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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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? 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? How to create a business video that goes viral?
09/16/14 1:57 pm
What Makes the Best Corporate Videos? Its All About the Audience and the Concept
09/15/14 12:20 pm
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 -
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:
09/09/14 12:44 pm
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Great article from AdAge Magazine
07/22/14 11:54 am
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
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06/29/14 3:16 pm
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
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
All about the new AJA FS1-X Frame Synchronizer, New Mini-Converters, and LUT-box
06/20/14 12:39 pm
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.
