NYVS News   NYVS Pick Of The Week! This week, we're honoring NYVS Member orign8 for their video "Fearless Promo Teaser." A very well-executed trailer, it is short and sweet, while still managing to convey the power of the film itself. Congrats, orign8-- we can't wait to see the rest! Check It Out Here >>   NYVS Blogs     How To Start A Successful Online Video Website Here is a great example of the ascent of an aspiring music videographer: Jamal Edwards started out by going to venues on his own, shooting local artists and posting them on his website. This hyper-local strategy helped him attain huge succes and eventually start his own music label. Read it here >>   NYVS Grad Runs For Parliament On Video (And For Real) A feature on NYVS grad Kirsten Hasberg, who is using her newfound video production stills to shoot a campaign ad for her Danish Parliament campaign. Best of luck, Kirsten! Read it here >>  

    NYVS Community   NYVS Featured Group "Low Budget Music Videos" is our featured group, for anyone interested in producing their own music videos, looking to get some critique on their videos, or just curious about the world of low budget music video production! Check It Out Here >>   NYVS Blogs   The Future Of Video is More Than Reality TV Some alternative applications for video, a medium that is sadly too-closely associated with mundane newscasting and lowbrow reality television. For example, why not incorporate it into high fashion? Some changes are needed to liven up mainstream video, and soon... Read more here >>   How To Make A Great Movie Michael offers one secret for producing great movies, especially in the action genre-- don't move the camera! See some helpful examples in his blog post. Read it here >>  

    NYVS News   NYVS Pick Of The Week It was a great week for NYVS Member videos! Runners-up are TopAbbott for their intriguing dream-film "Lucky Strike", and delrosga for their travel/bike video, "Giro Emotions." But this week, we're honoring galaxydreaming for their travel/weather video "Wellington Snow Highlights." Well-edited, and manages to capture the thrill of an unexpected blizzard. Congrats, galaxydreaming! Watch It Here >>   Reminder: Live Lecture on Sept 8! On September 8, NYVS's Michael and Lisa will be presenting a live lecture entitled "How To Use Characters And Why It Drives Traffic." The lecture will cover the importance of memorable characters and casting. It will take place on Sept 8 at 12:00pm EST and is open to all NYVS members! More Info Here >>   NYVS Blogs   From Kelly's Blog: Introducing Our New Final Cut Pro X Courses Kelly takes a candid look at the shortcomings of the new Final Cut Pro X, explains (with the help of a hilarious Conan video) why it has been so controversial, and why it is actually an important step forward in the world of video editing. Read it here >>   Lessons From A 12th Century Abbey Writing this week remotely from an ancient French abbey, Michael considers the medieval time in which it was built. He compares the nature of media and journalism today to other instances of static eras past. Read more here >>  

    NYVS News   New Final Cut Pro X Basics Course Available! Just added - Final Cut Pro X Basics: Wary about tackling the changes and challenges of Final Cut Pro X? Kelly Korzan teaches this 10-part course on this new, very different incarnation of FCP, with useful lessons on the interface, importing footage, arranging clips, and adding and adjusting audio.  Watch It Here >>   NYVS Blogs   Italy, The Middle Ages & The Video Revolution Not sure how those three go together? Michael recounts his week at a 12th century castle in Tuscany, and he ponders how we have left the "Middle Ages" of media through Youtube and the democratization of video. Read more here >>   Saving Patch - And AOL.... In 2007, AOL bought then-promising news site Patch Media, hoping to integrate its hyperlocal strategy into its own news. But Patch Media floundered, due in large part to its (and AOL's) insistence on using professional journalists for its coverage. Here, Michael argues for the switch to local bloggers and videomakers, letting the citizens of a community choose and produce its own news stories. Read more here >>    

    NYVS News     NYVS Pick Of The Week Congratulations to NYVS Member bradcox-- their video "time lapse art" is our pick of the week! Very well done and a great example of the endless places you can go with video. Great job, bradcox!  Watch It Here >>     NYVS Community   On Our Contest Page: Viral Video Contest Viral Film Project is holding a great video contest! Shortly before the contest begins, entrants will be given specific details to include in their "viral" video, which should be about a subject of Viral Film Project's choosing. Enter to win a $5000 prize and the chance to work with major clients! Read more here >>   Industry News   Cell Phone Stop-Motion Another inspiring example of the endless possibilities within the video world! This stop-motion short was shot by lying a boat facedown on a beach and making scratches in the sand. And, oh yea-- it was all done with a Nokia cell phone.  Watch It Here >>    

    NYVS News     New Video File Converters Course Available! Just added: Video File Converters. Ever had trouble editing your footage because it was in the wrong format? Kelly Korzan covers a wide range of video types in this 3-part course on converting your raw footage to any format you need.  Watch It Here >>     NYVS Blog   How To Shoot An Interview - And How Not To Shoot An Interview Tips on getting the most out of your interviews-- useful for anyone interested in video journalism! Read it here >>   NYVS Community   Featured Group - Extreme Filmmaking This group is for fans and videographers of all things extreme. Check out some of the videos, share your own, and discuss with other enthusiasts!  See More Here >> Find other NYVS members who share your interests here at the Groups Page!  

    NYVS News     NYVS Pick Of The Week This week, we're honoring NYVS Member travelbug for their sizzle reel, "Riviera Maya, Mexico." A wide variety of shots and clever music-synched editing really capture the vibrant city. Congrats, travelbug!  View It Here >>     NYVS Blog   Obama - Our First Reality TV President A look at the impact of the Reality TV Age and its "American Dream" mentality on Obama's election and presidency.  Read it here >>   NYVS Marketplace   Position Available For Sept 30 NYVS Member, couvy, needs a wedding videographer from the NYC area!  See The Post Here >> And be sure to post your own job opportunities and desired collaborations here at the Marketplace!  

    NYVS News   New Corel VideoStudio Pro Course Available! Just added: Corel VideoStudio Pro -- Kelly Korzan teaches this 14-part course about Corel VideoStudio Pro, an inexpensive, easy video editing software for the PC.  View It Here >>     NYVS Blogs   Getting Started - How To Start Your Career In Video Sage advice and motivation from NYVS Instructor Michael, who draws from his own past experience as a young writer. Read It Here >>       The Museum Of Soon To Be Obsolete Technologies -- Part 1 A look at some once-groundbreaking and essential technologies that are rapidly growing defunct, and why.  Read More >>  

    NYVS News     New iMovie for iPad 2 Course Available! Just added: iMovie for iPad 2-- Kelly Korzan teaches this 13-part course on utilizing the elements of iMovie to make and share a great, polished video on your iPad 2.  View It Here >>       NYVS Pick Of The Week! This week, we're honoring francie for their video, "NOG, Amigos de Jesus, Honduras." Great story, well-shot and edited. Overall a very professional-looking video for the hogar in Honduras. Congrats, francie!  Check it out here >>   NYVS Blogs   How To Start Your Own Production Company A thought-provoking argument for new production companies to look past conventional broadcasters to new digital platforms for their media.  Read More >>  

    NYVS Blogs   How To Make A Music Video (And A Travel Video) A look at some of the newest works by an incredibly talented former NYVS instructor, Francisco Aliwalas.  Watch Them Here >> And be sure to check out his popular "How To Make A Music Video" series >>     How To Make A Hollywood Movie An insightful look into those ever-developing film and television platforms-- the future of Hollywood moviemaking and moneymaking.  Read More >>   Industry News   Google TV Fails To Catch On With Consumers Network access issues and the prevalence of cheaper alternatives are turning viewers off from Google TV. Wired reports that Google TV purchasers are returning the boxes in droves.  Read More >>