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.

Reviews

Mini DV Digital Camcorder Review
Canon Optura 100 MC

Canon's Optura 100 MC is a great digital video/still camera, if you can afford it.

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

Pinnacle Express DV-DVD Authoring Software

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.

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

Latest Videos

Green Screen Video Tutorial

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.

Mastering Your Camera Controls
Don't leave important decisions up to your camera! In this video you will learn how to use the camera controls to adjust the white balance, focus, audio and iri …
Best Practices for Using a Tripod to Stabilize your Shots.
How to set-up a tripod to capture professional level video. Learn the step-by-step process for setting up and stabilizing your tripod.
Lighting for Video
How to use indoor lights, natural light, and camera controls to create the best lighting for video production.

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