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Feature Stories

Unlocking Turnkeys

by D. Eric Franks
Plug it in, power it up and edit. That's the promise of a turnkey editing system.

The Tripod: A Videographer's Anchor

by Alan Sheckter
A good tripod is essential equipment for any serious videographer.

Digital Video Details

by Charles Bloodworth
Is Mini DV good enough for the pros?

Departments

Tech Support

by D. Eric Franks

In Box

by Wendy Nichols

Quick Focus

by Alan Sheckter

New Gear

by Wendy Nichols
  • 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

Zoom In

by Alan Sheckter
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August 2002
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Documentary Observations

by Matthew York
Documentary Observations

Home Video Hints: Pushing the Right Buttons

by Jim Stinson
The presence and location of manual camcorder settings play an important role in video production.

Fan Films on the Web

by James DeRuvo
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

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Knowing the physical differences between outdoor, indoor and mixed lighting conditions will help your videos.

Computer Editing: The ABCs of NLEs

by Tom Patrick McAuliffe
Video editing, as a whole, is greater than the sum of its parts.

Sound Advice: Audio on an Even Keel

by Hal Robertson
A guide to keeping your audio levels consistent throughout your videos.

Test Bench