Feature Stories
Zzzzzap! Create Your Own Electric Animation
Learn how to use computer animation to put a little spark in your next production.
Selecting an Audio Mixer
Learn about the latest features and prices of audio mixers as well as some useful info on how to use them.
Stabilization-Tools and Techniques
Smooth your moves and add interest to your shots with tripods, dollies, jibs and gliding camera stabilizers.
Computer Hard Drives for Video Q&A
Expert answers to reader questions about computer hard drives and their ability to edit video.
Best Products of the Year Awards 2000
The drum roll please: The time has come to present our selections for the most excellent products we've seen in Y2K.
Departments
Book and Tape Reviews
- A Sound Person’s Guide to Video
- Guerrilla TV: Low Budget Programme Making
- A Guide to Premiere 5.1 for Wedding Videographers
New Gear
- Avid ePublisher USB Edition
- Dynamic Graphics stock footage
- Bogen Gitzo Mk2 Mountaineer tripods
- Dazzle EmMe capture device
- Sony GV-D800 Digital 8 Video Walkman
- Pinnacle Studio OnLine
- Datavideo VDR-1000DV video disc recorder
- SpruceUp personal DVD authoring software
- Band Pro Scubacam SurfAce camera housings
- Terran Interactive Cleaner 5
February 2001
Table of Contents
Columns
Viewfinder: A Lost Opportunity
A Lost Opportunity
Home Video Hints: Common Camcorder Mistakes
Learn to avoid some of the most common mistakes made by camcorder users.
Light Source: Lassoing Light
Learn how to use gels and filters to get great light quality in every situation.
Jargon: Glossary of Shooting Terms
Glossary of Shooting Terms
Computer Editing: Let's Talk Titles
Find out everything you need to know to make great titles for all your video productions.
Sound Advice: Audio for Interviews
Good interviews require good audio. Here are some practical tips to help you get great sound.
Test Bench
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Canon ES8100V Hi8 Camcorder
Canon ES8100V Hi8 Camcorder -
Apple Power Macintosh G4 with iMovie 2
Apple Power Macintosh G4 with iMovie 2 -
Turnkey Editing Computer Review: Core Microsystems PhEnix DV-X2000
A powerful turnkey that can meet many people's analog and digital needs. -
Alienware Roswell Turnkey
Alienware Roswell Turnkey -
Test Bench: Hitachi VM-D865LA Digital8 Camcorder
Hitachi VM-D865LA Digital8 Camcorder
Streaming Slideshows for the Net
Sharing images with friends, family and even strangers around the world is cheap and easy on the World Wide Web.
Makeup and Wardrobe
Practical tips and basic guidelines to follow that will help your talent look their best on tape.