You'll discover everything you need to create amazing home videos that capture life's precious moments beautifully. Our expert guides cover all the essentials from choosing equipment and planning shoots to filming techniques and editing tips that bring your stories to life. Family Videos is here to help.
Film the Birth of a Child
Get practical advice on filming your child's birth, from getting hospital permission to deciding what moments to capture.
Tips for Filming Family Holidays
Film your family holidays at different times of day and capture natural moments before you leave to preserve memories worth watching again.
Basic Lighting for Your Video
Set up three-point lighting to improve your home video recordings with a key light, fill light and back light.
Adding Text and Credits to Your Films
Adding text and credits to your home videos is straightforward with basic editing software like iMovie or Movie Maker.
Questionnaire: Digital or Traditional Video Camera?
Should you shoot with digital or film cameras? This questionnaire helps you figure out which medium suits your needs.
How Do I Download Footage to My Laptop?
Get your video footage from your camera to your laptop using USB or FireWire cables and the right transfer method.
A Quick Guide to Burning DVDs of Your Home Videos
Step-by-step instructions for burning your home videos to DVD using your computer's built-in tools.
A Quick Guide to Recording Sound in Your Home Videos
Get better audio in your home videos by learning basic microphone types and recording techniques that work without expensive gear.
A Quick Guide to Steady Camera Techniques
Keep your camera steady on a budget with DIY techniques and built-in stabilization tools.
A Quick Guide to Digital Video Capture
Getting video from your camera to your computer is simpler than you think, whether you use built-in software or dedicated capture tools.
A Quick Guide to Lighting Your Home Videos
Good home video lighting doesn't need expensive studio gear, natural light and simple alternatives can do the job if you know how to use them.
Cataloguing Your Digital Footage
Organize your growing video collection with a practical cataloguing system that keeps your footage easy to find and store.
How to Format a Screenplay
Proper screenplay formatting makes your script readable for actors and crews, with scene headings, dialogue and action blocks all in their expected places.