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Feature Stories

Sports Videography: Tips from a TV Sportscaster

by Cameron Wong
A professional sports videographer may have better equipment and more experience than the casual home shooter, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to shoot good sports video with your consumer camcorder.

Edit Controller Buyer's Guide

by Joe McCleskey
Make informed purchasing decisions to keep your linear edit controller compatible with your current and future gear.

Tripod Buyer's Guide

by Don Collins
Nothing gives a steadier shot than a tripod. With so many to choose from, our buyer's guide can help you select which model is best for you.

Location Scouting: The Tricks of the Trade

by Geoff Best
Anticipate and prepare for the challenges involved in location shooting.

Bridging the Digital Divide

by Jim Stinson
Going Digital? Save time and money by exploring the various digital-upgrade paths available to you.

Bit by Bit - Digital Takes Over

by Scott Anderson
Digital video is more popular than ever. Does it warrant the hype? Dr. Mylar explains the virtues of the digital medium.

Videomaker/Panasonic Contest 1999

by Chuck Peters
Send us your best video creations for a chance to win a Panasonic Mini DV camcorder or another fantastic prize.

Departments

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Jim Martin
  • Basic Betacam & DVCPro Camerawork
  • Wedding Video for PROFIT: A Business and Marketing Guide
  • The Need to Know Guide to Digital Videomaking

Gear

by
  • Apple G3 Turnkey Nonlinear System
  • Microdolly Jib Arm
  • LaCie USB CD-RW
  • Aquatix AquatiCam
  • Memorex T200 VHS Tape
  • Hash Animation Master
  • NewTek Video Toaster for NT
  • Tiffen Steady Stick
  • Panasonic PV-DV900
  • VST FireWire hard drives

Your Tips

by Larry Lemm
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September 1999
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: The Montage of Emotions

by Matthew York
Use music to move your viewers' emotions.

Getting Started: In-Camera Editing

by Arthur Aiello
In-camera editing is video production without the safety net.

Video Out: The WebCam Phenomenon

by Joe McCleskey
WebCams are the rage on the Internet. Learn what they are and how to set up your own live WebCam show.

Take Five: Five Tips for Wonderful Wildlife Video

by Chuck Peters
Tips on shooting videos in the wild.

Edit Suite: Warp Speed: Conquering Space and Time

by Jim Stinson
Through judicious editing, we exercise our omnipotence over the little worlds we create on screen.

Sound Track: Ten Wireless Tips

by Loren Alldrin
Ten simple tips for maximizing wireless mike performance.

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