Feature Stories
Liar, Liar!
The minute you hit the record button, you falsify reality. Here are some insights into the true nature of video creation.
Storyboard - The Guardian
Produce this short, funny video to entertain your friends and family.
Offshore Sightings
A sneak peek at the cutting edge video products from Japan.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Directing isn't as easy as it looks. Here are some practical tips.
A Different Sort of Home Video
Producing real estate video for fun and profit.
Special Effects Generators: Buyer's Guide
Step into the world of special effects. Tools to make your multi-camera shoots or linear edits magical.
Blank Tape Buyer's Guide
Seven things to consider when you're searching for the best format and quality of blank videotape.
Editing Appliances: Cracking the Case
A look at what's under the hood of turnkey editing.
Departments
Tech Support
Tech Talk
Book and Tape Reviews
- Final Cut Pro for the Macintosh
- Storyboards: Motion in Art
- Video Toaster: Creative Concepts
New Gear
- 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

October 2000
Table of Contents
Columns
Viewfinder: We have a new look!
We have a new look!
Home Video Hints: What's Your Angle?
Creative camera angles can improve the look of your home videos.
Light Source: News-style Lighting
Tips to help you create great lighting for your news set. Strategies for anchors, sports and the weather.
Jargon: Glossary of Editing Terms
Glossary of Editing Terms
Computer Editing: 5 Phases of Editing
Conquer editing in five major phases: organizing, assembling, enhancing, synthesizing and archiving.
Sound Advice: Soundboards Needed
An audio mixer is an essential tool for live multi-mike productions and linear edit bays.
Test Bench
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Video Production Planning Software Review: Parnassus Software ScriptWerx
An excellent product that simplifies scriptwriting and storyboarding, to help videographers be better prepared and organized on their video projects. -
Play, Inc. Pocket Producer
Play, Inc. Pocket Producer -
Video Editing Equipment Review: Mitsubishi HS-U795 S-VHS VCR
The HS-U795 has a few editing features, but is better suited for the home entertainment system than the edit bay. -
Sonic Foundry, Inc. Stream Anywhere
Sonic Foundry, Inc. Stream Anywhere -
Digital Camcorder Review:
Sony DCR-VX2000 Digital CamcorderSony DCR-VX2000 Digital Camcorder
