September 2003
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Monitor Your Monitor
Monitors for Video
8 Capture Considerations: What to Look for in a Digitizer or Capture Card for Video
Getting video into your computer is easier than ever.
Shooting for Compression
If your work will be viewed on the Internet, you need to shoot with compression in mind.
Shooting from the Hip: A Case Study
In the jungles of Indonesia, you don't have the same level of control that you have in the studio, but the shot is still the same.
7 Reasons Your Next Camcorder Should Be DV
There's nothing wrong with analog camcorders, but there are many good reasons your next camcorder should be digital.
Reviews
Ulead MediaStudio Pro 7.0 Editing Software Review
MSP7 is a technologically advanced editor (with seventh generation stability) that has a number of killer features that we expect competitors will incorporate (if they want to remain competitive) sometime in the future.
Digital Video Mixer Review:
Datavideo SE-800
Datavideo SE-800 Digital Video Mixer
HP xw4100 Workstation Review
If you are looking for the hardware to match your software, the HP xw4100 is a great workstation.
Sony Mini DV Camcorder Review: DCR-TRV80
The TRV80 is a feature-rich camcorder for folks looking for an all in one imaging solution.
Matrox Parhelia Multi-Display Card
Matrox Parhelia Multi-Display Card
Columns
Viewfinder: Delivery
Delivery
Home Video Hints: Home Video Distribution
There are more options for getting your video seen than ever before.
Light Source: Hard Light, Soft Light
Through spots or soft lights can be used to create theatrical or natural lighting styles, they're often most effective when employed together.
Take 5: Five Tips for Tape Storage
How do you preserve your videos over the long haul? Here are five tips.
Directing to Edit
By anticipating your editor's needs and shooting footage to fulfill them, you can help create a better program--and a happier editor.
Editing: Layering Video
Creating composite effects.
Sound Advice: 10 Tips for Better Audio Gathering
Make your list and check it twice.
Departments
Keep your Duplication Tapes Cool
Quick Focus
Canon Elura can Record Movies to Memory Cards
Canon Elura 50 Mini DV Camcorder, Bella Editing Keyboards, SanDisk Cruzer Memory Card Adapter, Sony DSR-DU1 Hard Disk Recorder, Shining Technology CitiDISK DV Hard Disk Recorder, Artbeats Stock Footage Libraries, Eddie Barber Steddiepod, eMense Video Librarian, Music 2 Hues Flagship CDs, Granite Digital FireVue FireWire Hard Drive Enclosure
Latest Videos
How to Organize a Shoot
In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …
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How to Cast a Video Production
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How to Break Down a Script
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How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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Perfect Location but No Concept
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Best camcorder less than $2K
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
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Turning off the REC indicator
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
Feb 13
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Introduce Yourself
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
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Video News Blog
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On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
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Back to the Future 4? Do We Want to go Back with a Sequel?
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
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Cut Video with the Basic Editing Webinar, Feb. 22
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DSLRs' Audio Limitations: Azden's Newest Mixer May Be the Ticket
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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
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We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
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Editing Avid on an iPad - Imagine the Possibilities!
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
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