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Feature Stories

Video Storytelling: How Drama and Comedy Can Enliven Your Productions

by John Waters
Videomaking is all about telling stories - stories that instruct, inspire, document or entertain. Work drama and comedy in your production, and you can enliven any story. Here's hhow.

Buying A Camcorder: How To Find the Perfect Model For You

by Doug Polk
Technical Editor Doug Polk navigates the sometimes confusing field of consumer camcorders, helping you find and purchase the perfect model.

Video Luggage: Bagging The Right Case

by Robert Borgatti
You've got plenty of money invested in your video gear - why not protect it? Join us as we explore all you need to know to choose and use the right video bag.

The Right Reading: Finding Your Video's Voice

by Stuart Sweetow
Learn how an engaging voice over can add professionalism and impact to your videos. Whether you hire help or do it your self, it pays to find your video's voice.

All About Lenses

by Jim Stinson
There'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.

The Videomaker Article Index: January 1994 through December 1994

by Paula Lee
A complete index of every Videomaker article in 1994. Your guide to a year's worth of videomaking wisdom.

Honing Your Ideas: From Concept to Finished Treatment

by Wynn Ponder
Without 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.

Feasible Fantasy: How To Create Convincing Sci-Fi on a Low Budget

by Bernard Wilkie
You 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.

Departments

Video Q&A

by Doug Polk
Video Q&A

Letters

by Crissy Follmann

Quick Focus

by Paula Lee

Product Scene

by Brett Skogen
  • Samsonite Model 400 Camcorder Waistpack
  • Minolta Master 8-812
  • Nikon VN-870
  • Coast Manufacturing Mohawk VM-4100G
  • Dolgin Engineering SuperSwitch
  • Fuji Fujix FV-7
  • Accucharge DP126R
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December 1994
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Just Do It

by Matthew York
Just Do It

Camera Work: Smooth Moves

by Jim Stinson
Smooth Moves

Pause: Snow

by Stephen Muratore
Snow

Profile: Gabriel Campisi and

by Stephen Jacobs
Gabriel Campisi and

Edit Points: Flash Titler

by Mark Bosko
Flash Titler

Sound Reasoning: Sweet Sound of Matrimony

by Doug Polk
Sweet Sound of Matrimony

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