October 1999
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Combat Camera: Video in the Military
Much of the Kosovo footage you've seen on the news was shot by military crews using compact, high-quality consumer video gear.
Fishing for Blank Tape: Videotape Buyer's Guide
See make, model and market price for today's tapes with our handy videotape buyer's guide.
Special Effects Generator Buyer's Guide
Special effects do not lie solely in the digital realm. Take a gander at our linear SEG and switcher grid.
Makeup and Wardrobe for Video
Make your talent look their very best for your productions with these helpful tips that can subtly enhance your videos.
DV Q&A Our Expert Answers Your Questions
Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about digital video.
Reviews
Apple Final Cut Pro Bundle Turnkey Nonlinear Editing System
Apple Final Cut Pro Bundle Turnkey Nonlinear Editing System
JVC GR-DVM70u Mini DV Camcorder
JVC GR-DVM70u Mini DV Camcorder
Wireless Microphone Review: Nady Systems 351 Wireless Microphone Kit
This inexpensive wireless unit is good for amateur productions, but advanced videographers might want more from a wireless.
Smith Victor Q250-SG On-camera Light
Smith Victor Q250-SG On-camera Light
DPS Perception RT/3DXi-4200-18 Turnkey Nonlinear Editing System
DPS Perception RT/3DXi-4200-18 Turnkey Nonlinear Editing System
Columns
Viewfinder: The Easiest Way to Edit Video
Nonlinear editing the fun and easy way.
Getting Started: Tripod Techniques
Take a closer look at that most indispensible of video tools - the tripod.
Light Source: Lighting Backgrounds
Well-lit backgrounds don't just support your talent; they send subtle yet powerful messages to your audience.
Edit Suite: Editing Digital Audio
Nonlinear audio empowers our soundtrack.
Sound Track: Hearing is Believing
What your viewers hear can be just as real as what they see.
Standing Sets for (Practically) Nothing
Do-it-yourself blueprints to build four low-tech, low-effort and low-cost video sets.
Departments
A Guide on Wedding Photography and Video
- Wedding Photography and Video
- Silent Echos: The Films of Buster Keaton
- Understanding Sound Systems
Canon Ultura is the latest Mini DV camcorder from Canon
- Canon Ultura Mini DV camcorder
- Audio Video Design Teleprompter
- Raider Products I-Cuff
- Tota/Omni GO Kit 98
- Newer Tech FireWire 2 Go
- Themescapes - Loud Neighbors Music
- Audio-Technica u100
- Danmere Backer32 PC Tape Backup
- Westcott Illuminator Reflector Kit
- Varizoom Lens Control
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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Perfect Location but No Concept
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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!
Feb 3
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
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