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Feature Stories

Video for Worship

by Hal Robertson
A guide to help you prepare and present practical, powerful and appropriate productions.

Finding the Best Digital Video Camera

by Bill Davis
Digital camcorders for every budget.

The Rhythm of Sight: Music and Sound Effect Libraries

by Charles Fulton
Quality and variety at a reasonable price - music libraries are the solution to your musical dilemmas.

Do-it-yourself Transitions

by Jim Stinson
In-camera transitions are more effective, unique and fun than the sterile digital effects on your computer.

Video Cables & Connections

by Bill Fisher
Wire it up and plug it in: everything you need to know about wired video transmission.

Departments

In Box

by Charles Fulton

Quick Focus

by Charles Fulton

Book and Tape Reviews

by Charles Fulton
  • Film & Video Budgets, 3rd Updated Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Movie Maker Handbook
  • Creating Graphics Clients Love (and pay for!)

New Gear

by Charles Fulton
  • Samsung SCD590 Mini DV camcorder
  • Contour AV Solutions SpaceShuttle A/V Controller jog/shuttle dial
  • ACDSee 5.0 media management program
  • Minnetonka Audio SurCode Dolby V-Plug Dolby Digital encoder for Adobe Premiere
  • Azden FMX-2 XLR field mixer
  • StuffBak product recovery service
  • Panasonic BDS AG-DVX100 Mini DV camcorder
  • DRAGRI motion path software
  • Tree-Pod hands-free camera mounting system
  • in-sync Blade editing software
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January 2003
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: On-Camera Talent

by Matthew York
On-Camera Talent

Home Video Hints: Planning Production: Part I

by Jim Stinson
Even productions for the home hobbyist can benefit from pre-production planning.

Light Source: Three-Point Lighting in the Real World

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
It's not just a theory: check out these pragmatic three-point lighting tips in action.

Take 5: Five Quick-n-Dirty Composite Effects

by Chuck Peters
Use transitions to create these easy effects on almost any editing system.

Copyright: Legal Issues You Need to Know

by Mark Levy
Get permission or face the music.

Computer Editing: Saying a Lot With a Little

by Amanda Cuda
Use titles and graphics to grab your viewer's attention.

Sound Advice: Audio Mixing: The Perfect Blend

by Hal Robertson
Find the perfect mix of audio elements for your video.

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