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Feature Stories

Streaming Slideshows on the World Wide Web

by Roger Wyatt
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

by Wendy Nichols
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

by Loren Alldrin
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

by Bill Harrington
When the images alone don’t tell the whole story: 10 tips for writing crisp and clear narration.

Image Stabilization: EIS/OIS

by Scott Anderson
Explore some of the different techniques that are used to stabilize images, and get some ideas for putting this miraculous technology to work.

Departments

Tech Talk

by Joe McCleskey

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Chuck Peters
  • Basics of Video Lighting
  • Video Projects for Elementary and Middle Schools
  • Apple Final Cut Pro Power Start CD-ROM

Gear

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December 1999
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Video Newsletters

by Matthew York
You may soon get video with your newspaper.

Getting Started: Camera Move Aesthetics

by Arthur Aiello
Carefully chosen camera moves contribute immensely to the aesthetic quality of your video.

Video Lighting: Guerilla Lighting

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
A quick visit to the hardware store will provide most of your guerrilla lighting needs.

Camcorder Glossary

by Chuck Peters

Edit Suite: Editing Picture to Sound

by Jim Stinson
By carefully matching picture and sound, you can make an otherwise boring video come alive.

Sound Track: Big Mikes

by Loren Alldrin
Get professional-quality audio with a studio microphone.

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