July 2001 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Hollywood's Dark Secret: Shooting Day for Night

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

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

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!

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

A Look Inside Your Camcorder's Imaging System

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

Call for Entries

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

Reviews

Canon Camcorder Review: ES60 Hi8

If you're looking for an inexpensive point-and-shoot camcorder capable of capturing quality images, the ES60 is one heck of a deal.

MovieWorks Deluxe 5.0 Multimedia Software

JVC Mini DV Camcorder Review: GR-DV2000

JVC GR-DV2000 Mini DV Camcorder

Matrox RT2000 MEGA Pack 3.0 with Adobe Premiere 6.0

Apple Power Macintosh G4/733 with SuperDrive

Columns

Home Video Hints: Digital Editing for Free

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

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

Five Tips for Shooting to Edit

Video Magic on the Rostrum and Tabletop

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

Computer Editing: Tailoring Edits to Specific Viewers

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

Sound Advice: Recording and Editing Narration

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

Departments

Letters to the Editor

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

Book and Tape Reviews

How to Make Your Movie: An Interactive Film School
The Digital Producer
Guide to Webcams

New Gear

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

Latest Videos

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.
Audio for Video
How to capture Audio when shooting video. How to select the best microphone and location for the best audio and solve common problems videographers encounter wh …
Hand Held Video Camera Shooting Tips
This video shows you how to create better, more professional looking video by taking a closer look at hand held video camera shooting. Learn how to get effecti …

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