Digital Video Jester Blog

Welcome to the Digital Video Jester Blog, for updates and news about fun video projects, activities, tips and techniques.


Free Video Converter

Get this free video converter -- the best freeware video converter

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Valentine Ecards -- Make Your Own Valentines Day e Cards

Make Valentine Ecards to send on Valentines Day

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Nalts Viral Video Tips

Nalts, the Viral Video genius, has some great viral video tips in a free e-book you can download

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Video Planning

Video Planning -- How to Get Started Making Home Videos

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The Christmas Video Scavenger Hunt (12 Days of Christmas)

A fun Christmas Video Scavenger Hunt, based on The 12 Days of Christmas

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Video Scavenger Hunt

Video Scavenger Hunt Ideas for your next party, reunion or holiday gathering

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The Best Home Video Secret

What is the best home video secret for making great videos?

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"MUTO" jerky animation video by Blu

This is a fascinating (and a bit creepy) bit of animation. One of the things worth noticing is that, unlike most animation that tries hard to make frame-to-frame as smooth as possible, this one is jerky and inconsistent on purpose. Slightly different angles and exposures, random "extras", etc. all add to the effect.

And, of course, just seeing how many ways a person can come out of another person...well, you'll have to see it.


MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.


Using Text in Video ("Again and Again")

There are many ways to add text to a video, from simple subtitles to videos that are nothing but text.

Here is a creative example that is set in/on a computer screen (Mac OS), with words popping every which way from the applications appearing on the desktop.

How can you use text creatively in your next video project?


Erika Janunger “Weightless" Video

Here's a fascinating little piece, with the filming, set, music and lyrics by Erika Janunger. It shows what a change of perspective, or in this case, camera angle, can do to make something extraordinary. It's obvious what's going on, but it's captivating, nevertheless.

Think about playing with camera angles (and performer/set angles) in your video project

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