June 2000
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Video Production Course
From humble beginnings to mini-media broadcast stations, young
Curtains Calling: Videotaping Plays and Recitals
Shooting the stage can be a fun, valuable and even profitable way to
utilize your production skills.
Have Camcorder Will Travel
Interested in travel? Learn to shoot documentaries and travel for free.
Star Wipe! Editing Software for Every Budget
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
Now you can edit anywhere. Check out these portable laptops that are fully equipped editing systems.
The Wonderful Cutaway
Discover the many uses of that all-purpose editing bandage, the cutaway.
Configuring a PC for Editing
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
A secret shopper's investigative report on the art of the haggle.
Reviews
Hi8 Camcorder Review: Canon ES8000
A good moderately-priced entry-level camcorder that delivers a good image and has built-in edit control.
Canopus DVRex-R3 Turnkey Editing Workstation
Canopus DVRex-R3 Turnkey Editing Workstation
Sony DCM-M1 MiniDisc Camcorder Review
What if you could skip a step and have a camcorder that allowed for in-camera nonlinear editing? Then you'd have the Sony DCM-M1 MiniDisc camcorder, a disc-based camcorder targeted at shooters who want to edit short productions without having to invest in an editing system.
Benchmark: Pinnacle DV500 Capture Card
Pinnacle DV500 Capture Card
Panasonic PV-DS1000 Editing Appliance
Panasonic PV-DS1000 Editing Appliance
Columns
Viewfinder: Solving Global Problems with Video
Together, you and your camcorder can change the world.
Getting Started: Video Composition
Good shot composition is at the heart of attractive video.
Light Source: A Dose of Reality
Lighting, like sound, can be used to create a false reality for your audience.
Edit Suite: Play It Again!
Don't just use that shot once. Here are some sneaky reasons to recycle footage.
Sound Track: Putting Your Audio on the Right Track
Make the most of your editing software's audio tracks.
Departments
Tech Talk: How to Stream Video
Seven Steps to Streaming Your Video for Free
Cheap Ways to Stream Video on the Web
Tech Talk
Staying with Videomaker for Nonlinear Help
Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor.
Video Production Book and Tape Reviews
- After Effects Boot Camp
- The Independent Video Producer
- The Anatomy of a PC
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 …
-
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
-
Perfect Location but No Concept
Feb 14
-
Best camcorder less than $2K
Feb 14
-
To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
Feb 14
-
Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
Feb 14
-
Which is the best . . . . whatever?
Feb 14
-
Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
Feb 14
-
Turning off the REC indicator
Feb 14
-
Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
Feb 13
-
Introduce Yourself
Feb 13
-
Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
Feb 13
Video News Blog
-
On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
Feb 13
-
Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
Feb 10
-
Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
Feb 9
-
Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22
Feb 9
-
DSLRs' Audio Limitations: Azden's Newest Mixer May Be the Ticket
Feb 8
-
Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
Feb 7
-
We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
Feb 6
-
Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
Feb 3
-
Editing Avid on an iPad - Imagine the Possibilities!
Feb 3
-
Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
Feb 2
Connect with Videomaker
Videomaker eNews
Videomaker eNews contains industry news and informative articles about video-related products, tips & techniques, special offers, events information and exclusive discounts. And now, sign up to receive Videomaker eNews and download Editing Dirty Little Tricks free! Learn the Band-Aid-type fix-it solutions the pros use.
