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September 1995 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Consumer Video Visionaries

They've brought us VHS, low-cost video editors, desktop video and a whole catalog of other innovations we now take for granted. This article gives you the inside scoop on how these movers and shakers of the consumer video industry got their start.

Magic Memories: A Guide to Shooting Reunions

Whether you're a wedding videomaker looking for new markets or a video hobbyist with a high school reunion coming up, you'll find that these events are prime material for video. Here's how to do them right.

A TBC Tale

Time base correctors can improve the color, stabilize the picture and even reduce the noise from your tapes. This article will show you what to look for in a TBC, as well as how to use it once you've bought one. Complete with our annual TBC/SEG buyer's guide.

Video Production Equipment Choices

Key things to consider when acquiring the gear to acquire your video.

Burning, Bleeding, Floating, and Flying: Simple, Low-cost Special Effects

Ever wondered how to make your own low-budget special effects? Here's a sampling of video tricks that you can perform with common, everyday household items.

How to Write a Script: Putting Words to Work in Your Videos

Even if you're just taping your family outings to the Grand Canyon, your video projects could benefit from a script of some sort. In this article, we'll take a look at four popular methods for getting your video ideas on paper.

Reviews

Product Probe

  • Sony CCD-TRV30 8mm Camcorder
  • Elite Video BVP-4 Broadcast Video Processor
  • Mitsubishi HS-U770 S-VHS VCR

Columns

Viewfinder: Two Product Concepts

Two Product Concepts

Camera Work: People

People

Pause: Beyond Those Ugly Video Moments

Beyond Those Ugly Video Moments

On Ramp: Digital Video Discs

Digital Video Discs

Edit Points: When You Don't Have a Controller

When You Don't Have a Controller

Sound Reasoning: Techniques to Improve Your Audio

Techniques to Improve Your Audio

Desktop Video: Shooting Video for Multimedia

Shooting Video for Multimedia

Desktop Video News and Reviews

Video Entrepreneur: News Opportunities

News Opportunities

Departments

Letters

Tools & Tips

Product Scene

  • Panasonic AG-456U
  • Audio-Technica AT-MX341a SmartMixer
  • Elite Video BVP-4 Broadcast Video Processor
  • Rip-Tie CableCatch Velcro fastener
  • Sony HMEAD professional Hi8 tapes
  • JVC BM-H1300SU

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