YOU HAVE FOUND A TREASURE TROVE OF FREE INFO FROM VIDEO PRODUCTION TIPS!
This Video Production Tips blog has nearly 400 posts, articles and tutorials about all aspects of video production. That’s a lot of information on how to make video!
To make it easier for you, so you can save time and have all the best info at your fingertips, here is a compilation of the most informative, comprehensive and popular posts here on VPT. 🙂
Together, this group of posts contain enough information to rightfully be called a complete home study course in how to make video, but there is nothing to sign up for.
I promise you will find more practical information here on how to make video than you will in some very expensive courses.
I tried to narrow it down to just those posts which I thought contained critical information for anyone wanting to learn to make their own videos, so they can take advantage of the online video revolution. I do not want you to waste your time learning stuff that you do not really need to know.
As always, if you have questions, please contact me for personal assistance.
Thanks and Happy Video Making!
ABOUT VIDEO CAMERAS AND HOW TO USE THEM
Different grades, or levels of video cameras explained.
What to look for when buying a video camera.
Where to get good deals on video equipment
Mounting a cell phone video camera to your car
ABOUT LIGHTING FOR VIDEO
Simple 3-Point Lighting for a Talking Head Video
Using Compact Florescent Lights in Video
COMMON VIDEO TECHNIQUES AND CONCEPTS
How to Shoot a “Talking Head” Video
Advanced Videography, focusing beyond the basics
Getting an out-of-focus background (on purpose!)
Documentary Making, Where to Start
Benefits of Teaching Kids Videomaking
Tips for doing Video Interviews
Do’s and Don’t for Video Making
Tips for Operating a Video Camera
ABOUT ONLINE VIDEO MARKETING
Dangers of Relying on YouTube Exclusively for Online Video Hosting
Online Video Marketing Example of a Successful Campaign
Is Video Marketing All Hype and Failed Promises?
VIDEO EDITING
Video Editing: Windows Movie Maker
Video Editing File Management (Truly important!)
Transferring Video to your Computer
Five Best Free Video Editing Programs
Free Trial Run on Video Editing Software
Advanced Video Editing: Using Mattes and Layers
Making tough decisions in the editing room
GETTING GOOD AUDIO FOR YOUR VIDEO
All About Wireless Microphones
Getting the Most Out of Your On-Camera Mic
VIDEO STORYTELLING
Coming up with ideas for your video
Storytelling Elements for Video
VIDEO STUDIO EQUIPMENT AND SET-UP
More Setting up a Video Studio
Desktop Video Production with the New Tek VT5
I sincerely hope these links and posts help you learn how to make better videos!
Thanks for reading Video Production Tips. If I left anything out, let me know. 🙂
Lorraine Grula, video producer.
I, intend to eshtablish an on wheels school of self employment free for poor youth in India. Where they can see videos, do practicals and learn skills. Kindly suggest me suitable cameras, editing workstation and software.Thanks.
Hi Jaipal.
As far as editing goes, I am a big fan of Mac Pro with Final Cut software. When it comes to cameras, I would need to know more about your needs and budget before I really recommended anything specific.
Thanks for reading VPT
Lorraine
You’ve supplied some nice information here about video please post more other details about video, thanks for the post.
Now, this is very useful. Thankful and amazed that you have been publishing regularly on this blog since 2007. Thank you for all of these tips and tutorials. Wish I would have found them sooner.
I am so glad to hear that the info here on my blog helps you! Hooray! This page in particular has TONS of stuff!
Happy Video Making!
Lorraine
I am still amazed with the amount of information I have found which I have been looking for for years… Thanks Loraine
Hey Crispin!
So glad you found me! I truly believe you can learn virtually EVERYTHING pertaining to making videos right here at Video Production Tips! This post in particular is very helpful so keep it bookmarked. Thanks for your comments. Let me know if I left anything out.
Thanks.
Lorraine