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March 2003 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

11th Annual Guide to Computer Video Products

A survey of nine hot computer video product categories.

10 Ways to Steady Your Shooting

Put an end to shaky shots.

Hard Disk Considerations

Picking the right hard disk components for your NLE system can make all the difference.

Reviews

Canopus Pro Coder Video Conversion Software Review

The solution is a batch-encoding application like ProCoder. First, we imported our source video into the application. We then configured our encoding settings for each of the above situations.

Pinnacle Studio 8 Editing Software Review

If you have never edited video on a computer, this is a great package. Analog and DV inputs, solid editing, a great titler, fun FX and usable tools are all reasons to consider Studio 8.

Review:
Samsung Mini DV Camcorder

One of the coolest features on this Mini DV camcorder is the Nite Pix mode. Like the IR night modes on other cameras, this allows you to shoot in a pitch-black environment.

Camera and Camcorder Review:
Sony DCR-IP220 MICROMV

Not long ago, the still shot feature on camcorders was only marginal, with image quality that was not much better than just grabbing a frame from the video. The IP220 is a serious still camera, snapping 1600x1200 images using a 2.11 megapixel (gross) CCD.

Gateway 700XL Digital Film Maker system

Gateway 700XL Digital Film Maker system

Columns

Viewfinder: A Peek at the Future

A Peek at the Future

How to Use a Camcorder: Buttons and Contols

Learn how to use the common camera buttons and controls on camcorders.

Light Source: Lighting Portraits

As with still photography, the goal of a video portrait is to make your subject look as good as possible.

Videography 101: Videotaping Live Events.

Switch to a second camera set on a safe shot with a standalone switcher.

Computer Editing: Go with the Flow -- Editing for Continuity

Paying attention to the continuity can help you communicate clearly with your audience.

Sound Advice: Interview Audio

Tools and techniques to create high quality audio for your interviews.

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New Gear

  • Hitachi CR-D10 Docking DVD Recorder
  • TEPX Logging Software
  • Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2.0 DVD Authoring Software
  • Dazzle MovieStar 5 Editing Software
  • Digital Juice Extreme Jump Backs Production Library
  • Glyph DV-Project FireWire RAIDs
  • Matrox Graphics Parhelia Triple-head Graphics Board

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