Music & Video Production: Video Series

Audition backup singers by running a newspaper ad or press release, holding an open audition in a meeting room and having music available for the singers to sing. Avoid telling people who audition whether they have the job right away with advice from a TV and video producer in this free video on auditions.

To charge video camera batteries, determine whether the batteries need to be drained before they are put on the charger. Consider getting smart batteries or digital batteries for a video camera with insight from a TV and video producer in this free video on video cameras.

Make movies on a computer by getting video footage onto the computer via a FireWire or capture port, and then learning how to use editing software. Learn how to cut the video to make movies on a computer with advice from a TV and video producer in this free video on movie production.

Making a break dance video requires auditioning break dancers, getting a video camera, syncing up CD quality sound with the video and learning how to make video cuts. Produce a break dance video by learning the basics of video production with tips from a TV and video producer in this free video on production.

The cost to start a record label can range from hundreds of dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on knowledge of the record industry and business connections. Find recording artists and a way to distribute music with ideas from a TV and video producer in this free video on record labels.

In portrait photography, hard lighting shines down behind the subject to separate them from the backdrop, while soft lighting fills in from the side with a soft glow. Experiment with different lighting effects for portrait photography with advice from a TV and video producer in this free video on lighting.

Create your own rap beats with sound editing software, such as ACID Pro or FruityLoops, which allows musicians to create beats and loop them over and over. Add different elements to rap beats with tips from a TV and video producer in this free video on rap music.

To make stop-motion movies, take individual pictures with a camera or video camera while making small movements with an object. Learn how tedious making a stop-motion movie can be with information from a TV and video producer in this free video on movie production.

Develop a talk show by deciding what type of show to produce, finding the right host, getting a camera guy and finding a good editor. Make sure sound is excellent for a talk show with advice from a TV and video producer in this free video on television production.

To write a TV talk show, determine topics according to the shows demographics, know what type of audience to reach out to, and find good questions to have the interviewer ask. Develop unique topics when writing a TV talk show with help from a TV and video producer in this free video on writing.

The two main types of photography lighting are hard lighting and soft lighting. Hard lighting shines hard on the back of the subject's head, while soft lighting is diffused into a soft glow. Work with a production company to learn about lighting with tips from a TV and video producer in this free video on lighting.

The basics of studio lighting include hard lighting to illuminate the subject, soft bank lighting to light the background and small source lights to create a soft glow. Make people pop off the screen with studio lighting using instructions from a TV and video producer in this free video on lighting.

To become a music video dancer, contact local production companies, make connections with record labels or musicians, and check out local dance schools. Contact current music video dancers to discuss career options with tips from a TV and video producer in this free video on dancing.

Open your own record label by raising money, signing musicians, opening and staffing a recording studio and networking with people in the music industry. Think of a great name for a record label with help from a TV and video producer in this free video on the music industry.

Promote comedy shows through newspaper ads, television commercials, radio advertising and fliers. Socialize and network with different people to promote comedy shows with advice from a TV and video producer in this free video on promotion.

Making movies requires a video camera, an editing system, great microphones and education on movie production. Consider hiring a video editor to help with making movies using advice from a TV and video producer in this free video on filmmaking.

A laser disc is an obsolete, analog format used to record and play audio and video. It was invented in 1958 and failed to catch on with the general public. Learn how laser discs were the forerunner to CDs with information from a TV and video producer in this free video on laser discs.

An actor is defined as anyone who acts, performs or pretends to be something that they are not. Many actors go through acting school and audition for different roles. Find out more about actors with information from a TV and video producer in this free video on actors.

Using digital SLR cameras for sports photography allows the photographer to manipulate pictures on a computer and use a telescopic lens. Consider a Nikon or Canon digital SLR camera for sports photography with advice from a TV and video producer in this free video on photography.

Stage directors are the people who direct the action that takes place on a stage or in some type of production. Learn how stage directors may be taking direction from the main director with information from a TV and video producer in this free video on directors.

A stage manager manages the technical aspects of the stage, props and the position of actors. Find out how stage managers on TV or film sets may work as a middle person between the producer, director and crew with information from a TV and video producer in this free video on production jobs.

Portraiture photography is when a person, couple or family has their photo taken in a posed manner. Learn how the job of a portrait photographer is to make the subjects look good with information from a TV and video producer in this free video on photography.

Learning low-light photography is crucial when shooting photos without a lot of light sources. Consider moving closer to the subject for low-light photography with advice from a TV and video producer in this free video on photography.

A condenser microphone is made up of two very thin plates, which vibrate to create an electronic signal. Learn how the electronic signal from a condenser mic is sent directly to the sound board with information from a TV and video producer in this free video on microphones.

A wireless microphone works by creating an electronic signal that is sent through the carrier via a frequency that is picked up by the receiver. Use a transmitter on a wireless microphone to send sound signals with information from a TV and video producer in this free video on microphones.