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Gifts for the Video Producer - Cameras & Gadgets - Free Webinar Recording

This past Tuesday I shared my recommendations for some great video cameras and gadgets for the video producer. 

I shared nine video cameras (between $79 and $1,200), 25 accessories, some services, and a books that would make great gifts for the upcoming holidays (or anytime).

With Murphy's Law in full action -- the recording of the session was corrupt (live recording from PC to external HDD), meaning I could only find it on my external Hard Drive but not do anything with it

The next morning I received email messages from folks who had asked were anxious to view the recording as they could not attend live due to schedule conflicts.

So - I went about presenting the session a second time, this time using a different recording method, and it worked great.

And this time I split the session into two segments to make it more convenient for folks to find what they're seeking:
1. cameras
2. gadgets, etc.

The two recordings along with a booklet - which has a listing of the recommendations and internet links to each item - are available now.

You'll find these resources on this page: Your Video Expert - Gifts for Video Producers Webinar

Video Expert Webinar - Video Hosting Web Sites

Did you know that...

• The average computer user watches almost 16 hours of on-line video a month.
• Over 5 hours per person per month is spent watching YouTube, alone.
• YouTube videos are watched over 3 Billion times each day.

Using a video hosting website can be the easiest, most affordable way to share you videos - and if you're looking for a lot of view - it's likely the best way to reach your maximum audience.

In this on-line class, Chet Davis will teach you the important background information and useful, short steps to begin sharing your videos with others over the internet!

Agenda: Internet Hosting Websites - Getting Started

• Why you should use the internet to share your videos
• How to prepare (optimize) your video for successful uploading
• Fastest way to load video (and many videos) from your computer
  
• Loading video to your internet host remotely (while on vacation)
  
• Easiest ways to share your on-line video/s with others (links vs. embeds)
  
• The benefits & limitations of Chet's six favorite video hosting websites
  • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Vimeo
  • SmugMug
  • Exposure Room
  • iPlayer HD
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This on-line classroom will take place on Wednesday, October 26th from 9:30AM Pacific Time (click here for other time zones).  Cost is only $10 to participate!

If you're already a members of YourVideoExpert.net or CasablancaExpert.com - your registration is free - click either of these links for registration info.

If you're not a website member - I would love to have you join us for some valuable learning - click the link below for on-line registration (and classroom details)

Take 15 Live Lesson: Depth of Field - up Monday at 9AM Pacific

The first 'Take 15' lesson will be presented live this coming Monday at 9:00AM Pacific Time - this is a 15-minute internet delivered lesson on a specific topic to help you improve your videos.

You Video Expert Chet Davis will present the topic in detail in the short 15-minute time slot. You'll also receive the link for a 1-page PDF document with the 'take-aways' for each session -- the important info or techniques covered in that session.

And if you can't join Chet in the live lesson, you can view each and every Take 15 episode in the Take 15 Archives!

This week our live lesson is Depth of Field.  You'll learn what Depth of Field is, the factors affecting Depth of Field and how to use the limitations of Depth of Field creatively in your videography. Shallow DOF (Depth of Field) is all the rage for some professional videographers - see some video samples in this Take 15 Live Lesson.

Website members (Silver or Gold Ticket Holders) click below to register for the Take 15 series - and you you can click on any of the scheduled topics below to see what's being taught in the next few weeks. Visit this page for the schedule of upcoming lessons in the "Take 15" Live Lesson series - and for Gold and Silver Ticket Holders to register for the sessions, then join Chet Davis each Monday at 9:00AM Pacific (click here for other time zones).

Webinar Friday: Audio Fundamentals for Video

Studies actually confirm that audiences are more forgiving of poor video than they are of poor audio, and yet audio is a part of the video production process that can be over-looked or an after-thought.

We are more aurally dominant than we may realize and yet there are some fundamentals of sound and audio science that many of us are not familiar with. To understand these concepts will be a great way to build on your correct application of many of the audio tools available, from selection and use of microphones to the audio functions and settings in your editing software.

Join Your Video Expert Chet Davis for this 1-hour on-line learning session as you will learn the fundamentals of audio and how they relate to success in video production, in an engaging and clear manner.

• Here’s what you will learn
• Fundamentals of sound theory: frequency/pitch, volume/amplitude
• Tools for measuring audio & how to properly use them (meters & monitors)
• Frequency response, dynamic range, and Signal to Noise Ratio
• Audio signals, files and connectors
• Perception of audio - introduction to Psycho-acoustics

 

If you're a member at YourVideoExpert.net you can participate in this on-line classroom for free!  If you're not - you can either pick-up your free website membership here, or you can register for $10. 

For further details and on-line registration click here: http://videoexpertoct12.eventbrite.com/