New Live Lecture   Opportunities in the Video Production Business on Nov 29 at Noon EST! There has never been a better time to be in the video production business and never have there been so many opportunities for new ideas and new producers. Join Michael and Lisa for a unique insight into what works in the industry and how you can break through. Live Lecture Begins at Noon EST on November 29.  Also check out all of our Video Production Courses. See More Details >>   NYVS Blogs    CRITIQUE'S CORNER - FREE HUGS DAY In today’s blog Michael provides a great critique of a local news video. On a regular basis Michael will start to do a personalized critique of NYVS Students’ videos. Make sure to upload your video for a chance to be included in his blog. Read the critique >> Past Live Lecture Available   Video Making 101. A Beginners Guide to Everything You Need to Know to Get Started In case you missed it, watch the past live lecture from Michael and Lisa on how to get started in video.  No time like the present to get started.  Watch Live Lecture>>

New Course Available   Compressor 4 for Final Cut Pro X Course Now Available! Compressor 4 makes it fast and easy to customize export settings for Final Cut Pro X. This tutorial teaches you the ins and out of this powerful encoding software for FCP X. Also check out all of our Final Cut Pro Tutorials. See Course >>   NYVS Blogs    Cisco Predicts 90% of Web Traffic Will Be Video in Just Three Year Video is the most effective way to communicate on the web and online video growing at an astonishing rate… but 90% of the web traffic in just three years? Read the blog and watch the video from Cisco.    How To Make Millions With Video Michael blogs how YouTube's Launch of 100 Online TV Channels changes the game and how you can make money, lots of money, through video. Read more here>>

NYVS News   Reminder Live Lecture Thursday at Noon EST! On Thursday October 13, at 12:00PM EST, Michael and Lisa will host the livel lecture 'Video Making 101. A Beginners Guide to Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Video'. They will give you the essential first steps to getting started in video. It promises to be an important course for those just starting out or those who haven't even picked up a camera before! More info here >>   NYVS Blogs    Roger Ebert, Steve Jobs, Facebook and the astonishing power of video Michael writes a great blog on how a good video can make things seem real even if they are obviously a hoax. Read more here>>

NYVS News   Next Lecture Moved to October 13 On Thursday October 13, at 12:00PM EST, Michael and Lisa will host the livel lecture 'Video Making 101. A Beginners Guide to Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Video'. They will give you the essential first steps to getting started in video. It promises to be an important course for those just starting out or those who haven't even picked up a camera before! More info here >>   NYVS Blogs    Newspaper Video That Works Michael writes an interesting blog about how most newspapers are way behind when it comes to video. He shares a story how he helped transform The Newark Star Ledger by giving the reports cameras and teaching them video. Read more here>>

NYVS News   NYVS Pick Of The Week! This week, we're honoring NYVS Member Prue for their video "Art And Creativity." A wonderful piece, perfect length, and making excellent use of close-ups, text and music. Congratulations, Prue! Watch it here >>   Sept 8 Live Lecture Now Available For Replay! Michael and Lisa's Sept 8 live lecture, entitled "How To Use Characters In Videos And Why It Drives Traffic," is a great tool for anyone looking to improve their storytelling. It is now available to rewatch any time! Watch it here>>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!   NYVS Blog   How To Start Your Own TV Network Mega-figures like Oprah and Glenn Beck spend millions to put together their own TV networks. But easy (and free!) online software like Wordpress allows you to create your own video network, at almost no cost. At this stage in online content, you don't have to be a television exec anymore to reach a massive audience! Read more here >>  

NYVS News   Just Announced: New Live Lecture On October 11 On October 11, at 12:00PM EST, Michael and Lisa will be back, this time with a live lecture about the essential first steps to getting started in video. It promises to be an important course for those just starting out or those who haven't even picked up a camera before! More info here >>   Kickstarter Campaign For Friend Of NYVS, Ryan Koo Here is the Kickstarter page for a feature film project by Ryan Koo (or as he's known in the industry, Koo), a friend of NYVS. Take a look, spread the word, and help NYVS support independent filmmakers! Check it out here >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!   NYVS Blogs    How Barack Obama Could Win An Emmy A glance at how President Obama should be utilizing the platforms of social media and especially Youtube to his advantage; similarly to how JFK used the medium of television to play to his own strengths when running for president against Richard Nixon. Read it here>>

NYVS News   New Course Available: Final Cut Pro X - Intermediate Editing Just released: Final Cut Pro X - Intermediate! You've walked through the basics, and now it's time to delve more deeply into new editing software Final Cut Pro X. Kelly Korzan teaches this seven-part course, which will cover how to analyze footage, add effects, add titles, and much more on Final Cut Pro X. See more here>>   NYVS Pick Of The Week! This week, we're honoring NYVS Member victor25br for their video "The Mini Fishing Boats Maker." Beautifully captured, captivating shots, and what is most impressive is that it was totally unplanned: just a chance encounter with an interesting character and a video camera at the ready. A great example of a true VJ's vigilance, even while one is waiting around for a meeting... Congrats, victor25br! Watch it here >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!   NYVS Blog   To Direct Or Not To Direct - That Is The Question... After encountering much debate on the matter, Michael tackles the question of "directing" when working as a videojournalist. Can it be staged and still remain true to the subject matter? Or does anything preplanned and/or re-shot cease to qualify as real journalism? Read it here >>  

NYVS Blogs   An Outstanding Example Michael provides inquiring NYVS members with an example of outstanding videography, from the NPPA's Videographer of the Year, Michelle Michael. Check it out here>>   How Do I Sell My Idea? So you have the idea of the century, or at least a potentially strong one, either for a TV show, movie, or digital concept. Now what? This blog takes a look at the crucial next steps-- figuring out whom to contact, and presenting yourself and your idea in a way that will really sell it. For those of you lost in a sea of unrealized ideas, it's a post not to be missed! Read it here >>   NYVS Community   Featured NYVS Group - "Issue Filmmakers" Interested in helping local and global communities with your videos? Then be sure to join NYVS Group "Issue Filmmakers." Post your own videos, seek advice, or share your own experiences and insight with other videographers who are trying to make a difference! Check it out here >>  Know of a video contest, opportunity, job, or event that you'd like to share with other NYVS members? Post it here at the Marketplace!

NYVS News   NYVS Pick Of The Week! This week, we honor NYVS Member eogarcia3 for their video "Reborn And Changed Welcome To The Garden." Excellent use of location, and great edits. Congratulations, eogarcia3! Check it out here>>   NYVS Blogs   How To Price Yourself In The Video Market Show me the money! A very important blog for anyone starting out in the video business-- from someone who knows. A look at how to price yourself as a freelance videographer, as well as bargain and establish a regular clientele. Read it here >>   NYVS Marketplace   Just Added To The Marketplace: "Pitch the 406" Contest! Thinking about shooting your next movie in beautiful Montana? How about $20,000 worth of production equipment and services to help you do it? The Montana Film Office is holding a contest for short pitches explaining why Montana is an ideal filming location. It's free to submit! More info here >>  Know of a video contest, opportunity, job, or event that you'd like to share with other NYVS members? Post it here at the Marketplace!

    NYVS Community   Now Accepting Submissions: The JC PowerHouse Short Film Festival JC PowerHouse Short Film Festival, a fun outdoor film festival taking place Sept.30th-Oct.2nd, 2011 in Jersey City, is accepting short film submissions. Films under 30 minutes are accepted in these categories: narration, animation and documentary. Submitting is free! Good luck! Full Details Here >>   NYVS Blogs   How To Get Started In The Video Business Michael writes about his unlikely run-in with an aspiring (and disheartened) video producer-- his cable tech support guy. More and more people are pursuing careers in video, and with so few outlets and opportunities, the key is persistence, persistence, persistence. Read it here >>   How Ted Turner Put 2+2 Together - And So Can You Why not "learn from the best?" Media mogul Ted Turner started out with about as modest a TV station as you could find in the 1960s. Realizing the potential connection between television and the US's new satellite transponders, Turner revolutionized mass-broadcasting systems. It didn't take connections or even much experience-- just cleverness. Read it here >>   A reminder to NYVS Members-- "How To Use Characters And Why It Drives Traffic," a lecture led by Michael and Lisa, will air LIVE on NYVS this Thursday, Sept 8, at 12:00PM EST!