November 1995
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Feature Stories

The DVC Format: Just Another Acronym?

Videomaker helps you separate the facts from the hype in the exciting new world of consumer digital video.

Kid Vid

Not all of today's video kids are sitting in front of the television; many are stepping behind the camcorder. This month Videomaker takes a look at three people who are taking part in what we call the "kid vid" movement.

It's All About Control: Edit Controllers for Videomakers

A survey of today's inexpensive and easy-to use edit controllers with buyer's guides of stand-alone and computer-based models.

Audio Mixers for Videomaking: Buyer's Guide

Our annual guide to one of the most important audio-for video tools, the audio mixer.

Camcorder Battery Charger Choices: Matching Power to Purpose

With out a good Camcorder Battery Charger, the battery may be useless. Ensure the succes of your video production with the right camcorder battery and charger.

Hear No Evil: A Location Audio Primer

An interview with an audio/video specialist reveals the hows and whys of location audio.

Talent Quest: Finding Real Talent for Serious Productions

Finding real talent for serious productions requires homework, planning and a little bit of patience. Here's how it's done.

Reviews

Digital Video Now Available to Consumers

Columns

Viewfinder: Camcording the Sport

Camcording the Sport

Camera Work: What's Your Angle

What's Your Angle

Pause: Other People II

Other People II

On Ramp: Access Your Community

Access Your Community

Edit Points: Linear vs. Nonlinear Editing

Linear vs. Nonlinear Editing

Sound Reasoning: Equally Important: The Equalizer

Equally Important: The Equalizer

Desktop Video: Digitize It

Digitize It

Merger Could Mean Big Changes for Special Effects Software

Desktop Video News and Reviews

Video Entrepreneur: A Word From Your Sponsor

A Word From Your Sponsor

Departments

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Letters

Remember Transition Points while Editing in the Field

Tools & Tips

Quick Focus

QF User Groups

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Nikon VN-360
Telebyte Technology Model 704 Super Deluxe Videoverter
Panasonic PV-960
The Tree-pod
Sony SVO-1500 VHS hi-fi VCR
Videonics PowerScript

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