13 Video Sharing Services
November 8, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
YouTube is by far the most popular video sharing service on the internet, followed by Google Video. But did you realize there are hundreds of other video sharing services out there? It seems like more and more pop up every day.
Here’s a list of 13 other video sharing services that I’ve discovered:
- blip.tv
- Clipshack
- Crackle
- Dabble
- Dailymotion
- Eyespot
- Jumpcut
- Ourmedia
- Revver
- Veoh
- Videoegg
- Vimeo
- vSocial
If you have a favorite video sharing service that I have omitted, please leave a comment with a link to that site and tell us why you like that site.
A Fair(y) Use Tale: Clever Video Teaches Copyright and Fair Use
November 7, 2007 by Kim · 3 Comments
This Disney parody is absolutely brilliant. Professor Eric Faden of Bucknell University created this video mashup using 400 cuts from 27 different Disney films to explain copyright and fair use laws.
I’m sure the Disney lawyers’ heads are spinning from this one.
What is Fair Use Anyway?
November 4, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
Fair Use is a popular topic in the blogosphere right now because of sites like YouTube and Google Video.
I’ve been creating my own home video slideshows for several years now. I’ve been very careful about trying not to break any copyright laws. However, the more I try to figure out what’s fair use and what’s not fair use, the more confused I get.
I was doing a little more research this morning and stumbled across some very interesting blog posts. So I thought I would share some of them with you.
- Eugenia’s Rants and Thoughts
- Peter Black’s Freedom to Differ
- Fairly Useful
- Coding Horror
- h/b implications watch
- Videomaker
If you have it all figured out, please share some insight by leaving a comment. Or, if you’re just as confused as me, I would love to hear about it too.
FREE Halloween Sound Effects
October 26, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
Are you looking for some great Halloween sound effects for your video scrapbook? Look no further. I Love Wavs has a huge selection of music, sound effects, and midi files. There’s an annoying witch’s laugh, cat screech, chain rattling, ghost, door creak, evil laugh, ghost, owl hooting, scream, and a huge variety of other spooky sounds.
To download the file to your computer, simply right-click the link to the file you want, select Save Target As, and save it to the appropriate folder on your computer. If you are using a Mac, right-click the link and select Download Linked File.
13 Tips for Shooting Halloween Video
October 25, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
- Shoot from unusual angles. For example, stand on a chair and video down on your little ghosts and goblins. Or, get down low on the floor and video up.
- To add an eerie effect, turn on a black light.
- Place a flashlight or spotlight on the floor and angle it up on your ghosts and goblins. The lights will place some unnatural shadows on your subjects.
- Use some dry ice to add the effect of fog. Make sure it’s not within reach of children because it can be dangerous. If you don’t have dry ice, some video editing software has a fog (or smoke) effect you can apply.
- Get lots of footage. Don’t just get video of the trick-or-treating. You should also video them putting on their costumes, eating Halloween dinner, carving a pumpkin, enjoying a special family tradition, dumping out their candy on the floor, and enjoying their first piece of Halloween candy. To end your video, record them asleep in their beds.
- Get some establishing shots, such as street signs, buildings, and decorations to put at the beginning of your video.
- Eliminate any distracting sounds if possible. Turn off the tv or radio. You can add music later while editing.
- Plan your video in advance so you will know what to shoot.
- Use a tripod if you plan to zoom a lot.
- If you’re planning on wearing a lot of makeup, place your camcorder on a tripod and use the time-lapse feature to video the process of putting on the makeup. You can also use the iSight if you have a Mac.
- Make sure your camcorder and any extra batteries are fully charged.
- Always record at least 5 seconds before and after the shot you want. That way, you will have room to edit later.
- Read this great article about shooting video in the dark.
Take your best shot using these shooting techniques
April 27, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
There are six basic shots that professional videographers use. Using each of these six shots appropriately can help bring interest to your video scrapbooks. These shots include:
Check out this short video clip by Jim Shorts that gives examples of each of these shots.
Awesome video effect for the web!
April 25, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
Impress your friends with this awesome video effect for web pages! With the use of a blue screen or green screen, a person can appear to actually walk onto a web page and move around. Josh Anderson, president of Internet Business Ideas Inc., shows you exactly how to create this effect in his video tutorials.
Makeup tips for appearing on screen
April 24, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
Both men and women should use makeup sparingly when appearing on screen. Here are a few tips to consider when getting ready for a shoot:
Tips for appearing on camera
April 23, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
When you’re in front of the video camera, you want to look your best. Here’s some tips on what clothing looks best on video:
How to create a photo effect in iMovie
March 10, 2007 by Kim · Leave a Comment
I found this great video tutorial that shows you how to create a photo effect from a video clip in iMovie. Check it out.
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