http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/42762.aspxTue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42762shaneburleyHere are a few simple, non-technical techniques to go through to help maintain audio level balancing while video editing. Audio Balance Audio balance is an important part of the post-production video editing process. For video to become engaging and surpass itself as simply a technical exercise, it is important to take control of the entire media p...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/1234.aspxMon, 26 Jan 2009 18:43:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1234papajohnThe concept of digital video is easy to understand with this simple explanation - it allows you to take your recorded video and make it what you want it to be, or in some cases, what you don't want it to be. It sounds simple enough - take some inputs, cull out the 80% that isn’t good, mix the 20% in your digital editing software, burn a disc an...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/reviews/2954.aspxThu, 08 Jan 2009 00:25:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2954toddSometimes inexpensive software raises the fear of "you get what you pay for," but in this case, Cyberlink's PowerDirector 7 is worth every penny! Overview Cyberlink’s PowerDirector 7 Ultra is a powerful, inexpensive, and fun to use video editing application. PC Magazine gave this application the Editor’s Choice award for consumer vi...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/16370.aspxMon, 24 Nov 2008 18:12:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:16370shaneburleyEveryone's getting involved with digital video these days, and there are certain things that you can do to get a new user acquainted. The New Standard Digital video is becoming such a pervasive platform that former techo-phobics are even starting to consider it. Video, which was once a medium only for the financial elites, now is available to t...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/15536.aspxTue, 18 Nov 2008 18:12:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15536shaneburleyA good DVD contains certain components that you cannot go without. Great DVDs A well put together DVD is a piece of art in and of itself. What separates it from other types of fine arts is that its usefulness is based around its functionality. When putting together a DVD, whether it is for a feature film or for home movies, there are certain things...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/13360.aspxThu, 30 Oct 2008 18:04:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13360shaneburleyDVD authoring can be a creative affair. Here are a few tips to take your DVD to the next level. Home DVD The ability to make a DVD of your digital video film revolutionized home and independent filmmaking because it completed the final step in film production and distribution. Now you could make a professional looking DVD to pass around, and this a...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/10126.aspxTue, 07 Oct 2008 16:33:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10126shaneburleyLearn how to see in the dark with "night vision" infrared video technology. Bouncing Wavelengths The nature of sight is the interpretation of light as it bounces off surrounding surfaces. That light is read by the optical nerve and we are able to make out a three dimensional world that surrounds us. Without any light it is impossible to see...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/reviews/2380.aspxWed, 24 Sep 2008 13:08:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2380shaneburleyA review of the expensive, but powerful Sony DSR-PD170 camcorder. Review The choice of a quality digital video camera is the most important element of home video production, mainly due to the simple fact that it is the primary tool used in the whole process. All external devices plug into it in some fashion, and all aspects of post-production rely ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/7748.aspxFri, 19 Sep 2008 16:23:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7748shaneburleyTilt is a common video camera movement, but will only work if done right. The Move The camera itself cannot always stay in one place, especially since there are a variety of angles to get for each scene. Even a minor change in the way the camera shifts can make a dramatic difference, which is especially risky if you are making that movement while t...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/7747.aspxFri, 19 Sep 2008 16:14:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7747shaneburleyZoom can be an effective camcorder movement, but only if done right. Here are some tips to make your zoom pan out. The Motion of the Ocean Moving the camera around while you are actually filming is dangerous because you never know what you’re going to get. Most types of camera motion are based around physically moving the camera from one location t...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/7544.aspxWed, 17 Sep 2008 17:37:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7544shaneburleyFilming on location is tough, and here are a few things to keep in mind to help the process be more productive. A Hard Shoot Filming on location is a very demanding type of video production, mostly because you have so many elements that are out of your immediate control. No matter what, you are trying to get a few clear objectives completed, and th...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/7396.aspxTue, 16 Sep 2008 16:24:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7396shaneburleyThere are a lot of add-ons for home digital video cameras, and here are a few that you can't live without. Never Enough Just having a digital video camera is hardly enough to get everything you need. The camera itself is a sensitive device that often needs special care and consideration. There are a number of peripherals that both protect your ...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/3493.aspxFri, 01 Aug 2008 18:42:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3493shaneburleyHave you ever wanted to add flashy title and text boxes into your digital video projects? Apple's Live Type can give you the tools to create animated text sequences that you can drop into your editing project. Text Boxes Have you ever watched a documentary and wondered how to put those great animated title cards into you digital video proje...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/3156.aspxFri, 25 Jul 2008 19:27:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3156shaneburleySound is one of the most important elements of digital video production, and there are a number of elements I will share that will make the most of your video/audio experience. Here is part 5 in a 5 part series. How to Record All of these classifications and differences need to be observed because each one is going to have practical differences...http://www.brighthub.com/multimedia/video/articles/3066.aspxThu, 24 Jul 2008 16:21:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3066shaneburleyLearn about Sony's latest editing software, Vegas Pro 8. Vegas Pro 8 Video editing software can be one of the most expensive aspects of home digital video production. It is rare to find a high quality editing software for less than a thousand dollars. Sony Creative Software’s new Vegas Pro 8 provides an absolutely professional software package ...