September 1997
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
The Trickle-down Theory: Pro Technology in Consumer Gear
Join us for a look at the camcorder's illustrious history -- complete with an easy-reference timeline of important dates.
A Dozen to Go: Quick & Easy Video Projects
No more excuses! These 12 ready-made ideas will inspire you to pull your camcorder from the closet and create awesome video the quick and easy way.
What a Character: Top Titling Solutions
Are your titles a snooze? Don't despair -- they won't be after you've read this feature surveying titling and character-generator products.
Buying Video Equipment--From Novice to Pro
Whether you're a novice or a well-seasoned pro, don't shop until you've checked out this survey designed to make you a successful shopper.
Lighten Up!: What the Pros Know
Lighten up. With lessons from the pros , that is. Whether you're shooting indoors or out, proper lighting techniques can turn your videos from "so-so" to spectacular. This article shows you how the pros do it.
Time Code is On Your Side
We'll take the mystery out of time code, with a look at how it can help you master the art of fine editing.
Edit Your Audio, Too
Uncover the secrets of successful sound with this feature chock full of tips for editing your audio.
Reels on Wheels
Not sure of the best way to arrange your editing system? Check outthis hobbyist's creative set-up for a solution you can try yourself.
Reviews
Columns
Getting Started: What's Holding Things Up?
Tripods are simple but essential videomaking tools. Unfortunately, they're often overlooked.
Pause: Vince Needs Friends
Vince Codac, an unlucky, would-be nonlinear editor, needs your help.
Profile: Chief Kanim Video Club: No Kidding Around
Organizing and running a video club at school is no easy task, but it can be a great benefit to the students and the community.
Edit Suite: The Language of Video Editing
The content of your video is important, but so is the way you put it together.
Sound Track: Audio Mixers
More than just a box with knobs and pretty lights, a mixer is the heart of any audio-for-video system.
Departments
Interviewmania! - Doing Personal Interviews
- Interviewmania!
- New Wedding Traditions, A Collection of Wedding Music for the Professional
- Training
Gear
- Canon ES4000
- Panasonic PV-DV700
- Panasonic PV-DV710
- Radius PhotoDV
- Radius MotoDV
- Vision Technology Archivist
- Cool-LuxCombo-Light
- Kramer Electronics VM-3 series
- COMO AV Master Hybrid Editing System
- Tributaries Tribute C2S Convertor
- Sony CPD-220VS
- Photoflex FlexDrop
Latest Videos
How to Organize a Shoot
In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …
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How to Cast a Video Production
Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you … -
How to Break Down a Script
In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production. -
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
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Turning off the REC indicator
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
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Introduce Yourself
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
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Video News Blog
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On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
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Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
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Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22
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DSLRs' Audio Limitations: Azden's Newest Mixer May Be the Ticket
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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
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We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
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Editing Avid on an iPad - Imagine the Possibilities!
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
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