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A Sneak Peak at Draco's Avio
2000-05-01The second-generation Casablanca promises more memory, real-time effects and a low price tag.
Got Mobile? Get Movin' with a Mobile Studio!
2006-07-01Today we can create video almost anywhere. We aren't confined to using a TV studio, edit lab, or even our own den.
The NFL Films Model
2004-01-01Lead: How NFL Films created their unique style of football film editing. (and what you can learn from their experience).
"D" Is for Digital: Video Digitizers and Nonlinear Editing
1997-07-01In this article, we'll look at the types of products that can give you what it takes to move into the world of digital video. Accompaniedby a nonlinear editor's buyer's guide and bonus guide to digitizers.
"Off-the-Wall" Secrets: Tips for Transferring Film, Slides and Photos to Videotape
1996-01-01Transferring film, photo rpints and slides to video isn't nearly as hard as it seems. The best method, in fact, may surprise you with its simplicity. Read on to discover the "off-the-wall" secrets of film-to-video transfers.
10 Musts for Digital Editors
2000-10-02Ten things you've just gotta know to be successful as a new editor.
11th Annual Guide to Computer Video Products
2003-03-01A survey of nine hot computer video product categories.
1995 Videomaker Article Index: January 1995 through December 1995
1995-12-01A year's worth of Videomaker at your fingertips.
1998 Videomaker/Panasonic Contest
1998-08-01Time to strut your stuff. Enter the annual Videomaker/Panasonic Contest. This is your chance to win wonderful new video equipment.
1998 Videomaker/Panasonic Contest Winners
1999-04-01The pre-ceremony hype and suspense is over, and we've selected this year's best videos. The competition was fierce, but our judges felt that these seven videos deserved the highest honors. The envelope please…
20 Tips for Directing Talent
2000-03-01Get the best performance from amateur talent using these 20 helpful hints for better directing.
20 Years in the Making
2006-06-01The Mission of Videomaker is to empower people to make video and to democratize and enrich television. We do this by communicating information about tools, technology and techniques in a way that inspires, encourages and equips for success.
2001 Videomaker/Panasonic Video Contest Winners
2002-04-01Our readers sent us their best work. Here are our favorites.
2003 Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest Winners
2004-04-01We welcome the latest members to the elite group of Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest Winners.
2004 Videomaker Contest Winners
2005-04-01We are very pleased to present the winners of the 2004 Videomaker Short Video Contest as picked by Videomaker Magazine subscribers.
2005 Videomaker Expo Wrap Up
2005-05-01Thousands of attendees converged on the Pasadena Conference Center from February 3-5, 2005 for Videomaker Expo West.
2005 Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest Call for Entries
2005-08-01It's time for the 19th Annual Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest. Take a chance--put your video skills on the line, and you might just win some great video tools.
2005 Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest Call for Entries
2005-09-01It's time for the 19th Annual Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest. Take a chance--put your video skills on the line, and you might just win some great video tools.
2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest Winners
2007-05-01Over the course of a couple of months, we received hundreds of great entries for the 2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest. This was a challenging year to pick winners--the entries just keep getting better and better every year. So let's take a look at this year's winners!
20th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest Winners
2008-05-01There are a lot of video contests popping up all over the place, but we are proud to say that Videomaker was one of the first to offer this fun and challenging event.
26 Video Ideas: A to Z On How To Make Money With Video
2000-12-01An alphabet of ideas on how to make money with video.
30-Second Sensation
1998-04-01Your camcorder, some creative ideas and an afternoon's work are all you need to create a 30-second "commercial" with this script and storyboard.
48 Hour Film Challenge
2005-08-01If you haven't heard, there's a new video contest coming to a town near you. It's called the 48-Hour Film Project.
7 Reasons Your Next Camcorder Should Be DV
2003-09-01There's nothing wrong with analog camcorders, but there are many good reasons your next camcorder should be digital.
8 Capture Considerations: What to Look for in a Digitizer or Capture Card for Video
2003-09-01Getting video into your computer is easier than ever.
8 is Enough
1998-09-011998's latest and greatest 8mm and Hi8 offerings from all the top camcorder manufacturers. If you are shopping for an 8mm model, this is the most complete buyer's guide out there.
8 On-the-fly Guerrilla Production Tips
2007-12-01Now more than ever, it's possible for one person to venture into the world and capture great video. By following a few simple guidelines, you too can be an on-the-fly guerrilla filmmaker!
8mm Camcorder Buyer's Guide
1997-08-01In this article, we'll take a look at the 8mm camcorders that manufacturers are currently offering. You might find one that's what you've been searching for.
8mm Family Camcorder Buyer's Guide
1999-08-01A comprehensive buyer’s guide to help you explore and compare 8mm, Hi8 and Digital8.
Videomaker Best Products of the Year Awards
2000-02-01What are the best consumer video products of 1999? Our editors make their selections in 19 hot categories.
A Close Look at Viewfinders
1995-08-01What's inside a viewfinder? How does it work? And which one is best for your videomaking? Join us for the answers to these and other questions about that wonderous window into your video world.
A Complete Guide to Shooting Wedding Video
2006-07-01It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say
A Dabbler’s Guide to Computer Video
1999-10-02Many people think computer video is still too scary, with visions of SCSI drives, codecs and frame rates dancing in their heads. To many people, computer video just seems like too much work. Even if you aren't ready for full-blown nonlinear editing, there are still plenty of fun, easy ways you can use your computer to enhance your videos.
A Dozen to Go: Quick & Easy Video Projects
1997-09-01No more excuses! These 12 ready-made ideas will inspire you to pull your camcorder from the closet and create awesome video the quick and easy way.
A Fresh Look at Tripods
1998-11-01The tripod is one of the videographer's most basic tools. In this piece-by-piece tour of the tripod, learn what to look for in a good tripod, and techniques for keeping your camcorder stable in the most unforgiving environments.
A Look Inside Your Camcorder's Imaging System
2001-07-01Understanding how your camcorder's imaging system works can help you capture better video.
A Production Value Primer: Big Looks for Small Bucks
1996-02-01Gaining production value on a project doesn't instantly mean spending money. Here's how to improve the quality of your videos with such simple tools as scripting decisions, camera angles and lighting scenarios.
A Quick Guide to Camcorder Formats
2001-03-01Digital8 and Mini DV, 8mm and Hi8, VHS and S-VHS? A quick guide to camcorder formats.
A Ray of Light: A Buyer's Guide for Lights and Reflectors
2005-05-01Light up your world with possibilities with the right light for mood,
intensity and dimension.
A Score In Time
2008-01-01All Things Audio: Music Creation Software, Music & SFX Libraries and Audio Editing Software
A Serious Look at Funny Video
1999-08-01Creating comedy requires more than a good sense of humor. These comedy techniques will have the audience laughing at your production, not at you.
A Shot in the Dark: Simple Solutions for Nighttime Shooting
1998-10-01Shooting video in the dark is always challenging. Here are some simple solutions that may help with that challenge.
A TBC Tale
1995-09-01Time base correctors can improve the color, stabilize the picture and even reduce the noise from your tapes. This article will show you what to look for in a TBC, as well as how to use it once you've bought one. Complete with our annual TBC/SEG buyer's guide.
Accessorize and Stylize your Gear
2006-11-01Make room for all those gadgets you've been dreaming of.
All About Camera Angles
2002-11-01Choosing the right point of view for each camcorder setup can be a mysterious process when you're new to the game.
All About Lenses
1994-12-01There's more to a camcorder lens than meets the eye. Learn how the camcorder lens is made, how it works and, most importantly, how it affects your image.
All Things HDV Buyer's Guide
2007-05-01Time for our annual HDV issue, and we've broken our buyer's guides into 3 segments: HD & HDV Camcorders, Editing Software and Monitors.
Alphas Made Transparent
2003-05-01An understanding of alpha channels is essential for both beginning and expert video editors.
An Explanation of MPEG-2 for DVD Authoring
2006-02-01Understanding the concept of MPEG-2 and DVD authoring can be frustrating, but when you break down the terminology, you'll have better understanding of the process.
An Inside Look at Cables and Connectors
1999-11-01Examine the workings of the most common video cables, plugs and wires.
An Up-close Look at Macro Video
2001-11-01Learn the fundamentals of macro photography and use the results to spruce up your video projects.
Animation Software
1996-01-01Animation – the word conjures images of everything from moving 3D logos to spectacular outerspace battles. JoinScott Anderson as he explores the software that can make animation a reality for your next video.
Animation Software Buyer's Guide
2007-03-01Animation is everywhere. From the flying logos that accompany the opening of a football game to the "did-they-just-say-that?" cartoons on late night cable, animation inundates the airwaves.
Are you Ready to Make the Switch to HDV?
2006-05-01While people wait for HD-DVD or Blu-ray to make some decisive victory, people hesitate over buying HDV cams or upgrading their computers.
Audio Accessories: Don't Leave Home Without Them
1995-10-01You've got an external mike and mixer; what else do you need to bring pro-quality audio to your programs? This article will help you navigaate the sometimes bewildering world of audio accessories.
Audio Mixers & Software Buyer's Guide
2007-10-02When you move into some serious sound editing, you just might need more robust audio tools than your camcorder and editing software supply. Welcome to the realm of mixer and audio editing software from a pro in the know.
Audio Mixers & Software Buyer's Guide
2007-07-01When you begin to move into some serious sound editing, you realize you need more robust audio tools than your camcorder and editing software supply. Welcome to the realm of mixer and audio editing software from a pro in the know.
Audio Mixers Buyer's Guide
2003-02-01Whether connecting, routing and monitoring audio within the edit suite or in the field, a mixer with the right features for the job will take your productions to new levels.
Audio Mixers Buyer's Guide: Mix it Up
2006-04-01One day while shooting you'll run out of audio inputs. It just seems we never have enough.
Audio Mixers Essentials: Mixing your audio will improve your sound and enhance your videos.
1999-02-01A good video needs good audio to go along with it. Our feature story gives you the complete rundown on what to look for in an audio mixer for best video results. Our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide shows you what’s available out there.
Audio Mixers for Video Production
1995-07-01Whether you're shooting on location or dubbing in the edit bay, you'll find plenty of uses for an audio mixer. This survey will help you choose the right mixer to fit your needs -- and your budget.
Audio Mixers for Videomaking: Buyer's Guide
1995-11-01Our annual guide to one of the most important audio-for video tools, the audio mixer.
Audio Monitoring: Some Sound Advice
1995-12-01Unless you pay close attention to your audio during editing, some unpleasant surprises could creep into your soundtrack. Here's how to avoid them.
Back to School: A Video Project
1998-02-01Shoot a fun, no-budget dream sequence about an all-too-familiar nightmare of being back in grade school.
Bag it!
2006-06-01You love your camcorder. You want to protect it the best way you can. Doesn't it make sense to buy a quality bag for it? Professional videographers do, and so should you.
Balanced Cables
2004-07-01Buzz and hum rear their ugly heads. Decapitate these problems with balanced cables.
Basic Training
2000-05-01Richly satisfying, training videos have everything you're looking for as a video producer.
Battery Basics
2006-09-01Everyone who has a camcorder has at least one of these. But not all are created equal and knowing which kind of battery and how to best take care of it can be the difference between getting the shot and running to an outlet.
Battery Basics: Knowledge is Power
1997-10-01Learn how to tailor your battery purchase to your individual requirements, and avoid seductive sales pitches designed to trp the impulsive buyer.
Beef it Up: Basic Hardware Requirements for Editing
2005-07-01What to buy, what to buy? The toughest decision to make when building an editing system is "Where do I begin?" Here's an easy-to-follow guide to get you started.
Begin With the Edit in Mind
2000-08-01Learn to shoot and direct like a pro and the editing will be easy
Best Products of the Year
1999-02-011998 was a great year for video equipment. From strong contenders in the camcorder categories to continued growth in computer desktop video, only the very cream can rise to the top to claim a coveted Videomaker Best Product of the Year award.
Best Products of the Year
2007-02-01The best consumer video production products of 2006, selected by the editors of Videomaker.
Best Products of the Year Awards 2000
2001-02-01The drum roll please: The time has come to present our selections for the most excellent products we've seen in Y2K.
Best Products of the Year Awards 2003
2004-02-01The best consumer video products of 2003 as selected by the editors of Videomaker.
Best Products of Year
2005-02-01The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.
Better Video Through Lighting: Lights and Accessories you will need for the successful video shoot
1998-10-01Learn about the lighting equipment and techniques to make sure your indoor video is lighted properly.
BG: Music & SFX Libraries
2000-01-01There is now a massive selection of CD audio that's legal to use and accessible to anyone will to pay the price - and the price isn't bad!
Bit by Bit - Digital Takes Over
1999-09-01Digital video is more popular than ever. Does it warrant the hype? Dr. Mylar explains the virtues of the digital medium.
Blank Discs and Tapes: Your Memories Start Here
2004-12-01The vast majority of us use some form of media every single day. Whether you're dealing with CDs, DVDs, video tape, audio tape or floppy disks, you're entering the realm of media.
Blank Media Buyers' Guide
2007-11-01Sure, you can head to online forums or cruise the Internet for reviews, but what you're likely to find will make you even less certain about a right choice.
Blank Media Choices: DVD-, DVD-R, Mini DV, Blu-Ray, and Flash Memory.
2006-10-01Blank media for video explained. Advantages and disadvantages of blank media types.
Blank Tape Buyer's Guide
2000-10-01Seven things to consider when you're searching for the best format and quality of blank videotape.
Blank Tape: What's New, What's Old and What You Need
1996-01-01The blank tape market can be a minefield of confusing specs and meaningless amrketing jargon. Let us show you the way to informed tape purchases. Accompanied by our annual blank tape buyer's guide.
Bore 'em Cross-eyed!: Tips for Tedious Videos
1995-07-01Some people make boring videos without trying; this article shows you how to put some effort into it and make a real industrial-strength snoozer. If you'd rather entertain your audience, simply do the opposite of all that's recommended here.
Bridging the Digital Divide
1999-09-01Going Digital? Save time and money by exploring the various digital-upgrade paths available to you.
Buckle Up and Shoot: How to Get Great Shots from a Moving Vehicle
1995-01-01Who says cars and camcorders don't mix? Here's how to get great shots from a moving vehicle.
Burn Your Own: A guide to creating your own CDs and DVDs
2000-02-01Here is an extended explanation on the basic concepts of recording DVD-video, CD-R video and Video CDs.
Burner Basics: An Introduction to DVD Burners
2003-04-01An introduction to DVD burners and formats.
Burning, Bleeding, Floating, and Flying: Simple, Low-cost Special Effects
1995-09-01Ever wondered how to make your own low-budget special effects? Here's a sampling of video tricks that you can perform with common, everyday household items.
Buttons and Menus and Dials, Oh My!
2000-09-01A handy guide to explain the basic features and functions built into your camcorder.
Buy the Camcorder of your Dreams Today!
2000-12-01Prices, features and formats: learn what's what and check out the latest camcorders on the market.
Buyer's Guide: Editing VCRs
2002-04-01When you lay money down for a new editing VCR, don't take a gamble.
Buyer's Guide: Lights and Reflectors
2002-05-01Before you roll the camera and start the action, you'd better put some thought into your lights.
Buyer’s Guide: Editing VCRs and Hard Drives
2000-04-01Information to help you choose the VCR or hard drive that will meet your video editing needs.
Buying a Camcorder Made Simple
2001-11-01This article will help you determine where to look to find the camcorder you're after.
Buying A Camcorder: How To Find the Perfect Model For You
1994-12-01Technical Editor Doug Polk navigates the sometimes confusing field of consumer camcorders, helping you find and purchase the perfect model.
Buying a Disc Burner
2002-10-01Buying a CD or DVD burner can be a no-brainer, but buyers should beware: what you see isn't always what you get.
Buying the Right Camcorder
1995-12-01Walk into the video department of any consumer electronics store, and a bewildering array of video formats, features and prices confront you. How to choose? Let this article show you the way.
Buying Video Equipment--From Novice to Pro
1997-09-01Whether you're a novice or a well-seasoned pro, don't shop until you've checked out this survey designed to make you a successful shopper.
Buyout Music For Video
2002-01-01Where to turn for tunes - companies that provide royalty-free music and sound effects libraries.
Cables and Connectors: They're More Important Than You Think
1994-11-01These often-overlooked parts of a production system have a major effect on your video and audio signals. We'll show you how to be a cable-savvy videomaker.
Call For Entries
2006-09-01Ladies and gentlemen, start your camcorders: it's time for the 2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest.
Call for Entries
2000-08-01Get all the details on how to enter this year's short video contest and win a great prize.
Call for Entries
2001-07-01The 15th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest rules, guidelines and entry form.
Call for Entries
2002-07-01The 16th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest rules, guidelines and entry form.
Call For Entries
2007-09-01Fire up the editing systems and get ready to rumble! The 20th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest is about to commence.
Call For Entries
2007-10-01Fire up the editing systems and get ready to rumble! The 20th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest is about to commence.
Call for Entries--The 17th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest
2003-07-01It's time to submit your tapes for the 17th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest.
Call for Entries: Enter the Videomaker/Panasonic Video Contest
1997-07-01Fellow Videomakers: are you ready
to show off your talents and possibly win top-notch video equipment? If so, then get ready. The annual Videomaker/Panasonic
Contest is your chance!
Call for Entries: The 2004 Videomaker Short Video Contest
2004-07-01It's time for the 18th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest.
Call for Entries: The 2004 Videomaker Short Video Contest
2004-08-01It's time for the 18th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest.
Calling All Cams: Buyer's Guide
2001-12-01Shopping for a new camcorder? This article and accompanying buyer's guide will help you select the model that's right for you.
Camcorder Accessories: Lenses and Filters
2005-11-01Shooting better video by understanding how to use camcorder lens accessories.
Camcorder Battery Care
2003-06-01Whether your camcorder batteries are NiCd or Li-Ion, some common sense and TLC will increase their output and prolong their lives.
Camcorder Battery Charger Choices: Matching Power to Purpose
1995-11-01With out a good Camcorder Battery Charger, the battery may be useless. Ensure the succes of your video production with the right camcorder battery and charger.
Camcorder Binoculars: Getting Close with Telephoto
1998-11-01The telephoto lens is full of possibilities and dangers. Learn the basics of telephoto shooting, including when to use a telephoto setting, and how it works.
Camcorder Buyer's Guide 2006
2006-12-01If buying a camcorder is in your future, you'll want to know what's available and what it's going to cost you. Or, if you're not in the market for a new camcorder, you might want to brush up on the new technologies. So much has changed in just the past year.
Camcorder Sounds: Understanding What Your Audio Goes Through
1995-01-01Do you know what an AGC is? How about depth multiplexing? If you don't know, you're in good company.
Camcorders for the Rest of Us
2003-06-01Even in this digital age, camcorder manufacturers continue to market analog (8mm, Hi8, VHS and VHS-C) camcorders. Why? Because analog camcorders are affordable, approachable and just might be all you'll ever need.
Camcorders: The Needs of the Many
2004-12-01The camcorder that works for you might not be what works for someone else. What do you really need?
Camera Exercises
2004-04-01Most amateur athletes practice before actually competing. Why should videographers be any different?
Camera Talk: The Story Behind the Shots
2001-05-01Learn the basic camera moves and terminology so you can direct and shoot like a pro.
Cams!
2007-12-01Camcorder buying is no simple task. The best way to go about it is to decide what you need the camcorder to do for you.
Capture Boards for Every Videographer
1999-05-01If you want to build your own nonlinear editing workstation from the computer up, you’ll need to take a look at this grid of video capture cards.
CCD Technology
2007-01-01What in the heck is a CCD and why do I want it in my video camera anyway? Read below for a short explanation of CCD technology and just how it pertains to you.
CCDs: Capturing the Image
2003-11-01In today's technological world, there is much we take for granted. Camcorders, for instance.
Character Generator Buyer's Guide
2000-12-01If you're looking for the right equipment to create titles, standalone or software, this is the buyer's guide for you.
Choosing a Camcorder: from Supersaver to First Class
2002-12-01There are many ways to get where you're going, at a price you can afford.
Choosing the Best Audio Mixer
2005-10-02On the output side, mixers include the same connector options: XLR, ¼", RCA and even Euroblock.
Choosing the Best Video Lighting Kit
2003-05-01Key factors to consider when assembling a video lighting kit.
Choosing the Best Video Switcher
2005-10-02Like Hal, the computer in 2001, a Space Odyssey, it's the brain and central nervous system of a production. Like Hal, the switcher could kill that production if it isn't up to the job.
Clean Copies, One Generation to the Next
1999-06-01Generation loss may well be the video editor's worst enemy. Here are some tips on how you can avoid its evils, regardless of the format you're shooting with.
Color Temperature in the Digital Age
2001-06-01A look at lighting and color concepts and some strategies for capturing the best possible images in all your videos.
Colossal Computer Video Buyer's Guide
2002-03-01Our annual computer video product guide contains more than 350 products in 10 categories, from laptop editors to titling software
Combat Camera: Video in the Military
1999-10-01Much of the Kosovo footage you've seen on the news was shot by military crews using compact, high-quality consumer video gear.
Come and See the (Slide) Show
2004-08-01Throw that carousel projector away. Now you can build your own slideshow that doesn't require turning down the lights.
Commercial Distribution: The Next Step: Getting Started In the World of Broadcast
1994-11-01Take your videos beyond rental store shelves and into the world of broadcast. Learn all about low power TV, syndication, cable, barter and more. Your audience is waiting!
Computer & Video Monitors
2002-09-01If you are taking the time to produce a video masterpiece, whether for fun or fame and fortune, you depend on your monitors to provide you with true, high-quality images. Whether you are considering a VGA computer monitor or NTSC production monitor, there are several characteristics to think about.
Computer Editing Furniture: What's Supporting Your System?
2001-09-01Find out about video-editing desks that are functional, ergonomic and give you room to grow.
Computer Hard Drives for Video Q&A
2001-02-01Expert answers to reader questions about computer hard drives and their ability to edit video.
Computer Video Products
2001-03-01Welcome to the world of digital video. Peruse our eight Buyer's Guides for details on everything from turnkey systems to editing software.
Configuring a PC for Editing
2000-06-01Want to build your own PC editing system? This article will tell you what you need to know to properly configure your computer for video editing.
Connection Corrections
2000-04-01Shoddy cables can degrade the quality of even the highest end video equipment.
Consumer Video Visionaries
1995-09-01They've brought us VHS, low-cost video editors, desktop video and a whole catalog of other innovations we now take for granted. This article gives you the inside scoop on how these movers and shakers of the consumer video industry got their start.
Cops with Camcorders
1998-01-01Although video use is common in the private sector, local police departments are just beginning to explore the possiblities of the camcorder. What they're learning is improving law enforcement techniques and making the streets safer for everyone.
Cracking the Video Time Code
2005-07-01Unraveling the perplexity and complexity of using video time code.
Crafting Skillful Interviews
1998-02-01Need to shoot an important interview? Learn the craft of staging interviews for the camera by following these expert techniques.
Crazy Eights: 8mm Camcorder Buyer's Guide
2001-09-01Check out the 8mm family of today. Regular 8, Hi8 and Digital8, we cover the latest models.
Creative License: Music Library Buyer's Guide
2001-01-01Good sound makes good video. This buyer's guide will give you access to over 140 CDs and MP3s you can purchase for your videos.
Curing Camera Shake: Your Guide To Image Stabilization
1994-11-01Explore today's high-tech means for reducing camcorder shake. Electronic or mechanical, the result is steadier video.
Curtains Calling: Videotaping Plays and Recitals
2000-06-01Shooting the stage can be a fun, valuable and even profitable way to
utilize your production skills.
Cybermarketing: Using the Internet to Promote Your Video
1998-02-01Twenty years ago you needed a deal with major distributers to become an independent producer. Today, you can use the Internet - if you know where to look.
Dan's Drive-In Theater
1998-05-01When Oklahoma broadcast production students needed a venue to exhibit their video projects, they took to the fields and built their own drive-in theater.
Dedicated to the Edit
2004-10-01When you only want to edit and edit fast, you might consider a Video Editing Appliance.
Depth of Field Demystified
2006-10-01How to manipulate the viewer into watching one portion of your movie, while other events continue along in the scene.
Designing Training Videos
2001-01-01How to create efficient, effective and informative instructional video productions.
Desktop Video Buyer's Guide
1996-03-01Would you believe that Hollywood is using high-end versions of consumer DTV products to
do special effects on big-budget films? Would you believe that major theatrical releases are
being created with products that have the same names as those found on a home DTV
computers? Start believing.
Desktop Video: Furniture for Editing Computers
2003-05-01Very few back-bedroom editors put much time into selecting desks for their editing computers. Have you?
Desktop Video: If it's Out There It's In Here
1999-03-01Here it is--our yearly round-up of all the video bells and whistles you’d ever want for your home computer. Video producers at all levels of budget and experience will benefit from a look at this comprehensive guide.
Desperately Seeking Power: How to Find Your Way Through the Battery Jungle
1998-12-01Lead-acid, gel cells, fast chargers, memory effect--the depth and complexity of camcorder battery technology is enough to make you hug the nearest AC wall outlet for its simplicity. Learn how to make a battery choice that best fits your needs and budget.
Digital Camcorder Buyer's Guide
2001-01-01Prices are lower than ever and the features are growing! Compare the latest models in this complete buyer's guide.
Digital Capture Cards
2004-09-01Fast and efficient, if you want to get video onto your computer (and we assume you do) you'll need an interface card.
Digital Cinema: How to Make Your Mini DV Look Like Film
2004-02-01Pragmatic, inexpensive ways you can make your video look more like film.
Digital Video & FireWire Made Simple
1998-05-01When digital video (DV) is combined with FireWire, you have everything you need to edit great quality videos. Dr. Cathode answers your questions about this new technology that's creating an exciting upheaval in the video world.
Digital Video 101
1997-07-01Digital video is only a decade old, but already it has turned the video world inside-out. Here's a helpful primer on digital video basics.
Digital Video Evolution
2006-06-01From Mini DV to HDV... today's camcorders are cutting edge and top quality for every wallet.
Direct Like the Masters
1999-04-01What you can’t teach through formal instruction, you can often transmit through apprenticeship to a master artist--a master like Spielberg, Chaplin or Hitchcock.
Dissecting a Digital Camcorder
2002-10-01Watch over a shade tree technician's shoulder as he lays out all of a camcorder's parts--from lens to CCD to record head--but don't try this at home!
Distribution: It Could Happen - Festivals
2008-03-01Showtime - Your epic is finally done. The color corrections you meticulously crafted are perfect, and the audio tracks in the edit timeline are speckled with fades and dissolves - evidence of a carefully-blended soundtrack. You click on Save As and rip the project to DVD. It's showtime.
Distribution: Public Access Television
2008-05-01How to produce video productions with someone else's gear and get them broadcast - for free!
DivX ;-) -Cheap, High Quality Distribution for Your Video
2001-05-01with Stephen Muratore
Discover this new, high quality distribution format for Internet video.
Discover this new, high quality distribution format for Internet video.
Do the Light Thing
2006-04-01An informational buyer's guide helping you choose and use the best type of lighting for your productions
Do yourself a Favor - Do it Yourself
2006-08-01Face it--you want it, you dream about it, you really really need it. It's time to upgrade to a new computer. But what's the best way to go about it? By doing it yourself, of course.
Do-it-yourself Transitions
2003-01-01In-camera transitions are more effective, unique and fun than the sterile digital effects on your computer.
Documentaries: Then and Now
1996-02-01Join us for a look at the history of documentary film and videomaking, followed by a discussion of how you can shoot your own documentaries with professional results.
DTV Manufacturers Information
1998-03-01Addresses, phone numbers, and web links to all manufacturers of desktop video products.
DTV: Imagination Engines
1998-03-01We survey eleven different DTV product types, from simple titling and storyboarding programs to full-blown nonlinear editing workstations. The world's largest DTV buyer's guide accompanies our product overview.
DV Cams
2000-01-01Check out the latest and greatest digital camcorders in our complete buyer's guild.
DV or HDV? Digital Camcorder Comparison.
2005-06-01DV or HDV? Which camera is best for you. Guide to finding the camcorder that's right for you.
DV Q&A Our Expert Answers Your Questions
1999-10-01Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about digital video.
DV Questions & Answers
2000-11-01In this Q&A, find out about the technology behind the tiny-but-powerful digital video format.
DVD Authoring and Burning Products
2005-04-01The home DVD production dam started breaking down when computer manufacturers started equipping their products with DVD burners.
DVD Authoring Software Buyer's Guide
2002-04-01How do you get your video onto a DVD? Check out our DVD authoring software buyer's guide.
DVD Authoring Software: Special Buyer's Guide
2003-10-02The software you need to design and create your own DVDs.
DVD Flavors
2002-04-01Learn the differences between DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R and DVD-R.
DVD Recorders: The New VCR and More
2005-04-01Out there in the great home video marketplace, clearly VHS is fading, and DVD video is on the rise.
DVR-R , DVD+R, DVD-RAM: What's the Difference?
2003-10-02Understanding the differences meanings and reasons for the differing formats.
Dynamic Chase Scenes
2008-01-01Introducing an exciting new feature from Videomaker: Interactive tutorials! Every month these articles will link to an on-line training video and clips you can download to recreate the effect or technique. See the end of this story for the link.
Edit Controller Buyer's Guide
1999-09-01Make informed purchasing decisions to keep your linear edit controller compatible with your current and future gear.
Edit for Effect
1998-11-01In this editor's workshop, learn how to take the same shots, and edit them together in nearly an infinite number of ways. We'll give you the script and the settings; all you have to do is shoot and edit, edit, and re-edit.
Edit Your Audio, Too
1997-09-01Uncover the secrets of successful sound with this feature chock full of tips for editing your audio.
Editing Appliances: Cracking the Case
2000-10-01A look at what's under the hood of turnkey editing.
Editing Appliances: The Magic Boxes
2003-10-01As a dedicated editing machine, a standalone box can be a better choice than a PC--if it delivers the features you want.
Editing Protocols
1995-06-01If editing protocols confuse you, you're not alone. Plenty of people get frustrated with the numerous (and often bran-specific) protocols on the market today. In this article, we'll walk you through the maze step-by-step.
Editing Software Buyer's Guide
2002-06-01Find nonlinear editing software that fits both your budget and your production requirements.
Editing Software Buyer's Guide: Making the Cut
2001-06-01Thanks to a plethora of powerful (and affordable) software on the market, editing video has never been easier.
Editing Software for Any Budget
2003-11-01Professional quality video doesn't have to cost a fortune.
Enter the Videomaker/Panasonic Video Contest
1997-08-01Fellow Videomakers: are you ready to show off your talents and possibly win top-notch video equipment? If so, then get reaady. The annual Videomaker/Panasonic Contest is your chance!
Equipment for Everyone
2004-03-01Everyone needs new equipment and we have found companies that manufacture equipment for everyone. Here's how to find that fits your fancy.
Every Few Thousand Miles
1995-06-01If it ain't broke, don't fix it--right? Not
necessarily. Join Mark Steensland as he
discusses the hows and whys of camcorder and VCR maintenance.
Excerpts From the Videomaker Expo East Camcorder/VCR Panel
1999-03-01For those who were unable to come visit us at last year’s Videomaker Expo East, we present this partial transcript of the Camcorder/VCR panel discussion. Hosted by Stephen Muratore, this important discussion revealed precious insights into the minds of the manufacturers.
Expanding your Orbit
2006-09-01When you want to follow your super hero flying across the planet, you need more than a tripod to get that great action shot
Express Yourself: An Introduction to Scripting and Storyboarding Software
2005-05-01Let's get real. We work and play in a visual medium where scripts and storyboards strive for a certain look. Whether you're a writer, director or producer, if it doesn't look right, it lowers your chances of getting seen. But here's some software to help with that next script or storyboard presentation.
Faking a Big Fall
2003-05-01Toss an actor from a building without breaking his neck... or the bank.
Fan Films
2006-03-01The clash of lightsabers, the sting of a Batarang and the next journey of "the One" are only a camcorder away!
Feasible Fantasy: How To Create Convincing Sci-Fi on a Low Budget
1994-12-01You don't need a big budget or fancy equipment to make convincing science fiction effects. Join BBC effects wizard Bernard Wilkie as he explores the realm of low-buck sci-fi.
Finding the Best Digital Camcorder
2001-11-01Eight most important things to consider in persuit of finding the best digital camcorder
Fishing for Blank Tape: Videotape Buyer's Guide
1999-10-01See make, model and market price for today's tapes with our handy videotape buyer's guide.
Forecast: Strong Drama
2002-06-01Weather can be a key ingredient in your video. Good planning, ingenuity and a few household items can help.
Formats and Codecs
2008-03-01There's a lot to think about when choosing formats for acquisition and distribution.
Found Sound
1996-04-01Sound effects have immense value in video production. The ability to re-create an "aural environment"
after the shooting is done gives videomakers much more control over their work, both enhancing the final
product and helping to simplify the capturing of visual footage.
Four Essentials for Nonlinear Editing
1999-10-02We have boiled the market down into four essential product categories to get your shopping started on the right foot. This guide to sound cards, video capture cards, nonlinear editing software and ready-to-edit turnkey systems should get you on the right track when it's time to open your wallet.
Frame It Up!
1997-10-01Framing your video images helps your viewers see what you want them to see and understand what you want them to understand. In this article, you'll learn the basic rules of composition -- and when to break them.
Framing Good Shots
2003-02-01Composition is one of the most fun and accessible aspects of videography.
Frequently Asked Questions About Camcorder Use
2000-07-01Learn the answers to some common camcorder conundrums.
From DV to HDV, From Small to Big: The Digital Camcorders Buyer's Guide
2005-10-02From Small to Big: The Digital Camcorder Buyer's Guide
From Video to Disc: A DVD Software Buyer's Guide
2006-01-01Understanding the basics of DVD authoring software and hardware.
Fun Video Factoids
2004-10-01Video has come a long way, baby, but its history is a short one. We’ve got ten fun facts you might not know about video.
Get Animated: How To Shoot Amateur Animated Video
1999-02-01Basic but effective video animation is easy, fun and requires minimal equipment or technical expertise. With a decent consumer camcorder, a tripod, a little patience and some creativity, the bare-bones process isn’t hard to learn.
Get Editing! An Editing Software Buyer's Guide
2006-10-01Whether you edit feature films for a living or your daughter's birthday party for your family, non-linear digital editing has changed the way professionals, hobbyists and everyone in-between work with media.
Get Into the Mix
2004-02-01The ability to mix multiple audio sources together can add a dimension of versatility to your video productions.
Get Ready, Get Set, Shoot
2000-11-0113 time-tested tips to get excellent footage and make the post-production process faster and easier.
Get the Words Out: The Textual World of Titlers
1998-12-01Titles give the first impression that many people will have of your video. This feature and buyer's guide will introduce you to available titling products and will help you choose the titler that's right for you.
Getting From Here to There: Transitions for the "Cuts-only" Editor
1998-09-01Transitions from scene to scene can be the thread of consistency that turns an ordinary home video into a comprehensive story.
Glassy Eyed
2004-11-01Your camcorder's lens is worth protecting, controlling, manipulating, filtering and adapting. These are the tools that do the job.
Global Webcasting with Streaming Video
1998-09-01The future is now, and it's streaming your way. Video is being transmitted over the World Wide Web. Yours can be too (and it's more affordable than you think).
Glossary of Video Terms
1997-10-01Master your video vocabulary with this easy introduction to the lingo of video.
Glossary of Video Terms
1999-08-01Overwhelmed by the jargon? Here’s a list of video-related terms to help you decode the cryptic vernacular of video.
Go to the Library: Video Resources on CD-ROM
1997-08-01Libraries are collections of pre-fab images or sounds that you can use in your own videos. Here we cover what they are, what they cost and how to apply them in your videos.
Going Hi8: Buyer's Guide
1997-12-01Consumer video connoisseurs choose the Hi8 format for its sharp image quality, portability and high-quality audio. Check out our buyer's guide to 17 current Hi8 camcorder models.
Going Wide: How To Use A Wide-Angle Lens
1998-04-01There's a whole wide world hidden right in front of your camcorder. In these pages, find out how to use a wide-angle lens to free your vision.
Golly, Why Didn't I Think of That?: * Unusual Uses for Your Camcorder
1998-01-01Tire of videotaping the same old family events? For a change of view, try using your camcorder for these unique applications.
Good Sound? Sounds Good!
1998-03-01We rely on microphones to get sound into our camcorders and while we use them often, we rarely stop and think about how they work. We explain how mikes function so you can get the best sound into your camcorder.
Got a Match?
2000-09-01Tips and tricks for seamlessly cutting together footage shot in different places on different days.
Grading the Formats: How They Stack Up - and Why
1998-09-01Formats, which one is the best? Have you ever asked yourself that question? We compare them all, VHS, S-VHS, 8mm, Hi8, and DV.
Graduation Day
1998-06-01It's the official rite of passage for American teens--high school graduation--and parents want that moment captured on tape. By using our storyboard and editing in-camera as you go, you can make a graduation video free of the usual missed shots and random visuals.
Hands-on Retailing
1998-08-01"Try before you buy" is a rising trend in video equipment retailing. Here are two companies that are leading the way in this innovative approach to equipment sales.
Hard (Drive) Questions
2000-01-01We'll give you straight answers about how A/V hard drives differ, which ones are suitable for video and how many are necessary.
Hard Disk Considerations
2003-03-01Picking the right hard disk components for your NLE system can make all the difference.
Hard Drives and RAIDs
2004-07-01All of the data on your computer has to be stored somewhere. These are the devices that keep your information at your fingertips.
Hard Drivin'
2004-04-01Expand your computer's storage capacity quickly and easily with an external hard drive.
Have Camcorder Will Travel
2000-06-01Interested in travel? Learn to shoot documentaries and travel for free.
HDV: High Def Value
2006-05-01If you're eager to leap into High Definition production, but prefer to limit your six figure purchases to real estate, then HDV is for you.
HDV: High Def Value
2006-10-02Consider the gear you'll need to support your HDV vision before you plop several months' wages down.
HDV: The Next Frontier
2004-11-01The Hi Def Video Sea is changing. Are you ready to take the plunge?
Hear No Evil: A Location Audio Primer
1995-11-01An interview with an audio/video specialist reveals the hows and whys of location audio.
Highlights from the 1995 Videomaker Expo: The Camcorder Panel Proceedings
1995-08-01Highlights from the 1995 Videomaker Expo
Holiday Gift Ideas
2001-12-01Not sure what sort of video toys to ask for this December? Here are some suggestions to make sure your wish list is complete.
Holiday Wish List Shopping Guide
2000-12-01How to help your well-meaning (but video-impaired) loved ones select the perfect video gift for you.
Hollywood's Dark Secret: Shooting Day for Night
2001-07-01Go behind the scenes of a fictional, low-budget horror flick and discover how to produce nighttime shots during the day.
Holy Video!: Video Use In Houses of Worship-
1998-02-01Video is becoming an effective means to educate and motivate a congregation. Producing video for your house of worship is also an opportunity to show your work to a large audience.
Home Inventory Video: Shoot! Before Disaster Strikes
2001-06-01Making a home inventory video will aid in the recovery of your possessions in case of a disaster
Home Room News: A Multi-Source High School News Show on a Teacher's Budget
1994-11-01Take a trip into the classroom, where instructor Rick Nolletti guides his students through a home-brew news broadcast.
Honing Your Ideas: From Concept to Finished Treatment
1994-12-01Without a plan, your video can flounder from lack of direction. In this article, we'll detail how to take your video idea from concept to finished treatment.
Hooray for Burbank! Highlights of Videomaker Expo West 2003
2003-05-01In addition to camcorders and editing systems, Expo exhibitors showed fascinating products that you seldom think about, plus a few that you didn't know existed.
Horizon Video - Picturing the Edit Suite
2000-05-01An inside look at one man�s professional post production set up.
Hot Gear to Make Cool Video
2000-10-02Simple editing solutions to get you started editing video without going broke or insane: editing appliances, turnkey computer editors, external capture devices, beginner editing software, and streaming MPEG and QuickTime Encoders.
How DID They do that?
2006-04-01It's April Fool's Day, and what better way to amuse your friends than getting a little giddy with the camera and going a little wacko with your video?
How DV Works: Technical Feature
2003-06-01Take an up-close tour of the digital video system and see first-hand how this technology works.
How High the Camera?
2004-09-01Different camera heights serve different purposes and achieve different effects.
How Suite It Is
1998-09-01Take an up-close look at this sweet editing suite. It's versatile, user friendly and 100% digital.
How the Masters Move: Creative Camera Play
1997-07-01A good grasp on camera movement will do wonders for your productions. This article shows you how to mimic the masters.
How to Buy a Camcorder -- All Format Camcorder Buyer's Guide
1999-12-01So many models, so many features, so many choices. Let our comprehensive camcorder buyer's guide help you choose the best model to match your budget and needs.
How To Buy Videotape
1995-01-01There's more to the blank tape equation than just format and price - we'll help you become an informed tape buyer. Accompanied by our annual blank tape buyer's guide.
How to Conduct a Live Multi-Camera Shoot
2006-01-01Gather 'round the family and friends for a multi-camera shoot and a fun time for all.
How to Make a Video Look Like Film
2006-07-01How to use movement, lighting, and filters, to make a video look like film.
How to Record Better Sound
1997-11-01Like any other enthusiast, pros appreciate how simplicity can open up the creative floodgates. To get the best sound from your camcorder, listen up as a pro explains his tricks for recording better audio with consumer tools.
How to Tap Into a Church or Theater Sound System
2001-10-01Learn how to use an auditorium's existing sound system to record directly to your video.
Hows to Shoot News Video
1997-10-01Be prepared! If a newsworthy event breaks before your eyes, you may be the only one with a video camera.
Image Stabilization: EIS/OIS
1999-12-01Explore some of the different techniques that are used to stabilize images, and get some ideas for putting this miraculous technology to work.
Image Stabilization: High-tech Help for Shakey Shots
1998-11-01Image stabilization is a popular feature found on almost any camcorder, yet many people don't know how it works. This quick overview of shot-stabilizing technologies, including the differences between digital and optical stabilization, will surely helpcalm those shakey shots.
Imaging is Everything
1999-04-01Your camcorder's lens, iris and sensor design control your image quality. In this article, we dissect the imaging system of the camcorder and explore what makes it work.
Imaging is Everything
2000-07-01Understand the nuts and bolts of your camcorder’s high-speed shutter. Clear explanations of how the lens, iris and shutter operate.
In Search of the Elusive Camcorder Deal
2000-06-01A secret shopper's investigative report on the art of the haggle.
In the Bag: Essential Camcorder Accessories
1998-07-01Camcorder Accessories are essential tools for any videographer interested in professinalism. Here are some handy items to have along on every shoot.
Independent News and Media Makers
2003-05-01A Passion to Inform .With digital video, it is so much more accessible for people to tell these stories.
Indy Media: The Camcorder's Impact
1995-07-01A look at the camcorder and its role in the course of human history.
Inside the Tube: A Look at Video Monitor Technology
1996-01-01A video monitor is more than just a large glass tube with a few knobs and buttons - it's a fascinating device that deserves a closer look. Understanding what makes a monitor work will help you get more from your videomaking.
Instructional Video: It's All About Approach
2000-02-01Instructional videos are popular with videographers and viewers, but without a clear approach you can feel lost
Internet Video: From Camcorder to Computer to the World
2000-04-01The Internet is fast becoming the medium of choice for video distribution. Learn how to use it and your videos will reach a global audience.
Into Thin Air: How Wireless Mikes Work
1999-05-01From the moment a sound wave strikes the microphone element to the instant the audio gets recorded on tape, a wireless microphone is an amazing and harmonious tool.
Introduction to Video Editing Software
2006-03-01For anyone who's ever physically cut film on the splicing block of a Moviola, digital video editing is one of the great technological leaps of our time.
Is DV for Me?
1999-01-01The way DV camcorders capture broadcast-quality video and audio in a barely pint-sized package it's no wonder they're the latest rage. But when will you really need one? What exactly is it about this format that makes it so great? What models are out there? Our feature story and comprehensive buyer's guide will give you these answers plus everything else you need to know about DV.
Is it TV, Or is it Art?: Video in the Artist's Hands
1997-11-01As new digital technologies emerge, artists are finding even more creative, exciting applications for video. In this article, we explore what some of them are doing with their camcorders -- maybe you'll be inspired to try your hand at video art.
Is This Thing On? Microphone Buyer's Guide
2000-07-01Though often overlooked, audio makes up the other half of video. Improve your sound by finding the mike that's right for you.
It's a Win Win Situation: Winners of the 1997 Videomaker/Panasonic Contest
1998-02-01Our judges chose from among a varied assortment of compelling videos to select this year's winners.
It's All About Control: Edit Controllers for Videomakers
1995-11-01A survey of today's inexpensive and easy-to use edit controllers with buyer's guides of stand-alone and computer-based models.
It's Camcorder Season!
2005-12-01Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other Winter festivities, 'tis the season of celebration, beautiful images, family and fun.
It's in the Lens
2000-01-01Forget expensive software, you can create these cool special effects inside your camcorder.
Jacks of All Trades
2004-11-01Disc authoring suites are versatile and reasonably powerful one-stop solutions for a wide variety of media management tasks.
Keying DV Without Getting the Blue-screen Blues
2001-11-01How to overcome the problems associated with keying digital video
Kid Vid
1995-11-01Not all of today's video kids are sitting in front of the television; many are stepping behind the camcorder. This month Videomaker takes a look at three people who are taking part in what we call the "kid vid" movement.
Kindergarten Yearbook Videos
2004-09-01A little planning, your expertise and your camera can turn into a career or at least a little cash when you create a video yearbook.