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January 2003 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Video for Worship

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

Finding the Best Digital Video Camera

Digital camcorders for every budget.

The Rhythm of Sight: Music and Sound Effect Libraries

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

Do-it-yourself Transitions

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

Video Cables & Connections

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

Reviews

DVD Authoring Software Review:
Ulead DVD Workshop

Ulead DVD Workshop DVD Authoring Software

Adobe Premiere 6.5 Video Editing Software Review

Adobe Premiere 6.5 Video Editing Software

Test Bench: Sonic Solutions DVDit! PE 2.5 DVD Authoring Software

Sonic Solutions DVDit! PE 2.5 DVD Authoring Software

Camcorder Review:JVC GR-SXM740U S-VHS-C

JVC's GR-SXM740U is an inexpensive, entry-level camera that might just do everything you need. As an analog camcorder with a sharp image, this could be a great camera for a causal user who doesn't necessarily want to edit their video on a computer.

External DVD-R Drive Review
LaCie DVD-R Drive

LaCie External DVD-R Drive

Columns

Viewfinder: On-Camera Talent

On-Camera Talent

Home Video Hints: Planning Production: Part I

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

Light Source: Three-Point Lighting in the Real World

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

Take 5: Five Quick-n-Dirty Composite Effects

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

Copyright: Legal Issues You Need to Know

Get permission or face the music.

Computer Editing: Saying a Lot With a Little

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

Sound Advice: Audio Mixing: The Perfect Blend

Find the perfect mix of audio elements for your video.

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Book and Tape Reviews

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

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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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