July 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Frequently Asked Questions About Camcorder Use

Learn the answers to some common camcorder conundrums.

Is This Thing On? Microphone Buyer's Guide

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

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

Imaging is Everything

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

Reviews

Turnkey Editing Computer Review: DPS Velocity D3D-4500XI-36

DPS Velocity D3D-4500XI-36 Turnkey Editing Workstation

Benchmark: Sony VAIO PCG-C1XS PictureBook Laptop Computer

Sony VAIO PCG-C1XS PictureBook Laptop Computer

Pinnacle Systems Studio DV Capture Card

JVC GR Camcorder Review:
JVC GR-DVL9800 Mini DV Camcorder

JVC GR-DVL9800 Mini DV Camcorder

Columns

Viewfinder: Sharing Video Clips

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

Getting Started: Camcorder Maintenance

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

Edit Suite: Editing Video Events

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

Looking for ways to enhance your sound track? Consider adding depth and richness with stereo miking techniques.

Departments

Book and Tape Reviews

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

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