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September 2000 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Got a Match?

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

Video Postcards

Forget that greeting card. Send a video message instead!

Linear Edit Controllers Buyer's Guide

An in-depth look at tape-to-tape editing tools.

The State of Eight: Camcorder Buyer's Guide

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

Helpful hints for mixing multiple cameras live to tape.

Buttons and Menus and Dials, Oh My!

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

Reviews

Benchmark: Pinnacle DC1000 MPEG-2 Digitizer Card

Pinnacle DC1000 MPEG-2 Digitizer Card

Review Under $400 Camcorder:
Canon ES55 8mm Camcorder

The Canon ES55 is an entry-level camcorder targeted at casual shooters and video newbies operating on a budget. Its sub-$400 list price will surely attract the attention of first time camcorder shoppers, and its features will allow future experts to learn the art of making video without having to spend thousands of dollars on a camcorder.

Benchmark: Terran Interactive Media Cleaner Pro 4

Terran Interactive's Media Cleaner Pro 4

Interactive Solutions MovieWorks 4.6 Multimedia Software

Columns

Viewfinder: Painting the Electronic Canvas

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

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

DVD authoring is easier to get into than ever before.

Edit Suite: Fresh Ideas for Titles

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

Sound Track: To Wire or Not to Wire?

Knowing when to cut the cord is not always easy.

Production Power

Learn how to use Microsoft Office to improve your productions.

Departments

In Box

Book and Tape Reviews

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

Gear

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

Latest Videos

Green Screen Video Tutorial

In this green screen video tutorial, we show you how to set-up a green screen for chromakey and how to best sell the green screen effect to your viewers.

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Best Practices for Using a Tripod to Stabilize your Shots.
How to set-up a tripod to capture professional level video. Learn the step-by-step process for setting up and stabilizing your tripod.
Lighting for Video
How to use indoor lights, natural light, and camera controls to create the best lighting for video production.

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Video News Blog

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