December 1999
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Streaming Slideshows on the World Wide Web
If you’re disappointed with the quality of streaming video over the Net, here are three ways to turn your video into a high-quality streaming slideshow.
Titlers Buyer’s Guide
Whether you’re looking for a stand-alone character generator or a computer-based titling software, you’ll find it here in our extensive buyer’s guide.
How to Buy a Camcorder -- All Format Camcorder Buyer's Guide
So many models, so many features, so many choices. Let our comprehensive camcorder buyer's guide help you choose the best model to match your budget and needs.
Writing Effective Narration
When the images alone don’t tell the whole story: 10 tips for writing crisp and clear narration.
Image Stabilization: EIS/OIS
Explore some of the different techniques that are used to stabilize images, and get some ideas for putting this miraculous technology to work.
Reviews
Taking Studio Mikes for a Test Drive
Taking Studio Mikes for a Test Drive
Video Streaming Software Review: Avid Cinema for Macintosh
A great way for home videographers to get into video streaming, but not a good solution for serious videotape production.
Canon Digital Camcorder Fires Another Shot
Canon Digital Camcorder reviewed and Tested.
Medea VideoRAID for Casablanca
Medea VideoRAID for Casablanca
Sonic Foundry Acid
Sonic Foundry Acid
Columns
Viewfinder: Video Newsletters
You may soon get video with your newspaper.
Getting Started: Camera Move Aesthetics
Carefully chosen camera moves contribute immensely to the aesthetic quality of your video.
Video Lighting: Guerilla Lighting
A quick visit to the hardware store will provide most of your guerrilla lighting needs.
Edit Suite: Editing Picture to Sound
By carefully matching picture and sound, you can make an otherwise boring video come alive.
Sound Track: Big Mikes
Get professional-quality audio with a studio microphone.
Holiday Gift Guide: Four Tips for Stuffing Video Stockings
Don’t know what to give? Here are some gift ideas that every videographer will love.
Departments
Book Gives Helpful Review of Lighting Basics
- Basics of Video Lighting
- Video Projects for Elementary and Middle Schools
- Apple Final Cut Pro Power Start CD-ROM
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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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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
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