Warranties When you purchase an expensive product like a camcorder, the manufacturer or seller guarantees they will stand behind the product. This guarantee is called a warranty. U.S. law requires that warranties be available for you to read before you buy. When...
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Are Grey Market Camcorders Worth the Risk & All You Need To Know About Extended Warranties and Service Contracts Part 3
Extended Warranties and Service Contracts If you are buying a camera or other expensive item, you may be offered the chance to buy an "extended warranty" or service contract. Both service contracts and warranties provide repair or maintenance for a specific time. But...
Is it an art film or a documentary?
Véréna Paravel and Lucien Castaing-Taylor are the movers behind the film "Leviathan," a documentary about commercial fishing without interviews, voice-over, narrative or a traditional point of view. The documentary film today is a mostly informational. It's about...
Camera Sutra
Travel photographer and HDR guru Trey Ratcliff sells this “Camera Sutra” as a T-shirt at his Stuck In Customs online store. Oh what we do to get the perfect shot!
Video Growing as Print Newspapers Decline
The NY Times, like nearly all newspapers is shrinking. A great many are already out of business. Jill Abramson, the executive editor of the NY Times recently sent a memo to her staff. It says that the Times is shrinking its staff by offering many staffers buyout...
Spend More on Marketing Than Video Equipment
Hi Mr. Landen, There are three things that interested me in your course: #1 is Marketing In your description of the course, I had read that it would show me how to generate business, how to let people know about what I do. That has been my most difficult challenge in...
Tapeless Workflow And Backup Strategies for Video Production
Creating a consistent tapeless workflow that is fast, efficient and secure is important to your business. Start right by using a reputable name memory card either a 16 or 32 Gig SDHC card with an appropriate class rating for your camera or audio device. Format the...
The Wonderful Change Order Form
If you look closely at the names of those two boats, you'll get the concept that has put many kids through college. The big boat is named Change Order. The small dinghy is named Original Contract. It's a concept I first observed in the construction business. The...
Apps for Filmmaking Android and iOS
Android Apps For Filmmakers SL DigiSlate DSLR Controller DSLR Controller is the first and only app that allows you to fully control your Canon EOS DSLR from your Android device with only a USB cable. No computer or laptop required. $7.73 DSLR Controller on Google Play...
Pricing the Video Job Requires Thinking On Your Feet
Try this as a rule of thumb”¦ If they say how much You say ten If they don’t flinch You say thousand If they don’t flinch You say per hour If they still don’t flinch You say per guy. Thanks to Tripp Clemens, a filmmaker and co-producer for...
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