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
Fixing Through Filters on Final Cut Pro
Tech Support
Understand Final Cut Pro on your Macintosh
- Final Cut Pro for Macintosh
- Digital Filmmaking 101, An Essential Guide to Producing Low-Budget Videos
- Cyber Film School Movie School Encyclopedia
Pick-a-Video Provides Royalty-Free Music and Video
Hot new products for the videographer.
Latest Videos
How to Organize a Shoot
In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …
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How to Cast a Video Production
Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you … -
How to Break Down a Script
In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production. -
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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Perfect Location but No Concept
Feb 14
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Best camcorder less than $2K
Feb 14
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
Feb 14
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
Feb 14
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
Feb 14
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
Feb 14
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Turning off the REC indicator
Feb 14
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
Feb 13
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Introduce Yourself
Feb 13
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
Feb 13
Video News Blog
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On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
Feb 13
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Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
Feb 10
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
Feb 9
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Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22
Feb 9
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DSLRs' Audio Limitations: Azden's Newest Mixer May Be the Ticket
Feb 8
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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
Feb 7
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We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
Feb 6
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
Feb 3
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Editing Avid on an iPad - Imagine the Possibilities!
Feb 3
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
Feb 2
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