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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.

Reviews

MedioStream neoDVDstandard 3.0 DVD Authoring Software

MedioStream neoDVDstandard 3.0 DVD Authoring Software

Review:
Sony DCR-PC120BT Camcorder with Bluetooth

The PC120BT is a good video camera even without its Bluetooth features (more on these later). Small yet solid, the video image displays the same sharpness that is characteristic of Sony camcorders.

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

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.

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Letters to the Editor

Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor.

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