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June 2003 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Battery Care

Whether your camcorder batteries are NiCd or Li-Ion, some common sense and TLC will increase their output and prolong their lives.

Camcorders for the Rest of Us

Even in this digital age, camcorder manufacturers continue to market analog (8mm, Hi8, VHS and VHS-C) camcorders. Why? Because analog camcorders are affordable, approachable and just might be all you'll ever need.

How DV Works: Technical Feature

Take an up-close tour of the digital video system and see first-hand how this technology works.

Reviews

Video Interview Lighting Kit Review: Smith Victor K77

An affordable 3-light package that will allow you to light great-looking video without breaking the bank.

3D Animation Software Comparison:
Eovia Carrara 2 Basics vs. Ulead COOL 3D Studio

Eovia Carrara 2 Basics vs. Ulead COOL 3D Studio

Digital8 Camcorder Review:
Sony DCR-TRV350

Sony DCR-TRV350 Digital8 Camcorder

Windows Movie Maker: Free Video Editor for Windows XP Users

Before spending your money on expensive complex software, try this free program from Microsoft.

Dell Precision Workstation 650 Video Editing Computer Review

Dell Precision Workstation 650 Editing Computer

Columns

Viewfinder: Deriving More Value from Your Video Gear

Deriving More Value from Your Video Gear

Home Video Hints: Make Your Move

Put the

Video Screenings for Fun and Fame

Five steps to hosting your own mini-festival.

Camcorder lighting: On-Camera Lights

How to make the most of an on-board lamp.

Jargon: Web Video Glossary

Web Video Glossary

Stealth Directing: Getting the Most out of Real People

When directing amateurs, you use different techniques than when working with pros.

Computer Editing: Editing Audio First

Sometimes sound comes first.

Sound Advice: Makin' Music

Custom soundtracks for your video projects.

Departments

In Box

New Gear

  • JVC GR-HD1 Mini DV/HD Camcorder
  • Maxtor Personal Storage 5000DV FireWire/USB 2 Hard Drive
  • Canon ZR Camcorders
  • Sharp Z-series Viewcams
  • Schriber Acoustic SA-568 Shotgun Microphone
  • Apple PowerBook G4
  • Panasonic VDR-M30 DVD Camcorder

Video News

Video industry news. Apple Announces FCP4 and DVD Studio Pro 2. JVC Pro's Low Dollar High-Def Camcorder. Panasonic AG-DVC80 and Tapeless Technology. Ulead Announces StudioQuartet Bundle.

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