Special Issue 1999 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

A Dabbler’s Guide to Computer Video

Many people think computer video is still too scary, with visions of SCSI drives, codecs and frame rates dancing in their heads. To many people, computer video just seems like too much work. Even if you aren't ready for full-blown nonlinear editing, there are still plenty of fun, easy ways you can use your computer to enhance your videos.

Four Essentials for Nonlinear Editing

We have boiled the market down into four essential product categories to get your shopping started on the right foot. This guide to sound cards, video capture cards, nonlinear editing software and ready-to-edit turnkey systems should get you on the right track when it's time to open your wallet.

Understanding Transition Effects

Flips, flaps, flops, fly-ins and other athletic visual effects are iirresistible. But, to use them with finesse you need to know what each one says to the audience. That’s what we’re here for.

Nonlinear Editing: A Guided Tour

Nonlinear editing concepts, commands and techniques seem to come at you faster than you can make sense of them. We'll walk you through the steps of nonlinear editing, revealing a potpourri of valuable tips and tricks along the way.

Tune Your PC For Editing Video

Retrofitting a computer for nonlinear editing can be frightening. But, if it's done right, the payoff is worth it. Watch as we configure a Windows/Intel PC for nonlinear and see, step-by-step, just how to set up your home computer for video editing.

Reviews

Columns

Editor's Letter: Making video is a lot easier than it used to be

Sitting in front of a computer that is configured for video editing is a wonderful experience and now it’s easier than ever.

Computer Video Glossary

A guide to computer-video terms that every video editor needs to know.

Departments

Editing Tidbits

A collection of tips and tricks for easier editing.

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Lighting for Video
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