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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:55:09 GMT

Fun Video Projects, Activities and Movie-Making Tips from the Video Jester

Trip-Hop Music Video -- Music Video for "Na Pali" TrHip Hop Movement of the Stylus Symphony

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:55:43 GMT

Watch the groundbreaking Trip-Hop Music Video, Na Pali, from Movement 2 of Stephen Webber's Stylus Symphony, released on Valentine's Day 2012

Hip-Hop Music Video -- Music Video for "One for the DJ" Hip Hop Movement of the Stylus Symphony

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:52:19 GMT

Watch the groundbreaking Hip-Hop Music Video, One for the DJ, from Movement 3 of Stephen Webber's Stylus Symphony

Music Video Project: Stylus Symphony Music Video

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:26:48 GMT

Music video project for The Stylus Symphony, by Emmy-award-winning composter Stephen Webber

Music Video Planning: Brainstorming Ideas

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:53:55 GMT

Music Video Planning: Brainstorming Ideas you can use in your music video planning sessions

Video Jester Sitemap

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:35:32 GMT

Sitemap of the Video Jester website

Video Scavenger Hunt: The "Green Eggs and Ham" Hunt

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:03:55 GMT

A video scavenger hunt based on the Dr. Seuss book, Green Eggs and Ham

Video Scavenger Hunt Lists

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:04:28 GMT

Great lists for a video scavenger hunt

Video Scavenger Hunt

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:31:52 GMT

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

Fun Video with the Video Jester

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:11:52 GMT

Lean about fun video projects and activities, and get valuable movie-making tips from the Video Jester

Favorite Videos -- Video Jester's Personal Favorite Videos

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:06:39 GMT

Favorite videos made by the Video Jester

The Best Home Video Secret

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:27:10 GMT

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

Free Video Converter

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:20:56 GMT

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

Valentine Ecards -- Make Your Own Valentines Day e Cards

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:40:30 GMT

Make Valentine Ecards to send on Valentines Day

Nalts Viral Video Tips

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:49:35 GMT

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

Video Planning

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:02:54 GMT

Video Planning -- How to Get Started Making Home Videos

The Christmas Video Scavenger Hunt (12 Days of Christmas)

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:52:48 GMT

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

"MUTO" jerky animation video by Blu

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:14:41 GMT

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")

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:52:37 GMT

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

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:03:25 GMT

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

Budget Vacation Video Contest

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:19:04 GMT

With a deadline of June 13, 2008, this video contest is all about "traveling on a Budget" (and featuring Budget rental car products somewhere in the video). If you're going on a vacation, check it out. You don't actually have to rent a car from Budget to enter, but Budget needs to be in the video somewhere.

Corel Go Green Video Contest

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:19:04 GMT

This contest goes to May 31, 2008. The video contest provides a chance to tell your "green" story (environmental responsibility) and win som e Corel software. The software is also available as a free trial, so you can use it as you prepare your entry.

IKEA Rhythms Video Contest

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:19:04 GMT

A great video contest, ending April 27, 2008 (soon!) This is sponsored by IKEA, the home furnisher, with ta $5,000 shopping spree as the first prize. Contestants need to make a rhythm/percussion video, using things commonly found in a kitchen. In other words, if you always loved pounding on pots and pans with wooden spoons, this one's for you!

About the Video Jester

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:08:16 GMT

About Me, the Video Jester

Everybody Drive a Vespa! Video

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:01:31 GMT

The Everybody Drive a Vespa video for the Vespanomics video contest

The Pirate Birthday Ecard Video -- Make Your Own Birthday Ecard

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:00:41 GMT

A pirate birthday ecard video, and how to make your own birthday ecards

Digital Video Jester Blog

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:44:48 GMT

News and Updates about Fun Video Projects, Activities and Movie-Making Tips

A Long Time Singing in the Rain

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:30:57 GMT

Movies these days are more like music videos: lots of quick-changing camera angles. I've read that a typical scene lasts 5 to 10 seconds before moving to a different perspective, usually from a different camera. I watched the Gene Kelly classic "Singing in the Rain" a few days ago, for the first time in a long time. I noticed that the camera stayed in one place for a lot longer back then. People had longer attention spans, I guess.

Digital Fireplace at Sam's Club

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:30:57 GMT

I was at Sam's Club the other day, and noticed their digital fireplaces. On your new high-definition plasma screen TV, you can have a digital fireplace, complete with (pictures of) real logs, crackling flames, and the sounds to go with it. No heat, though (unless your TV circuits are starting to fry, I guess). Kinda strange.

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Trip-Hop Music Video -- Music Video for "Na Pali" TrHip Hop Movement of the Stylus Symphony

Hip-Hop Music Video -- Music Video for "One for the DJ" Hip Hop Movement of the Stylus Symphony

Music Video Project: Stylus Symphony Music Video

Music Video Planning: Brainstorming Ideas

Video Jester Sitemap

Video Scavenger Hunt: The "Green Eggs and Ham" Hunt

Video Scavenger Hunt Lists

Video Scavenger Hunt

Fun Video with the Video Jester

Favorite Videos -- Video Jester's Personal Favorite Videos

The Best Home Video Secret

Free Video Converter

Valentine Ecards -- Make Your Own Valentines Day e Cards

Nalts Viral Video Tips

Video Planning

The Christmas Video Scavenger Hunt (12 Days of Christmas)

"MUTO" jerky animation video by Blu

Using Text in Video ("Again and Again")

Erika Janunger “Weightless" Video

Budget Vacation Video Contest

Corel Go Green Video Contest

IKEA Rhythms Video Contest

About the Video Jester

More Video Equipment -- The Top 10 Video Equipment List Continued

Top 10 Video Equipment List

Everybody Drive a Vespa! Video

The Pirate Birthday Ecard Video -- Make Your Own Birthday Ecard

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A Long Time Singing in the Rain

Digital Fireplace at Sam's Club