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 | 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 Business Canon 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 Review Everything you need to know to get started using video and multimedia to tell a story If 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 connections Teradek 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 hereWhen 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! -
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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
A Big Salute for Hot Problems by Double Take - why we all need to pick up a camcorder and do something goofy and fun on YouTube
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 articleConnect 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.
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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 Hobbyists Panasonic 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 |  |
Getty Images announces the winners of 2012 Mishmash remix challenge. The competition, which launched in January, received 300 entries from around the world. ” read the press release and watch the winning videos
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
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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
You and your team have produced a great looking web video. Now what are you going to do? A List of FREE Video Hosting Web Sites
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
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