ComputerHunter.org

 

To Camcorder Enthusiasts: What Does Reality TV Really Mean? - Great News for the Camcorder User!


Reality TV is experiencing an upsurge in popularity and its presence has conditioned the public's acceptance of a number of things:

  • That lead actors being trained and polished 'performers' is no longer a necessity.
  • Camcorder movement. As the use of 'dollies', 'jibs' and even 'steadycams' to obtain smooth motion/tracking shots are often at odds with site and time constraints.
  • Reduction in production values of video, lighting and audio.

Whilst a 'reduction in production values' may not inspire confidence, it bodes as a positive to the small time camcorder operator in reduced production costs. And the savvy camcorder operator can make up any shortfall with a little imagination and a lot of ingenuity.

"Anyone can be a video producer", says Mark Sturge, of KMS Productions "technology has delivered the tools and there is an emerging group of people who know that (don't tell anyone this) video and even television production is easy, if you have the right plan.

"Desktop video is a huge opportunity." Mark goes on to explain "Everyday people are looking for special memories to be preserved on video tape or DVD. That family occasion/party/wedding or their children's sports events filmed with a camcorder. And now getting their favourite sport or hobby on TV is possible. Yes? possible. And you can be the video producer that does it for them!"

Most people think that it takes big bucks to produce video for television or commercial release. The inside secret is that you can produce quality video productions with a relatively small investment - and having the right plan that can take you step-by-step through the process is a crucial component. Here are the steps Mark suggests you should follow:

  • Get yourself a high resolution camcorder.
  • Learn how to use your camcorder to produce 'compelling' video (this sounds obvious, but it can be where the majority of operators 'drop the ball').
  • Engineer cost effective solutions to produce professional production values (in particular the areas of lighting and audio).
  • Polish your production with your desktop editing system.
  • Submit your production to program managers that accept public submissions, create a professional looking DVD series to sell, shoot family/TV/commercial video in your home studio etc..
  • So what are you waiting for? Pick up that camcorder, boot up your pc and 'Say It With Video'!

    Mark Sturge is the owner of KMS Productions and webmaster at http://www.video-production-mastery.com/ A site where visitors can find information, training videos and manuals that help people to better their camcorder techniques or discover ways to earn an income from their video taking hobby.







    Google News - Top Stories

    ABC News

    Clinton Is Said to Accept Offer of Secretary of State Position
    New York Times - 7 hours ago
    By PETER BAKER and HELENE COOPER WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton has decided to give up her Senate seat to become secretary of state in the Obama administration, making her the public face to the world for the man who dashed her own hopes for the ...
    Video: Hillary Will Get SOS Nom Soon CBS
    Report: Clinton ready to accept sec'y of state job Newsday
    Seattle Times - Washington Post - Chicago Tribune - Los Angeles Times
    all 3,661 news articles


    TVNZ

    US Muslim leaders denounce al Qaeda's slur toward Obama
    CNN International - 7 hours ago
    NEW YORK (CNN) -- Spiritual leaders of New York's African-American Muslim communities lashed out Friday at a purported al Qaeda message attacking President-elect Barack Obama and, using racist language, comparing him unfavorably to the late Malcolm X.
    Video: Al-Qaida No. 2 Insults Obama in New Tape AssociatedPress
    Al Qaeda Coldly Acknowledges Obama Victory New York Times
    Washington Post - Voice of America - Los Angeles Times - Reuters
    all 1,422 news articles


    Seattle Post Intelligencer

    Obama Targets 2.5 Million New Jobs in 2-Year Economic Stimulus
    Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
    By Jason Gale Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- President-elect Barack Obama said he aims to create 2.5 million new US jobs in a two-year plan to simulate an economy facing a “crisis of historic proportions.
    Obama Declares America Faces "An Economic Crisis Of Historic ... AHN
    Obama orders plan to create 2.5 million new jobs by 2011 AsiaOne
    Monsters and Critics.com - WZTV - The Associated Press - ABC Online
    all 208 news articles


    Boston Globe (registration)

    US missiles striking terror into Pakistani militants
    guardian.co.uk - 25 minutes ago
    United States forces are believed to have carried out about 20 missile attacks since August in north-west Pakistan, a sharp rise that reflects Washington's frustration at Islamabad's efforts to tackle militants on its own soil.
    Suspected US drone kills 4 in Pakistan CNN International
    US Missile Strike Said to Kill 4 in Pakistan New York Times
    AFP - BBC News - The Associated Press - Antara
    all 819 news articles


    BBC News

    Somali Islamists Condemn Pirates Behind Seizure of Saudi Tanker
    Bloomberg - 1 hour ago
    By Hamsa Omar and Nasreen Seria Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Somali Islamists will take action against pirates responsible for the “major crime” of seizing an oil-laden Saudi supertanker.
    Somali pirates vow to defend boat Aljazeera.net
    Somali Islamists 'hunt pirates' BBC News
    PRESS TV - Times Online - Xinhua - Washington Post
    all 4,332 news articles

    Google
     

    Copyright 2006 Computer Hunter - A Division of Arthur´s Job Base