http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html News about Fun Video Project, Activities, Tips and Techniques en-us fun video Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:15:51 -0400 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:15:51 -0400 videojester.com http://www.videojester.com/contact-me.html47b4be7eaba44c9dbbd0b919e4b23779Fun Video Projects, Activities and Movie-Making Tips from the Video Jester Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:55:09 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/trip-hop-music-video.html8f8e2dca2fa7fc0df26c0b56e9a56122Watch the groundbreaking Trip-Hop Music Video, Na Pali, from Movement 2 of Stephen Webber's Stylus Symphony, released on Valentine's Day 2012 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:55:43 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/hip-hop-music-video.html7de8701d6bb346c853f0397b7cdfa1dbWatch the groundbreaking Hip-Hop Music Video, One for the DJ, from Movement 3 of Stephen Webber's Stylus Symphony Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:52:19 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/music-video-project-stylus-symphony.htmlaa76e61a4ca94213ce7f58a2525351d3Music video project for The Stylus Symphony, by Emmy-award-winning composter Stephen Webber Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:26:48 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/music-video-planning.html79c1f9ccf283fb592a1c495356835debMusic Video Planning: Brainstorming Ideas you can use in your music video planning sessions Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:53:55 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/sitemap.htmlcab635583f4742469ecb5f59f788dd04Sitemap of the Video Jester website Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:35:32 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/video-scavenger-hunt-for-green-eggs-and-ham.html4e7f9eabee92cff500de5d21254b490aA video scavenger hunt based on the Dr. Seuss book, Green Eggs and Ham Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:03:55 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/video-scavenger-hunt-lists.html4a4620ac9d4fdf78891e99b0c7cf9286Great lists for a video scavenger hunt Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:04:28 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/video-scavenger-hunt.html2eb36f562ad64f2ec48cf08b8e0d6ab7Video Scavenger Hunt Ideas for your next party, reunion or holiday gathering Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:31:52 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/index.html6ff7a06fe89c358f9fc44d25c9a3ab61Lean about fun video projects and activities, and get valuable movie-making tips from the Video Jester Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:11:52 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/favorite-videos.html66dc644fabf5724a12190d52ba20829aFavorite videos made by the Video Jester Wed, 9 Jun 2010 17:06:39 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/best-home-video.html0273ec9c0b07cb6a627afd0e9829bfa5What is the best home video secret for making great videos? Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:27:10 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/free-video-converter.htmlcc8c4a16b9474ef1d650fddbbc685429Get this free video converter -- the best freeware video converter Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:20:56 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/valentine-ecards.html95a3d8002fc27c9de687e6dc21d9048aMake Valentine Ecards to send on Valentines Day Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:40:30 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/nalts.html6eb3fd7247611f2f1a2f678a08dd0adaNalts, the Viral Video genius, has some great viral video tips in a free e-book you can download Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:49:35 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/video-planning.html5e73404436eae31d849e38ed5bf716a7Video Planning -- How to Get Started Making Home Videos Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:02:54 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/christmas-video-scavenger-hunt.html06034d50c79f4c9b4f548b08b3b4c4dbA fun Christmas Video Scavenger Hunt, based on The 12 Days of Christmas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:52:48 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html#MUTO-jerky-animation-video-by-Blu06623516cac9b00596f379f18ffac4f0This 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. <object width="400" height="300"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=993998&amp;server=www.vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" /> <embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=993998&amp;server=www.vimeo.com&amp;show_title=1&amp;show_byline=1&amp;show_portrait=0&amp;color=&amp;fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://www.vimeo.com/993998?pg=embed&sec=993998">MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU</a> from <a href="http://www.vimeo.com/blu?pg=embed&sec=993998">blu</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&sec=993998">Vimeo</a>. Thu, 15 May 2008 19:14:41 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html#Using-Text-in-Video-Again-and-Againc9ba7e13e5366bce48faf25c0de6b0e6There 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? <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6kxDxLAjkO8&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6kxDxLAjkO8&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Tue, 13 May 2008 11:52:37 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html#Erika-Janunger-Weightless-Videoad2d8bd24cfa623275d98d10d72c90c8Here'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 <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iiJhRjBEm6o&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iiJhRjBEm6o&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object> Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:03:25 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html#Corel-Go-Green-Video-Contest483898ba78320b51bd21da654232cb13This 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. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:19:04 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html#Budget-Vacation-Video-Contest99fe1ecfc3e1b45474c6061c92e646d7With 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. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:19:04 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html#IKEA-Rhythms-Video-Contest43c3e552ca06359b304c72cc81ba68d9A 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! Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:19:04 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/video-jester.html02e4b89e6fa8e186b1a178d748e44adaAbout Me, the Video Jester Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:08:16 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/more-video-equipment.htmla5148591af31681b6d160a444765a4c9More Video Equipment -- Video Editing Software and other Video Equipment you need Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:19:53 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/video-equipment.html4546924a86d498b336ffd537f41fc536Video Equipment -- The Top 10 List of Video Equipment you need Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:06:42 -0400 http://www.videojester.com/vespa.htmlb3b1e714a9bf396a8cc6bc78a0b79199The Everybody Drive a Vespa video for the Vespanomics video contest Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:01:31 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/pirate-birthday.html01d3eb124fb58d63c1e4263112774affA pirate birthday ecard video, and how to make your own birthday ecards Fri, 1 Feb 2008 12:00:41 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html3b15dea1d91f216161af637bd1f74027News and Updates about Fun Video Projects, Activities and Movie-Making Tips Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:44:48 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html#A-Long-Time-Singing-in-the-Rain1cdce6aeb33ee341eae0e18f35b0d21eMovies 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. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:30:57 -0500 http://www.videojester.com/digital-video-blog.html#Digital-Fireplace-at-Sams-Club91fa11dc1a90513601bed59dc4808338I 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. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:30:57 -0500