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VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' This Week in Videography: New Canon 5D Mark III Shoots Longer HD Videos ' New Canon 5D Mark III Shoots Longer HD Videos The new Canon DSLR camera records video in the widely accepted MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. It can shoot in 3 Frame Sizes Full HD 1920 x 1080 good-for-web HD 1280 x 720 and almost SD 640 x 480. There is no worry about getting a PAL or NTSC model like in regular video camcorders because this gadget has everything 30 fps 25 fps 24 fps 60 fps and 50 fps. How long can this baby shoot continuously? Based on a 8GB Card 32 minutes at 1920 x 1080 37 minutes at 1280 x 720 and 97 minutes at 640 x 480. Movie shooting does not stop when the file size reaches 4GB. http://videolane.com/canon-5d-mark-iii/ World's Most Compact and Lightweight DSLR Rig I am always looking for the most protable and lightweight gadget for my camera. This one works like a stabilizer. When it's mounted to the base of your DSLR it looks no b

Update! Learn how to set up your own green screen studio in a small space. Are You a Self-employed Business Owner, HR Manager or Trainer looking to RECORD and EDIT training sessions, company events, customer testimonials, work processes, or presentation videos? Would you like to author your own DVDs and publish video to the Web? Are you interested in saving time and money by learning how to produce your own videos in-house? This 2-day basic videography course is definitely for you! Join Adrian Lee for 2 days of intense, comprehensive, entertaining and informational training at VideoLane Studio in Bukit Merah Central, Singapore. 2-day Basic Videography Course -LIVE in Singapore

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' How to Make a Good Cooking Video for YouTube ' A VideoLane.com subscriber posed a question about making cooking videos for YouTube… “How do you suggest I make a good decent video for YouTube – cooking segment. Not interested in showing myself really just the food.” Here’s my response… Let me make some assumptions: You are the one cooking. You are the one shooting. The location is a home kitchen. You don’t want to be seen in the video. Final video is for Youtube. Three things you need: A video camera. A tripod. Lights. Procedure before the shoot: Plan and visualize the sequence of cooking in steps. Ask yourself “What do I want my audience to see?”. Clear a table space with all background distractions removed. Plastic bags and table rags look terrible in a cooking video. Clean up your stove and hide anything that is not relevant to cooking. We don’t need to see a bin or a broom. Arrange your ingredients and utensil

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' Render as DVD in Sony Vegas - Best Setting ' When creating DVDs I like to use a combination of 2 programs Sony Vegas and Corel VideoStudio . Sony Vegas renders DVD videos clean and sharp especially when the footage was shot in HD. I use Sony Vegas to edit my video footage and create the DVD-compliant MPEG2 file. The MPEG2 file is then imported into Corel VideoStudio to create the physical disc. Corel VideoStudio does not RE-RENDER the video files hence maintaining its original high quality. Corel VideoStudio also makes authoring of motion menus fast and easy unlike Sony’s DVD Architect . With that being said the correct setting is of utmost importance. I experimented a variety of custom configurations and found the best. Instead of describing in words take a look at the screenshots of the setting I use. First Project Properties DO affect the quality of your final rendered video. So set the Project Properties before you start e

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' Cut-in and Cutaway Shot Definition and Example ' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjwbwxUX2hY 2 useful techniques to make your video look more professional the cut-in shot and the cutaway shot. Simple Definition: A cut-in shot is a close-up shot of something visible in the main scene. A cutaway shot is a shot AWAY from the main scene. Example: Watch the video for a demonstration of cut-in and cutaway shots. Videography Tip: When shooting a video capture as many cut-in and cutaway shots as you can. When editing the video inter-cut the main scene with the cut-ins and cutaways every 3 to 7 seconds. This will make your video more engaging and look more professional. Adrian Lee PS: This video is produced by the February 2012 participants of the 2-day basic videography course … http://videolane.com/courses/basic-videography . You may view the latest post at http://videolane.com/2012/02/cut-in-and-cutaway-shot-definition-and

2-day Basic Videography Course LIVE in Singapore Are You a Self-employed Business Owner , HR Manager or Trainer looking to RECORD and EDIT staff training sessions, company events, customer testimonials, work processes, or presentation videos? Would you like to author your own DVDs and publish video to the Web ? Are you interested in saving time and money by learning how to produce your own videos in-house ? This 2-day basic videography course is definitely for you! Join Adrian Lee for 2 days of intense, comprehensive, entertaining and informational training at VideoLane Studio in Bukit Merah Central, Singapore. Core Topics: 1. Understanding the Basics of Video Production. 2. The Camcorder and the 6 Core Video Camera Skills. 3. Sound Recording and Lighting Techniques. 4. Video Editing Computers, Software and Techniques. 5. Getting Started with Sony Vegas Video Editing. 6. DVD Authoring and Web Video Publishing. 2-day Basic Videography Course LIVE in Singapore

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 - Part 5 - Choosing the Right Video Editing Computer and Accessories ' Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Course Part 5 discusses: What to look out for when getting a PC for efficient video editing? How to identify the correct processor (CPU)? Intel or AMD? How much memory (RAM) do you need so that your PC will not slow down? How large a space should your Hard Disk Drive be to store your huge video files? Be aware of the most overlooked Graphic Processor Unit (GPU). Shared or separate? Get the complete online course here… Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/ Stay tuned for Part 6. Adrian Lee http://VideoLane.com PS: This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sALZUtTtCRQ You may view the latest post at http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-5-choosing-the-right-video-editing-comput

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 – Part 4 – Tools for Video Editing ' Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Course Part 4 includes: What are the 3 essential tools for video editing? When do we use Firewire ports and cables? What is 1 easy way to speed up video editing time? Get the complete online course here… Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/ Stay tuned for Part 5. Adrian Lee http://VideoLane.com PS: This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWOlvwDOfgY You may view the latest post at http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-4-tools-for-video-editing/

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' This Week in Videography: Avid Releases Video Editing App for iPad ' The verdict is in: “Online videos are the new marketing method for businesses both small and large alike. And if you can create a series that keeps people coming back time and time again to watch the next segment it's even better.” Here is a link to an article on tips for creating an online video series for your business . When you are creating your online video series remember to stay focused because “…the way consumers access and consume media is changing rapidly YouTube head Salar Kamangar believes and YouTube is evolving to accommodate it.” This report explores why the future of content is niche channels . Forget about editing your niche channel videos with Final Cut because  “Avid has announced the release of its first video editing application for the iPad Avid Studio available immediately at the Apple App Store !” Read a review on “Avid Studio” Video

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 – Part 3 – Video Editing Process ' Part 3 of our online course on Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Software . This video quickly explains what takes place during a video editing process from raw footage to the finished product. Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/ Stay tuned for Part 4. Adrian Lee http://VideoLane.com PS: This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class. You may view the latest post at http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-3-video-editing-process/

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 - Part 2 - Introduction to Video Editing Techniques ' This video is Part 2 of our upcoming online course on Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Software … Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/ This is a quick introduction to the topics I will be covering under Video Editing Techniques: Video Editing Process Video Editing Computer Video Editing Software Most importantly TAKE NOTE of the beginning where I stress the ultimate goal of video editing beyond just making  videos for memory. Stay tuned for Part 3. Adrian Lee http://VideoLane.com PS: This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class. PPS: In case we are from different parts of the globe just so you know I am speaking with a Singapore English accent. You may view the latest post at http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-2-introduction-to-video-editing-techniques/

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 - Part 1 - Introduction ' This video reveals Part 1 of our upcoming online course on Sony Vegas Pro 11 Video Editing Software… Learn Sony Vegas Pro 11 http://videolane.com/courses/SonyVegasPro11/ This screen capture video was recorded in an actual live video editing class . In Part One I quickly introduce each of the 3 modules covered in the course: Video Editing Techniques DVD Authoring Web Video Production Stay tuned for Part 2. Adrian Lee http://VideoLane.com PS: In case we are from different parts of the globe just so you know I am speaking with a Singapore English accent. You may view the latest post at http://videolane.com/2012/02/learn-sony-vegas-pro-11-part-1-introduction/

VideoLane.com has posted a new item, ' shooting video interviews ' Determine the Interview Style to look or not to look into the camera two-shot one-shot Wide shot or Mid shot or close up sit down or stand up Prepare the Recording Setup Camera Angle Seats Background Lighting Distractions Shoot the Video Interview Start with a two-shot of interviewer and expert. Shoot a mid shot of the expert alone when he speaks. Go to two-shot when interviewer asks a question. Keep the camcorder rolling all the way. Listen to the headphones at all times. End with wide shot of interviewer and expert. React to Murphy’s Law headphones For more info on how to video interview am expert see. What if you can you want to make it better? Another camcorder with tripod. Another wireless microphone. 2 standing lights You may view the latest post at http://videolane.com/2012/01/shooting-video-interviews/