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December 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Sample of a Storyboard

by Bill Davis
Creating a storyboard isn't as hard as you might think. Here is a sample of a storyboard you can use to make your own movie.

Holiday Wish List Shopping Guide

by Sandi Kilcollins
How to help your well-meaning (but video-impaired) loved ones select the perfect video gift for you.

Product Preview: Microsoft Movie Maker

by Charles Fulton
Now bundled with Windows Millenium Edition, this simple editing software promises an easy and fun way to create video.

Six Kid-friendly Home Video Ideas

by Andrew McIntosh
Six good home video ideas for family fun.

Character Generator Buyer's Guide

by Tony Kilcollins
If you're looking for the right equipment to create titles, standalone or software, this is the buyer's guide for you.

Buy the Camcorder of your Dreams Today!

by Wendy Nichols
Prices, features and formats: learn what's what and check out the latest camcorders on the market.

26 Video Ideas: A to Z On How To Make Money With Video

by Bill Davis
An alphabet of ideas on how to make money with video.

Video Adventurer

by Geoff Best
Tips for shooting video on the trail.

Steady on the Set: Inside Image Stabilization

by John Davis
Learn how the technology behind image stabilization actually works

Columns

Viewfinder: Power to the (Video) People

by Matthew York
Power to the (Video) People

Home Video Hints: Baby, It's Cold Outside!

by Arthur Aiello
Keep your camcorder safe in cold, wet winter weather.

Light Source: In the Mood? Creating Mood with Light

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
One scene, many moods. Let the lighting do the work.

Jargon: Glossary of Camcorder Terms

by Jon Vosovic
Glossary of Camcorder Terms

Computer Editing: Split Man

by Don Collins
Learn how and when to use split edits to add meaning, depth and interest to your video productions.

Sound Advice: Managing Digital Music

by Jim Stinson
How to select, time, process and transition music in your videos.

Test Bench

Departments

Tech Support

by Don Collins

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Stephen Bosinoff
  • Developing Story Ideas
  • Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects
  • Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques Volume 2

New Gear

by Tony Kilcollins
  • Panasonic AG-DVC10 Mini DV camcorder
  • AIST MovieDVsuite
  • Apple iMac DV Special Edition (500MHz)
  • Saft America camcorder bags
  • RoadWired CableStable storage case
  • Adorage Magic transition library
  • Imagine Products DV Log Pro
  • Newtek Vidget
  • The Badham Company ShotMaster
  • Mainconcept MainActor 3.5

November 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Shooting Special Events

by Arthur Aiello
Family festivities are fun, and easy to shoot. Your camcorder provides a great way to preserve precious memories.

Web, CD And DVD Video Authoring Software Buyer's Guide

by Wendy Nichols
Learn about the products that convert your videos to streaming formats or to files that can be burned to CD and DVD.

Light and Reflectors Buyer's Guide

by Tony Kilcollins
More than 100 lights, light kits and reflectors you can use to improve the quality of your videos.

Get Ready, Get Set, Shoot

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
13 time-tested tips to get excellent footage and make the post-production process faster and easier.

DV Questions & Answers

by Charles Bloodworth
In this Q&A, find out about the technology behind the tiny-but-powerful digital video format.

Columns

Viewfinder: Creativity

by Matthew York
Creativity

Home Video Hints

by Arthur Aiello
Move It! Camera Move Aesthetics. Pan and tilt are common camera moves.

Video Out: Virtual Video Festivals and Contests

by John Davis
Want people to see your work? Online contests may be exactly what you never knew you've always wanted.

Take 5: Tips for Titling

by Chuck Peters
Tips for Titling

Computer Editing: A Transition Style Sheet

by Jim Stinson
Fade, dissolve, wipe, flip, spin and more. A checklist for innovative transitions.

Sound Advice: Audio Illusions

by Bill Harrington
Who says seeing is believing? With sound effects, hearing is believing.

Test Bench

Departments

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Stephen Bosinoff
  • Audio Post-production in Video and Film
  • Food Styling "Tricks" for Photography & Video - Part One: "Cool Stuff"
  • Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production

New Gear

by Tony Kilcollins
  • Canopus DVStation editing workstation
  • StageTools MovingPicture
  • Century Precision Optics wide-angle lens attachment
  • Canon Elura 2MC Mini DV camcorder
  • Case Logic DVC-50 storage bag
  • Inscriber Technology TitleMotion DV plug-in for Premiere
  • Bogen Gitzo Classic Baby tripod
  • Backdrop Outlet Flex-Out backgrounds
  • Saft America Polaroid Li-Ion and NiMH batteries
  • Boris RED 1.5

Your Tips

by Don Collins

Special Issue 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Digital Video Essentials

by Jim Stinson
Ten things you've just gotta know to be successful as a new editor.

Hot Gear to Make Cool Video

by John Davis
Simple editing solutions to get you started editing video without going broke or insane: editing appliances, turnkey computer editors, external capture devices, beginner editing software, and streaming MPEG and QuickTime Encoders.

Technical Terms Made Easy

by Chuck Peters
Use this handy glossary to help you sort out some of the confusing technical jargon used by video editors and Web streamers.

Columns

Editor's Letter: So you want to learn how to make video with your computer?

by Matthew York
Making high quality video is easier than ever before.

Home Video Hints: Shooting to Edit - 5 Tips for Success

by Mark Bosko
Learn to shoot video with the mind of an editor and your editing will be faster, easier and a lot more fun.

Web Hosting

by Chris Raley
Check out these free Web sites that specialize in hosting your streaming videos.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Encoding for the Web

by John Davis
Learn how to take your video file from your hard drive, create a streaming media file and then post it to a Web site.

Editing Digital Audio

by Bill Davis
The secret ingredient that all the pros agree must be added to each of your video recipes if you want to cook up an outstanding program.

Departments

October 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Liar, Liar!

by Jim Stinson
The minute you hit the record button, you falsify reality. Here are some insights into the true nature of video creation.

Storyboard - The Guardian

by Chuck Peters
Produce this short, funny video to entertain your friends and family.

Offshore Sightings

by Chuck Peters
A sneak peek at the cutting edge video products from Japan.

Lights, Camera, Action!

by Randal K. West
Directing isn't as easy as it looks. Here are some practical tips.

A Different Sort of Home Video

by Arthur Aiello
Producing real estate video for fun and profit.

Special Effects Generators: Buyer's Guide

by Mark Bosko
Step into the world of special effects. Tools to make your multi-camera shoots or linear edits magical.

Blank Tape Buyer's Guide

by Wendy Nichols
Seven things to consider when you're searching for the best format and quality of blank videotape.

Editing Appliances: Cracking the Case

by Charles Bloodworth
A look at what's under the hood of turnkey editing.

Columns

Viewfinder: We have a new look!

by Matthew York
We have a new look!

Home Video Hints: What's Your Angle?

by Arthur Aiello
Creative camera angles can improve the look of your home videos.

Light Source: News-style Lighting

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Tips to help you create great lighting for your news set. Strategies for anchors, sports and the weather.

Jargon: Glossary of Editing Terms

by Wendy Nichols
Glossary of Editing Terms

Computer Editing: 5 Phases of Editing

by Jim Stinson
Conquer editing in five major phases: organizing, assembling, enhancing, synthesizing and archiving.

Sound Advice: Soundboards Needed

by Larry Lemm
An audio mixer is an essential tool for live multi-mike productions and linear edit bays.

Test Bench

Departments

Tech Support

by Don Collins
Tech Talk

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Stephen Bosinoff
  • Final Cut Pro for the Macintosh
  • Storyboards: Motion in Art
  • Video Toaster: Creative Concepts

New Gear

by Tony Kilcollins
  • JVC HR-DVS1 S-VHS/Mini DV VCR
  • Screenplay Systems Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000
  • TAO Media Systems PanPort422 Control Protocol Converter
  • Boris Graffiti
  • NewTech Infosystems CD-Maker 2000 Professional Edition
  • Darim Vision MG-100 MPEG-1 encoder
  • Sonic Foundry Vegas Video
  • ToCad Sunpak polarizing filters
  • ToCad SLIK U2000 tripod
  • Music Bakery music

September 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Got a Match?

by Jim Stinson
Tips and tricks for seamlessly cutting together footage shot in different places on different days.

Video Postcards

by Chris Raley
Forget that greeting card. Send a video message instead!

Linear Edit Controllers Buyer's Guide

by John Davis
An in-depth look at tape-to-tape editing tools.

The State of Eight: Camcorder Buyer's Guide

by Wendy Nichols
Curious about what the various 8mm camcorders have to offer? This Buyer's Guide will give you the lowdown on this family where 8 really is enough.

The Multi-Camera Shoot

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Helpful hints for mixing multiple cameras live to tape.

Buttons and Menus and Dials, Oh My!

by Chuck Peters
A handy guide to explain the basic features and functions built into your camcorder.

Preview of Coming Attractions

by Chuck Peters
Something new is on the horizon.

Columns

Viewfinder: Painting the Electronic Canvas

by Matthew York
The combination of video and the Web is creating a medium like none we've seen before.

Getting Started: Altering Space and Time with Video

by Arthur Aiello
The space-time continuum used to be the sole domain of science-fiction writers.Today it is the playground of the videographer.

Video Out: MPEG-2s for Me and You

by Larry Lemm
DVD authoring is easier to get into than ever before.

Edit Suite: Fresh Ideas for Titles

by Jim Stinson
Let's jump beyond the basics and consider titles as a creative component of your shows.

Sound Track: To Wire or Not to Wire?

by Bill Harrington
Knowing when to cut the cord is not always easy.

Test Bench

Departments

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Stephen Bosinoff
  • Lighting for Video
  • iMovie: The Missing Manual
  • Premiere 5 Tutorial - vol. 1 CD-ROM

Gear

by Tony Kilcollins
  • Canon ES410V 8mm Camcorder
  • Dazzle Digital Video Creator II
  • Eskape Labs MyVideo digitizer
  • Case Logic CBV-12 storage bag
  • ADS Technologies Pyro 1394 Drive Kit
  • Magix Entertainment @udio & video office
  • 2netFX.com CastFX Desktop Broadcaster

August 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Web Pages That Wiggle: Web Animation Software Buyer's Guide

by Joe McCleskey
Learn about the software that can help you create animated action for the Web.

Steady as She Goes: Tripod Buyer's Guide

by Wendy Nichols
Get the shakes out of your shots. Find the tripod that suits your needs and your pocketbook

Begin With the Edit in Mind

by Jim Stinson
Learn to shoot and direct like a pro and the editing will be easy

Short Video Editing Encyclopedia

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Linear editing systems rely on communication in much the same way we do. Each system uses a distinctive language, called an editing protocol.

Call for Entries

by Tony Kilcollins
Get all the details on how to enter this year's short video contest and win a great prize.

Columns

Viewfinder: Thank You Steve Jobs

by Matthew York
Apple's marketing efforts have made video editing part of the mainstream.

Getting Started: Focal Techniques

by Arthur Aiello
Making focus work to your advantage is a key part of producing good video.

Light Source: Advanced Techniques for Lighting Faces

by Jim Stinson
Light placement can have a dramatic impact on the faces you light.

Take Five: Tips for Tape Care

by Chuck Peters
Five tips for storing videotapes and preserving your precious footage.

Edit Suite: Fearless Compositing

by Bill Harrington
Don't be intimidated, compositing is easier than you might think.

Sound Track: Microphone Types

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Everything you need to know to choose the right mike for any shooting situation.

Test Bench

Departments

Tech Talk

by Don Collins

In Box

by Wendy Nichols

Book and Tape Reviews

by Jon Vosovic
  • Create Your Own Stage Effects
  • The Avid Handbook-Revised
  • VideoSyncrasies - The Motion Graphics Problem Solver

Gear

by Tony Kilcollins

July 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Frequently Asked Questions About Camcorder Use

by Chuck Peters
Learn the answers to some common camcorder conundrums.

Is This Thing On? Microphone Buyer's Guide

by Don Collins
Though often overlooked, audio makes up the other half of video. Improve your sound by finding the mike that's right for you.

Turnkey Editing Workstations Buyer's Guide

by Larry Lemm
Get into editing the easy way with a pre-configured editing system. Discover which outfit fits your needs and budget

Interview Techniques

by Jim Stinson
The art of the video interview.

Imaging is Everything

by Charles Bloodworth
Understand the nuts and bolts of your camcorder’s high-speed shutter. Clear explanations of how the lens, iris and shutter operate.

Columns

Viewfinder: Sharing Video Clips

by Matthew York
Got clips you'd care to share? Videomaker.com might be the place to share them.

Getting Started: Camcorder Maintenance

by Arthur Aiello
Common sense and TLC will keep your camcorder in tip-top shape at all times.

Public Access/Cable TV

by Mark Bosko
Getting access to public access.

Edit Suite: Editing Video Events

by Jim Stinson
Stuck shooting an event from just one vantage point? Not to worry, as an editor, you have an array of tricks to help create entertaining video anyway.

Sound Track: Stereo Miking

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Looking for ways to enhance your sound track? Consider adding depth and richness with stereo miking techniques.

Test Bench

Departments

In Box

by Wendy Nichols

Quick Focus

by Tony Kilcollins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Stephen Bosinoff
  • Writing For Interactive Media
  • Video Toaster: Get Started
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Home Videos

Gear

by Tony Kilcollins

Your Tips

by Wendy Nichols

June 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Video Production Course

by David Chaveriat
From humble beginnings to mini-media broadcast stations, young

Curtains Calling: Videotaping Plays and Recitals

by Mark Bosko
Shooting the stage can be a fun, valuable and even profitable way to utilize your production skills.

Have Camcorder Will Travel

by Phil Philcox
Interested in travel? Learn to shoot documentaries and travel for free.

Star Wipe! Editing Software for Every Budget

by Larry Lemm
There are a lot of different editing software packages out there. Use this handy buyer's guide to help you decide which fits your needs as well as your budget.

Laptop Video Editors Buyer's Guide

by Don Collins
Now you can edit anywhere. Check out these portable laptops that are fully equipped editing systems.

The Wonderful Cutaway

by Jim Stinson
Discover the many uses of that all-purpose editing bandage, the cutaway.

Configuring a PC for Editing

by Joe McCleskey
Want to build your own PC editing system? This article will tell you what you need to know to properly configure your computer for video editing.

In Search of the Elusive Camcorder Deal

by George E. Nolly
A secret shopper's investigative report on the art of the haggle.

Columns

Viewfinder: Solving Global Problems with Video

by Matthew York
Together, you and your camcorder can change the world.

Getting Started: Video Composition

by Arthur Aiello
Good shot composition is at the heart of attractive video.

Light Source: A Dose of Reality

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Lighting, like sound, can be used to create a false reality for your audience.

Edit Suite: Play It Again!

by Jim Stinson
Don't just use that shot once. Here are some sneaky reasons to recycle footage.

Sound Track: Putting Your Audio on the Right Track

by Bill Harrington
Make the most of your editing software's audio tracks.

Test Bench

Departments

Tech Talk: How to Stream Video

by Stephen Muratore
Seven Steps to Streaming Your Video for Free

Tech Talk

by Larry Lemm

Letters to the Editor

by Wendy Nichols
Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor.

Video Production Book and Tape Reviews

by Bill Harrington
  • After Effects Boot Camp
  • The Independent Video Producer
  • The Anatomy of a PC

Gear

by

May 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Offshore Sightings

by Chuck Peters
A sneak peek at Japan's cutting edge video products. See what the manufacturers have to offer in the land of the rising sun.

Horizon Video - Picturing the Edit Suite

by Alice Patterson
An inside look at one man�s professional post production set up.

Video Profiles: Stories Waiting To Be Told

by Julie DeForest
Discover how to capture the personal insights of people in your life who have interesting stories to tell.

Basic Training

by Jim Stinson
Richly satisfying, training videos have everything you're looking for as a video producer.

Videomaker Expo Digitizing & Capture Card Panel and Buyer's Guide

by Wendy Nichols
Find out what company representatives are saying about configuring your own system and check out the our handy buyer's guide.

A Sneak Peak at Draco's Avio

by Larry Lemm
The second-generation Casablanca promises more memory, real-time effects and a low price tag.

VHS Family Camcorder Buyer’s Guide

by Don Collins
Is shot selection ruining your golf game? Imagine what it’s doing to your video productions.

The Signal Path

by Joe McCleskey
A journey through the wondrous electronic pathways inside and outside of your camcorder.

Columns

Viewfinder: I Like Nomenclature

by Matthew York
Nonlinear editing is now the norm. It's time for new nomenclature.

Getting Started: Shooting to Edit vs. Editing In-Camera

by Arthur Aiello
The difference between shooting to edit and editing in-camera is like shooting with a safety net or flying by the seat of your pants.

Edit Suite: Pesky Edit Blemishes

by Jim Stinson
Attention to detail pays off in the end.

Sound Track: Digital Sources for Superior Sound Tracks

by Joe McCleskey
Improve your video's audio with new digital sources.

Test Bench

Departments

In Box

by Wendy Nichols

Book and Tape Reviews

by Chuck Peters
  • Basics of Video Production
  • Selling to Corporations: A Producer’s Guide to Selling Video, CD-ROM and Web Sites
  • 110 Ways to Improve Your Sound System

Gear

by

Your Tips

by Larry Lemm

April 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Storyboard - Smart Pet Trick

by Jim Stinson
Use our ready-made storyboard to produce this fun easy video.

Buyer’s Guide: Editing VCRs and Hard Drives

by Joe McCleskey
Information to help you choose the VCR or hard drive that will meet your video editing needs.

Connection Corrections

by Mark Bosko
Shoddy cables can degrade the quality of even the highest end video equipment.

Nice Shot: A Guide to Common Video Shot Types

by Bill Davis
Is shot selection ruining your golf game? Imagine what it's doing to your video productions.

Internet Video: From Camcorder to Computer to the World

by Larry Lemm
The Internet is fast becoming the medium of choice for video distribution. Learn how to use it and your videos will reach a global audience.

Video Prize Patrol: The 1999 Videomaker/Panasonic Tape Contest Winners

by Wendy Nichols
Nearly 200 entries from 25 states, Canada and Puerto Rico made this our biggest contest yet. Here are our seven winners.

Columns

Viewfinder: Are We There Yet?

by Matthew York
Knowing when to say "when" is an important skill in video production.

Getting Started: Shooting on Sunny Days

by Arthur Aiello
When shooting outdoors, you should maintain control of the most important video component: light.

Light Source: Three-point Lighting for Multiple Talent

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Make your light kit do double duty for your next interview.

Edit Suite: Real is in the Eye of the Beholder

by Jim Stinson
The creative editor can suggest impossible realities to a believing audience.

Sound Track: Use Your Head(phones)

by Bill Harrington
The best way to avoid audio disaster is to listen while you record.

Test Bench

Departments

Tech Talk

by Larry Lemm

In Box

by Wendy Nichols

Book and Tape Reviews

by Dennis Berkla
  • Art Direction for Film and Video
  • Script Supervising and Film Continuity
  • Digital Guerilla Video: A Grassroots Guide to the Revolution

Gear

by

March 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Matchlight Entertainment: Broadcasting Consumer Video to the World

by Julie DeForest
Two video mavericks, armed with their wits and the latest consumer gear, blaze a new trail in broadcast television.

The Digital Revolution Continues: The All-Computer-Video Buyer’s Guide

by Arthur Aiello
With over 12 product grids, this massive desktop video buyer’s guide will help you get started or upgraded today.

20 Tips for Directing Talent

by Joe Lamachia
Get the best performance from amateur talent using these 20 helpful hints for better directing.

The Magnificent Seven: Choosing a Video Format

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, 8mm, Hi8, Mini DV and Digital8. Confused yet? Find out which videotape format is best for you.

Columns

Viewfinder: Pay Attention to the Right Things

by Matthew York
Video may be the ultimate means of self-expression.

Getting Started: Creative Camcorder Supports

by Arthur Aiello
There's no excuse for shaky shots.

Video Out: VHS: Still the King of the Hill

by Larry Lemm
While Internet video and DVDs are sexy and new, most people still rely on VHS when it is time to deliver a video.

Take Five: Five Tips for Handheld Camerawork

by Chuck Peters
Get rock-solid shots every time you go handheld.

Edit Suite: Five Types of Continuity

by Jim Stinson
Even Hollywood movies can suffer gaps in continuity. Learn what to do to keep continuity throughout your video.

Sound Track: Do-it-yourself Music

by Loren Alldrin
Need original music? Make your own!

Test Bench

Departments

In Box

by Wendy Nichols

Book and Tape Reviews

by Dennis Berkla
  • Producing Great Sound for Digital Video
  • How to Star in Your Own TV Show for $50 or Less
  • Beginners Guide to Digital Video Production Vols 1 & 2

Gear

by

Your Tips

by TBD TBD
Tips

February 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Selling Laughs: How to Create Your Own Commercial Parody

by Bill Davis
Commercial parodies help hone your video production skills, and they’re a great source of entertainment for your family and friends.

The Right Mix: Audio Mixers Buyer’s Guide

by Don Collins
With an audio mixer, you can (literally) raise the level of your productions. Check out our buyer’s guide.

Serious Reflections: A Buyer’s Guide to Reflectors

by Jim Stinson
Nothing beats a reflector for a simple, inexpensive and efficient way to compensate for poor lighting.

Videomaker Best Products of the Year Awards

by Chuck Peters
What are the best consumer video products of 1999? Our editors make their selections in 19 hot categories.

Instructional Video: It's All About Approach

by Alice Patterson
Instructional videos are popular with videographers and viewers, but without a clear approach you can feel lost

Burn Your Own: A guide to creating your own CDs and DVDs

by Loren Alldrin
Here is an extended explanation on the basic concepts of recording DVD-video, CD-R video and Video CDs.

Columns

Viewfinder: Webmasters Becoming Videomasters

by Matthew York
We welcome a new breed of video producer, Webmasters.

Getting Started: How to Avoid Common Camcorder Mistakes

by Arthur Aiello
By avoiding the most common camcorder mistakes, you can come closer to video perfection.

Light Source: Color Correcting with Gels

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
How to use color-correcting gels to fine tune your lighting.

Video Warm-ups

by Stephen Muratore
Practice makes perfect. Try these simple exercises that all videographers can use to improve their shooting skills.

Audio Glossary

by Chuck Peters

Edit Suite: Titles the Old-Fashioned Way

by Jim Stinson
Titles don't have to be fancy to be effective.

Sound Track: Sounds of the Wild

by Loren Alldrin
How to get crisp, clean audio from the biggest sound-stage of all - the great outdoors.

Test Bench

Departments

Tech Talk

by Joe McCleskey

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Dennis Berkla
  • Nonlinear Editing
  • The Digital Audio Dictionary
  • Video Warriors: Editing With Media

Gear

by

January 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Teaching Video Production: Practice Screen Play.

by Chuck Peters
This ready-to-shoot production. Just grab it and go. We've done the work, so you can concentrate on the fun of producing this comedy short

BG: Music & SFX Libraries

by Wendy Nichols
There is now a massive selection of CD audio that's legal to use and accessible to anyone will to pay the price - and the price isn't bad!

DV Cams

by Charles Bloodworth
Check out the latest and greatest digital camcorders in our complete buyer's guild.

It's in the Lens

by Joe McCleskey
Forget expensive software, you can create these cool special effects inside your camcorder.

Hard (Drive) Questions

by Loren Alldrin
We'll give you straight answers about how A/V hard drives differ, which ones are suitable for video and how many are necessary.

Lease to Show: Leased Access

by Karen Director
Find out what you need to get started on the road to becoming a leased access program producer.

Columns

The Origins of Streaming Video

by Matthew York
How the railroad led to the creation of streaming video.

Getting Started: Your Camcorder's Buttons

by Arthur Aiello
What do all those buttons do, anyway?

Video Out: Make Your Own CD-ROM Videos

by Joe McCleskey
Making video CDs is easier than you might think.

What Separates One Streaming Package from Another?

by Larry Lemm

What Streaming Software Packages Are Available?

by Larry Lemm

Streaming FAQ: Where are some examples of video streaming?

by Larry Lemm

Streaming FAQ: What is "thin streaming", and where can I see some examples?

by Larry Lemm

Streaming FAQ: What resources are available to get my video on the Internet?

by Larry Lemm

Streaming FAQ: How do I shoot video for streaming?

by Larry Lemm

Streaming FAQ: How do I Compress Video for Streaming?

by Larry Lemm

Edit Suite: The Mysteries of Screen Direction

by Jim Stinson
The basic rules for screen direction are deceptively simple.

Sound Track: Interview Audio

by Loren Alldrin
When it comes to video interviews, audio is king.

Test Bench

Departments

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Christine Wallace
  • The Basics of Video Sound
  • Cinematography Screencraft
  • Comprehensive Training for Adobe Premiere 5.0

Gear

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  • Apple Power Macintosh G4
  • Play Pocket Producer Pro
  • Metacreations Painter 6
  • Cycore Cult Effects plug-ins for After Effects
  • Alien Skin Eye Candy plug-ins for After Effects
  • Adobe After Effects 4.1
  • Sharp VL-SD20U Mini DV camcorder
  • Picture This Digital Video Productions Skycrane
  • Synthetic Aperture Video Finesse
  • Lowepro Digital Resolution camera bags

Your Tips

by Joe McCleskey
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