December 2000
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Sample of a Storyboard
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
How to help your well-meaning (but video-impaired) loved ones select the perfect video gift for you.
Product Preview: Microsoft Movie Maker
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
Six good home video ideas for family fun.
Character Generator Buyer's Guide
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!
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
An alphabet of ideas on how to make money with video.
Video Adventurer
Tips for shooting video on the trail.
Steady on the Set: Inside Image Stabilization
Learn how the technology behind image stabilization actually works
Reviews
Videonics, Inc Command Post Media Controller
Videonics, Inc Command Post Media Controller
Avid Xpress DV 1.5 on IBM Intellistation turnkey editor
Avid Xpress DV 1.5 on IBM Intellistation turnkey editor
Boris FX Inc. Red 1.2 titling and 3D effects software
Boris FX Inc. Red 1.2 titling and 3D effects software
Play Inc. HoloSet ChromaKey and virtual set
Play Inc. HoloSet ChromaKey and virtual set
JVC Mini DV Digital Camcorder Review:
JVC GR-DVM90U Camcorder
Don't let its small size fool you. Fitting into the pocket of your windbreaker is just the beginning for this JVC Mini DV digital camcorder.
Columns
Viewfinder: Power to the (Video) People
Power to the (Video) People
Home Video Hints: Baby, It's Cold Outside!
Keep your camcorder safe in cold, wet winter weather.
Light Source: In the Mood? Creating Mood with Light
One scene, many moods. Let the lighting do the work.
Jargon: Glossary of Camcorder Terms
Glossary of Camcorder Terms
Computer Editing: Split Man
Learn how and when to use split edits to add meaning, depth and interest to your video productions.
Sound Advice: Managing Digital Music
How to select, time, process and transition music in your videos.
Departments
Burning a DVD with MGI VideoWave III
Tech Support
Developing Story Ideas
- Developing Story Ideas
- Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects
- Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques Volume 2
New Gear
- 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
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