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Feature Stories

Video, Science, and You

by Jim Stinson
Step into the science lab for a little creativity stimulation. Learn how video reveals the invisible, reaches the inaccessible, preserves the temporary and projects the imaginary.

Hows to Shoot News Video

by Michael Donnelly
Be prepared! If a newsworthy event breaks before your eyes, you may be the only one with a video camera.

On the Road with a Camcorder Case

by Murray Slovick
Use your Camcorder case for a safe globe-trotting video experiance, and the next time you return from an exotic locale you'll re-experience the sounds and images that make travel so enjoyable.

Special Occasions: Capturing That Special Event

by Carolyn Miller
It doesn't take a closet full of expensive video equipment to produce satisfying results. The most important components - thorough preparation and a well thought-out strategy - are totally free.

Choosing the Best Video Mixer

by Alice Patterson
What to look for in choosing a video mixer.

Battery Basics: Knowledge is Power

by Taran March
Learn how to tailor your battery purchase to your individual requirements, and avoid seductive sales pitches designed to trp the impulsive buyer.

Frame It Up!

by Rob Sheppard
Framing your video images helps your viewers see what you want them to see and understand what you want them to understand. In this article, you'll learn the basic rules of composition -- and when to break them.

Glossary of Video Terms

by Karen Director
Master your video vocabulary with this easy introduction to the lingo of video.

Tidbits

by Perry Jenkins

Departments

Tech Talk

by Joe McCleskey

In Box

by Donald Keller

In Box

by Alice Patterson

Quick Focus

by Karen Director

Book and Tape Reviews

by Alice Patterson
  • Sound for Film and Television
  • Television Production for Elementary and Middle Schools
  • Getting Started in Digital Video Editing

Gear

by Joe McCleskey
  • Canon Optura
  • Kendallizer Spider Pod
  • Sony DCR_TRV7
  • Panasonic WJ-MX20
  • TenLab TR-11 Multisystem Digital Video Converter
  • Galaxy Audio Far Outlet Personal Power Station
  • Trakker ISM
  • Kramer Electronics Video Tester
  • Panasonic EggCam
  • Matrox Graphics Matrox Mystique 220
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October 1997
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Where Do Ideas Come From?

by Matthew York
Cogito, ergo sum…cogito. (I think, therefore I am... I think.)

Video Production: Take a Hike

by Jim Stinson
Step one is to decide whether you' re building your program in the camera as you go or whether you're creating raw material for editing later.

Video Editing: Why Moms Don't Edit

by Stephen Muratore
Dealing with the frustrations of hooking up editing equipment.

Edit Suite: Bare-bones Editing: Simple Editing Without a Controller

by Dave Welton
If you want to edit your videos but you don't want to set up an editing system, here's a simple solution.

Sound Track: A Dozen Audio Post-production Tips

by Loren Alldrin
Twelve ways to improve your audio after you shoot.

Test Bench

  • Benchmarks

    by Joe McCleskey
    • Samsung SCA18 8mm Camcorder
    • Bogen 3181 Tripod/3063 Mini Fluid Head
    • MZ-R30 Portable MiniDisc Recorder
    • Videonics Video ToolKit 3.0
    • Corel Lumiere Suite Nonlinear Video Editing Software
  • Profitmaker: A Client in Need is a Client Indeed

    by William Ronat
    A videographer's guide to the care and feeding of clients.

    Ten Rules for Great Hi8

    by Janis Lonnquist
    Get the most from this video format by working around its limitations. Follow these basic tips for editing, tape transportation and storage, and you'll get top mileage from Hi8.