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Feature Stories

Every Few Thousand Miles

by Mark Steensland
If it ain't broke, don't fix it--right? Not necessarily. Join Mark Steensland as he discusses the hows and whys of camcorder and VCR maintenance.

Sifting the Light: A Look at Lens Filters

by Dave Welton
Lens filters offer a simple way for videomakers to get better images. Author David Welton explains the different types of filters and their uses, for beginners and pros alike.

Macro Videomaker Discovers Aliens: Closeup View Tells of World's End!

by Mark Bosko
A tabloid headline, a scattered journal and a handful of audio transcriptions tell a tell of impending doom. A macro videomaker brings in all to light in this tongue-in-cheek treatment of close-up video.

Editing Protocols

by Glenn Calderone
If editing protocols confuse you, you're not alone. Plenty of people get frustrated with the numerous (and often bran-specific) protocols on the market today. In this article, we'll walk you through the maze step-by-step.

We Are Proud to Announce the ...1994 VM Best Product of the Year Awards

by Loren Alldrin
Videomaker honors the best video equipment of 1994.

Departments

Video Q&A

by Doug Polk
Video Q&A

Letters

by Joe McCleskey

Quick Focus

by Joe McCleskey

Product Scene

by Joe McCleskey
  • Casio Magavision FV-600
  • Canon ES2000
  • Toshiba M-781
  • Phantom Technology HeadTrip
  • Bi-Tronics SVHS-DA3
  • Sanyo VM-PS12
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June 1995
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Why Did You Buy Your Camcorder?

by Matthew York
Why Did You Buy Your Camcorder?

Camera Work: Simple Camcorder Editing

by Jim Stinson
Simple Camcorder Editing

Pause: Press Principles

by Stephen Muratore
Press Principles

On Ramp: Low-power Television

by Mark Bosko
Low-power Television

Edit Points: Choosing and Using Edit Controllers

by Mike Loehr
Choosing and Using Edit Controllers

Sound Reasoning: Recording Stereo Sound

by Doug Polk
Recording Stereo Sound

Test Bench