January 1999 Table of Contents

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.

Reviews

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

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.

Special Effects: The Fox Network Look

How to use the Fox Network editing techniques to captivate your viewers.

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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

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