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Feature Stories

Product Preview: Sony DCR-IP7BT Camcorder

by D. Eric Franks
Sony's new MICRO MV format camcorder breaks the Mini DV size barrier.

Buyer's Guide: Editing VCRs

by Bill Davis
When you lay money down for a new editing VCR, don't take a gamble.

DVD Authoring Software Buyer's Guide

by D. Eric Franks
How do you get your video onto a DVD? Check out our DVD authoring software buyer's guide.

DVD Flavors

by Roger Wyatt
Learn the differences between DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R and DVD-R.

2001 Videomaker/Panasonic Video Contest Winners

by Alan Sheckter
Our readers sent us their best work. Here are our favorites.

Departments

Ask an Expert for Video Help

by D. Eric Franks
Readers' questions regarding video are answered by video experts.

In Box

by Wendy Nichols

Book and Tape Reviews

by Bruce Coykendall
  • 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

by Wendy Nichols
  • 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

Zoom In

by Alan Sheckter
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April 2002
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Getting Your Video onto a DVD

by Matthew York
Getting Your Video onto a DVD

Home Video Hints: Shooting Under Cover

by Jim Stinson
Admit it. There are plenty of times you want to shoot inconspicuously. Here's how.

Author Your Own Director's Cut on DVD

by Scott Anderson
Making video for DVD isn't like producing for VHS. It's a whole new ball game!

Light Source: Lighting for Chromakey

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of bringing realism to your chromakey scene.

Jargon: Video Acronyms and Abbreviations

by Chuck Peters
Video Acronyms and Abbreviations

Storyboards and Shot Lists

by Jim Stinson
A bit of pre-planning can save you time and money.

Analog to Digital Converters

by Charles Bloodworth
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

by Hal Robertson
Learn how to tackle the challenge of recording audio in a large room.

Test Bench

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