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Just Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide

Just Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide

Sun, Dec 18, 2011

And it’s not just about video per se either. It covers dealing with clients, planning, marketing strategies and much more ...

Review: Sony MoviEZ HD

Review: Sony MoviEZ HD

Wed, Oct 12, 2011

Sony MoviEZ takes video editing to possibly the simplest level yet, but still gives great results says David Hague

Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 Visual Effects Suite

Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 11 Visual Effects Suite

Sun, Sep 25, 2011

Special effects and a top shelf editor in the new Sony Movie Studio HD

Review: Livescribe Echo 4GB

Review: Livescribe Echo 4GB

Mon, Sep 12, 2011

You'll never look at a pen the same way again. And this does far more than a quick look suggests.

From one side of the lens to the other.

From one side of the lens to the other.

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

In about three hours we have each blown a fair amount takes but we have enough footage to put together the required three minutes.

Review: BENQ M11

Review: BENQ M11

Fri, Jul 08, 2011

There are some things really good about the M11, but ...

Review: Samsung HMX-Q10BP/XSA

Review: Samsung HMX-Q10BP/XSA

Tue, Jun 28, 2011

WHy the Samsung HMX-Q10BP/XSA reminds me of a Porsche Panamera

Terms you may not understand: Video Gain

Terms you may not understand: Video Gain

Fri, May 13, 2011

Many camcorders have a video gain option. But what does it do?

Major cuts at Panasonic

Major cuts at Panasonic

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Panny to lay off major staff numbers

Contour Shuttle Pro Tip

Contour Shuttle Pro Tip

Tue, Apr 26, 2011

Creating Macros for buttons on the Contour Shuttle Pro 2

Every video editor should do this...

Every video editor should do this...

Tue, Apr 26, 2011

Speed up your video editing by magnitudes with these two inexpensive tools

Review: Sony HXR-MC1500P Shoulder mount camcorder

Review: Sony HXR-MC1500P Shoulder mount camcorder

Tue, Apr 19, 2011

A full shoulder mount camcorder with all the the fruit for under 2 grand? You bet!

Sneak peek at new JVC Everios including the 3D model!

Sneak peek at new JVC Everios including the 3D model!

Wed, Mar 09, 2011

Here is a sneak look at JVC's upcoming 2011 camcorder range including their new 3D model. All specs and pricing with images (except model TD1 which is TBA)

Sony introduces Handycam camcorders with built-in projectors

Sony introduces Handycam camcorders with built-in projectors

Tue, Mar 08, 2011

Built-in projector allows you to simply share all your favourite memories with friends and family

VideoBlocks.com is giving you 7 days of complimentary access t

VideoBlocks.com is giving you 7 days of complimentary access t

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

VideoBlocks.com is giving you 7 days of complimentary access to download anything you want

Roxio Launches Video Lab HD with 3D

Roxio Launches Video Lab HD with 3D

Fri, Jan 21, 2011

Comprehensive personal editing suite for the creation and enjoyment of high definition and 3D video

Footage from a Remote Control Chopper

Footage from a Remote Control Chopper

Wed, Jan 12, 2011

This is neat. The footage is from a Panasonic AG-AF100. Why don't you try it?

New JVC 3D Consumer Camcorder

New JVC 3D Consumer Camcorder

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

JVC joins the race with Panasonic to be the kingpin of 3D consumer shooting

SPECIAL PRICE! ABCinema Interactive Digital Film Course

SPECIAL PRICE! ABCinema Interactive Digital Film Course

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

ABCinema is a DVD based interactive digital film course with over 80 hours of training

Video Tutorial; The Basics of Filters

Video Tutorial; The Basics of Filters

Tue, Jan 04, 2011

Ever wanted to know the basics on filters and when to use them? Ben tells all!

Radio mics? Bah, who needs 'em ...

Radio mics? Bah, who needs 'em ...

Sun, Jan 02, 2011

If you thought that radio mics are just another way of getting your money, trust us. They di have a serious place as this shows...

Lens Simulator

Lens Simulator

Sat, Jan 01, 2011

This great utility can make the videographer or photographer's life much easier. It's fun too!

Quick Tip: PC to iPad transfers

Quick Tip: PC to iPad transfers

Wed, Dec 22, 2010

Do you create movies on a PC for your iPad. If so, then this Quick Tip may help!

Tricks to get where the pros get

Tricks to get where the pros get

Wed, Dec 15, 2010

Always wanted to get to the locations the pros get to take video? Here's some tips to beat the system!

Quick Tip: Getting where you are not supposed to be

Quick Tip: Getting where you are not supposed to be

Wed, Dec 01, 2010

A quick trip on getting to places you are not supposed to be when shooting

The Indie Film Maker's Guide to Basic Gear

The Indie Film Maker's Guide to Basic Gear

Wed, Sep 29, 2010

When beginning the process of shooting your first feature (or any film, for that matter), one of the major questions that typically comes up is “What will I need to do this?”

Client Education: the key to more money and less stress in video projects

Client Education: the key to more money and less stress in video projects

Mon, Sep 13, 2010

Wise words from David Smith on how to prepare for your next shoot

Giving Away Aerial Footage Shot by Helicopter
Tutorial: Using a tripod

Tutorial: Using a tripod

Thu, Sep 09, 2010

The humble tripod is often forgotten. Our expert Ben Longden tells you why - and when - to use one.

Review: Sanyo VPC-GH1 challenges smartphones
Tutorial: Using SonicFire Pro for great soundtracks

Tutorial: Using SonicFire Pro for great soundtracks

Thu, Aug 05, 2010

Motion graphics expert, Jeff Foster, shows you how to use the Sonicfire Pro 5 Soundtrack Workflow with After Effects CS5.

Review: Panasonic SDR S50

Review: Panasonic SDR S50

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

A good camcorder for only $399? It's a Panasonic!

New Sony Creative Packages for Audio/Video

New Sony Creative Packages for Audio/Video

Wed, Jun 09, 2010

Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum, ACID Music Studio, and Sound Forge Audio Studio - new versions announced

Increase your laptop battery life for free!

Increase your laptop battery life for free!

Sun, May 30, 2010

You can use some simple tricks to maybe more than double your laptop battery life says David Hague

Canon FS36

Canon FS36

Thu, May 20, 2010

Canon's new FS36 can store up to 26 hours of video in memory and to SD card. Great value at $449.

Would Dick Johnson buy a Holden as a day car?

Would Dick Johnson buy a Holden as a day car?

Mon, May 10, 2010

The right tool for the job is important. As important is to make sure what the job wants and needs. This is a tale of woe...

Canon Legria FS306

Canon Legria FS306

Fri, May 07, 2010

The Canon Legria FS306 is a budget priced camcorder very suitable for the budding youn ger film maker finds David Hague

Panasonic SDR-H85GN-K

Panasonic SDR-H85GN-K

Sat, May 01, 2010

The Panasonic SDR-H85GN-K makes a brilliant starter camera despite the lack of hi-def capability

New BenQ Camcorder

New BenQ Camcorder

Thu, Apr 22, 2010

As we predicted two weeks ago, BenQ has released a budget camcorder...

Contour Shuttlepro now in silver or black

Contour Shuttlepro now in silver or black

Sun, Apr 11, 2010

The ShuttlePRO V.2 and ShuttleXpress multimedia controllers are now available in silver or black models.

Pinnacle 14  Tricks and Tips

Pinnacle 14 Tricks and Tips

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Pinnacle tutorials supplied to us via AVID Pinnacle.

Corel Video Studio Tips

Corel Video Studio Tips

Thu, Apr 08, 2010

Resources sent to us via Corel to help all Video Studio users!

New Canon HFS10 Video Review

New Canon HFS10 Video Review

Tue, Apr 06, 2010

Steve Turner has taken AusCam to the next level with a video review of the new Canon HFS10. Expect more of these!

The Other Side of the Camera

The Other Side of the Camera

Tue, Mar 30, 2010

Meet Juanita Grayson our latest columnist. She views the perspective of film making from the other side of the camera...

Making sense of TV standards

Making sense of TV standards

Mon, Mar 29, 2010

PAL, NTSC, 1080p, 1080i, progressive, interlaced, AVCHD ... what does it all mean? Frank McLeod de-mystifies.

Classroom in a Book: Adobe Premiere Elements 8

Classroom in a Book: Adobe Premiere Elements 8

Mon, Mar 22, 2010

This new book, part of the Classroom in a Book series from Adobe, is one of Jan Ozer's latest offerings says Frank McLeod

Review: Adobe Premiere Elements 8

Review: Adobe Premiere Elements 8

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Adobe Premiere Elements has been quietly pushing into the entry level non-linear editing market for some time now

Video Convention in May

Video Convention in May

Wed, Mar 10, 2010

This is going to be so exciting! A week-long get-together of video enthusiasts.

Grass Roots 3 - Audio

Grass Roots 3 - Audio

Tue, Mar 09, 2010

I have had a request for some help with putting sound into a video.

The Future will be Captioned: Improving Accessibility on YouTube

The Future will be Captioned: Improving Accessibility on YouTube

Mon, Mar 08, 2010

Today, YouTube announced that it is making auto-captions available for all users, representing one of the largest accessibility projects of its kind