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Feature Stories

Using Mattes to Broaden Your Effects

by Mark Bosko
With these seven easy steps, you can apply the special effect technique of matte sets to your videos.

Taking it Digital: Video Capture Devices

by Larry Lemm
It doesn't matter if you shoot analog or digital video; if you edit with a computer, you're going to need a video digitizer or capture device.

VHS-Family Camcorder Buyer's Guide

by Tony Kilcollins
One of the original camcorder formats is still alive and kickin' for many consumers. Maybe you're one of them.

Camera Talk: The Story Behind the Shots

by Bill Davis
Learn the basic camera moves and terminology so you can direct and shoot like a pro.

DivX ;-) -Cheap, High Quality Distribution for Your Video

by Larry Lemm
with Stephen Muratore
Discover this new, high quality distribution format for Internet video.

Departments

In Box

by Charles Fulton

Book and Tape Reviews

by John Davis
  • QuickTime Pro 4 for Macintosh & Windows - Visual Quickstart Guide
  • Producing & Directing the Short Film and Video Second Edition
  • Final Cut Pro A to Z

New Gear

by Tony Kilcollins
  • Matrox RT2000 MEGA Pack
  • ADS PYRO 1394 WebCam
  • Media 100 CineStream
  • AverMedia iAVerKey DV
  • Case Logic DVC-40 Camcorder Bag
  • Dazzle Hollywood DV-Bridge
  • Gitzo G2380 video head
  • StageTools MovingPicture for Mac
  • SkyCrane Junior Mini DV camera jib
  • Petrol Bags Camera Cage 1

Video Help from Videographers

by Bruce Coykendall
Our subscribers give advice, and share lessons learned in their videography experience.

Zoom In

by Tony Kilcollins
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May 2001
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: The Next Killer Ap

by Matthew York
The Next Killer Ap

Home Video Hints: Editing for Absolute Beginners

by Jim Stinson
Your TV and VCR are all that you need to start editing.

Video Out: The Wonderful World of WebCams

by John Davis
Check out these five easy steps to rigging your own live WebCam and connect yourself to the world.

Take 5: Five Tips for Better Interviews

by Chuck Peters
Five Tips for Better Interviews

The Kindness of Strangers: Working with Amateur Cast & Crew

by Jim Stinson
Practical strategies for keeping your paid and unpaid volunteers happy under a rigorous schedule.

Computer Editing: Editing Approaches

by Joe McCleskey
Part I: When Pictures Drive Sound. Sometimes what you see determines the pace of your edit.

Sound Advice: Going for a Loop with Music

by Don Collins
Music creation software is a simple and affordable way to create completely customized royalty-free music.

Test Bench