VOB Mpeg2 Files on DVD - What are they?
The DVD has definitely become the new standard in video. Let’s take a look at the file structure that makes a DVD work.
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How and Where to Publish Your Home Videos
Learn how easy it is to distribute your digital video project to a larger audience.
Continue ReadingHow To Add Still Photographs into your Video - Part 1 of a Series
Giving still images the illusion of movement is a great way to spice up photos that you want to include in your videos.
Continue ReadingHow to Use "Photo Motion" in Final Cut Pro - Adding Motion to Pictures Part 2
The final step in adding the illusion of motion to still photographs in your video project.
Continue ReadingA-Roll, B-Roll, Cut-aways
Getting great “B-Rolls and knowing how to use them will take your home video project to new levels.
Continue ReadingWhat is Copyleft? Copyright Licensing in Videos
Some copyright licenses allow you to reproduce the work however you like, but still hold restrictions on your final video. You’ve heard of …
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Using "Establishing Shots" - Shooting Tips & Techniques
One of the most missed opportunities are “establishing shots”, and they are important for creating a geographic location for your action. …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding Photo Release Forms
Civil lawsuits are not uncommon with video and photography, so it is important to protect yourself from a lawsuit claiming you used someone’s …
Continue ReadingAdding Titles and Credits in Windows Movie Maker
Creating “text slates” with Windows Movie Maker can help take your project to the next level.
Continue ReadingTaking the Shine Off Eye Glasses, Shiny Skin, and Bald Heads In Your Digital Video
Lighting for people with eye glasses, shiny skin, and bald heads may be difficult, but there are some standard ways to deal with it.
Continue ReadingHow to video tape sporting events
Whether you are filming your children, or a professional sporting event, these are simultaneously one of the most difficult and most satisfying of all …
Continue ReadingHow to Choose Digital Video Tapes
Choosing the correct DV tapes is just as important as choosing any of your equipment. Here are some things to consider before making that next …
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