Best Way To Learn Video: Play With Your Toys
That new smartphone, DSLR or editing software look complicated, but they won't hurt you. Learn video the best way possible: Dive in!
Making Interview Videos That Hold Their Attention
Can you use intrigue to keep make your interview videos work better?
Getting from Idea to Film: Collaboration
What do you do when you reach a dead end on your video project? Find other people to help. Film is an art that requires collaboration.
Three Never-Fail Secrets to Building a Career In Entertainment
The three secrets to building a career in entertainment are only "secret" because it takes skill and talent to apply them. But they work, guaranteed.
"Lensing In" to Find What Your Video is About
Pretty pictures, a good narrator. It's not boring, exactly, but still we're left wondering: What's this video about? Lensing in on a topic creates intrigue.
Back to School Video
It's time for a new back to school video tradition—the first day of school video interview.
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...