by David Wittkower I went the distributor route many years ago when everyone told me that was the way to go, but the promises of quarterly reports did not happen and the checks were so small. So I confronted them about it and they finally admitted that I was one of...
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The Wal-Martization of Video Production
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:...
Directing Voice Actors and Narrators
by Edge Studio Directing voice actors skillfully will make your project shine! A common direction given to voice actors is pretty vague: "That's great. Do it again, just pick up the pace a bit" and "uh... try it more conversational?" That could mean nothing. Most...
Is Your Website Ready for Mobile Phones?
According to Google, 79% of smartphone owners use their mobiles to help with shopping and 74% make a purchase as a result. Many of the coolest innovations in digital are coming from the mobile technology sector. A total of 488 million smartphones were shipped...
Do You Own The Copyright When You Shoot A Video?
Wal-Mart learned the hard way that unless there is a contract stating it is work for hire or assigning ownership of a video, the person who creates it owns it. About 30 years ago Wal-Mart hired a production company to shoot video of internal corporate meetings and...
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...
How to Diagnose What’s Wrong With Your Video Business
This article is inspired by "How to Diagnose What’s Wrong With Your Business" by Jay Goltz who owns five small businesses in Chicago. If you suffer from low profits, lack of growth, or stress from never-ending demands, here are 9 factors that can be the cause:...
A Smart Tripod That Can Follow You
Ready for a smart tripod that can follow you? Hint. if you like programming, you'll love this. Arthur Wait created the The Smart Tripod from readily available components with his own programming skills. His creation recently won the Microsoft Robotics @ Home...
REVIEW: Litepanel’s Micro LED light
By: Anthony Burokas I had the opportunity to try out the Litepanels Micro on top of a Panansonic prosumer HD camcorder. After using budget LED lights from Amazon for some time, I was looking forward to how well the Litepanels LED light would "step up my game"...
How To Write and Sell a Screenplay
Excerpted from the book Television That Matters: A guide for writers and producers By David L. Smith Industry professionals generally agree: If you’re serious about writing fiction for television or film, live in Los Angeles. That’s where the resources...
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