Day: May 20, 2010

In a time and nation where everyone is litigious, it has become important to document and back up every claim and video is becoming the medium of choice. One might think that taking video for the courtroom is easy, however the fact of the matter is otherwise! A legal videographer must not only record the video, but he/she is the one that researches the activities undertaken, reads and takes laws and regulations in context and uses them well as to not be impeached.

After researching laws, the actions undertaken and the purpose of the video, they must then shoot the short video. After we can just imagine the use of editing t bring out the finite details to make the point we are creating for the jury. From angles, lighting and the content presented it is important to meet each aspect and make the video right, as the outcome could lead to a decision effecting a man, woman, or company for the rest of their existence.

Certification is not needed, although highly yearned for. Two programs providing certification are the “Guild of Court Videographers” and “National Court Reporters Association“. From these you can get a qualification which will make you not only more respectable in the form of trust within the courtroom, but makes it easier to find work through attournies.

All in all, this buisness is a well respected and highly open field. Attourneys accros the country are searching for new bodies to embody the emotions and anicdotes/testimonies of their clients into a video form. Not only is the work respectful and meaningful, but the $500 to $3,000 per finished minutes is also enjoyable when you work solo.

In this article from the June 2010 edition of Video Maker magazine, we are taught how to make our very own sound effects. Videos go way beyond what you see on the screen, it has a lot to do with the audio and effects as well. It’s important to have good audio and sound effects or else your video will just end up bland and forgetful. So here’s a short guide to do-it-yourself.

First of all you’ll need some audio recording equipment such as a microphone or audio recorder. There are also very cost effective editing software that work just as good if not better than the break-the-bank software. It’s all very basic and simple. Use what you have and what you can get a hold of and just run with it.

Try to be as authentic as possible. If you’re shooting a car driving by, make sure you actually get good car sounds and not a motorcycle. Be real, and shoot what you see. loud noises pose for possible problems such as overloads and spikes. Make sure you have plenty of room to eliminate these problems when you’re editing. Even if the sound is not as loud as it should be or as you want it to be, remember, you can always bump up the volume in post editing and production. You might even move the mic back even further, this will avoid loud spikes and still get you that authentic sound.

Using everyday items can also make really neat and cool sounds. Such as cups or even plastic bags can get you a good audio effect. If your going for more of a sci-fi kind of movie, try mixing common items next to a microphone and see what kind of out of this world sounds you can make.