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July 2003 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Camcorder Bags

Is a good bag important? You bet your sweet camcorder it is!

Microphone Jungle

Searching for a microphone can feel like being lost in a jungle.

What is Lux: Shedding Some Light on Low Light Cameras

Manufacturers love low lux ratings, but consumers may be left in the dark.

Call for Entries--The 17th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest

It's time to submit your tapes for the 17th Annual Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest.

Reviews

Camera Controller Review:
Varizoom StealthZoom

Varizoom StealthZoom Camera Controller

Video Editing Computer Review: Laird DVora Avid Xpress 3.5 NLE Component System

A review of a video editing computer for the professional.

Sony Digital Studio Computer Review: VAIO PCV-RZ24G

The Sony VAIO is an accessible multimedia machine for families and home video enthusiasts.

Mini DV and HD Camcorder Review JVC GR-HD1

JVC GR-HD1 Mini DV and HD Camcorder

Columns

Viewfinder: The History of the Image

The History of the Image

Home Video Hints: Watch Your Language!

The world of transitions speaks a language we all understand--whether you realize it or not.

Light Source: Lighting for Compositing

Good lighting is the key to chromakey.

Secrets of Video Training: We Betray the Instructional Designer's Guild

Developing a training video is a straightforward process--if you know the techniques of professional instructional designers.

Computer Editing: Shooting for a Specific Audience

Tailor your shows for the people who will watch them.

Sound Advice: Recording Performances

Conquering the unique challenges of recording performance audio.

Departments

New Gear

Datavideo SE-800 Digital Video Switcher
Intervideo WinDVD Creator Plus
Manfrotto 522 LANC Camera Controllers
Edirol M100FX Audio Mixer
Red Planet Cinema Media Mixer Stock Backgrounds
Adobe Encore DVD
Leapfrog CCaption Pro

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