Story Archive
Converting VHS to Digital
By Nalts
I’ve got two or three plastic bins in my basement, packed with hundreds of VHS tapes. Among a lot of junk (Simpsons episodes, SNL reruns) lies some of the first video shorts I’ve made…um…two decades ago. So I spent hours this morning researching ways to convert them, and it comes down to a few complex choices with big tradeoffs:
Music to Your Ears
You shot your film, you cut it and you’re all ready to get that sucker up on the Producer Rewards leader board. But wait, what’s that? You've got nothing but your squeaky voice and grandad’s banjo in your audio track? That’s not a movie, my friend, that’s a cry for help.
Optimizing for HD
By 
Only a few years ago, we were struggling with configuring desktop systems to support editing DV video, with its then huge demands for real-time video capture, streaming to hard disk, and video-rate decompression and processing. Today, even mainstream consumer systems don't break a sweat for editing standard-definition video. But we've also moved on -- and now we're back demanding more with the step up to high-def video.
Filming on the Road
By When you are using your camcorder at home to shoot some video or to make a movie, you really don’t have to worry about not having what you need close at hand. However, when you go on location to shoot an event, to document a wedding or party, or to shoot a music video, you need to be prepared and have everything close at hand.
Low Budget Lighting
By Internet Video Magazine
In my many hours of surfing movie making sites on the web, I've seen the question, "I'm poor and need to know how to light my movie" so many times that I've lost count.
Camcorder Accessories
By Internet Video Magazine
Are you ready to accessorize your camcorder? Wouldn’t your new videotaping machine look great with a few bangles and baubles hanging off it…you could be the toast of the town.
Metacafe Success Tips
Over 650 producers have earned money through our Producer Rewards program since its launch in October 2006, and 28 have made over $10,000. Naturally, many people ask, "How can I make the big bucks on Metacafe too?" To which we say, "Great question! Pull up a chair, because this could take a while." Effects or Distractions?
Are you creating effects or distractions? When editing video, asking yourself this simple question can truly improve your work's appearance. Brought to you by Learn Digital Video Editing, check out this easy way to enhance your editing skills.
Calling All Studio Users
We need your help! After six months of publishing useful tips, articles and tutorials for producers, we think it's time we made some improvements to this section. That's why we created a short survey for Studio users.Packaging Your Video
The fun (and work) doesn’t stop when you hit the “upload” button on our submit page. One of the most important ways to ensure your video’s success is packaging it correctly to maximize its chance of getting noticed and viewed.