Film Production

Adding music to your video can make it look and sound much more appealing. The equipment you use for both editing and filming will dictate the specific process you'll need to use to add music to...

Do you have a home video that you want to enhance? Do you want to make a video to your favorite song? No matter what type of video you want to edit, you can do it online. Online editing is easy...

Most individuals have watched a video, online or elsewhere, and wished that they could have a copy of the audio alone for personal listening on their CD or MP3 player. Thanks to the wonders of...

"Digital 8" (properly known as "Digital8") videotape is a type of 8mm videotape used by certain brands of digital video camcorders. While the format has been abandoned for the smaller and...

Making videos is an easy process and doesn't require high-end, professional equipment and software. As long as you can get access to inexpensive equipment, you will be able to produce your own...

Lighting is an integral component to any video. By simply lighting a video properly you can make something simple look a lot more professional than it really is. Luckily, you don't need a lot of...

Commercial video tapes used a process called Macrovision to keep the tape from being copied. Some titles have never been updated to DVD, so making a copy of them is vital to be able to continue to...

Pinnacle Studio is a relatively inexpensive video editing program available for the Windows operating system. Made by Avid, Pinnacle Studio allows both novice video editors and professionals to...

While shooting home movies on 8-millimeter (mm) film can preserve your most personal moments, it isn't a practical choice when it comes to lugging an 8mm projector and screen to someone's house...

As 35mm film naturally degrades and deteriorates in quality over time, it might be wise to consider transferring your old films to DVD. You could go to a professional service and pay hundreds of...

The key to making a video look like a high-quality film is to perfect three-point lighting, use film lens adapters and do color correction in post-production. Treat digital video similarly to...

A Glidecam can be created using simply a durable plastic grocery sac, tape and a video camera. See how to make a Glidecam on a budget with help from a movie producer in this free video on filmmaking.

If you have a video that you want to upload online, you have to make sure the video is the right size. Many video websites prohibit videos that are 100 MB and larger, so will you have to find a...

The production of movies--a field previously reserved for those with a lot of money or studio backing--has become viable for anyone with access to a computer and the Internet. Barring elaborate...

It can be a pain to cart out an old 8mm film projector every time you want to watch some home movies. Not only do you have to thread the film into the projector, you have to set up the screen, dim...

Adding voice-overs, remixing, editing or any other reason may require you to remove music from a video. While it may seem like a daunting task, stripping audio is not only easy, but just about any...

Most people these days watch movies that aren't playing in theaters or on television via a DVD, which they can rent or buy. The basis of the DVD belongs to an older form of media, the video...

I am going to show you how to make an inexpensive green screen studio for $20-$30. This is for people new to green screen, or need to make one ASAP. I will also show you how to apply your new...

Put a video on YouTube or other online video-sharing site and share your creative efforts with the world. Whether your video is for fun or for social commentary, online web sites have made its...

TV media production classes have been around for years, but with computer advancements, the classes have expanded and grown throughout middle schools, elementary schools and high schools. Teaching...

Advances in home computers have allowed video editing to become a popular tool applied to everyday video projects. Even if you are new at computer-based editing, you can learn tips and tricks that...

It has never been easier for someone looking to work in video production to start his or her own production company. Technological advancements and greater competition have allowed for high-end...

Movie-making cameras are rapidly increasing in quality while lowering in cost. Twenty years ago, it would have been largely impossible for an independent filmmaker on a shoestring budget to...

Do you upload your videos onto You Tube often? If so, do you wish you could make some money off of your interesting content? Luckily there is a way to do this. Just read this article to see how.

Steps to take and questions to ask when searching for and hiring the best video producer / videographer for your needs

Here I tell you how to white Balance a Home/consumer Video Camera for Better Looking Videos. Essentially I am going to show you how to make your home video look better without looking, reddish,...

You have just created an informative video to upload to the word wide web. It's the right size, the message is perfect and it is ready to go. One problem---there is no introduction to the video;...

Even if you are an amateur when it comes to video, you probably want software that makes it easy to edit. The majority of computers come with basic movie-editing software, and the standard...

Looking to make a funny parody to a video you just saw on TV or YouTube? Well here's how to do it.

If you want to be famous, all you have to do is make a memorable You Tube video. If enough people watch it, you could be the next big celebrity.

Filming a live music video can entail many steps of setup to capture the feel of a live show. Many bands and artists use visual effects in their live shows to stimulate themselves and the...

You do not have to be a signed recording artist with a large production budget to create a music video of your own. If you have your own music, a video camera and video editing software, you can...

Ready to have some fun? This is an easy project that lets you make your video short, just like the ones on youtube! All you need is a camera, computer, and some Lego, and you're all set!

Music videos are a great way to gain exposure for your band or to showcase a song that you enjoy. If you want to make your music video stand out, you can create a unique stop-motion animation...

The video for the song "Scream," by Michael Jackson and his sister, Janet Jackson, is the most expensive music video ever made. Directed by Mark Romanek, it cost $7 million to make and features...

With the right equipment, dedication and a little research and knowledge, anyone with a recording device and an imagination can create and publish an online video.

Dubbing is the process of overlaying sound over existing video. It is a common practice in film production, because many movies require sounds above and beyond what was captured during filming. It...

Video footage can be any sort of video clip that you may have taken yourself and that you own the copyright to. Since the price of video cameras has come down and most are digital now, having or...

Snowboarding is a fast-paced and exciting sport and while you spend so much time whizzing down the mountain, you may want to capture the experience on video. If you use the proper equipment and...

With the advent of popular television, the film industry needed a way to convert film to video, so that popular movies, television shows, and news footage could be used as content on the...

YouTube is considered one of the world's largest peer-to-peer video sharing sites on the Internet today. The YouTube platform allows users to post videos for visual showcasing, marketing,...

Humor is appropriate for any situation. Just ask students in a public speaking class. Teachers often recommend that they open up their speeches with a joke to ease the nerves. Comedy can relieve...

Health and fitness are popular topics today. It seems like everyone wants to know how to live longer and live healthier. Staying in shape is big business, and one of the most popular ways to make...

The DVCAM format was developed by the Sony corporation for their "prosumer" digital video cameras. DVCAM is almost identical to its more commonly used consumer counterpart, Mini DV. Both formats...

Learn how to edit your own videos and movies with a quick overview of tips and suggestions.

A great way to learn how to use a video camera is to read the manual or take it outside and start shooting with it. Become an experienced videographer by not being scared to head outside and shoot...

Flip Video camcorders are not only good for capturing movies on the go, they make handy sound recorders too. The quality of the Flip Video sound input isn't as good as you'd get from a...

ln this article you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to convert your movie files into an MP4 (MPEG-4) format. If you're a novice in this area, the process can seem a little confusing. In...

As of 2009, streaming live video has become a powerful tool that's accessible to virtually anyone. Besides having a grasp of how websites work and an understanding of fundamental concepts of...

Conduct a video interview with questions that will lead to good sound bytes. Learn to get good sound bites when interviewing from an experienced interviewer in this free film production video.