Product Details

• Actors: Grayson Mattingly
• Format: Color, Director's Cut, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: July 15, 1996
• Run Time: 54 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0965214001
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #532,446 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

The Washington Post December 1996

"In her new, self-produced 54-minute video tape Home Video Hits, Cardozo offers plenty of hints to help videographers produce compelling family histories, travelogues, greetings, tributes and even "movie shorts," none of it demanding any technical ability, training or fancy equipment....The tape also includes a booklet suggesting story ideas for various situations, such as ball games, birthdays, Thanksgiving, first days of school. This is exactly the sort of booklet manufacturers should include with their camcorders--but never do."

Product Description

An entertaining, instructional video and booklet for beginning and experienced home videomakers of all ages. Introduces a step-by-step method that guarantees improvement by turning boring home videos into personal stories that a re entertaining, memorable and fun to watch!

Content is relevant for users of all types of camcorders, old stand-bys as well as the latest digital models.

Includes imaginative examples of home videos about family gatherings, holidays, children, vacations, sports and pets.

Shows how to use a camcorder properly for creative storytelling, effective panning and zooming, dynamic camera angles, good sound using on-camera or external microphones.

Suggests other practical uses for camcorders such as creative expression, personal communication, documenting family history, household inventory, travel, self-improvement, party games and mini-movies.

A handy reference booklet comes with every video outlining important tips for improving home videos. Small enough to fit in any camera bag.

Produced by an award-winning team of writers, producers, animators, camera operators and editors.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Home Video Hits: A fine example of edutainment, October 30, 1999

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"tornadogenius" (Tempe, Arizona United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Home Video Hits: Great Ideas for Creating Better Home Videos [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Home Video Hits is an entertaining and educational video abouthow one can improve home videos. The video uses a good storyline and spectacular special effects to make the concepts enjoyable. The video begins with one man that faces the problem of horrible home videos. He has guests over to watch his videos and gets upset after they leave because his videos are boring. While worrying about the videos, he is sucked into the television, where he meets Captain Cam. Captain Cam teaches him The Direct Approach, the video's main idea. After the meeting with Captain Cam, the man meets other characters, and continues to learn new ideas about home video production. Once the man's journey is complete, he shows several examples that reenforce the vocabulary learned earlier in the video.

The animations and other special effects make the video interesting to watch. The animations are very well done. The effects are always used for a purpose, and never distract the viewers from the material being dealt with. In summary, Home Video Hits is an outstanding piece of work. It is definitely a necessity for every camcorder owner.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Michael VI Review-This is a great video if you have kids., November 21, 2000

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Home Video Hits: Great Ideas for Creating Better Home Videos [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I really learned a lot from this video. My friends and I can make great home videos now. It taught me how to become a skilled videographer. I am glad that there is a video for a hobbie like this. It is even good for people my age (13), and would make a great present.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone who owns a camcorder should have this video., October 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Home Video Hits: Great Ideas for Creating Better Home Videos [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Home Video Hits provides some simple but effective techniques that everyone can use to make better home videos. The techniques are presented in a format that makes them easy to remember and apply.

The tips are presented in a very entertaining style. I enjoyed Captain Cam and George. I also enjoyed the use of music and the animation. The suggestions about creating stories around family activities are clever.

Everyone who owns a camcorder should have this entertaining and informative video.