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Feature Stories

Mini DV Camcorders: Little Cams, Big Results

by Jim Stinson
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

by Joe McCleskey
Where to turn for tunes - companies that provide royalty-free music and sound effects libraries.

Optics 101

by Bob Stephenson
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)

by Joe McCleskey
Streaming video: The exciting new technology that allows video producers to share their work inexpensively with a worldwide audience.

Departments

In Box

by Wendy Nichols

Your Tips

by Wendy Nichols

Book and Tape Reviews

by Mark Potkin
  • Video Communication & Production
  • Video Warriors: Creating Hot Graphics with Cool 3D
  • Premiere 6 For Macintosh & Windows

New Gear

by Wendy Nichols
  • 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

Zoom In

by Alan Sheckter
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January 2002
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: A New Way to Share Video

by Matthew York
A New Way to Share Video

Home Video Hints: Steady as She Goes!

by Jim Stinson
Practical advice to help you shoot smooth, steady footage with or without a stabilizing device.

Video Out: Search Engines

by John Davis
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

by Chuck Peters
Five Essential Items for Your Camera Bag

Copy Protection

by Mark Levy
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

by Bill Davis
Digital-video tools built into today's editing computers allow videographers to manipulate on-screen color.

Sound Advice: Gaining Control of Your Volume

by Hal Robertson
Once upon a time, a rookie videographer decided to strike out on his own. Here's his story.

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