January 1995
Table of Contents
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
Product Scene
- Panasonic DT-1300MS
- Canon ES800
- Lowel Fren-L 650
- Feral Industries Hamlet 302 WVA
- Sima Products FX-L
- OP/TECH USA Soft Wraps
Latest Videos
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How to Cast a Video Production
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How to Break Down a Script
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How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
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Turning off the REC indicator
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
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Introduce Yourself
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
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Video News Blog
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Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
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