October 2003 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Editing Appliances: The Magic Boxes

As a dedicated editing machine, a standalone box can be a better choice than a PC--if it delivers the features you want.

Stacking Tracks

Compositing software applications for video layering.

Multi-camera Event Taping

How to hook up for a multi-camera shoot.

Color Calibration

Understanding white balance and color temperature.

Reviews

DVD Video Recorder Review: Panasonic DMR-HS2

Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder

DVD-RAM Camcorder Review:
Hitachi DZ-MV380A

Hitachi DZ-MV380A DVD-R/-RAM Camcorder

Sonic Foundry Vegas+DVD 4 Editing and DVD Authoring Software Review

Sonic Foundry Vegas+DVD 4 Editing and DVD Authoring Software

JVC Mini DV Camcorder Review:
JVC GR-DV800

JVC GR-DV800 Mini DV Camcorder

Final Cut Pro Software Review:
Apple Final Cut Pro 4.0

Apple Final Cut Pro 4.0 Editing Software

Columns

Home Video Hints: Four Essential Audio Elements

What you hear is as important as what you see.

Light Source: Working with Mixed Lighting

Mixed lighting isn't necessarily a disaster. Here are some pragmatic solutions for your next location shoot.

Editing: Get Organized!

"Beauty from order springs."--William King, Art of Cookery

Audio Advice

Many video editing programs include a feature that allows you to adjust audio volume continuously throughout a clip. Premiere calls these rubber bands and they are very simple to use.

Impress the Judges: How to Succeed in Video Contests

Helpful hints for contest hopefuls.

Departments

New Gear

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Western Digital Special Edition Hard Drive
P+S Technik Mini 35 Digital Adapter
Avid Mojo Nonlinear Accelerator
Boris RED 3GL
Plextor PX-504A DVD+R/+RW Burner

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