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Feature Stories

Let's Put on a Show

by William Ronat
The shooting was hard and the editing was long and lonely. But the product, well the product turned out pretty darn good. In fact, it turned out really good. You're proud of itand you want people to see it, but how? It can be easier than you think and fun too.

Meet Real Camcorder Users

by Julie DeForest
There is a revolution going on out there and you are part of it. See how folks like yourself are depending more and more on video in their everyday lives.

Production Suite

by Joe McCleskey
The one-stop production shop. Take a look at one heck of a post-production facility (and one reader's dream come true).

In the Bag: Essential Camcorder Accessories

by Alice Patterson
Camcorder Accessories are essential tools for any videographer interested in professinalism. Here are some handy items to have along on every shoot.

VHS Camcorder Buyer's Guide: VHS Camcorders - Still Useful After All These Years

by Karen Director
The VHS Camcorder, is there still a place for it in todays world of DV pocketcams? We think so. The story and a handy buyer's guide are inside.

Lite Lighting

by Chuck Peters

The Amazing Camcorder: A Guided Tour

by Jim Stinson
Did you ever get this one? "Daddy, what makes the pictures go into the camera and come out on the TV?" Hey, it's ok, we can help you out here. Take an inside look at how your camcorder works.

Videomaker/Panasonic Contest: Call for Entries

by Bronwen Grady
It's time for the 12th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Contest. Show us what you can do, and we'll give you a chance to take home some pretty slick video equipment.

Video Production Equipment to go Shopping on Location

by Philip Partridge
Video production equipment for shooting on location: What you need to know.

Departments

In Box

by Karen Director

Quick Focus

by Karen Director

Book and Tape Reviews

by Derek Krauss
  • Digital Imaging A to Z
  • Cut To The Chase
  • Educator's Survival Guide to TV Production Equipment and Setup

Gear

by Bronwen Grady

Your Tips

by Bronwen Grady

Zoom In, Zoom Out

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July 1998
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Why Did You Buy Your Camcorder?

by Matthew York
The camcorder as therapist.

Video Editing Without Software

by Jim Stinson
Do your video editing directly, tape to tape, without the use of a computer.

Sound Track: 10 Tips for Better Sound

by Loren Alldrin
10 easy ways to improve the sound of your next video.

Test Bench

  • Benchmarks

    by Joe McCleskey

    • Panasonic PV-L558 VHS-C Camcorder
    • Sima SCW-2 ColorWriter Plus Titler
    • Strata VideoShop 4.0/3D Nonlinear Editing Software
    • Nady 802 Platinum Wireless Microphone System
    • Smith-Victor M-75 & MP-100A On-camera Lights
  • Special F/X: In Your Face!

    by Chuck Peters
    All you need to create this drippy, gooey lens effect is a pane of clear glass or plastic.