December 1994
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Video Storytelling: How Drama and Comedy Can Enliven Your Productions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Reviews
Sony Editing Controller/Titler Make Pro A/B Roll Editing
- Sony RM-E1000T Editing Controller/Titler
- Panasonic AG-DP800P S-VHS Supercam
Columns
Viewfinder: Just Do It
Just Do It
Camera Work: Smooth Moves
Smooth Moves
Pause: Snow
Snow
Profile: Gabriel Campisi and
Gabriel Campisi and
Edit Points: Flash Titler
Flash Titler
Sound Reasoning: Sweet Sound of Matrimony
Sweet Sound of Matrimony
Desktop Video: Titles and Graphics
Titles and Graphics
Video Entrepreneur: The Care of Feeding of Clients
The Care of Feeding of Clients
Departments
Product Scene
- 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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