Videomaker
Videomaker, the brainchild of Matt York, was founded in 1985. From his high school days through his years at college as a communications major, Matt became an enthusiast of super-8 filmmaking. When affordable VHS video cameras with high-quality production features became available in the mid-1980s, Matt's interest in moving image technology was re-kindled. Searching for more information, he assumed that a magazine for the new video camera buyers must exist, just as Super-8 Filmmaker served the super-8 hobbyists in the late 70s.
Matt's magazine search left him empty handed. Soon after, Videomaker "the magazine for video camera users" was born. Having no journalism background, no publishing experience and no money was not encouraging; nevertheless, Matt and his wife Patrice wrote a business plan and raised the initial capital needed to launch the publication. In June of 1986, Videomaker hit the newsstands for the first time. Beginning as a bi-monthly publication, the first Videomaker was 64 pages long. It included a Beginner's Guide for video camera users and listed an assortment of bulky and boxy-looking video cameras with pricetags averaging $1,800.
Two and a half decades later, Videomaker is still privately owned and the Yorks preside over the company as Publisher and Associate Publisher. With a circulation of over 50,000 per month, Videomaker is the #1 national consumer magazine for video enthusiasts. Originally launched in Peterborough, New Hampshire, the company's home has long remained in Chico, California. Through the years, Videomaker has expanded its product offerings, staff and influence. Twenty-one employees work together to write, design, market and sell for Videomaker magazine. In addition, they produce Videomaker workshops, webinars, instructional DVDs and Videomaker's Web site.
Videomaker empowers people to make video in a way that inspires, encourages and equips for success.
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Matt's magazine search left him empty handed. Soon after, Videomaker "the magazine for video camera users" was born. Having no journalism background, no publishing experience and no money was not encouraging; nevertheless, Matt and his wife Patrice wrote a business plan and raised the initial capital needed to launch the publication. In June of 1986, Videomaker hit the newsstands for the first time. Beginning as a bi-monthly publication, the first Videomaker was 64 pages long. It included a Beginner's Guide for video camera users and listed an assortment of bulky and boxy-looking video cameras with pricetags averaging $1,800.
Two and a half decades later, Videomaker is still privately owned and the Yorks preside over the company as Publisher and Associate Publisher. With a circulation of over 50,000 per month, Videomaker is the #1 national consumer magazine for video enthusiasts. Originally launched in Peterborough, New Hampshire, the company's home has long remained in Chico, California. Through the years, Videomaker has expanded its product offerings, staff and influence. Twenty-one employees work together to write, design, market and sell for Videomaker magazine. In addition, they produce Videomaker workshops, webinars, instructional DVDs and Videomaker's Web site.
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Using Video in SchoolsReading, Writing, and Arithmetic gets a new boost with video. Whether they are teaching how to make video stories, or teaching using video as a tool, educators are embracing this visual technology.
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Can You Hear Me Now? a Microphone Buyer's GuideWhat makes great video? Simply put - great audio! Here, we'll look at how to choose the best audio equipment to keep your viewers begging for more. -
Animation and Motion Graphics Buyer's GuideAnimation and motion graphics software are packages that can create visual assets from scratch and change parameters of those assets to create a final animated video product. -
Using Household Items for Video ProductionMaking video is expensive - not only do you have to have a camera, but you need all that other stuff - mics, lights, tripods and support accessories. There are lots of items already in your house that can be re-tasked for creating great videos! -
How 35mm Adapters and Lenses Can Work for Your CamcorderMany filmmakers and videographers are turning to 35mm adapters and interchangeable lenses to achieve a more cinematic look. We will discuss how these adapters work, and provide some lens recommendations. -
Audio Field Mixers & Recorders for Video Buyer's GuideAudio mixers and recording devices provide the missing link to great video productions - those days of monophonic mics and hiss-inducing analog mixers are thankfully over. -
DSLR/HDSLR Camera Buyer's GuideAn HDSLR is a Hybrid Digital Lens Reflex Camera. Not only do they take amazing still pictures, but since Nikon's release of the D90, they now shoot incredible video. -
Shooting Video with Interchangeable LensesOne of the biggest developments in the video industry is the ability to remove a lens from your camcorder, which gives you the ability to shoot depth of field shots similar to film. -
3D Field MonitoringThe recent resurgence of 3D theatrical movies and the emergence of consumer friendly 3D large screen TVs with 3D Blu-ray DVD players have ramped up the demand for 3D content. -
Disc Duplicators Buyer's GuideDuplicating a DVD of your video project - or even that awe-inspiring vacation trip - has been simplified by the advent of the DVD burner found in computers. -
DVD Authoring Buyer's GuideWhat to Buy, What to Know. -
Music Licensing for VideoOnce the province of only big-budget productions, now everyone can license a music track for their own projects - all you need is to understand the rules. -
Blank Media for Camcorders Buyer's GuideWith all the talk about "cloud" storage - you'd think that there would be no need for physically storing data anymore. But there's yet to be a camera that doesn't require some type of physical storage. -
The Art of SuggestionA collection of shots strung together can make a movie, but a good story will have shots that motivate the next shot in a powerful technique known as the Art of Suggestion. -
Lighting on the Cheap SideBuilding a video production kit can be daunting - there's so much you need: camera, tripod, mics and lights, so starting cheap and growing with your gear is a good idea. -
Marketing Your Video Business Through Social NetworkingThere's more to social networking than a page on Facebook when it comes to marketing your video business..
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Expand and Condense TimeVideo editors have the fortunate ability to control time. You can move it faster, slow it down, and even stop the tide.
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The Video Editing Log JamWhether you use film, flash files, or videotape, every editor needs to have the footage on their editing machine before they can start cutting the project.
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A Pro Cam Buyer's Guide:While film still exists in a realm of its own (although that gap is quickly closing), the world of pro video continues growing and thriving at a record pace. Many pro filmmakers are turning to video gear to get the job done.
