February 2001
Table of Contents
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.
Reviews
Canon ES8100V Hi8 Camcorder Review
The ES8100V is a solid camcorder, especially for beginners. If you're looking for a simple camcorder that can record good images, then this Hi8 camcorder could be for you.
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
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.
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.
Departments
Balancing Audio Levels After Import
Tech Support
A Sound Person's Guide to Video
- 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
Latest Videos
How to Organize a Shoot
In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …
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How to Cast a Video Production
Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you … -
How to Break Down a Script
In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production. -
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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Perfect Location but No Concept
Feb 14
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Best camcorder less than $2K
Feb 14
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
Feb 14
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
Feb 14
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
Feb 14
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
Feb 14
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Turning off the REC indicator
Feb 14
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
Feb 13
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Introduce Yourself
Feb 13
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
Feb 13
Video News Blog
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On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
Feb 13
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Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
Feb 10
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
Feb 9
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Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22
Feb 9
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DSLRs' Audio Limitations: Azden's Newest Mixer May Be the Ticket
Feb 8
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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
Feb 7
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We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
Feb 6
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
Feb 3
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Editing Avid on an iPad - Imagine the Possibilities!
Feb 3
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
Feb 2
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