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January 1997 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Reviews

Benchmarks

  • Canon ES4000 Hi8 Camcorder
  • Mini DV Face-off:
    Sony DCR-TRV7 Mini DV Camcorder
    Panasonic PV-DV710 Mini DV Camcorder
  • Ulead MediaStudio Pro 5.0
  • Radius PhotoDV/MotoDV IEEE 1394 FireWire Capture Card

Columns

Getting Started: High Concept, Low Sweat

Organization can mean the difference between a confusing series of clips and a compelling, satisfying video. All it takes is a little forethought and a little planning.

Pause: Deconstructing AE

Deconstructing AE

Edit Suite: Choosing an Edit Controller

Now that you've taped several hours of weddings, birthdays, and other precious moments, it's time to make them watchable.

Sound Track: Pull the Plug

How to unplug those mike cables and get the most from your wireless microphone system.

Profitmaker: Risky Business

Owning a business is like walking a tightrope. It can be scary, but it's easier to do if you've got a safety net below you.

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Book and Tape Reviews

  • 101 Essential Tips: Video
  • The Art of Editing Wedding Videos
  • YourCam-Canon

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