April 1999
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Feature Stories
Direct Like the Masters
What you can’t teach through formal instruction, you can often transmit through apprenticeship to a master artist--a master like Spielberg, Chaplin or Hitchcock.
VCRs and Hard Drives Buyer's Guide
Editing VCRs and hard drives perform the same basic function in the video editing world: they store video and audio information. Whether you prefer linear or nonlinear this handy buyer's guide is for you.
Top Tools for Streaming Internet Video
We talked to people to see which streaming video products they prefer, and why. You can use their experiences to help you decide what type of streaming software will best fit your needs.
Lens, Iris and Sensor Design Combine for Best Quality Imaging
Your camcorder's lens, iris and sensor design control your image quality. In this article, we dissect the imaging system of the camcorder and explore what makes it work.
1998 Videomaker/Panasonic Contest Winners
The pre-ceremony hype and suspense is over, and we've selected this year's best videos. The competition was fierce, but our judges felt that these seven videos deserved the highest honors. The envelope please…
Reviews
PV-DV910 Mini DV Camcorder
- Panasonic PV-DV910 Mini DV camcorder
- Samsung SCL 150 8mm camcorder
- Beyerdynamic MCE 86 N(C)S short shotgun microphone
- FAST DVMaster Pro DV capture board
- Iomega Buz Multimedia Producer video capture board
Columns
Viewfinder: Why We Like Making Video
Video provides a feeling of accomplishment that's unparalleled by any other medium.
Getting Started: Slide to Video Transfer Tips
Transferring slides to video can be a very simple process.
Use Reflectors to Ramp up Available Light
Reflectors are perhaps the most versatile, inexpensive and widely-used lighting instruments.
Edit Suite: Continuity
Continuity is the job of both the director and the editor.
Sound Track: 10 Tips for Nonlinear Sound
Better results from your digital audio editor.
Videocrafts: The Shadow Meets the Green (or Blue) Lantern
Spice up backgrounds with this easy-to-make shadow-shaping template.
Departments
What VCR System do they use in Scotland?
Tech Talk
DV VCR records, playbacks Mini DV Tapes
- Panasonic AG-DV2000 DVCPRO VCR
- Koss Plug earbud
- Sony TRV900
- Chimera Speed Ring
- Kai's Power Tools 5
- Grand Vision UltraView Pro
- Sharp VL-PD3U Mini DV Camcorder
- Dolgin Power Brace
- Miller Fluid Heads DS-5
- Lowepro Rover AW
Latest Videos
How to Organize a Shoot
In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …
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How to Cast a Video Production
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How to Break Down a Script
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How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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Best camcorder less than $2K
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
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Turning off the REC indicator
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
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Introduce Yourself
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
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Video News Blog
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On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
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Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
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Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22
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DSLRs' Audio Limitations: Azden's Newest Mixer May Be the Ticket
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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
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We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
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Editing Avid on an iPad - Imagine the Possibilities!
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
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