April 1998 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Why Broadcasters Want YOUR Camcorder Footage

The camcorder is making our view of the world much more personal as it has redefined television entertainment and news. Now broadcasters can't get enoughof your videos.

30-Second Sensation

Your camcorder, some creative ideas and an afternoon's work are all you need to create a 30-second "commercial" with this script and storyboard.

Steal from the Best

Compare the style and technique of eight great film makers as we demonstrate what you can learn from the masters.

From inexpensive on-camera lights to costly lighting systems with all of the amenities, we've got it covered. In this article, we show you the lighting equipment for four levels of video producers: the casual user, serious amateur, entry-level professional and serious pro.

Let the Sun Shine In: How To Control the Great Outdoor Light Source

Though massive and incredibly bright, the sun is not the greatest light source for shooting video. Here we cover the most effective ways to modify, control and supplement the sun's light for good outdoor video.

Going Wide: How To Use A Wide-Angle Lens

There's a whole wide world hidden right in front of your camcorder. In these pages, find out how to use a wide-angle lens to free your vision.

Reviews

Benchmarks

Panasonic PV-D607 VHS-C Camcorder
Sony CCD-TRV52 8mm Camcorder
Samsung SCL918mm Camcorder
Organica 3D Modeling Software
Pyromania! Pro

Columns

Viewfinder: Videomaker's Vision

"The rights of the whole can be no more than the sum of the rights of the individuals." - Thomas Jefferson

Getting Started: Avoiding Common Camcorder Mistakes

Five ways to keep from shooting yourself in the foot.

Rewind: Four From the Videomaker Vault

They seemed like good ideas at the time

Profile: Look! Up in the Sky: It's Video Man!

A hobbyist merges freefall and video into a thrilling career.

Edit Suite: It's About Time: How To Control Pacing

Make your videos more interesting by manipulating time.

Audio advice: Analog to Digital Conversion

How to convert analog to digital.

How Many Cameras?

How can a videographer who only has one camcorder and no control room hope to produce a slick and professional-looking video? Find out how in this article about clever editing techniquesfor making one camera look like many.

Departments

Tech Talk

In Box

Quick Focus

Book and Tape Reviews

Sales and Marketing
Capture the Power
The Home Studio Guide to Microphones

Gear

Sony DCR-SC100
MEtaCreations Bryce 3D
Mitsubishi HS-U680
Martel Electronics Videomaster V456-2
Panasonic PV-DP2000
iRez CapSure PC Card
Dubner Stealer-in-Color
TechSmith SnagIt 4.1
Castlewood ORB
DogByte Custom Video Labels and Covers

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In this green screen video tutorial, we show you how to set-up a green screen for chromakey and how to best sell the green screen effect to your viewers.

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Don't leave important decisions up to your camera! In this video you will learn how to use the camera controls to adjust the white balance, focus, audio and iri …
Best Practices for Using a Tripod to Stabilize your Shots.
How to set-up a tripod to capture professional level video. Learn the step-by-step process for setting up and stabilizing your tripod.
Lighting for Video
How to use indoor lights, natural light, and camera controls to create the best lighting for video production.

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