Feature Stories
Is DV for Me?
The way DV camcorders capture broadcast-quality video and audio in a barely pint-sized package it's no wonder they're the latest rage. But when will you really need one? What exactly is it about this format that makes it so great? What models are out there? Our feature story and comprehensive buyer's guide will give you these answers plus everything else you need to know about DV.
More Music for the Money: CD Sound for All Budgets
It's easy and affordable to to acquire great music and sound effects for your videos with CD libraries.
Shooting A/B -roll: Tips for Single camera A/B-roll Shooting
With a little creativity and a technique called A/B-roll shooting, even the single-camera videographer can reap the benefits of a two-camera shoot.
The Ins and Outs of High-speed Shutters
Manipulating a camcorder's high-speed shutter is the key to making an inexpensive camcorder act in many ways like a professional camera. Check out how the high-speed shutter works and learn some tricks to successfully use the one on your camcorder.
Young Videographers: 5 Benefits of Combining Kids and Camcorders
Shooting video is educational, exciting and a great thing for kids to do.
Shoot with Caution: Video, the Law and You
Copyright, privacy and permission are important legal principles all videographers should know about. We answer the most common legal questions people have about video and the law.
Departments
Gear
- Panasonic PV-L958
- Panasonic DVD-RAM
- Century Precision Optics Value Series
- Peerless Industries Jumbo 2000
- Matrox Graphics Marvel G200-TV
- Bencher The Motion Picture Maker
- Supercircuits Microplate Video Transmitter
- Dazzle Multimedia Digital Video Producer
- Sony DCR-PC1
- Sonic Foundry Sound Forge XP 4.5
January 1999
Table of Contents
Columns
Viewfinder: Caught "In-between"
It's time to get off the fence and make some video.
Getting Started: Saving Family Classics: Film-to-Video Transfer
Do-it-yourself film-to-video is easy and allows you to add a personal touch to your classic footage.
Light Source: Crafting the Key Light
Good lighting begins with a single lamp.
Edit Suite: You're Entitled!
Creative titling is a fun and easy way to add spice and character to your videos.
Sound Track: Narration Sensation
Make your videos sit up and speak with crisp, intelligible narration.
Test Bench
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Benchmarks
- Canon Vistura Mini DV Camcorder
- Microsoft Netshow Tools
- RealNetworks Real Publisher
- XingMPEG encoder
- Classic Video Products SteadyTRACKER F-10 Camcorder Stabilizer
- JVC HR-S9500U S-VHS Editing VCR
Special Effects: The Fox Network Look
How to use the Fox Network editing techniques to captivate your viewers.
