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August 1998 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

The Chase: Mini Movie Series

Her's a storyboard that you can shoot yourself. It's a one minute chase sequence that you can edit in your camera.

Hands-on Retailing

"Try before you buy" is a rising trend in video equipment retailing. Here are two companies that are leading the way in this innovative approach to equipment sales.

What Your Hear is What You Get:The Benefits of External Mikes and Headphones

Good sound can often be as simple as using the correct mike and headphones. We can help.

Quiet in the House!: A (Floor) Plan for Better Audio

Hickory-dickory-doc, how come I keep hearing that clock? Tips for muffling those troublesome background noises when shooting interviews around the house.

1998 Videomaker/Panasonic Contest

Time to strut your stuff. Enter the annual Videomaker/Panasonic Contest. This is your chance to win wonderful new video equipment.

Routes to Roots: Easy Video Family Histories

More and more families are realizing the benefits of video family histories. By combining those old photos and some simple interview techniques, you can make family keepsakes for future generations.

Videomaker Glossary of Terms

From A/B-roll to Zoom Ratio, we've got the definitions for you.This is the one reference of video terms that you will definitely want to keep at your fingertips.

Videomaker FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions from you, frequently offered answers from us.

Reviews

Benchmarks

  • Videonics MXPro Digital Video Mixer
  • Panasonic PV-A208 VHS-C Camcorder
  • Sima SFX-M Digital Video Mixer
  • Crystal Graphics 3D IMPACT! Pro 3D Title Creation and Rendering Software
  • Dubner Scene Stealer Tape Logger

Columns

Viewfinder: Video and Time

Time management vs. quality control, a true balancing act.

Camcorder Care

Nine Tips to Keep Your Camcorder as Fresh as a New Baby.

Profile: Campus Research 101

College tours on video help students choose the right school.

Edit Suite: Making a Video Album

Turn your home videos into family keepsakes.

Sound Track: Seven Studies in Superlative Sound

Simple tips for better sound from common shooting situations.

Titling for Under a Buck

You don't need to shell out major dollars on expensive character generators to achieve those desired titles. We'll show you three cheap titles you can make in minutes, without breaking the bank.

Videocrafts: Get Ready, Get Set

Make your own studio-style backdrop in less than one hour.

Departments

Tech Talk

In Box

Quick Focus

Book and Tape Reviews

  • Copyrights and Trademarks for Media Professionals
  • Digital Nonlinear Editing
  • Beyond Weddings, Cracking the Commercial Market

Gear

  • Canon ES180
  • Studiomaster Club DSP
  • Ulead Cool 3D
  • Parkside Optical LensPen MiniPro
  • Westcott Masterpiece Collapsible Two-In-One Illuminator Backgrounds
  • Elite Video Long Distance Runner
  • Head-Cam HC-100N
  • Head-Cam HC-100S
  • Light & Motion Industries Mako series housing
  • Panasonic AG-EZ30U
  • Hollywood FX 3.0

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