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Summary: The Videomaker Vidcast takes a real look into Videomaker headquarters, showing the behind the scenes look at our magazine. We will also be featuring video production techniques, new gear, viewer submissions and spotlighting video entusiasts. Look for new episodes every week and subscribe to our magazine at http://www.videomaker.com

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 Choosing a Camera | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

Achieving the film look is no easy task. And choosing the right camera is the first step to get you on the right track. In this segment, we'll discuss camera components and different types of cameras, including camcorders, DSLR's, and digital cinema cameras.

 Defining the Film Look | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

All video professionals and indie filmmakers put a great deal of effort into their final product. Many of them wish to go a step beyond and achieve that pinnacle of video nirvana known as - "The Film Look." In this segment we will discuss what "The Film Look" means, why film and video look so different in the first place and how you too can achieve "The Film Look" in your next project.

 How to Make Your Own DSLR Camera Rig | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

Ever since DSLR cameras started recording video, cinematographers everywhere have used them to give their videos a sleek and "professional" feel. However, quality video requires a stable shot - something that's difficult to get with the awkward design of most DSLR cameras.

 How to Make Your Own Car Mount | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

It's pretty commonplace for someone to ask how a special effect shot in a summer blockbuster was done, but you don't often hear someone asking how an exterior car shot was done - though it can be just as difficult to do. The truth is, every great car shot starts with a great car mount. So to help you with your car shots, we'll be showing you how to measure, cut, and assemble your own car mount using materials that are inexpensive and easy to find in any big box retail store.

 How to Make Your Own Boom Pole, Blimp, and Windscreen | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

Believe it or not, audience members are more likely to forgive poorly captured video than poorly captured sound which means that capturing clear audio is an incredibly important task. But it isn't as easy as it sounds. As such, we've decided to help you in your quest for quality audio by showing you how to make your very own microphone boom pole, shock mount, and windscreen using easy to find materials from any big box retailer.

 How to Make Your Own Table Top Dolly | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

If you've ever had need to make a product look sleek and dynamic or just wanted to lend a bit of movement to a low-angle shot, you've probably found the table-top dolly to be the best tool for the job. This video will show you how to build the body, the axles, the wheels, and the camera mount for a table top dolly that can add both character and dimension to your next production.

 How to Make Your Own Matte Box | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

Any good cinematographer can tell you that controlling light is an important part of the job. Good lighting makes subjects look more flattering and sets the mood of your entire production. Here, we show you how to measure, cut,glue, and assemble a simple and inexpensive matte box that will keep your shots free of stray light and looking clean and pristine.

 How to Design a Professional Sound Mix in Post | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

You've captured great audio and brought it into the editing timeline where you've synchronized and cleaned it up even further. For one final touch before releasing your masterpiece to the masses, we'll show you how to design a professional sound mix in post, using ducking, frequency gaps and normalization to give your audio a particularly professional polish and set it in a class all its own.

 How to Sync Dual System Sound | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

Capturing flawless video and awesome audio is certainly a crucial part of the process but if the two aren't properly synchronized in post then the results will surely be disastrous. We show you how to bring it all together using Timecodes, Slates and Waveforms, and Synching Software, to keep your project's timing on track, looking and sounding it's absolute best.

 How to Mic Groups of People | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

Recording great audio is the goal but how exactly do we accomplish that? In this segment we discuss miking scenarios for recording Studio Interviews, Conference Rooms, Live Events, and Film Acting so you'll be ready to capture awesome audio in every situation.

 How to Use Audio Effects and Filters in Post | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

In this training video we show you some tools for sweetening your mix and and even correcting those inevitable audiosyncracies. Soon you'll be using Audio Effects and Filters such as the EQ, Lowpass, Highpass and Notch filters, as well as compressors, limiters, and reverb, to have your audio sounding its absolute best.

 How to Use Compressors, Limiters and Noise Gates | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

Now that you've recorded all the various components of your audio track, and have them carefully assembled on your timeline, it's time to add a professional touch. In this segment, we show you how to ensure that your audio is well balanced and free of both low end noise and high end distortion by using compressors, limiters and noise gates to sound its very best.

 How to Record Voice Overs | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

In this segment we show you how to prepare a recording booth and choose proper audio equipment. Once you know the ins and outs of recording and editing voice-overs, your narration will be solid and carry as much impact as the rest of your production.

 How to Manage a Crew | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

Here you are: on set, cast and crew standing by waiting for your instruction to get the shoot rolling. Everyone on set needs to work to achieve a common goal. As the director, it's your job to keep the production moving efficiently.

 How to Get Good Performances from Actors | File Type: video/mp4v-es | Duration: Unknown

A major determining factor in how your story is told is the performances of the actors. Every director wants good performances, but even that isn't enough. What you want is the right performance. In this segment, we go over how to prepare your actors before the shoot, and how to direct them during the shoot.

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