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Feature Stories

The Chase: Mini Movie Series

by Shane Calvert
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

by Julie DeForest
"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

by Alice Patterson
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

by Loren Alldrin
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

by Larry Lemm
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

by Jim Stinson
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

by Larry Lemm
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

by Joe McCleskey
Frequently asked questions from you, frequently offered answers from us.

Departments

Tech Talk

by Jim Martin

In Box

by Larry Lemm

Quick Focus

by Larry Lemm

Book and Tape Reviews

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

Gear

by Jim Martin
  • 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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August 1998
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Video and Time

by Matthew York
Time management vs. quality control, a true balancing act.

Camcorder Care

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

Profile: Campus Research 101

by Mark Eaton
College tours on video help students choose the right school.

Edit Suite: Making a Video Album

by Jim Stinson
Turn your home videos into family keepsakes.

Sound Track: Seven Studies in Superlative Sound

by Loren Alldrin
Simple tips for better sound from common shooting situations.

Test Bench

  • Benchmarks

    by Jim Martin
    • 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
  • Titling for Under a Buck

    by Patrick Lang
    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

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