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August 2002 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Unlocking Turnkeys

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

The Tripod: A Videographer's Anchor

A good tripod is essential equipment for any serious videographer.

Digital Video Details

Is Mini DV good enough for the pros?

Reviews

Sharp VL-NZ100U Digital Camcorder Review

We really liked the built-in shooting guides, especially useful for beginners (although even experts could benefit from a reminder about the fundamentals). We especially liked the built-in Rule of Thirds shooting guide. This could help you cultivate solid composition habits.

Test Bench: Roxio Videowave 5 Editing Software

Roxio Videowave 5 Editing Software

muvee autoProducer Cobalt 2.0 Automatic Editing Software

muvee autoProducer Cobalt 2.0 Automatic Editing Software

Turnkey Editing Computer Review: 1Beyond 770

A premium Canopus real-time beast that makes rendering a thing of the past.

Nady SRM-8 Audio Mixer

Nady SRM-8 Audio Mixer

Columns

Viewfinder: Documentary Observations

Documentary Observations

Home Video Hints: Pushing the Right Buttons

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

Fan Films on the Web

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

Knowing the physical differences between outdoor, indoor and mixed lighting conditions will help your videos.

Computer Editing: The ABCs of NLEs

Video editing, as a whole, is greater than the sum of its parts.

Sound Advice: Audio on an Even Keel

A guide to keeping your audio levels consistent throughout your videos.

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Tech Support

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Quick Focus

New Gear

  • 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

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