January 1995
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Feature Stories
Making Money With Your Camcorder
Turn your videomaking passion into payoff with these money-making tips.
How To Buy Videotape
There'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.
Optical Options: Lens Accessories for Camcorders
Take your images beyond the limits of your camcorder's stock lens. Join us as we explore the world of lens accessories.
Prompting Your Talent: A Look at Cue Cards, Paper Scrolls and Computer Screens
A prompter is a sure-fire way to add professionalism to your videos. Jim Stinson surveys the prompter field, from low-buck to high-tech.
Camcorder Sounds: Understanding What Your Audio Goes Through
Do you know what an AGC is? How about depth multiplexing? If you don't know, you're in good company.
Permits and Permission: Keeping Your Videos on the Straight and Narrow
To protect yourself and your productions, you need a firm grasp on the legalities of video. This article will help you learn the law of the land.
Buckle Up and Shoot: How to Get Great Shots from a Moving Vehicle
Who says cars and camcorders don't mix? Here's how to get great shots from a moving vehicle.
Reviews
FX-model camcorder is Easy to Operate
- Sony CCD-FX730V 8mm Camcorder
- JVC TM-1400SU Video Monitor
- JVC JX-T88 Character Generator
Columns
Video Distribution: Special Delivery
Ways to get your video seen. Special interest video producers sell their tapes to mail order companies who then mail the tape to the viewers.
Putting a Camcorder in the Hands of Children
Get your children out from in front of a TV and behind a camcorder.
Profile: Rusty Paul and the Guitar Greats
Rusty Paul and the Guitar Greats
Edit Points: A Sound Investment
A Sound Investment
Sound Reasoning: The Great Outdoors
The Great Outdoors
Desktop Video: DTV Switchers and SEGs
DTV Switchers and SEGs
Video Entrepreneur: Data's All, Folks
Data's All, Folks
Departments
Record the Repair Process for Later Help
Tools & Tips
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- Panasonic DT-1300MS
- Canon ES800
- Lowel Fren-L 650
- Feral Industries Hamlet 302 WVA
- Sima Products FX-L
- OP/TECH USA Soft Wraps
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