Resource Links

Links to video resources on other websites.
Camcorders & Equipment
Buying a Camcorder
Camcorder Reviews & Ratings
Economy Camcorders
Aiptek Action HD
Flip Video Ultra
Kodak Zi6
RCA Small Wonder EZ300HD
Formats
Choosing the right output medium -- e.g., MiniDV tape, DVD, flash memory, or hard disk -- is the first and most important decision in buying a camcorder.
Headphones & Headsets
Headphones and headsets for use in making videos and screencasts, as well as to sweeten your audio
Lighting
Lighting equipment
Tripods, Monopods, and Other Camcorder Stabilization Devices
Devices for getting rid of camera shake, adding smooth zooms and pans, etc.
  • DIY $14 Steadycam
    How to build your own "steadycam" device
  • Elegant DIY 'FlyCam' Camcorder Stabilizer
    As of 08/15/2010 - 12:10, this link is reporting errors.
    Not for the faint-hearted DIY'er.  Complete with engineering calculations, engineering drawings, step-by-step building instructions, and sample videos.
Where to Buy a Camcorder
Links to camcorder merchants.
Sharing Videos
Software
Video editing software and other related utilities.
Utilities
  • Adobe Visual Communicator
    Presentation software offering hundreds of customizable graphics, music clips, and special effects to create video presentations that look like a television newscast.  Includes mic and teleprompter
  • TMPGEnc KARMA
    Lets you easily scan folders and add videos, creating a library listing of them on your computer.
Video Editors
Sony Vegas
Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9
Techniques
Pre-Production
Storyboarding
Production
Direction
Continuity
General Shooting Tips
Lighting
Pull/Split Focus
Switching focus in one shot
Sets
Virtual Sets
Shooting a Green Screen
Video Illustrations
Illustrations of video technique.
Post-Production
Editing, adding titles, captions, effects, voiceover, music, etc.
Video Editing
Color Correction
General
Panning, Cropping, & Zooming
Windows Movie Maker
Distribution
The medium used to display your video to your audience.
Formatting for the web
Preparing video for web distribution
Home Media Server
Centralized storage and serving of media files for the home
Tutorial Sites
  • About.com Video Editing Tutorials
    Tutorials on Windows MovieMaker, Camtasia, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, etc., as well as general rules and tips novice editors should keep in mind.
  • Do It Yourself Video
    Video production on a budget, by Joren Clark
  • How to Make Great Home Videos
    Many articles on planning, shooting, editing, and sharing your home videos.
  • Metacafe Production School
    As of 08/21/2010 - 13:10, this link is reporting "moved."
  • Sony Backstage 101 - Digital Video 101
    Sony's series of free courses on video production techniques. Sony equipment and software are featured, but the material is mostly generic.
  • TakeOneFlix
    Some free, some for money.  Explore takeoneflix's channel on YouTube for other free (but older) content.
  • Videomaker

    Videomaker empowers people to make video in a way that inspires, encourages and equips for success; we do this by building a community of readers, web visitors, viewers, attendees and marketers.

    The tutorials seem oriented to a semi-professional (one stop above 'enthusiast'?) level -- with emphasis on wedding videographers. All the tutorials that I have looked at are written.

  • Videopia
    "Videopia.org is about professional-quality video production for the (non-professional) masses."
  • Windows MovieMaker: Atomic Learning
    As of 08/07/2010 - 08:10, this link is reporting "moved."
    Excellent web-based screencasts on Windows MovieMaker, written for students and teachers
  • WonderHowTo

    Video tutorials on lots of things, including software. The software includes Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, Avid, Camtasia, Final Cut Pro, iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, etc.

  • Izzy Video Free Tutorial Samples

    Izzy edits on a Mac, but mostly describes general production and post-production techniques that are do-able on a variety of equipment and software.

Beginner
How-to's for those who are just getting started making their own videos.
  • AFI ScreenNation Learning Site
    As of 08/11/2010 - 11:10, this link is reporting errors.
    Video tutorials on various aspects of planning, scripting, shooting, and editing videos. Intended for teachers and students at middle and high school levels.
  • Capturing Video with MovieMaker
    Moving the video from your camcorder to your computer.
  • WikiHow on Video
    This section of the site isn't just about creating video, but it's a gold mine, nonetheless.
Using Editing Software
  • After Effects Tutorials
    Free After Effects tutorials and others on visual effects and motion graphics hosted by Andrew Kramer.
  • HowCast

    This link finds Sony Vegas video tutorials, but plug in the name of your favorite editor and you're likely to find something. Search of the WeShow site, plus a Truveo search of the web.

  • VTC

    Software tutorials, including Sony Vegas, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, etc. Some are free, some are for purchase. Doesn't include Sony Vegas Movie Studio. Nagging on free videos.

  • Windows Movie Maker Tutorials
    Microsoft Windows Movie Maker tips, tutorials, forums, and more...
Sony Vegas Tutorials
Tutorials about how to use Sony Vegas (Pro or Movie Studio or both)
  • HowCast

    This link finds Sony Vegas video tutorials, but plug in the name of your favorite editor and you're likely to find something. Search of the WeShow site, plus a Truveo search of the web.

  • Montagical's Sony Vegas Tutorials
    About 70 tutorials, and growing...
  • Tutorial: Correcting Color in Sony Vegas
    Identify specific areas where the color is off, adjust white balance, fix under/over-saturation, explore effects, etc.
  • Freetutorialsin's Vegas Tutorials on YouTube
    As of 08/17/2010 - 12:10, this link is reporting errors.

    Lots of tutorials (91) on Sony Vegas v6. He uses Pro, but many of the techniques apply to Movie Studio

Video Examples
Video Genres
What kind of video do you want to make?
Documentary
  • Making a documentary - Part 1
    Over the next few months, we'll be taking a look at the stages of making a compelling documentary from the first idea right through to getting your finished production to it
Home Videos
Videos of home and family events
Marketing Videos
Videos that promote a website, product, service, or company.
Videomaking for Children
Camcorders are now cheap enough and easy enough to use for your 6-year-old!
  • Listen Up! Youth Media Network
    As of 08/12/2010 - 11:10, this link is reporting "moved."
    Listen Up is a youth media network that connects young video producers and their allies to resources, support, and projects in order to develop the field and achieve an authentic youth voice in the
  • Storyboarding for Children
    As of 08/07/2010 - 08:10, this link is reporting "moved."
    Kids telling kids how to do a storyboard.
  • Video Making for Kids
    Guide for teens posting videos on the internet
Vlogging
A "vlog" is a web log ("blog") with embedded or linked video
YouTube Videos
Miscellaneous
Other Sites for Video Enthusiasts
Sites aimed specifically at those interested in the art and technology of making videos.
  • Pixel Heads Network
    As of 08/08/2010 - 09:10, this link is reporting errors.
    Pixel Heads Network is dedicated to providing the best shows for digital media creators to entertain you, inform you and teach you in the areas of web, video, digital photography, podcasting, blogging and eMarketing!
Unclassified Resources
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