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Feature Stories

Hollywood's Dark Secret: Shooting Day for Night

by Scott Anderson
Go behind the scenes of a fictional, low-budget horror flick and discover how to produce nighttime shots during the day.

Ready to Edit: Turnkey Editor Buyer's Guide

by Joe McCleskey
Discover the options for fully-equipped editing computers that are ready to go right out of the box.

Talk Ain't Cheap: Microphone Buyer's Guide

by Wendy Nichols
Great audio makes great video. Maybe it's time to invest in a new mike and take your productions to the next level.

You've Been Framed!

by Bill Davis
Learn proper composition and framing techniques to enhance the emotional content of your video proojects.

A Look Inside Your Camcorder's Imaging System

by Larry Lemm
Understanding how your camcorder's imaging system works can help you capture better video.

Call for Entries

by Wendy Nichols
The 15th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest rules, guidelines and entry form.

Departments

Letters to the Editor

by Charles Fulton
Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor

Book and Tape Reviews

by Charles Fulton
  • How to Make Your Movie: An Interactive Film School
  • The Digital Producer
  • Guide to Webcams

New Gear

by Tony Kilcollins
  • MacroSystem US Casablanca Kron Editing Appliance
  • JVC GR-DV2000 Mini DV Camcorder
  • Sonic Foundry VideoFactory
  • Sony DCR-TRV17 Mini DV Camcorder
  • Media 100 Cleaner MPEG SuperCharger
  • Artbeats Royalty-free Stock Footage Collections
  • Apple iMacs with CD-RW drives
  • Cool-Lux SL-3000 Soft Light
  • Videosmith Rover-Snap Quick Release System
  • Beatware eZ-Motion Web Animation software

Your Tips

by Bruce Coykendall

Zoom In

by Alan Sheckter
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July 2001
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Palm-top Video

by Matthew York
Palm-top Video

Home Video Hints: Digital Editing for Free

by Jim Stinson
You may already have everything you need to start editing. Here's an easy, three-step guide on how to start.

Video Out: Take a Look at Leased Access Cable

by Sheldon Altfeld
A unique opportunity to produce and broadcast your own cable TV show for love or for money.

Take 5: Five Tips for Shooting to Edit

by Chuck Peters
Five Tips for Shooting to Edit

Video Magic on the Rostrum and Tabletop

by Jim Stinson
Learn how to capture small, stationary objects on tabletop sets.

Computer Editing: Tailoring Edits to Specific Viewers

by Arthur Aiello
How to tailor your programs to suit the likes and dislikes of your target audience.

Sound Advice: Recording and Editing Narration

by Don Collins
High-quality narration can be an invaluable asset to your video projects.

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