There seems little doubt that the amount of video in the world is set to increase at its current dramatic rate for some time to come.

Blu-ray, MPEG4, the growth of You Tube and the miniaturization of hard-disk video cameras produce an over-whelming set of resources for speakers. Using video successfully in your products and also as part of your marketing campaigns will become increasingly important.

Introduction to High Definition For the viewer, High Definition (HD) means crystal clear pictures with up to three times the horizontal and up to twice the vertical resolution of standard digital television. This allows you to produce amazing and detailed lifelike images that can approach film quality with clear, sharp edges, realistic colours and a greater depth of vision. HD refers to those systems of a higher resolution than those of Standard Definition (SD). . . . keep reading How to burn DVD's Burning footage to disc has never seemed so complicated, particularly with the rapid evolution of formats, codecs and programs. So to give you the great satisfaction of finally writing your own video, the following points will help clarify the process of burning to disc. . . . keep reading What to look for when buying a tripod If you're serious about good quality camera work and you understand the importance of your footage, then try not to compromise when you're preparing to buy a tripod. In many cases a good tripod will outlive your camera and will be an important long-term investment. Almost all types of video work require a tripod at some stage and knowing how to use one is a skill you can teach yourself. It is essential to have still footage with minimal or no camera movement, so choosing the right tripod is crucial. You may find that your choice of tripod is actually more important than your choice of camera in determining the quality of your video. . . . keep reading Selecting the right video camera There seems to be a lot to think about when it comes to purchasing a new video camera. Questions arise such as, how easy is this to use, how long does the battery last, how much is it, what's the quality like and what are the audio options? Not to mention the issue of high definition (HD). In a nutshell, you need good results in exchange for a reasonable investment. Although the selection process may seem complicated, the following three key areas will help you chose the camera that best satisfies your needs. . . . keep reading

Downloads: How to select the right video camera Choosing a new video camera may seem confusing. However, as long as you're clear what you're buying the camera for, then this summary and its associated article will help you through the decision maze. If you have MindJet Mind Manager and would like to download the original Mind Manager file, then you can access it in the Instant Knowledge Chart library. . . . keep reading Downloads: What to look for when buying a tripod Your tripod can have a bigger impact on the final visual result of video than your camera. For this reason you shouldn't compromise when selecting one. This PDF provides a one page summary of the associated article. If you have MindJet Mind Manager and would like to download the original Mind Manager file, then you can access it in the Instant Knowledge Chart library. . . . keep reading Downloads: How to burn DVD's There is a bewildering array of different formats to consider prior to burning a video recording to DVD. This PDF provides a one page summary of the more important points. If you have MindJet Mind Manager and would like to download the original Mind Manager file, then you can access it in the Instant Knowledge Chart library. . . . keep reading Downloads: Introduction to high definition For the viewer, High Definition (HD) means crystal clear pictures, but is it of any use to speakers? Do you need to do anything more than buy a new camera? How will HD benefit your business? This PDF provides a one page summary of the associated article, 'Introduction to High Definition'. If you have MindJet Mind Manager and would like to download the original Mind Manager file, then you can access it in the Instant Knowledge Chart library. . . . keep reading