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December 2001 Table of Contents

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.

Reviews

Mini DV Camcorder Review:
Sharp VL-WD650U

Sharp 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 7

Pinnacle Studio 7 Editing Software Review

Dazzle Hollywood DV-Bridge:
Analog to Digital Converter Review

Dazzle Hollywood DV-Bridge Analog to Digital Converter

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.

Departments

Tech Support

In Box

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.

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In this green screen video tutorial, we show you how to set-up a green screen for chromakey and how to best sell the green screen effect to your viewers.

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