Back to School Video
It's time for a new back to school video tradition—the first day of school video interview.
Articles
Limited Resources for Shooting Video
No filmmaker has ever had all the resources they need for their film. Maybe not even James Cameron. How do you deal with limited resources? Be a producer.
Every Video Needs a Hero
Every video needs a hero. By "hero" I don’t mean that they have to kill bad guys—but they need to be active. A hero is the one things happen to.
Writing Better Video Scripts: The Rewrite
Bad video scripts mean bad video. Sure you can edit and patch things later and hope for the best, but why not just rewrite your script before you shoot?
What Video Editing Software Should I Buy?
Ignore the marketing bells and whistles when you shop for video editing software, and start with what comes free with your computer.
Two Videos, Same Business. But Only One Intrigues
Videos can either suck you in or push you away. Here's a great example of both. Which one wins? The one that intrigues us.
Dealing with Lousy Actors
What if you promised a bunch of lousy actors they can be in your film? One reader wonders — is there a way out? But of course...
Did you know there's an Audio Version?!
The audio book version of "How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck" is here—get it for free! Just in time for the new toys Santa brought you.
Video is Never Finished...
There's an old saying that "Video is never finished. It's just taken away." If you're doing a project on your own, you may have to give it away.
Am I Using B-Roll Right?
What is "b-roll" and how do I know I'm using it right? A brave reader submits a recent video. Turns out it's good—but there's still room to improve.
How to Deal with Disappointing Reviews, Part 2
If you do art, you get reviews. And if you get reviews, you are very likely to read them. Then what? How you respond to your reviews is your choice.
How to Deal with Disappointing Reviews, Part 1
Everyone gets disappointing reviews from time to time. How do you take them, and what do you do about them? Read on: