September 1999
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Sports Videography: Tips from a TV Sportscaster
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
Make informed purchasing decisions to keep your linear edit controller compatible with your current and future gear.
Tripod Buyer's Guide
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
Anticipate and prepare for the challenges involved in location shooting.
Bridging the Digital Divide
Going Digital? Save time and money by exploring the various digital-upgrade paths available to you.
Bit by Bit - Digital Takes Over
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
Send us your best video creations for a chance to win a Panasonic Mini DV camcorder or another fantastic prize.
Reviews
Hitachi VM-H955LA Hi8 Camcorder
Hitachi VM-H955LA Hi8 Camcorder
Benchmark: Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEO DV300 FireWire/SCSI Adapter Board
Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEO DV300 FireWire/SCSI Adapter Board
NRG Research 51903 3-light Kit
NRG Research 51903 3-light Kit
Shure Brothers Microflex MX391/c Boundary Microphone
Shure Brothers Microflex MX391/c Boundary Microphone
Ulead Systems Cool 3D 2.5 Titling Software
Ulead Systems Cool 3D 2.5 Titling Software
Columns
Viewfinder: The Video Montage of Emotions
Use music to move your viewers' emotions.
Getting Started: In-Camera Editing
In-camera editing is video production without the safety net.
Video Out: The WebCam Phenomenon
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
Tips on shooting videos in the wild.
Edit Suite: Warp Speed: Conquering Space and Time
Through judicious editing, we exercise our omnipotence over the little worlds we create on screen.
Sound Track: Ten Wireless Tips
Ten simple tips for maximizing wireless mike performance.
Departments
PAL, NTSC and Legality
In Box
Book and Tape Reviews
- Basic Betacam & DVCPro Camerawork
- Wedding Video for PROFIT: A Business and Marketing Guide
- The Need to Know Guide to Digital Videomaking
G3 Turnkey NLE Released by Apple
- 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
The Secret to Color Bars Revealed!
Your Tips
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.
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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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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
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