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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.

Reviews

Benchmarks

    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

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    Quick Focus

    Book and Tape Reviews

    • Complete Guide to Video
    • Directing and Producing for Television: A Format Approach
    • Easy Home Videos

    Gear

    • 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

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