NYVS News   Learn from the Best in London! There's still time to sign up for the Guardian Media Academy's courses from Feb. 25 - Mar. 1, and take advantage of 20% off for NYVS members!  This course will teach you everything you need to know to write, shoot and edit video at professional quality. The course will also focus on monetizing these skills to turn video from a hobby to a career.  Choose from one, two or four day courses ranging from skills for beginners to advanced techniques. Check it out here >>   PhotoJojo's iPhone Lens Dial If you love taking photos or videos with your iPhone you're going to love this product.  The iPhone Lens Dial from PhotoJojo is an aluminum iPhone case with three built in lenses for the iPhone camera: Fisheye, Wide Angle and Telephoto.  Simply rotate the dial and choose from three high quality lenses and take stunning photos and video like you've never seen on the iPhone. The 10 oz. also features two tripod mounts for steady shooting and starts at $249.00. Read more here>>   NYVS Pick of the Week   Pick of the Week: George's This week, we're honoring NYVS Member CreativeSource for their video, "George's."  The video, shot completely on an iPhone 5 and edited in Final Cut Pro, focuses on a tailor George, a Greek immigrant, and his business in the United States.  Shot with stunning video quality and audio, as well as a cleanly edited project, this video truly shows the potential for smartphones and professional video.  Well done and congratulations, CreativeSource! Check it out! >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!  

NYVS News   Coming Soon: TouchEdit App for iPad Professional editor Dan Lebental, known for his work on the Iron Man franchise, has set out to bring professional quality video editing to the iPad.  His upcoming frame-based editing app, TouchEdit, strives to be the 21st century version of the Moviola.  It features a clean interface which includes two virtual film strips - one representing source material, the other edited sequences; and supports 8 tracks of audio. Lebental is aiming for a swift release of the app soon with a price of about $50, and says he plans to edit his next project with it. Check it out here >>   CES 2013: New Video Features That May Change How You Shoot The International Consumer Electronics Show ended last week in Las Vegas and as always there is much to be excited about, both for cameras and camcorders.  While each product and company displays its own innovations, here are some things to look out for on products across the board:  Features like 3D capabilities, 4K recording, integrated smartphone apps to use with your camera, as well as smart features integrated right into the camera! Read more here>>   More Women Behind the Camera at Sundance Good News For Women Filmmakers!  2013 marks the first time that half of the dramatic entries to the Sundance Film Festival are films by women.  The New York Times reports that this is part of a larger trend in the entire film industry.  From 2002 to 2012 the number of entries by women represented a quarter of the whole sample - compared to a mere 4.4% equivalent for top box office films. Hollywood, time to catch up!  See the full article here >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!  

NYVS News   Check Out Canon's New Vixia Camera 2013 has a lot in store for camera and video equipment enthusiasts.  The Canon Vixia is no exception.  The Vixia line has everything a filmmaker or a general consumer could ask for.  The camera records full HD video, features 32 GB of internal flash memory and two SDXC memory slots.  It also boasts a 3.5 high resolution LED display, built-in microphone, manual and auto focus as well as countless other features. Check it out here >>   Michael Rosenblum: Educational Television? How does education adapt with technology?  The education model is something that hasn't drastically changed since the 19th century, and seems to be lagging behind the world we live in.  How does this translate onto our screens - both television and computer - and what place can it have in shaping a new system for educational programming. Read more here>>   NYVS Pick of the Week   Pick of the Week: Group Raise This week, we're honoring NYVS Member Kolbe1019 for their video, "Group Raise."  The video takes the viewer inside GroupRaise.com along with what the experience can mean,  The video is tightly shot and edited and features great clean sliding shots. Shot on a Panasonic Gh2 and edited on Final Cut Pro X, this video lets the client's product shine effortlessly and guides the viewer through the Group Raise experience.  Well done and Congratulations, Kolbe1019! Check it out! >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!  

   NYVS and The Guardian Media Academy are offering an itensive video experience in London! EXCLUSIVE:  20% discount for NYVS Members Choose from one day course to four day video bootcamp:   In a one day seminar learn from "iPhone Millionaire" author and NYVS founders Michael Rosenblum and Lisa Lambden how to turn any smartphone from a passive device for receiving information, sending texts or even watching videos into a professional production studio than can change your busines and your life. For the first time ever, learn the skills and techniques from the book on how to shoot, edit and monetize your videos all from the ease of your smartphone in person. Turning videos into cash has never been easier, and you can learn it all from the Guardian Media Academy. Sign up now for the seminar on February 25th in London! Check it out and sign up here >                                                                                      If one day is not enough for you, check out our four-day intensive course covering everything you need to know about producing great video.  Whether you’re a journalist who needs to re-skill or someone who wants to produce their own videos to sell to online and broadcast clients, then this is the training you need to be successful.   The course covers everything from basic shooting techniques and storytelling concepts to advanced editing skills and voiceover.  The course will run in London from February 26th through March 1st, 2013.  Check out here for details >                                                                                      During the course, each delegate will learn important skills and then put those skills to the test as everyone will produce at least two high quality videos to be critiqued by industry professionals, all from the beautiful city of London.  Whatever your skill level, if you are serious about producing video and want to learn from the best, this course is for you.  Here is what one student, who had never touhed a video camera before was able to produce in just four days:  Aquiring "The Knowledge" Remember sign up today and receive an exclusive 20% off for NYVS Members: www.guardianmediaacademy.com/courses/ Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!  

NYVS News   Meet the Flimmakers of Sundance 2013 Can't wait for America's best independant film festival? Check out this feature on the people behind the films that make up this year's competition. Get special insight from some of the industry's best up and coming stars in both fiction and documentary filmmaking. See the Full Overview here >>   Michael Rosenblum: The Shape of Things to Come Ever wonder who took that picture on the front of Time Magazine, or on the home page of the Huffington Post?  Digital photography has come a long way since its inception and the internet and social media have shaped its development.  NYVS founder Michael Rosenblum takes an in depth look at this very issue and what it means for the digital revolution.   Read more here>>   NYVS Pick of the Week   Pick of the Week: A Classical Education This week, we're honoring NYVS Member Kolbe1019  for their video, "A Classical Education." This video features tight shots and editing with great interviews highlighting the philosphy of a Catholic Elementary School.  The video features great b-roll shots and great natural sound in conjunction with voice overs to show the advantages of a classical education.  Congratulations, Kobe1019! Check it out here here >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!  

Happy 2013 from NYVS! NYVS News   New Year, New Career: Now with 20% Off! It's the New Year So before those 'resolutions' get old, you can actually act on one that will change your life.This is, without a doubt, the best video training course in the world. It should be. We have been doing this since 1988, and getting better and better every year. This is also offered in partnership with The Guardian, and also at their offices in London. If you really want to get serious about taking that leap into video, this is the time and place to do it. Check it out here >>   Michael Rosenblum: The Price of Progress With each new innovation in society comes a set of consequences some efficient and intentional, while others are detrimental and unintentional. Justs as with the car, the same comes with the internet and information technologies of today.  But what will it mean for our future?  Michael Rosenblum weighs in.  Read more here>>   NYVS Picks of the Year   Picks of the 2012! With the 2012 officially over let's look back on the year that was and the videos uploaded to NYVS.  Here are some of the best of the year, and remember to keep uploading and maybe your video will be selected next. Check it out! >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!  

NYVS News 2012 has come and gone and so has another great year for NYVS! Check out our 10 picks of the year that was from our members' video section. Keep uploading and sharing in 2013 and you could be next! #10: Apache Country Engaging, educational and elegantly-shot, it documents the narrator retracing the steps of the Apache in the harsh terrain of the American Southwest. Congratulations, dirtyroad2011! Check it out here>> #9: Group Raise Clean shots and editing, great audio and a good product.  Congratulations Kolbe1019! Check it out here>> #8: Meerkat Harborough Great art direction, a compelling story, charismatic narration, and high quality audio and video made this video stand out. Congratulations, RobTaylor! Also check out his behind-the-scenes video on how "Meerkat Harborough" came to be. Check it out here>> #7: The Chase This chase video doesn't skimp on anything, with a range of different locations within the main setting, as well as very cleverly done video effects, cuts and sound engineering. The shots are of a wide variety as well, making for a well-executed, exciting chase scene. Congratulations, kikototev! Check it out here>> #6: Beach Nuts Webisode The personalities are engaging, and the lighting and shots are incredibly professional looking, both in the interviews and on the stage shots. Great sound mix and editing as well. Congratulations, tspix! Check it out here>> #5: Ventura's Offshore Cafe in Northfield NJ A polished-looking restaurant feature that nicely integrates customer and employee interviews with shots of multiple locations within the Cafe. It has a great sound mix as well, and could fit in to any Food Network show! For making all of us hungry, congratulations, Nickvideoguy! Check it out here>> #4: Milk Man Great acting, clever art direction and compelling shots make this 'Got Milk?' contest entry very lighthearted and funny. The audio is well-recorded and Michelle makes great (and hilarious) use of vignetting and montage. Congratulations, Michelle! Check it out here>> #3 Fitness Factory Palisades Park This health club promotional video provides a nice focus on one of the instructors, who comes across as very likeable and knowledgeable. The pacing, shots, music, and after-effects make it a great example of a well-executed fitness video. Congratulations, VINIBOMBA! Check it out here>> #2: Little Kids with Big Dreams This portrait of a community music center successfully conveys the importance of the program to its participants, their parents, teachers, and the community. The shots are clever, well-edited and tell a clear story, and the video makes effective use of interview, highlighting instructors, young students (which can be very tricky) and parents. Congratulations to travelbug for documenting such an inspiring program! Check it out here>> #1 Initiation This video tells a meaningful father-son story with a clear message. The shots are very clear, consistent and well-lit. The directing, editing and audio are of extremely high caliber, as well. Congratulations, ozziefilms! Check it out here>> Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!

NYVS News   Ten Videos That Inspired Us in 2012 2012 has come and gone and now we can look back at 10 inspiring videos from the past year. Some you may have seen, some you may have forgotten about, and some that you've never seen before.  Some are thought provoking and some may make you well up about the year that has passed by. Check it out here>>   Tips for Using Crowdfunding Sites Recently we've featured some crowdfunding websites that can help you get your latest project off the ground, and here are some tips from Film Festival Programmers of how to best effectively use them.  Who knows, maybe your next project can find its way to an independent festival with some help. Read the article here >>     Still Looking for a Holiday Gift: "iPhone Millionaire" Still searching for what to get your video obsessed friends or family, or looking for a something for yourself?  "iPhone Millionaire" outlines practical ways to turn that smartphone in your pocket into a money making machine.  By NYVS founder and father of video journalism Michael Rosenblum, you can learn how to use smartphone video to make it in the industry!  Just point and shoot and see the profit come in.  Learn to make compelling video, edit online and find clients to make a career in a trending industry. Buy it here >>  Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!

NYVS News   Lens Turns iPhone Into Rugged Wide-Angle Action Cam Want to shoot professional grade video on your iPhone but the picture isn't quite what you need it to be?  The Mophie OutRide is a polycarbonate, high-impact case that protects your phone from the elements and gives your phone a 170 degree clear lens. This case, effectively making your phone, and its camera, shockproof and waterproof up to 16 feet, includes a mounting system to help take your iPhone camera abilities to the extreme.  Mophie OutRide is compatible with the iPhone 4 or 4S and sells for $149.95. Check it out here >>   CineCoup Offers Independant Filmmakers Development and Distribution Do you think you have the next big idea for the big screen, if the answer is yes CineCoup thinks they can help.   The CineCoup Film Accelerator is a disruptive new model for filmmakers to develop, market and finance their feature films. Teams advance through a gamified selection funnel that’s designed to package their projects and build audience support on the CineCoup social web platform.  Read more here>>   NYVS Pick of the Week   Pick of the Week: Empty House This week, we're honoring NYVS Member Jeyler for his video, "Empty House - Real Estate Sales Video."  The video is a great example of using video on the real estate market.  It takes the viewer not only through the house but through the neighborhood selling a lifestyle and a home rather than just one.  For more on real estate videos check out our lessons on here. Congratulations, Jeyler! Check it out! >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!  

NYVS News   Ted Hope Says Film Festivals Need a Reboot At the International Film Festival Summit in Austin, keynote speaker and San Francisco Film Society executive director Ted Hope told his fellow festival organizers that they have a chance to be at the forefront of change in an industry that's been curiously slow to embrace it.  In a world of infinite choices for entertainment and expanding ways to view that entertainment how will the film industry respond to stay relevant. Check it out here >>   The Coming of Age for Social Media Nielsen measured in July of 2012 people spent a combined 230,060 years (that's right, years) on social media websites such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Vimeo.  But what can social media as a tool be used for?  The Washington Post weighs in. Read more here>>   NYVS Pick of the Week   Pick of the Week: Epic Fall Chinook Classic 2012 This week, we're honoring NYVS Member KENAI_KING for his video, "Epic Fall Chinook Classic 2012."  The video takes the viewer on the hunt for fish on the Oregon coast. It features great underwater shots and a simple story with traction throughout.  Well edited and well narrated the story carries itself from start to finish.  Congratulations, KENAI_KING! Check it out! >>   Looking for more NYVS updates, insights and discussions? Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook!!