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Burner Basics: An Introduction to DVD Burners

by Charles Fulton
An introduction to DVD burners and formats.

DVD Authoring Software

by D. Eric Franks
DVD authoring is easier and more fun than editing.

Shooting with Lens Filters

by Jim Stinson
Lens filters control light: brightness, color, quality, focus and resolution--and they're often a simpler solution than post production effects.

Six Ways to Soup Up Your Computer for Video Editing

by Joe McCleskey
The good news is that modern computers are often ready to edit. The great news is that you can make yours even faster.

The 16th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest Winners

by Charles Fulton
They impressed us, they made us think, they made us laugh and they made us cheer.

Departments

Tech Support

by D. Eric Franks

Quick Focus

by Charles Fulton

New Gear

by Charles Fulton
  • Apple Final Cut Express editing software
  • Toshiba RD-X2 DVD-R/-RAM set-top burner with hard drive
  • muvee autoProducer DVD Edition
  • Samsung SR-T03 DVD-R/-RW drive
  • TDK Indi DVD AID+040212 DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Drive
  • Arboretum Systems Montage 1.0 editing software
  • Pioneer DVR-A05 DVD-R/-RW drive

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by Charles Fulton
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April 2003
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Media Diversity and You

by Matthew York
Media Diversity and You

Home Video Hints: Composing Your Shots

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Shooting great looking video can be as simple as solving a few problems with composition.

Light Source: Sound and Light Shows

by Jim Stinson
With lighting, you can create spectacular elements with little or no budget.

Computer Editing: Six Transgressions of the Edit Suite: An Editor's Tale

by Bill Davis
Gather round ye acolytes of seamless editing. Today's scroll concerns a subject near and dear to all who believe in the power of the smooth program.

Sound Advice: Outdoor Audio

by Hal Robertson
Learning to deal with the elements as you shoot video.

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