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

Benchmark: Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEO DV300 FireWire/SCSI Adapter Board

Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEO DV300 FireWire/SCSI Adapter Board

NRG Research 51903 3-light Kit

Shure Brothers Microflex MX391/c Boundary Microphone

Ulead Systems Cool 3D 2.5 Titling Software

Columns

Viewfinder: The 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

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

Gear

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

Latest Videos

Green Screen Video Tutorial

In this green screen video tutorial, we show you how to set-up a green screen for chromakey and how to best sell the green screen effect to your viewers.

Mastering Your Camera Controls
Don't leave important decisions up to your camera! In this video you will learn how to use the camera controls to adjust the white balance, focus, audio and iri …
Best Practices for Using a Tripod to Stabilize your Shots.
How to set-up a tripod to capture professional level video. Learn the step-by-step process for setting up and stabilizing your tripod.
Lighting for Video
How to use indoor lights, natural light, and camera controls to create the best lighting for video production.

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