There are a number of companies that purport to "produce" very low-cost business videos by using inexperienced producers who audition their talents on the Internet and only deal with the business client after a contract has been made. Some of those companies include:...
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Canon Rebel T4i Designed for Video
At first glance the specs of the Canon Rebel T4i look nearly the same as its predecessor the Canon EOS Rebel T3i. But if you look closer, you will see some significant differences that make this a much better camera for video. While it records 1080p30 with stereo...
Adding Web Services to a Video Business
Web Design Business Kit For Video Producers Have you ever wondered what you’d do if your video business hit a dry spell and the income just stopped? We’ve all been through that and know it’s not fun. Wouldn’t it be great to find another...
My New Editing Computer
I just built a new video editing computer as outlined by VideoGuys. I was planning to build it myself after watching a couple of YouTube videos on the subject. While speaking to a local IT guy, he made me an offer I couldn't refuse. It probably would have taken me a...
Can You Show Video Samples That Are Not Yours?
Can you show samples that are not yours? Here's a brief correspondence I had with someone I'll call Acme Video. Acme Video wrote: From: Acme Video To: Hal Landen Subject: Need Video(s) for Website Hey Hal, my name is Acme Video out of ___________. I'm new to video...
Taxes and Your Video Business
It's almost tax time so why not get a jump on it and start organizing your numbers now. There are a number of issues you'll want to consider. For instance, the home office deduction is one of the most misunderstood IRS rules. Here's some of what the IRS says about...
Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 – Wow!
Adds Multicam And Other Pro Features. New FCP 7 to FCP X Conversion App Available A lot of FCP 7 editors were unhappy with Apple's decision to bring out a new FCP that did not support projects edited on earlier versions. And that was just the beginning of the...
New Year’s Resolutions for Video Producers
1. Market your business regularly and consistently. Let’s face it, marketing and promotion may be the most important work of any business. If you can’t get the jobs or make the sales, your skills will be under-utilized and your profits will falter....
Flying Over Planet Earth
A time-lapse taken from the front of the International Space Station as it orbits our planet at night. This movie begins over the Pacific Ocean and continues over North and South America before entering daylight near Antarctica. Visible cities, countries and landmarks...
Silhouettes On The Shade
The silhouette shots above are from a variety of movies and show the power of this technique. Silhouettes have been used since the early Egyptians and Greeks. Silhouettes are related to shadow puppetry from ancient Chinese. The art form became especially popular for...
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