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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

Benchmarks

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

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Book and Tape Reviews

  • 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

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