Cables and Connectors

These days, there seems to be a different cable for almost everything: component, composite, RCA, BNC, XLR, HDMI, and so many more. Find out which cable is best suited to fulfill your needs.

Accessorize and Stylize your Gear

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 11/01/2006 - 12:00am

Make room for all those gadgets you've been dreaming of.
Coiling Video Cables to Avoid Kinks & Tripod Tips
1. News and Technology with Andrew & Mark
  - Canon delivers a one-two punch announcing a new high-definition and a new dual-layer DVD camcorder.
  - JVC and Verbatim are the first out of the gate with new dual-layer DVD-R media.
  - Contour 3D
  - Maya 8
  - Roundup of all computer manufacturers currently offering a new core 2 Duo workstation.
  - Contest updates with Filmerica and DV Guru
Video Safety Tips, Indispensible Grip Kit
1. News and Technology
  - New Canon camcorders
  - New Kata bags
  - Newspapers with camcorders
  - Sonic Toast 7 adds BD support
  - AMD buys ATI $5.4b
  - RFID chip video
  - Cinescore announces two new volume sets for music creation: $90.00 each. Wedding & Soundscapes
  - Prop: Hot Cakes: New volume for its video collection
2. Tips and Techniques
  - Must-Have Custom grip kit
  - Motherboard's Failsafe Settings option
3. Video Profile
  TAKE 20
Extreme Shooting - Xtreme it Up!

Anonymous (not verified) - Wed, 03/01/2006 - 12:00am

Motorcycle racing, rock climbing, and underwater adventures are just a few extreme activities you can capture on film. If you've tried to capture them already, you know that working in extreme environments or in any situation with high activity can be challenging. Learning about extreme shooting, picking up some action shooting techniques, and exploring new gear will make that challenge a little less intimidating, so that you, too, can shoot extreme.
Grip to Go

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 01/01/2006 - 12:00am

Magnet it to your refrigerator, fold it in your equipment bag, pin it to your bulletin board or tape it to your forehead... beginning in 2006, we'll be bringing you occasional FYI checklists with tips and ideas to save for further reference.
The Sounds of the Holidays

Anonymous (not verified) - Thu, 12/01/2005 - 12:00am

From festive feasts to memorable moments, sound matters on holiday videos! These audio tips can help you make the most of the magiv of your cherished celebrations.
Batteries not Included

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 10/02/2005 - 12:00am

Batteries not Included
Untangling the Connection

Anonymous (not verified) - Sat, 10/01/2005 - 12:00am

An introduction to Videomaker's Guide to Video Connectors
A Little Balance

Anonymous (not verified) - Mon, 08/01/2005 - 12:00am

A quick overview of the differences between balanced and unbalanced audio, along with the benefits of using balanced audio.
Hooking Up

Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 05/01/2005 - 12:00am

The best microphones and mixers in the world arent much use if you cant get the pristine audio into your camera.