- December 2002
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- Special Issue 2002
- October 2002
- September 2002
- August 2002
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- June 2002
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December 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Choosing a Camcorder: from Supersaver to First Class
There are many ways to get where you're going, at a price you can afford.
Shooting for Video Graphics
Will your video include graphics and on-screen identifiers? It's important to shoot with your graphics in mind.
What Makes the Best Computer for Digital Video Editing?
The difference between the ordinary, game-playing, document-creating PC from the kind that can easily pump out hour-long, professional-looking home videos.
Columns
Viewfinder: Reflections
Reflections
Home Video Hints: Let it Snow, Let it Snow!
Nasty winter weather is no reason to put your camcorder into hibernation.
Public Access: Produce Your Own TV Show
How to get started producing a public access television show.
Video Lighting
Working with moving subjects and multiple cams.
Jargon: Glossary of Audio Terms
Glossary of Audio Terms
Computer Editing: Clip Trimming Made Easy
Cut the time you spend editing by trimming your clips before you import.
Sound Advice: Headphones for the Videographer
A good pair of headphones are a great addition to your video toolkit.
Test Bench
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Boris FX 6.1 Effects and Compositing Software
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Test Bench: AIST MoviePack eXtreme Media Editing Software Suite
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Panasonic PV-DC252 Mini DV Camcorder
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Canon Optura 200MC Mini DV Camcorder
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Sonic Desktop Movie Maestro Music Creation Software
Sonic Desktop Movie Maestro Music Creation Software
Departments
Book and Tape Reviews
- From Word to Image--Storyboarding and the Filmmaking Process
- e-Video--Producing Internet Video as Broadband Technologies Converge
- Make a Movie that Tells a Story
New Gear
- ACD Systems VideoMagic
- Canopus ADVC-1394 digital/analog capture card
- Brother P-Touch PT-1500pc Labelmaker
- Strata DVpro 5 editing software
- Videometry Digital Motion Backgrounds
- Starlite Video Business Card Holder
- Photoflex MultiDisc reflector kit
- Neptune Mediashare
- RoadWired The Pod device bag
- Anthro new fit Console Unit
November 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Storyboard - Test Case
The plot is simple: a man wakes up to find himself the subject of a mysterious experiment. How does it end? You decide!
Lens Accessories for Your Camcorder
Lens filters and accessories help you capture creative clips without digital manipulation.
TWIF
Great video is as easy as TWIF. Tripod, White Balance, Iris and Focus.
All About Camera Angles
Choosing the right point of view for each camcorder setup can be a mysterious process when you're new to the game.
Columns
Viewfinder: Video Questions to Ponder
Video Questions to Ponder
Home Video Hints: The Three C's of Shooting to Edit
While shooting video, consider the edit that lies ahead. Keep coverage, continuity and cutability in mind.
Light Source: Lighting Your Backgrounds
Always keep your backgrounds in mind when you set up your video shots.
Take 5: Five Tips for Creative Camcorder Techniques
Don't just point and shoot. Add interest to your shots with these creative camera ideas.
Finding Talent for Videos
A handy guide to finding, auditioning and hiring the best performers for your next production.
11 Tips for Location Scouting
Selecting the right location is the first step on the road to a successful shoot.
Computer Editing: Special Effect Video Filters
Take advantage of your video editor's special effects filters, just don't overdo it.
Sound Advice: Digital Audio Effects
Spice up your audio soundtrack with some nifty special effects.
Test Bench
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JVC GY-DV300 StreamCorder Mini DV Camcorder Review
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Test Bench: Pinnacle Edition DV editing software
Pinnacle Edition DV editing software -
Dazzle DVD Complete
Dazzle DVD Complete -
Matrox RT.X100
Matrox RT.X100 -
Maxtor 3000XT FireWire Hard Drive
Maxtor 3000XT FireWire Hard Drive
Departments
New Gear
- Panasonic VDR-M20 DVD camcorder
- TV One Multimedia Solutions DV-2001 DV to Analog converter
- Serious Magic Visual Communicator
- Xantrex Xpower Mobile Plug 75 power inverter
- 16x9 TortleRig
- Nova Development Video Explosion Deluxe
- Azden 1000 Series UHF transmitter system
Special Issue 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Columns
The Year's Video Products in Review
The magazine in your hands is a tool to help you make sound buying decisions.
Departments
October 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Video Editing Equipment Buyer's Guide
How to find the best video editing equipment in your price range
Buying a Disc Burner
Buying a CD or DVD burner can be a no-brainer, but buyers should beware: what you see isn't always what you get.
Dissecting a Digital Camcorder
Watch over a shade tree technician's shoulder as he lays out all of a camcorder's parts--from lens to CCD to record head--but don't try this at home!
Columns
Viewfinder: Producing Video: A Voice of Freedom
Producing Video: A Voice of Freedom
Home Video Hints: Camera Moves
Pivots, pans, tilts and zooms--learn to generate camera moves that work for you.
Light Source: Lighting with Hardware Store Tools
Your local hardware store is a valuable source for video lighting tools and accessories.
Jargon: Glossary of Video Production Terms
Glossary of Video Production Terms
A Word from Our Announcer: On-Camera Speaking Tips
Everyone on TV, from newsreaders to ad spokespersons to documentary narrators, practices the craft of speaking on-camera. Talking to an audience from the TV screen takes a special kind of skill--a skill that isn't too hard to master, as you're about to see.
Computer Editing: Video Filter Effects
Applying electronic filters in post-production can cure many of your footage's ailments.
Sound Advice: Make Your Own Sound Effects
Use video tools to record and edit your own unique sound effects.
Test Bench
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MAGIX Music Maker 7 deLuxe Multimedia Production Software Review
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Hash Animation:Master 3D Animation Software Review
Hash Animation:Master 3D Animation Software -
Digital Juice Editor's Toolkit Graphic Elements
Digital Juice Editor's Toolkit Graphic Elements -
Sony DCR-TRV950 Mini DV Camcorder Review
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Canon GL2 Mini DV Camcorder Review
Canon GL2 Mini DV Camcorder
Wedding Videos: 8 Tips for Success
Before you say
Departments
New Gear
- MacroSystem US Casablanca Kron editing appliance
- Viewcast Osprey 540 capture card
- Innovators Co. Videomaster V1000 deposition system
- Ultralink Products composite video to S-video conversion cable
- Wildform Flix Lite Flash encoder
- Canopus ADVC-100 media converter
- Anthro Corp. Video Editing Console
- TV One LTM-150X-DV color LCD monitor
- Visual Infinity Grain Surgery for After Effects
- Setwear Hothand gloves
Video Industry News
Adobe Releases Premiere 6.5.Two More MICROMV Cams from Sony.The New Casablanca Video Editor.
September 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Video Capture Cards Buyer's Guide
A little cardiac surgery is all you need to do to turn your home computer into a full-fledged editing wonder.
Computer & Video Monitors
If you are taking the time to produce a video masterpiece, whether for fun or fame and fortune, you depend on your monitors to provide you with true, high-quality images. Whether you are considering a VGA computer monitor or NTSC production monitor, there are several characteristics to think about.
Really Real Time
Just what the heck do video editing people (read: marketing folks) mean when they say "real time"? Doesn't everything happen in real time? What other kind of time is there? Fake time?
Columns
Viewfinder: Time to Upgrade Your Gear
Time to Upgrade Your Gear
Home Video Hints: Camera Sinners, Repent!
An in-depth look at seven suspect shots you should avoid when shooting your footage.
Light Source: One Location, Five Different Looks
Even in a small office studio, you can attain a variety of looks and moods for your video.
Shaping Actor Performances
Many actors, like pieces of clay, need to be molded and prodded into perfect form. Your job as director is to recognize actor shortcomings and decide what kind of intervention is necessary.
Computer Editing: Keying, Alpha Channels and Mattes
Dive into the wonderful world of compositing and enter a world without creative limits.
Sound Advice: Captured in Time
Getting audio cleanly from the camcorder to the computer is key to your production.
Test Bench
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Test Bench: DigiEffects Delirium Plug-ins for After Effects
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Copy DVD to Computer Encoder Review:
ADS USB Instant DVD 2.0 MPEG-2 EncoderADS' USB instant DVD 2.0 MPEG-2 Encoder converts analog video to DVD-ready MPEG-2 via a USB port. -
Mina T2 NewTek Video Toaster 2 Turnkey
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Canon Mini DV Camcorder Review
ZR50MCThe Canon ZR50MC is a nicely engineered, easy to use, high-quality camcorder for home video, as well as a useful tool for those who want to edit. -
Panasonic PV-VM202 Mini DV Camcorder
Panasonic PV-VM202 Mini DV Camcorder
Departments
New Gear
- Apple 23-inch LCD Monitor
- CyberLink PowerDirector Pro 2.0
- AVI Sorcerer's Apprentice DV
- Canon GL2 Mini DV Camcorder
- Sonic Solutions MyDVD 4
- Music2Hues Flagship Series production music
- Ulead DVD Workshop
- Hoodman Hoodskins LCD protectors
- Lowepro Video Bags
- Medea RTS-series disk arrays
August 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Unlocking Turnkeys
Plug it in, power it up and edit. That's the promise of a turnkey editing system.
The Tripod: A Videographer's Anchor
A good tripod is essential equipment for any serious videographer.
Digital Video Details
Is Mini DV good enough for the pros?
Columns
Viewfinder: Documentary Observations
Documentary Observations
Home Video Hints: Pushing the Right Buttons
The presence and location of manual camcorder settings play an important role in video production.
Fan Films on the Web
It doesn't cost millions of dollars to creat a blockbuster, only a camcorder and a desire to play Jedi.
Light Source: The Color of Light
Knowing the physical differences between outdoor, indoor and mixed lighting conditions will help your videos.
Computer Editing: The ABCs of NLEs
Video editing, as a whole, is greater than the sum of its parts.
Sound Advice: Audio on an Even Keel
A guide to keeping your audio levels consistent throughout your videos.
Test Bench
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Sharp VL-NZ100U Mini DV Camcorder
Sharp VL-NZ100U Mini DV Camcorder -
Test Bench: Roxio Videowave 5 Editing Software
Roxio Videowave 5 Editing Software -
muvee autoProducer Cobalt 2.0 Automatic Editing Software
muvee autoProducer Cobalt 2.0 Automatic Editing Software -
Turnkey Editing Computer Review: 1Beyond 770
A premium Canopus real-time beast that makes rendering a thing of the past. -
Nady SRM-8 Audio Mixer
Nady SRM-8 Audio Mixer
Departments
New Gear
- Focus Enhancements FireStore Field Kit
- EZQuest Boa USB 2.0 DVD burner
- Rosco DigiComp video color fabric, paint and tape
- Shure ULX wireless microphones
- Roxio VideoWave Movie Creator
- MacroSystem US Casablanca Avio DV
- Canon ZR50 MC Mini DV Camcorder
July 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Microphone Buyer's Guide
Nothing does more to help create professional video than a good, external microphone.
Shooting an Interview TV-Style
You can shoot a television-style interview with a single camcorder and a little creativity.
Balancing Act
Understanding balanced and unbalanced audio connections.
Call for Entries
The 16th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest rules, guidelines and entry form.
Columns
Viewfinder: Networking with Other Videographers
Networking with Other Videographers
Home Video Hints: Composition the Easy Way
Good composition requires more than just a high-quality camcorder and some nice scenery. There are rules.
Light Source: Light Choice
There are many different types of lights, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
Camcorder Battery Tips
How to make sure your battery is still alive when your ready to make that critical shot.
Video Editing: Go with the Flow
Ever been hypnotized? A well-edited movie does exactly that, and it's not a bad thing. It captures the imagination in a way that virtually takes over the brain.
Sound Advice: Editing Audio for Video
Use a variety of editing techniques to maximize the quality of your video sound.
Test Bench
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MedioStream neoDVDstandard 3.0 DVD Authoring Software
MedioStream neoDVDstandard 3.0 DVD Authoring Software -
Sony DCR-PC120BT Mini DV Camcorder
Sony DCR-PC120BT Mini DV Camcorder -
Photoflex Medium Starlite Kit
Photoflex Medium Starlite Kit -
Contour Design ShuttlePRO Multimedia Editing Controller
Contour Design ShuttlePRO Multimedia Editing Controller -
Core Microsystems PHEnix Total DVD Turnkey
Core Microsystems PHEnix Total DVD Turnkey
Departments
Letters to the Editor
Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor.
New Gear
- Sharp VL-NZ150 Mini DV Camcorder
- Final Draft 6 Scriptwriting software
- Photoflex CineDome pro Softbox
- StoryView 2.0 visual outliner software
- Sennheiser Streetwear HD 497 headphones
- Vanguard VGA-3045A Laptop Computer Case
- Panasonic PV-VM202 Mini DV Camcorder
June 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Forecast: Strong Drama
Weather can be a key ingredient in your video. Good planning, ingenuity and a few household items can help.
Editing Software Buyer's Guide
Find nonlinear editing software that fits both your budget and your production requirements.
Spacious & Speedy: Hard Drives for Video Editing
Today, even inexpensive hard drives are likely to have the performance characteristics necessary to edit video.
Columns
Viewfinder: The Magic TV Window: Anything, Anytime
The Magic TV Window: Anything, Anytime
Home Video Hints: A Videographer's Family Vacation
Make sure you have all the mobile video equipment you need when you head out on the road.
Light Source: The Illusion of Diffusion
Diffusion is a technique that every videographer should know.
Video Genres
Program types and why they matter.
Computer Editing: Film Effects
Post-production tips and tricks to make your video look like film.
Sound Advice: Audio in the Digital World
Today's video editing software provides all the audio post-production tools you need--let it work for you.
Test Bench
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GlacierDVS Matrox RT2500 Turnkey Editing Computer
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DVGear Pro-ONE Turnkey Editing Computer
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Test Bench: Canon ES8400V Hi8 Camcorder
Canon ES8400V Hi8 Camcorder -
Adobe After Effects 5.5 (Production Bundle)
Adobe After Effects 5.5 (Production Bundle)
Departments
New Gear
- Philips DVDR985 stand-alone DVD+R/+RW Recorder
- TriLab Productions Digital Hotcakes animated backgrounds
- Cases Plus KX1427XL1 travel case for the XL1
- TDK MultiLevel CD burner
- Avid Xpress DV 3 editing software
- THE pod camcorder stabilizer
- JVC GR-DVM76U Mini DV Camcorder
May 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
The Wonderful World of Digital Color
Use color as a creative tool, either while you shoot or in post-production, to create unique moods and effects.
Buyer's Guide: Lights and Reflectors
Before you roll the camera and start the action, you'd better put some thought into your lights.
Columns
Viewfinder: Shoot with a Happy Face
Shoot with a Happy Face
Home Video Hints: Plan for Success
A little planning goes a long way in making a successful video project.
Light Source: Controlling Light
Seize control over your lighting with accessories such as flags, barndoors and snoots.
Take 5: Five Video No-No's
A short list of things to leave out of your videos.
Computer Editing: Breaking the Two-Gig Barrier
Digital video editors can conquer the 2-gigabyte file size dilemma. Here's how.
Sound Advice: Voiceover Techniques
There are many tricks of the trade you can use to perfect your video voiceovers.
Test Bench
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Edirol DV-7 Editing Appliance
Edirol DV-7 Editing Appliance -
Test Bench: Sonic Foundry Vegas Video 3.0 Editing Software
Sonic Foundry Vegas Video 3.0 Editing Software -
Test Bench: Apple Final Cut Pro 3 Editing Software
Apple Final Cut Pro 3 Editing Software -
SLIK 504QF II Tripod
SLIK 504QF II Tripod -
Camcorder Review:
Sony DSR-PD150 DVCAMSony DSR-PD150 DVCAM Camcorder
Make-up for Video
Practical make-up tips that you can apply in 10 minutes or less.
Departments
Letters to the Editor
Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor
Book and Tape Reviews
- Pro Series Training Videos 2000 Siggraph -- Martin Hash's Animation:Master
- Shooting Digital Video -- DVCAM, Mini DV and DVCPRO
- Film into Video -- Second Edition
New Gear
- Hitachi DZ-MV270A DVD-R/DVD-RAM camcorder
- MGI VideoWave 5
- BeachTek DXA-6 Audio Adapter
- Laird Telemedia DVora Media Engine turnkey editing systems
- OConnor Professional Camera Support Systems Randall Handle
- Light and Motion UWA100 lens
- Aurora Video Systems IgniterLT capture card for the Power Macintosh
- TenLab TR-1000Pro television standard converter
- Tributaries VX2 Automatic Video Integration System
April 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Product Preview: Sony DCR-IP7BT Camcorder
Sony's new MICRO MV format camcorder breaks the Mini DV size barrier.
Buyer's Guide: Editing VCRs
When you lay money down for a new editing VCR, don't take a gamble.
DVD Authoring Software Buyer's Guide
How do you get your video onto a DVD? Check out our DVD authoring software buyer's guide.
DVD Flavors
Learn the differences between DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R and DVD-R.
2001 Videomaker/Panasonic Video Contest Winners
Our readers sent us their best work. Here are our favorites.
Columns
Viewfinder: Getting Your Video onto a DVD
Getting Your Video onto a DVD
Home Video Hints: Shooting Under Cover
Admit it. There are plenty of times you want to shoot inconspicuously. Here's how.
Author Your Own Director's Cut on DVD
Making video for DVD isn't like producing for VHS. It's a whole new ball game!
Light Source: Lighting for Chromakey
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of bringing realism to your chromakey scene.
Jargon: Video Acronyms and Abbreviations
Video Acronyms and Abbreviations
How to Make a Storyboard and Shot List
A bit of pre-planning can save you time and money.
Analog to Digital Converters
How to Convert analog to digital video using an external A/D converter or DV camcorders as analog to video converters.
Sound Advice: Auditorium Audio
Learn how to tackle the challenge of recording audio in a large room.
Test Bench
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Test Bench: Ulead Pick-a-Video Stock 3D Collection
Ulead Pick-a-Video Stock 3D Collection -
Shotgun Microphone Review:
Azden SGM-1XAzden SGM-1X Shotgun Microphone -
Videonics FireStore Camera-to-Hard Disk Recorder Review
Videonics FireStore Camera-to-Hard Disk Recorder -
Test Bench Head-to-Head:
HP Pavilion 9995 vs. Compaq Presario 8000THP Pavilion 9995 vs. Compaq Presario 8000T -
Hi8 Camcorder Review:
Sony CCD-TRV98 Hi8 CamcorderSony CCD-TRV98 Hi8 Camcorder
Departments
Ask an Expert for Video Help
Readers' questions regarding video are answered by video experts.
Book and Tape Reviews
- What's New in Adobe After Effects 5
- Filmmaker's Dictionary 2nd Edition
- Setting Up Your Shots: Great Camera Moves You Should Know
New Gear
- Sony DCR-IP7BT MICRO MV camcorder
- AIST MoviePack Video Edition 4.0
- Apple iDVD 2
- Moblie Video Studios Eagleye portable production studio
- Vivastar RS-121 SCSI-2 DVD-R drive
- Electric Fuel Corp INSTANT POWER disposable batteries
- ArcSoft ShowBiz Editor
- Stomp Click'N Burn Pro 2.0
- SunDog mattebox/sunshade
- Adobe After Effects 5.5
March 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Colossal Computer Video Buyer's Guide
Our annual computer video product guide contains more than 350 products in 10 categories, from laptop editors to titling software
What's Your Angle?
Half a video director's job is picking the right camera angles. Here are five factors to help you position the camera effectively.
Depth of Field
How to control the depth of field so your subject stands out sharply.
Columns
Viewfinder: Hidden Video Cameras
Hidden Video Cameras
Home Video Hints: Get Those Tapes in Shape
Limbering up your tapes by blacking, fast forwarding and pre-labeling them can save you headaches.
Light Source: Using a Camera-Mounted Light
The on-camera light can be a great tool, if you know how to use it.
Computer Editing: Log and Capture Concepts
Plan ahead by sorting and numbering your video clips in an organized way.
Sound Advice: We'll Fix It in Post
In audio post-production, you can conquer most audio dilemmas that may come your way.
Test Bench
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Mini DV Digital Camcorder Review
Canon Optura 100 MCCanon's Optura 100 MC is a great digital video/still camera, if you can afford it. -
Apple Titanium PowerBook G4
Apple Titanium PowerBook G4 -
Mini DV Camcorder Review: Sharp VL-NZ10U
An excellent choice for the casual, on-the-go videographer who shoots hand-held. -
MacroSystem Casablanca Kron Editing Appliance
MacroSystem Casablanca Kron Editing Appliance -
Pinnacle Express DV-DVD Authoring Software
Pinnacle Express DV-DVD Authoring Software
Departments
Book and Tape Reviews
- Digital Filmmaking 101
- From Home to Hollywood: An Introduction to Desktop Video
- Film Directing Fundamentals: From Script to Screen
New Gear
- Edirol VideoCanvas DV-7 Digital Video Workstation
- Nighingale Voice Box production elements: Just Kids and Babies
- Vinten Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Tripod
- Dazzle 6 in 1 Card Reader
- Mini-Punch Ps5 switching power supply
- Panasonic DMR-E20 DVD Recorder
- Azden SGM-2X shotgun microphone
- VariZoom StealthZoom hands-free control
- Maxtor Personal Storage 3000DV IEEE 1394 hard drive
February 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Mix It Up! Audio Mixers Buyer's Guide
An audio mixer article and buyer's guide to help you deliver first-class audio.
Protecting Your Cam from the Deep Freeze
Tips for ensuring that when the temp breaks the freezing mark, your equipment keeps working.
Best Products of the Year Awards 2001
As selected by the editors of Videomaker.
Columns
Viewfinder: The Future: Boredom-Free Home Video
The Future: Boredom-Free Home Video
Home Video Hints: Videotaping Children
Make compelling home videos, not just boring, uninspired raw footage.
Tilt! Using the Frame for Special Effects
By creatively using the edge of the frame, you can produce all sorts of trick video photography.
Light Source: Reflecting Light
Don't let imposing lighting conditions get you down, reflect that light to your advantage.
Computer Editing: Introduction to Computer Animation
Today's powerful animation software can help you create dazzling animation productions.
Sound Advice: Quiet on the Set
Keeping the unwanted
Test Bench
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RCA CC6394 S-VHS-C ET Camcorder
RCA CC6394 S-VHS-C ET Camcorder -
Sony DCR-TRV17 Night Vision Camcorder Review
You don’t nneed night vision to see how good this comcorder handles -
Canopus StormRack Editing Computer
Canopus StormRack Editing Computer -
Ulead MediaStudio Pro 6.5 Editing Software
Ulead MediaStudio Pro 6.5 Video Capturing Software Review -
Video Editing Laptop Review:
Sony VAIO GR290P DVThe GR290P is a fully-appointed desktop replacement, complete with a DVD/CD-RW drive.
Build a Guerrilla Sound Booth
You've got the makings of a great audio production booth, right in your own home.
Departments
Book and Tape Reviews
- Digital Video Filmmaker's Handbook
- Steadicam Techniques and Aesthetics
- Guerilla to Guerilla: How to Make Your Video Look Like Film
New Gear
- Apple PowerBook G4
- United Media Multicam camera switching software
- Addonics Pocket DigiDrive multi-format memory card reader
- iREZ Technologies CapSureUSB external digitizer
- Wildform Flix for Mac
- 01 Communique COMMUNICATE! I2000
- Canopus DV Booster Pack
- Hoodman Corp. Hoodwipes
- Electric Image 3D Toolkit
- Gefen ex-tend-it DVI-Switch
January 2002 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Mini DV Camcorders: Little Cams, Big Results
If you're in the market for a new Mini DV camcorder, this buyer's guide will help you decide how much camcorder to buy and how much to pay for it.
Buyout Music For Video
Where to turn for tunes - companies that provide royalty-free music and sound effects libraries.
Optics 101
Explore and understand your camcorder's optics and take even greater control of your images.
Streaming Video - How it Works (and Why it Sometimes Doesn't)
Streaming video: The exciting new technology that allows video producers to share their work inexpensively with a worldwide audience.
Columns
Viewfinder: A New Way to Share Video
A New Way to Share Video
Home Video Hints: Steady as She Goes!
Practical advice to help you shoot smooth, steady footage with or without a stabilizing device.
Video Out: Search Engines
Getting your Web site listed on search engines could be your key to Web-video success.
Take 5: Five Essential Items for Your Camera Bag
Five Essential Items for Your Camera Bag
Copy Protection
Protecting your work can lead to some confusing red tape. Use these tips from two copyright attorneys to help you cut through it.
Computer Editing: Color Tweaking
Digital-video tools built into today's editing computers allow videographers to manipulate on-screen color.
Sound Advice: Gaining Control of Your Volume
Once upon a time, a rookie videographer decided to strike out on his own. Here's his story.
Test Bench
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Ahead Software Nero 5.5 Multi-Format Disc Creation software
Ahead Software Nero 5.5 Multi-Format Disc Creation software -
Cakewalk Sonar Multitrack Audio Editor
Cakewalk Sonar Multitrack Audio Editor -
Sharp VL-A110U 8mm Camcorder
Sharp VL-A110U 8mm Camcorder -
Test Bench: Panasonic PV-DV701 Mini DV Camcorder
Panasonic PV-DV701 Mini DV Camcorder -
Apple DVD Studio Pro 1.0 DVD Authoring Software
Apple DVD Studio Pro 1.0 DVD Authoring Software
Departments
Book and Tape Reviews
- Video Communication & Production
- Video Warriors: Creating Hot Graphics with Cool 3D
- Premiere 6 For Macintosh & Windows
New Gear
- Canon XL1S Mini DV Camcorder
- Charles Beseler camera luggage
- DVDCre8 DVD Complete Deluxe authoring package
- Primera Technology 62008 optical disc duplicator
- Digital Juice Jump Back animation libraries
- Software Architects DVD-RAM TuneUp 3.2
- Matrox RT2500 capture card
- Lenmar Mach1 Speed Charger
- Matthews Studio Equipment RoadRags portable lighting system
- Century Precision Optics wide-angle lens adapters
