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October 2001 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Product Preview: Ricoh EDC-7 Dual-purpose Still/Video Camera

Check out one of the latest products in a new line of digital still cameras with video capabilities

Talk to Me! Making Animals Talk for TV

A behind-the-scenes look at how Hollywood makes creatures speak.

Teaching with Video

Take a look at some of the ways imaginative instructors use video in the classroom.

Saving Change: Camcorders for 500 dollars or Less

Investigate our buyer's guide on affordable camcorders - now cheaper and more sophisticated than ever.

Buying Videotape

A comprehensive analysis of video's recording media.

How to Tap Into a Church or Theater Sound System

Learn how to use an auditorium's existing sound system to record directly to your video.

Reviews

Mini DV Camcorder Review: JVC GR-DVP3

JVC GR-DVP3 Mini DV Camcorder

Test Bench Head-to-Head:
Final Draft Audio Video vs. Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000

Final Draft Audio Video vs. Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000

Columns

Home Video Hints: Simple Steps for Camcorder Care

Keeping your video equipment in tip-top shape can save you big bucks down the road.

Light Source: The Key to Changing Moods

As important as set design and costumes, light positioning and intensity are integral scene setters.

Jargon: Glossary of Microphone Terms

Glossary of Microphone Terms

Video Alters Space and Time

Whether you know it or not, you have the power to shape time and space when you make video.

Computer Editing: Making Moving Titles

Making moving titles is easy with today's video editing software.

Sound Advice: Mixing Multiple Mikes

Combine our tips and your own initiative to make great multi-mike recordings.

Do-it-Yourself Hoop Windscreen

Step-by-step instructions on how to build an inexpensive narration windscreen

Departments

Video Book and Tape Reviews

Reviews of educational books and tapes for the videographer.

New Gear

NewTek Video Toaster [2]
LaCie DVD-R/CD-RW FireWire drive
Sorenson Broadcaster for Windows
Dazzle MainActor
Barber Tech EZ Prompter
JVC Pro TM-H1375SU 13" monitor
Tiffen MegaPlus Conversion Lenses
Pinnacle Express DVD-on-CD authoring software
MICRODOLLY Basic Kit Camera Dolly and Track System
Raider Productions i-cuff

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