Highlights

Videomaker's Best Video Products of the Year 2009 Videomaker's annual review of the best new video products selected by the reviewers and editors of Videomaker Magazine.

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  Videomaker's annual review of the best new video products selected by the reviewers and editors of Videomaker Magazine.
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  Even the best of us run into dilemmas when we edit videos. These getting started tips will make sure your entry to video editing is as smooth as possible.
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  When shopping for cameras, you can expect to find prices that start as low as $50 and skyrocket to the "if you have to ask" range.
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  We've seen lots of great updates in editing software this year on both the consumer and professional levels, giving the editor even more options to choose from.
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  In 35mm adapters, the ground glass often moves in order to simulate a film grain look, and to minimize the presence of the ground glass texture in your image.

Camcorder Reviews

• Samsung SMX-C14 Flash/SD Card Camcorder Gone are the days of spending hours getting video off your camera, onto the computer and published to the web. Samsung's SMX-C14 is a solid addition to the market for those looking to quickly edit and publish their daily gag reels or family reunions.
• Samsung HMX-H105 Full HD Camcorder It's so small, just tiny. Like a secret weapon for 007 himself. It is the new shooter from Samsung, the HMX-H105. Small and sleek with 32GB of Flash memory and full high definition, it is worth a look for novices looking to create better-looking video.
• Lumix DMC-GH1 DSLR Camera Kit The onslaught of DSLR video cameras has brought new words to our vocabulary as video producers; Lens Systems, Intelligent ISO and Live View are some of the important ones.
• JVC GY-HM100U Camcorder The JVC GY-HM100U HD camcorder pushes the boundaries of what a professional shooter can expect from a small camcorder. We've certainly become accustomed to thinking bigger is better, but the JVC GY-HM100U delivers both the high quality and functionality that all pro videographers demand.
• Canon Vixia HF20 Camcorder It's hard to imagine that something so small can pack in this much technology. This reminds us of the differences in portable stereo technology in the eighties (very big shoulder-mounted) and today (iPods). The truth is that camcorders have been heading in the same direction, and few are more impressive than Canon's VIXIA HF20.
• Panasonic AG-HMC150 AVCCAM Camcorder The Panasonic AG-HMC150 is a sign that the AVCHD format has matured from a cumbersome consumer format to a nimble HD choice for event videographers and burgeoning pros.
• Sony HDR-FX1000 camcorder Costing $3,200, the HDR-FX1000 is Sony's new version of the HDR-FX1. Sony has included three 1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS sensors instead of three CCDs, chopped off about an inch of the body, and added a new 20 x 29.5mm wide-angle G-Lens. With a few design and functional changes, the FX1000 is the ultimate amateur and beginning professional's weapon of choice.
• Canon HF S10 AVCHD Camcorder 900 Lines of Beauty – One of the big standouts at CES this year was Canon's new AVCHD camcorder, the HF S10. One of the most impressive cameras to hit the market in some time, the S10 is without a doubt a beautiful camera.

Techniques and Product Reviews

Hundreds of how-to articles and product reviews; audio/video software, video editing hardware and help with video lighting techniques.

• Lighting Articles and advice on video lighting techniques, video lighting equipment and video lighting effects.
• Camcorders Looking for a new camcorder? This is the place to see what's available and how much it will cost.
• Microphones Microphone reviews, sound techniques and audio equipment.
• Video Editing Software Buyer's guides and reviews to help you pick the editing software that best fits your skill level and your pocketbook
• Storage Hard drive reviews, DVD drive reviews and data storage techniques.
• Computer Systems What are the best desktop video editing computers? Is there a laptop for video editing that will do the job fast enough?
• Blank Media and Duplication DVD+, DVD-, DVD-RAM, Blu-ray, Secure Digital, Memory Stick. Duplication techniques.
• Camera Supports Reviews and discussions of tripods, dollies, jibs and Steadicam-style devices.
• Stock Footage and Music SFX Find the software packages and downloadable clips and sounds you need to enhance your videos without having to go out and record them yourself.
• Monitors Monitors are used to verify the composition, color and clarity, among other video-related purposes.

Video Production Workshops

Take Your Video Production Skills to the Next Level!

The Basics of Video Production Workshop is our most popular workshop and includes lectures covering the fundamental techniques of shooting, miking, editing and lighting as well as opportunities to work with high quality video production gear.

In our Hands-On Advanced Editing Workshop, each student will work on a supplied Sony Vaio laptop, using Adobe professional editing software. Go from basic editing skills to advanced video editing techniques including time remapping, advanced trimming features, multi-camera editing and more. Seating is limited so reserve your spot today!

Videomaker's Intensive 3-Day Lighting Workshop teaches the foundations of lighting theory and equipment, as well as hands-on practical lighting setups for common video scenes such as interviews, product shots, green screens, outdoor exteriors, and more.

Our Videomaker Workshops provide you with the opportunity to meet the pros and master video production here at our headquarters in beautiful Chico, CA.

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