August 1999
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
A Serious Look at Funny Video
Creating comedy requires more than a good sense of humor. These comedy techniques will have the audience laughing at your production, not at you.
Video and Computer Monitor Buyer's Guide
What you see is what you get. Survey the makes, models and features of monitors for video in this handy buyer's guide.
8mm Family Camcorder Buyer's Guide
A comprehensive buyer’s guide to help you explore and compare 8mm, Hi8 and Digital8.
Whiter Whites: the Hows and Whys of White Balance
Are your videos like a mixed load of laundry? White balance will let you show your true colors.
Videomaker/Panasonic Contest 1999
Send us your best video creations for a chance to win a Panasonic Mini DV camcorder or another fantastic prize.
Glossary of Video Terms
Overwhelmed by the jargon? Here’s a list of video-related terms to help you decode the cryptic vernacular of video.
Reviews
Canon Elura Mini DV Camcorder Review
Overall, the Canon Elura is a pretty good little Mini DV camcorder. It's small size and impressive performance make it a natural choice for videographers on the go.
Sony Camera and Camcorder Review
In addition to its video capabilities, the TRV510 also doubles as a digital still camera. It has a 2MB flash memory chip that holds 20 higher-quality JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) images or 33 standard-quality JPEGs.
Mitsubishi HS-U790 S-VHS VCR
Mitsubishi HS-U790 S-VHS VCR
Canopus DVRaptor IEEE 1394 Capture Card
Canopus DVRaptor IEEE 1394 Capture Card
Benchmark: IMSI Lumiere Video Studio 2.0
IMSI Lumiere Video Studio 2.0
Columns
Streaming Video
Streaming video is a real-time Internet video distribution solution.
Getting Started: Manual Controls
Sometimes it pays to be a control freak
Dramatic Lighting Livens up Videos
Dramatic lighting can make the difference between an ordinary production and a great production.
Edit Suite: Make it Snappy
Create vibrant videos using the appropriate tempo to keep your audience interested and asking for more.
Sound Track: Studio Sound
Be it back bedroom or empty warehouse, your studio can sound as good as it looks.
Videocraft: Dollys and Trucks and Pans, Oh My!
Every camcorder user should have a dolly. No, not Raggedy Ann, the kind that lets you wheel things around.
Departments
How Big should a Hard Drive be?
Tech Talk
Video Equipment
Hot new products for the videographer.
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
Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you … -
How to Break Down a Script
In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production. -
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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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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