October 1998
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Ten Tips For Fabulous Fiction: Some Common Sense Approaches to Successful Story Videos
The thought of producing the Great American Masterpiece comes easier than the actual production. Here are some clues that can help you realize your epic dream.
Mix it Up: A Selection Of Video Special Effects Generators: Buyer's Guide
If you want to kick your production up a notch with multi-source transitions like A/B-roll editing, this Special Effects Generator buyer's guide can help get you started.
Better Video Through Lighting: Lights and Accessories you will need for the successful video shoot
Learn about the lighting equipment and techniques to make sure your indoor video is lighted properly.
A Shot in the Dark: Simple Solutions for Nighttime Shooting
Shooting video in the dark is always challenging. Here are some simple solutions that may help with that challenge.
The Eye of the Camcorder: Understanding the CCD
The CCD chip, how does it work? We take an inside look at the technology.
Your Camcorder: More Versatile Than You Realize
What was once just a tool for entertainment, is now being used in everyday life.
Columns
Viewfinder: Help Wanted: Video Volunteers
Make an investment in the future - teach video.
Getting Started: Keep on Trucking
Camera moves that will help you make better videos.
Edit Suite: An Off-line On-line Outline
Editing at home on your PC can save you time and money, but there are limitations.
Sound Track: The Auto-gain Migraine
Is your camcorder's auto-gain circuit giving you headaches? Here are someremedies.
Hollywood's Secrets Revealed: Special Effects in the Movies
Look inside the creation of some of special effects in the movies.
Videocrafts: Spread a Little Light
Make this useful light umbrella with tape and tinfoil.
Departments
Book and Tape Reviews
- Complete Guide to Video
- Directing and Producing for Television: A Format Approach
- Easy Home Videos
Cool-Lux Accessory is Cool in more than Name
- Cool-Lux Stablecam
- Classic Video Productions Cobra Crane
- DPS Spark Plus/Video Action
- Sonic Foundry ACID
- Pinnacle miroVIDEO DV300
- AIMS Lab VideoHighway Xtreme 98
- Spirit by Soundcraft Folio Powerpad
- JVC GR-DVM5
- Medea VideoRaid DV
- COMO DVX Capture Engine
Canon Vistura Stabilizes Images with New Tech
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