April 2001 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

VCR and Hard Drive Buyer's Guide

When it comes to editing, you've got to have the right gear. Here's a complete two-part buyer's guide-plus purchase tips to help you select the VCR or hard drive that's right for you.

Videocassette Longevity: A Poem Lacking Brevity

A poetic look at caring for tape over time.

Video Architectures and Codecs

A useful glossary to shed some light on the technology behind video file formats.

The Videomaker/Panasonic Contest Winners 2000

We analyzed, scrutinized, rated, ranked argued and finally chose the best videos for this year's contest. Here are the winners.

Reviews

Canon 8mm Camcorder Review:
Canon ES410V 8mm Camcorder

The ES410V Canon 8mm camcorder is compact enough to carry in a daypack or purse and light enough to hold comfortably for long periods of time.

JVC VHS-C Camcorder Review

The JVC GR-AXM225 VHS-C camcorder is simple and sweet. Point the camcorder, record and immediately watch it on your VCR.

Canopus DVStation portable Turnkey

Columns

Viewfinder: Editing: Everybody's Doing It

Editing: Everybody's Doing It

Home Video Hints: Sharp Shootin'

Suggestions to help you record better-looking video every time you shoot.

Serverless Streaming: The Best of Both Worlds

Find out about new technology that will do away with the streaming server software that Web video is dependent on today.

Video Lighting: 3 Point Lighting: A Handyman's Guide

Special tips to make your lighting projects safer and more effective.

Jargon: Glossary of Audio Terms

Glossary of Audio Terms

The Secret to Set Success? Location, Location, Location!

Create realistic sets in the real world using these six tips.

Computer Editing: Common Editing Problems

You've got problems? We've got solutions. Tips for troubleshooting common editing software problems.

Audio Advice: Hidden Microphone

The art of recording audio in a manner inconspicuous to the viewer. In other words, you're hiding the microphone from the "eye" of the viewfinder.

Homemade Sound Effects: You Won't Believe Your Ears

Bring the sound of Hollywood to your videos with tips and tricks of the Foley trade.

Departments

Book and Tape Reviews

Cinetechniques-The Art of the Transition
Production Safety for Film, Television and Video
Your Money or Your Life: How Not to Waste Your Time, Talent and Technology as a Wedding Videographer

New Gear

Edirol DV-7 VideoCanvas Editing Appliance
Adaptec FireConnect 4300 FireWire card
AVerMedia AVerKit 2.5" FireWire Hard Drive Kit
Creative Labs Video Blaster MovieMaker external capture card
Telemetrics CP-ITV camera controller
iMove Multiview Production Suite
Sony DCR-PC110 Mini DV Camcorder
Hauppauge DV-Wizard PRO FireWire Card
ToCAD America PicturesPlus NiMH Battery Kit
Ravisent Technologies CinePlayer Editor

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.

Mastering Your Camera Controls
Don't leave important decisions up to your camera! In this video you will learn how to use the camera controls to adjust the white balance, focus, audio and iri …
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.

Video Forums

how to watermark a camcorder video
Nov 24
Low light performane of HD camcorders shooting in SD?
Nov 24
Format to sell HD footage
Nov 24
Convert AVCHD to DV-AVI for editing?
Nov 24
Creating Video Documentary
Nov 24
Other Camcorders Comparable to Canon XL1S
Nov 24
from camcorder to computer??
Nov 24
Anyone ever bought from...
Nov 24
On Camera lighting!!!
Nov 24
Wireless Lavalier Mics
Nov 23

Video News Blog

Viral Videos: Everyone's Got the Fever
Nov 23
Genarts Announces Next Generation of Sapphire
Nov 23
Win $100,000 Making Video
Nov 20
YouTube Adds Automatic Subtitles
Nov 19
A new Flash
Nov 17
Stop Motion - a Nostalgic Trip Through Time
Nov 16
Video Beyond All Believable Bounds
Nov 13
Canon Releases DSLR White Papers
Nov 12
Elemental Technologies Releases Elemental Server, Reshapes The Economics of Online Video
Nov 12
Finding Veterans' Voices through Video
Nov 11

Connect with Videomaker

Videomaker on Facebook

Videomaker eNews contains industry news and informative articles about video-related products, tips & techniques, special offers, events information and exclusive discounts. And now, when you sign up to receive any Videomaker eNews, you'll get a free Videographer's essential tip sheet and checklist loaded with the essential things you need to remember before you begin shooting your next video production