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February 2003 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Audio Mixers Buyer's Guide

Whether connecting, routing and monitoring audio within the edit suite or in the field, a mixer with the right features for the job will take your productions to new levels.

The 2002 Videomaker Best Products of the Year Awards

The best consumer video products of 2002 as selected by the editors of Videomaker.

Framing Good Shots

Composition is one of the most fun and accessible aspects of videography.

Audio Cables and Connections

Testing 1, 2, 3: Connect it right and get it clear.

Reviews

DVDez RP-3310DV 1-to-3 DVD Duplicator

DVDez RP-3310DV 1-to-3 DVD Duplicator

Laptop Comparison : 1 Beyond DV Pro 2600 Laptop vs. DVGear DVMobile Pro Dell Latitude C840

1 Beyond and Dell DVGear go Head to Head for the best video editing laptop.

Glidecam 2000 Pro Flying Camera Support Review

Glidecam 2000 Pro Flying Camera Support

MacroSystem Prestige Editing Appliance

MacroSystem Prestige Editing Appliance

JVC Pocket Size Camcorder Review

If you're looking for a compact, ultra slim Mini DV camcorder that can fit in your pocket but still has all the bells and whistles, then the GR-DVP7 is worth a close look.

Columns

Viewfinder: If you are new to making video: Welcome!

If you are new to making video: Welcome!

Home Video Hints: Production Planning: Taking Your Act on the Road

Cover the essentials for smooth shooting.

Light Source: Creating Mood with a Single Light

You don't need a whole light kit to give a single character their mood.

Computer Editing: Applying Speed Effects in Post

Spectacular speed effects using your nonlinear editing program.

Sound Advice: Understanding Acoustics

Room acoustics affect the sound of your recordings--both good and bad.

Departments

Tech Support

In Box

Quick Focus

New Gear

Mediostream neoDVDstandard 4.0 DVD authoring software, Dazzle DVD Creation Station 200 video capture device, Light & Motion Bluefin V950 underwater housing, Primera Technology Bravo Disc Publisher DVD burner/printer, E&M Enterprises MikeMuff microphone sock, Razor3D Producer 3D, Broadax Systems i-Link Workstation lunchbox computer, Apricorn Videoxb DVD burner/hard drive, Pinnacle Systems Expression DVD Authoring Software, Media 100i/DV 8 editing software

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