Home » Archive

Tips & Tools

Want more tips, tools and techniques? Sign up for our weekly newsletter. We search the web for anything that will interest the media professional. Take a look at what we find.

Should You Get Sued for Shooting Bad Wedding Video?

Clayton asks: If I produce a good wedding video that the bride and groom thinks is bad will I end up in court getting sued?

How To Successfully Light a White Background

Will asks: I’ve been experimenting with shooting talent/spokesperson against a white backdrop and I’m having a hard time getting the results I need. I’ve looked at using a white background – sheet/roll of paper, then over exposing the background but the lighting for such a setup looks more difficult (and expensive) not to mention the fact that my ‘auto’ camcorder will probably try and correctly expose the brighter background rather than the foreground subject.

Find Video Projects on Craigslist With These 5 Rarely Used Tools

Craigslist.com is an excellent avenue for video freelancers who plan to make money online. The online classified boards can provide a channel to sell your services through the internet. Searching through job listings from company’s who need your skills can be a great source of revenue or even short side income.

Master List of Sites That Buy Stock Video Footage

Gail asks: Some people in the image and design community make money selling there work as stock work. Tons of designers I know look for royalty-free stock images, and it is a great way for an artistic talent to make extra money.

How to Sell Video Downloads

Jim asks: A friend of mine wants to sell videos of his lectures on his website. He wants people to be able to pay with their credit cards to gain access to downloads of his video messages. How in the world can I help him do this?