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11th Annual Guide to Computer Video Products

by D. Eric Franks
A survey of nine hot computer video product categories.

10 Ways to Steady Your Shooting

by Michael Kuhlman
Put an end to shaky shots.

Hard Disk Considerations

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

Departments

In Box

by Charles Fulton

Quick Focus

by Charles Fulton

New Gear

by Charles Fulton
  • 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

Zoom In

by Charles Fulton
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March 2003
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: A Peek at the Future

by Matthew York
A Peek at the Future

How to Use a Camcorder: Buttons and Contols

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Learn how to use the common camera buttons and controls on camcorders.

Light Source: Lighting Portraits

by Jim Stinson
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.

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

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

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

Sound Advice: Interview Audio

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

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