Read all about it
When
the flowers are delivered, they are accompanied by a card with the URL
where the video message can be viewed on the Arena Flowers site
Sony 
Rolls Out First Ever Waterproof Handycam® Camcorder Sony
Sweep Panorama™ mode lets you capture expansive, breathtaking shots of
landscapes or cityscapes just by pressing the shutter button and panning
the scene with a sweeping movement.
Why
Do You Buy the latest Electronic Gizmo? Why do we stand in Line to Buy
the next Killer thing? Do you really need it or is it calling to you
emotionally? Beyond the Call, the Game, the Video; there is Work by Andy Marken
Canon U.S.A., Inc. announced the
new EOS Rebel T4i DSLR Camera. Continuous autofocus while recording
video. New STM lenses include Canon’s new Stepping Motor technology (read the press release)
Read the Review of the New Canon EOS Rebel T4i DSLR
Guillermo del Toro gives his inside scoop about directing
(Director of Pan's Labyrinth and the upcoming film, Pacific Rim) - Excepted from the new book about directing movies - FilmCraft: Directing
read it here
How long should your online video be? How MoneyWeek uses long web videos to convert and market its services.
Most
online video experts say that web videos need to be short - a minute or
two, but the UK’s leading financial publication MoneyWeek has had great
success with a decidedly different approach. read the vzaar case study
From the editor of Screen International magazine, Mike Goodridge, comes the newest book in the acclaimed FilmCraft series, FilmCraft: Directing.
The book features in-depth interviews with 16 of the world's most celebrated and respected film directors - most notably, Clint Eastwood (Million Dollar Baby, Gran Torino, Mystic River, Unforgiven), Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth and the upcoming film, Pacific Rim), Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy, United 93), Peter Weir (The Truman Show, Witness, Dead Poet's Society), Terry Gilliam (Brazil, Twelve Monkeys, The Fisher King) and Park Chan-wook (Oldboy and Lady Vengeance).
more info
All about online video players
How
you can make your web video player work wonders for your online
business or eCommerce site. The Five secrets of success for an online
business video player
Check out this article from Website Magazine and vzaar
 | From Flash-matic to ZigBee RF4CE – we honor the memory of Mr. Eugene Polley, the developer of the first wireless TV remote control
All about the next generation of remote controls which will put the new connected home into your hands |
 | Do you want to make a low budget short film or video? The
Complete Guide to Writing, Producing, and Directing a Low-Budget Short
Film is a comprehensive step-by-step overview of how to complete and
promote a low-budget short film. by Gini Graham Scott -
more info |
Social Playground or Payground? Should You Use Social Networks for Your Business?
Social
media is a lot like a school playground, swing set, sandbox. There are
always kids who want to come in, see how cool/great it is and want to
take it over as their own. Maybe that's why so many brands,
communications folks have been beaten up. They're great at staking out
territory and pitching their ideas. Having folks talk back to them, at
them is not something the slow learners really understand, want to hear.
But social media was developed for and has grown so rapidly because its
for people to share information, ideas, thoughts, almost everything
with the rest of the community. Liking or unliking or totally hating
companies/products was just an after thought so...tread lightly, listen,
learn or else!!! Read the article here
How and Why to Use Use Online Video to Help Sell Your Products and Services on the Web - eCommerce For Begineers article -
Most
eCommerce sites and online marketers are aware of the value of web
video to promote services and products. Online Video can be used in many
ways - these include product demonstrations, customer testimonials, and
provide online support in order to reduce customer service calls.
But how do you make an effective online video for your eCommerce site?
So
you want to direct? For many aspiring filmmakers, the most effective
path is by learning the work from the ground up and part of that is
being a First AD. Running the Show: The Essential Guide to Being a First Assistant Director, might
not be the best designed or most colorful instructional film making
book on the market but clearly it is one of the most insightful. This is
real world experience and tips - the kind of info you don't get from
film school. It results from the day to day slogging on a film or TV
show set, making mistakes and finding how to do it right. In many ways,
making big time films is a factory job - you need to know how all the
pieces fit together - what the process is, and where on the assembly
line things can go wrong.
Read the book review
 | The
Canon VL-10Li II is a compact and powerful 10 watt video light for
indoor or outdoor use. The light is powered by it's own (not included)
battery pack - the BP-950G or BP-970G Lithium Ion battery. It attaches
directly to the camcorder's accessory shoe.
This on camera light works best with the following Canon camcorder models; XH-G1 and XH-A1.
Slide it on and make a movie. Even the best camcorders need a little extra light now and then. Just $79. ** Remember, you will also need to buy the battery pack.
Wedding videographers really like this. Small and throws off enough light. |
GoPro HD HERO2 Surf Edition Review
Are
you a surfer who wants to shoot HD video from a camcorder attached to
your surfboard? Check out the new and improved GoPro HD Hero2 Surf
Edition - Mini-Camcorder Designed for Surf Board Recording
The waterproof housing is safe for shooting down to 180 feet - great for scuba divers!
What's Coming to Your TV Next season?
Check
out the special previews of most of the new Network shows - How come
these shows rarely look as good as the upfronts and previews?
Bigger, Better Pixels Make Video a Whole New Game - How
will increased video camera resolution impact our entertainment and
gaming experience? Do you need to go RED?. Another techie rant by Andy
Marken
Olympics Campaigns Go Big on the AdAge Viral Video Chart - Spots From Visa, Coke and P&G Use Coming London Games as Platform - - The summer Olympics have hit the Viral Video Chart in a big way this week, in videos from some of the largest global marketers, according to data provided by Visible Measures.
 |
When
shooting video, the sound is more important than images. Your audience
will put up with fuzzy, jiggly or under lit video but they won't be able
to comprehend poor audio. Poor audio is the killer of quality video.
The
standard microphones found embedded inside of most camcorders do a fair
to poor job of capturing audio. It is not that the mike is made of
inferior materials (but it may be) but that it is impossible to capture
good quality sound from any kind of mike that is locked inside a
camcorder.
Review of the Sennheiser Shotgun Microphone - Sennheiser MKE 400 Review |
|
The
new Sony HGR-CX580v HD camcorder is an excellent solution for families,
consumers as well as businesses who want to shoot good looking video
that can be used in a lot of different ways including uploading to
YouTube or other video hosting site.
|  |
 | All about Audio for Video - Consumer, Prosumer and BusinessCanon DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Review -
Canon WM-V1 Wireless Microphone Review.
Do you have a CANON VIXIA Camcorder? If so, you need these accessories to capture high quality audio for your video projects! |
Adobe Creative Suite 6 is Now Available - Video Makers can now get the latest CS6 versions of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Flash Professional. read the news
| All about Videojournalism - Book ReviewEverything you need to know to get started using video and multimedia to tell a storyIf you want to be a news reporter, news producer, documentary maker, video blogger, etc., you got to read this book! |  |
 | Are you looking for a reliable and affordable solution for professional mobile broadcast and production? All about Teradek Solutions for Live remote Broadcasting of HD video via cellular connectionsTeradek Bond
Teradek Sputnik
Teradek Bond HD-SDI Broadcast Bundle
Teradek Bond Live Event Bundle
More info here |
JVC's
New Wi-Fi connected camcorders can stream HD video & audio to a TV,
computer, tablet or even a smartphone. Of course, you can also upload
video clips directly to the web via Wi-Fi. Read more here
When
one of the Wi-Fi capable Everio camcorders is wirelessly linked to your
mobile device or a PC you can perform a variety of functions. In Wi-Fi
Direct mode, they include a live video and sound feed from the
camcorder, and you don’t even have to be in the same room. So, for
instance, you’ll be able to monitor the baby from the kitchen. Also,
you’ll be able to use your mobile device as a touchscreen remote
control—one that doesn’t need line of sight. And you’ll be able to
download video and still images from the camcorder into your mobile
device.
Who
are the coolest, most innovative and most creative web design and web
video producers on the web? What companies and individuals are making a
difference? Check out the winners of this year's 2012 Webby Award Winners
TV advertising versus Online Video Ads - Marketers Attempt to Align Online Video and TV Campaigns - Marketers increasingly planning, buying and measuring TV and online video together
Spending
on online video in alignment with TV advertising is a promising trend
for marketers as they seek to broaden reach and interact with consumers
on multiple screens. Read this article at emarketer
How
to use videos to sell online gifts and to build customer satisfaction.
Personal message videos sent out with product. This is brilliant! - read the article here and watch the video
Why does Revision 3's Jim Louderback say that "Tablets are more like Mini-TV's?
Check out this NAB 2012 interview at VideoNuze.
Revision3's
CEO Jim Louderback gave an impromptu interview at VideoNuze's NABShow
booth last week, providing insights from the company's experience of
delivering 30 shows online. One of Jim's key points is that while mobile
as a category is red hot, it's important to understand that tablets and
smartphones are very different. He likens tablets to "mini-TVs" and is
seeing longer much longer viewing times vs. smartphones. MORE HERE - Watch the video
vzaar and MPP Global Solutions partner to help online businesses make money from their web video content.
The
partnership will make it easier for online video producers and
distributors to gate and profit from original content. Content producers
can use MPP’s eSuite to
create a paywall on their site, requiring viewers to pay a fee before
receiving access to high-quality videos hosted by vzaar.
Both
MPP’s eSuite and vzaar’s player were designed to blend into any web
environment, ensuring a seamless customer experience with every
transaction. - read the press release
Newtek
TriCaster - At NAB, Newtek announced three new TriCaster live
production systems, the 4 channel TriCaster 455, the 8 channel TriCaster
855 and the new, mind blowing TriCaster 8000 24 channel switcher with 8
M/E rows and 8 channels of ISO. Who needs a TV studio anymore? Just
plug in your video sources - cameras, web sources, local video players,
etc., and you are ready to create and produce a slick looking show. read the article
Three Cheers for the World's Worst YouTube Video
Do you shoot ENG or EFP? How are you capturing audio?
Checkout the new Roland R-26 6-Channel Digital Field Audio Recorder ENG/Interview Kit
This Kit Includes:
Roland R-26 6-Channel Digital Field Audio Recorder
Roland OP-R26CW Cover/Windscreen Set for R-26
Delkin Devices 8GB SDHC Memory Card eFilm PRO Class 6
Electro-Voice RE50/B - Omni ENG Mic (Black)
K-Tek XLR Male to XLR Female Coiled Microphone Cable - 6" ~ 4'
Pearstone 3-Pin XLR Male to 3-Pin XLR Female Audio Cable (6')
Varta High-Energy 1.5 V AA E91 Alkaline Battery - 4 Pk
Its an affordable and reliable solution for capturing high quality audio in the field. Just $749.99
How to mix and capture high quality audio for your HD SLR video - Check out the new Beachtek DXA-SLR PRO.
Click here to read the article
Connect multiple pro XLR microphones to your DSLR audio input
Looking to take pictures of the stars and galaxies?
Check out the new Canon EOS 60Da Digital SLR Astrophotography Camera.
Read all about it
Are you shooting video with your DSLR?
Check out this great DSLR video accessory that makes it easy to do smooth zooms. Check out the Viztools HandiZoom
Are you using online video to promote your business? To market your products and services? Check out this article from vidcompare about where you should host your business videos.
vzaar
now makes it easy to create unique branded video player pages and video
players that can reinforce the online company’s look and feel.
Vzaar
provides businesses with control over how the video player looks - its
quality, colors, borders, dimensions, etc. The online business can also
add and superimpose subtitles, embed calls to action, logos, images, and
social network sharing tools, as well as to control how online
customers interact with the video.
read more
How to Shoot Movies of Your Kids, Pets and other little squirmy, moving and unhelpful creatures? The
secrets of using your camera phone, camcorder and/or digital video
camera to great video of your kids and pets. Including how to shoot
sports! Read the article now
Are You Using Your Personal Mobile Device as Your Work Phone or Work Computer?
Why BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) may be a very bad Idea
Are
you a film maker or want to be one? Do you want to know how to work
with people in the film industry, about who they are, what they do, and
what they need? Then check out "Make Your Movie: What You Need to Know About the Business and Politics of Filmmaking" by Barbara Freedman Doyle. More info here
 | The Sony NEX-FS100U Super 35mm Sensor Camcorder. The
NEX-FS100's imaging area matches that of standard Hollywood film
cameras, providing complete compatibility with cine-style film lenses
(via optional adapters) as well as any of Sony's E-Mount lenses. Order
now and get a $300 rebate!Read all about it |
Are you looking to make money on your internet video projects? Check out this article at GigaOm. A field guide to ad-free distribution platforms
March
25, 2012 - As major content providers and independent creators alike
experiment with various new ways of making money off web video, a number of new sites are popping up, rejecting the idea of ad-supported business models.
 | Check out the new HD Camcorders from Panasonic - Perfect for Consumers, Family and Video HobbyistsPanasonic HX-WA2 HD Waterproof Dual Camcorder
Panasonic HC-V10 High Definition Camcorder,
Panasonic HC-V100/M High Definition Camcorder,
Panasonic V500/M High Definition Camcorder,
Panasonic V700/M High Definition Camcorder, Panasonic HC-X900M High Definition Camcorder, |
The Insider's Guide to Independent Film Distribution
by Stacey Parks is a great book for the neophyte film producer,
distributor and/or director - what you really need to know to sell &
distribute an indie film. Read more- get a great price at Amazon
Do you need an inexpensive and lightweight "cool" light for your video and photo projects?
Check out the new Impact
VA902 Three Lamp Fluorescent Cool Light. It packs three lamps into a
single head. The kit includes a 13 inch wide reflector, diffuser, AC
power cord, and three 30 watt E26 base bulbs. (the ballast is built in
to each bulb.
Read all about it here |  |
How to write a movie - What is more important? Plot or Character? excerpted from Screenwriter's Compass: Character as True North by Guy Gallo, Focal Press. Read it here
Get the third generation Apple TV - Now fully integrated with iCloud
Internet Video on Your TV. More here - Get it Apple TV for just $99
All
About Teleprompters - covers the basic components of a
through-the-glass teleprompter system, including both hardware and
software. In addition, the series delves into more high end,
professional hardware setups and software options—software that might
include advanced script-management features for environments like
newsrooms and applications such as distance prompting. Read it here
 | The Panasonic AG-HPX250 P2 HD Handheld Camcorder
is the first handheld professional camcorder model to record the
extremely high-quality AVC-Intra 100 Mb/s (10-bit 4:2:2) codec. Featuring
an integrated 22x zoom lens and a 2.2 Mp 1/3"-type 3MOS imager, the
versatile HPX250 records not only AVC-Intra but also several flavors of
DVCPRO (including DVCPRO HD) as well as DV. A variety of frame rates are
possible in DVCPRO modes, for native slow- and fast-motion effects.
More Info Here |
| The
Complete Guide to Writing, Producing, and Directing a Low-Budget Short
Film is a comprehensive step-by-step overview of how to complete and
promote a low-budget short film. It
begins with how to write a short script, keeping in mind the goal of
shooting it in one or at most two days. It discusses how to finalize
your script by getting feedback and then preparing it for production
through doing a scene breakdown and possibly a storyboard. It describes
how to direct the film yourself or work with a director, audition the
actors and cast the short, plan for and participate in the shoot, and
work with an editor to finish your film. Finally, it discusses how to
get your film shown, including entering it in festivals, and concludes
with an extensive list of resources and references, including books,
articles, script and storyboard software, conferences, expos, festivals,
and more. |
Review
of the new Pearstone VT-2100 Video & Digital Camera Tripod - This
is a good, affordable entry level tripod for shooting video and digital
stills. Read the review here
Adobe
LightRoom4 Review and Evaluation - the new version of Adobe Lightroom4
includes a bunch of cool features and capabilities. Video Publishing,
Online Sharing Integration, Extended Video Support & Much More
Read the Review!
Watch the Video
All about the new Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR Camera and the new Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT, the first professional Speedlite on the market with a built-in wireless radio transmitter, the new Speedlite 600EX-RT.
Read the First Look Here (order it now!)
Are you ready for the new version of Snagit? (Our
favorite computer utility program that enables users to easily capture
images from your computer screen and the web). New version now enables
video capture! Check it out here
How to Use Matte Boxes for Video Production -
A matte box is used to mount one or more filters in front of the
lens—they drop in quickly and easily. It’s basically similar to a lens
hood, but instead of having a fixed form, matte boxes usually have
movable metal flaps, or French flags, up front that allow you to block
sunlight and artificial light sources that can cause problematic glare
and lens flare. Read the article here
Mercury Learning's new book - "Film Editing Theory and Practice" by
Christopher Llewellyn Reed - serves both as an essential text for the
filmmaker in training and as an introduction to the concepts for the
novice multimedia reporter/producer. Read more and order it here
How to Create Internet Video for Free - Free Internet Video Editing and Sharing Resources
The Top Ten Internet Video Hosting Sites - Top Sites to Make Money with Internet Video - How To Post Your Videos to Online Video Hosting Services
NEW - Our YouTube Video Guide - How to make YouTube videos, how to make money at YouTube, YouTube News, How to make a YouTube Viral Video - How to Create a YouTube Hit Video - How to get a big audience for your YouTube Video and How to Make it Go Viral
