Feature Stories
Calling All Cams: Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a new camcorder? This article and accompanying buyer's guide will help you select the model that's right for you.
The Trouble with Video Digitizer Cards
In the world of digitizer and capture card installation, things aren't as simple as they could be. Here's how the professionals get the job done.
Videomaker's Annual Article Index
Need to find an article and you can't remember where it is? The annual article index is here to help. Listed by category in chronological order, this directory will help you locate the issue of any article from January to December 2001.
Holiday Gift Ideas
Not sure what sort of video toys to ask for this December? Here are some suggestions to make sure your wish list is complete.
Departments
Book and Tape Reviews
- Final Cut Pro for Macintosh
- Digital Filmmaking 101, An Essential Guide to Producing Low-Budget Videos
- Cyber Film School Movie School Encyclopedia
Video Equipment
Hot new products for the videographer.

December 2001
Table of Contents
Columns
Viewfinder: When Text and Images are Not Enough
When Text and Images are Not Enough
Home Video Hints: Video for the Ho-Ho-Holidays
We have some tips and ideas to improve your inevitable assortment of holiday video clips.
Light Source: Accessorize Your Lighting Kit
Assemble your lighting kit smartly and concisely, and you'll be ready for unforseen on-location light glitches.
Video Terms: Camcorder Glossary
Common terms used by video professionals
Budgeting Time
How long will it take? Calculate your time investment before you start with these planning tips.
Computer Editing: Multi-Camera Editing
Here are some helpful hints for editing multi-camera footage into a finished production.
Sound Advice: The Sweet Spot
Get the most out of your microphones by identifying and taking advantage of their best potential performance.
Test Bench
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Mini DV Camcorder Review:
Sharp VL-WD650USharp VL-WD650U Mini DV Camcorder -
Test Bench: Avid Xpress DV 2.0 PowerPack Editing Software
Avid Xpress DV 2.0 PowerPack Editing Software -
Sony Camcorder Review: DCR-TRV730 Digital8
The TRV730 is ideal for beginner to intermediate hobbyists wishing to record digital video onto standard 8mm tapes and capture high quality still images. -
Editing Software Review:
Pinnacle Studio 7Pinnacle Studio 7 Editing Software Review -
Dazzle Hollywood DV-Bridge:
Analog to Digital Converter ReviewDazzle Hollywood DV-Bridge Analog to Digital Converter
