Produce a PSA or Public service announcement like those by the Ad Council. These public service announcements have become a part of our culture. Even though the air time is free, there's a lot of competition by non-profit agencies for this free air time. PSAs Are Not...
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Quadcopters, Cameras, and the Law
Quadcopters, multicopters and other remotely controlled model aircraft aircraft have long been enjoyed by videographers who envision capturing stunning aerial video. Since the military has devised the highly effective drones for use in the war, these more innocent...
Are Grey Market Camcorders Worth the Risk & All You Need To Know About Warranties Part 1
What are grey market items? Retailers and mail order companies sell most products with a warranty from the manufacturer or from the manufacturer's licensed importer. This is called the white market. On the other hand, products that are obtained from sources other than...
Are Grey Market Camcorders Worth the Risk & All You Need To Know About Warranties Part 2
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...
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...
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!
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...
Panasonic GH3
$1,299.00 w/o lens The Panasonic GH2 just got a new brother. The Panasonic GH3. This is a Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) camera. Here are the differences between it and the GH2. The first thing you will notice is that is it bulkier than the GH2. Most early...
The Virtue of Producing Pro Bono Videos
Pro bono is Latin for for the public good. This includes professional work undertaken voluntarily and without payment or at a reduced fee as a public service. The pro bono video project is often performed to gain experience and build a demo reel, to transition into...
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