Movies & TV

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...

A dolly is a piece of equipment used in film production which allows completely smooth camera moves along a straight line, creating a great effect and view of the action onscreen. Professional...

If you're one of those celebrity searchers who believe instant fame is worth any risk, like the couple who crashed the Obamas' first state dinner, this article is not for you. This how-to artcle...

Achieving the right light for a movie set is always tricky, but never more so than when shooting a night scene. You need enough light that your audience can see the characters and scenery, but not...

A storyboard visually tells a story written in a script. It is a shot-by-shot plan of your film. Your storyboard must convey what characters are in a frame and how they move, what your characters...

Animation cameras are, in reality, just regular film cameras with the addition of a very important piece of equipment. A long cord with a button on the end of it called a "Remote Switch" allows...

Once used as a tool to capture still life on paper, the camera has turned into a necessary part of daily life. Cameras are now used in everything from photography to filmmaking, to surveillance...

Lighting is arguably the most important aspect of a film or video project for looking professional and conveying tone and sequence to the audience. Most seasoned pros and budding amateurs have...

Just a fun project with your kids on a rainy day. It's a project that your children will remember for oh, I don't know, a few years?

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...

Just out in theaters is the motion picture Paranormal Activity. The special thing about this movie is that it is a ridiculously low budget film that uses one, relatively cheap, camera. No sets...

Steady cams, occasionally known as steadicams, are devices used by video and film camera operators to utilize handheld cameras, which are capable of navigating through small spaces, while...

ISO (International Standards Organization) was a term coined in the days when there was only film, so traditionally it refers to film speed and determines its light sensitivity. Similarly with...

The Steadicam is a camera stabilizing system introduced in 1976. It features a vest and a counterweight attachment for your video camera, designed to keep the camera frame as steady as possible as...

Do you dream of having your own web show? Do you have a creative spirit? Are you an actor? Do you have a lot of fun with your friends? You may have the makings of a popular web show. If you’ve...

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...

Film crews and photographers use jibs, also called cranes and booms, to elevate a camera for aerial shots. Jibs use a pivoting arm to bring a camera higher or lower while a tripod base stabilizes...

OK, First off what is vlogging? It means video Blogging. That's it! Many people out there are making money and becoming famous on the internet just by blogging. Every body has different ideas and...

The principles behind a movie camera lie in an optical illusion known as persistence of vision. When individual images--each just a little different from the last--are flashed past us at high...

When the camera moves through space, the viewer experiences the most distinctly cinematic of the motion picture shots. The moving camera is perhaps the most difficult and often the most expensive...

If you are anything like me, then the current economy has had you scratching your head trying to find new ways to produce extra income. If you have the know-how, and the equipment, then you can...

The animation in "Nightmare Before Christmas," "Coraline" and "The Corpse Bride" may seem like impossible movie magic, but this particular animation, known as "Claymation," is one of the easiest...

The Shutter is a device inside the camera that rotates before the film, intermittently allowing it to receive exposure. It opens while the film is stationary, closes while the film is being moved...

Lots of kids get started acting in commercials because it's the easiest place to get a break in show business while also making some money. For actors, commercials are a golden opportunity. Since...

Actors are responsible for becoming another character by learning lines, changing their appearance and incorporating character traits. Actors need to be creative, have the ability to follow...

Many dream of becoming an actress, but few actually have the opportunity to become one. However, if you believe in yourself, practice, and most importantly, catch a great deal of luck, you may...

Transferring 8mm film to VHS or another modern format is the perfect answer for filmmakers on a budget or anyone trying to preserve their family films against decomposition. With a few simple...

Creating music videos can be highly rewarding, as it allows the creative director to create a short story that does not necessarily need to be held together by narrative. In fact, many music...

Millions of people watch TV every day, but few really understand how everything comes together during the production process. In order to work at a studio, it is essential to master TV production...

So you want to be the next Bachelorette? So far ABC's bachelorettes have had better luck than the bachelors with at least once couple getting married and having children (Ryan and Trista Sutter)....

Here is an easy way to make animation using Lego characters and a digital camera. Beware! It is hard work but one of the most basic and crudest method to make animation in the fastest way possible.

There are a variety of scenarios that occur at commercial auditions. No two are ever the same. The most important thing is to be yourself and be open to whatever comes your way. Often times the...

Video Effects are the most important elements when it comes to video production. Without video effects, your video will just be another low-budget and cliché film. Effects bring your video to...

When acting for film, a person must be able to stay where the camera is, and she must also be able to follow the director's instructions. Learn about using tight and concentrated acting on film...

Many people think all you need to make movies is a camera and something interesting to shoot. This is true in many cases, but if you're looking to launch a filmmaking career, you'll want to add...

When presenting something on television, be it a speaker, an act, an item or an upcoming video segment, you are the bridge between the viewer and the topic at hand. If you are introducing a news...

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.

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!

From the Japanese director Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) to today's Jet Li, ninja movies have flourished in both Asian and American culture. One of the major draws to ninja movies is the low budget...

Teaching TV production requires both artistic and technical knowledge. Students will need to learn how to successfully structure a story line, create a storyboard, shoot film in a professional...

The camera tilt is a basic camera movement where the camera moves vertically, as if looking up and down. This movement can be achieved either with a tripod or held by hand, but a tripod is the...

"Candid Camera" is credited as he longest-running reality-based program in television history. The show specialized in playing practical jokes on unknowing people and catching them on film. Known...

Super 8 was the first film format to truly democratize film making. Finally there was a format simple enough for anyone to use. Super 8 has the advantage of standardizing the film cartridge,...

Whether it is on the local news, national news, a talk show, or other programming, the interview is a key part of television. If you are conducting a television interview lots of helpful hints can...

One of the oldest and most intriguing forms of animation is stop motion. Stop motion animation has been used to create special effects since the very beginning of cinema. Combining a number of...

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...

A "silent film" means a motion picture without dialogue, sound effects or a musical soundtrack. However, music almost always accompanied the original silent films from the dawn of Hollywood,...

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,...

So you want to be a television host huh? And let’s say you don’t have a lot of money for headshots, classes and hiring professional camera folks. Perhaps you’re a paycheck away from destitute but...

DV has made stop motion more accessible and less expensive. While in the past, stop motion was done with shooting each stop frame by frame on film, DV has made it easier and less expensive to...