September 1995
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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
TR-Series Offers Great Usability for Newbies
- 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
Sima Brings Low Cost Sensibilities to Controlled Editing
Desktop Video News and Reviews
Video Entrepreneur: News Opportunities
News Opportunities
Departments
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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