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February 1999 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Viva Amiga!

Although technically out of production for nearly a decade, the Amiga computer is still a favorite of desktop video editors everywhere. Now, with new hardware, new software and the muscle of Gateway 2000 to back it, is Amiga set to rise from the ashes?

Audio Mixers Essentials: Mixing your audio will improve your sound and enhance your videos.

A good video needs good audio to go along with it. Our feature story gives you the complete rundown on what to look for in an audio mixer for best video results. Our comprehensive Buyer’s Guide shows you what’s available out there.

Best Products of the Year

1998 was a great year for video equipment. From strong contenders in the camcorder categories to continued growth in computer desktop video, only the very cream can rise to the top to claim a coveted Videomaker Best Product of the Year award.

Live to Tape: A Case Study in Live Multi-camera Production

Three guys produced a weekly television show in a basement studio. From cabling to the final take, here’s how they pulled off a studio-style multi-camera shoot.

Get Animated: How To Shoot Amateur Animated Video

Basic but effective video animation is easy, fun and requires minimal equipment or technical expertise. With a decent consumer camcorder, a tripod, a little patience and some creativity, the bare-bones process isn’t hard to learn.

The Signs of Editing: A guided tour

If you want to know more about editing your videos, you need to know more about how the various editing protocols work. Take this tour and follow the signs to greater editing proficiency.

Reviews

Benchmarks

JVC GR-AXM700, Audio-Technica AT851a, Classic Video Products Cobra Crane, Cinovation Scriptware, Truevision Bravado 2000

Columns

Viewfinder: Study the Masters

Learn the language of video from those who came before.

Getting Started: Copy Stand Shooting

It's the best way to shoot art, photos and small objects in extreme closeup.

Light Source: The Power of Three-point Lighting

Use three-point lighting to set the mood, time of day and dramatic intensity of your productions.

Video Editing: Superb Superimpositions

Combining and manipulating multiple pictures, titles or special effects into a single, composite image.

Sound Track: Smooth Talker

Thirteen tips for smooth, professional-sounding narration.

Videocrafts: It's a Grand Old Flag

It's a Grand Old Flag

Departments

Letters to the Editor

Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor.

In Box

Quick Focus

Book and Tape Reviews

  • The Art of Sound Reproduction
  • Video and Media Servers: Technology and Applications
  • Advanced Television Systems: Brave New TV

Gear

  • Sony Handycam Vision CCD-TRV95
  • Panasonic PV-DV910 Mini DV camcorder
  • Montrose DV-V-145
  • TVFX Art In Motion
  • Hash Animation Master 98 v. 6.1.98
  • Cool-Lux L-10 Smart Power Battery Belt
  • Video Cameras SportCam
  • Case Logic CBV-20
  • Case Logic CBV-25
  • JVC GR-DVA1
  • JVC GR-DVF10
  • Long Valley Equipment 1.5 inch schedule 40 ABS curved tracks

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