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November 2003 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Lens Accessories

Accessorize your lens with filters, adapters and controllers.

Editing Software for Any Budget

Professional quality video doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Shooting for the Final Edit

If you plan to edit your videos, you should shoot them differently.

CCDs: Capturing the Image

In today's technological world, there is much we take for granted. Camcorders, for instance.

Reviews

Manfrotto 522 LANC Remote Control

The I/O jacks on the VL-Z7U are suitably clustered in the back of the camera body. USB, headphone, FireWire, A/V and DC complete the array. The A/V jack is a proprietary all-in-one jack that terminates in RCA stereo audio, composite video and S-video Y/C signals.

SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 3.1 Soundtrack Software

Apple DVD Authoring Studio Pro 2 Review

Apple DVD Studio Pro 2 is an entirely new application that might make the Mac the best platform for DVD authoring.

Digital Camera and Camcorder Review:
Samsung SCD5000 Mini DV and Digital Camera

A digital camera and camcorder are quickly becoming indisquinishable from each other, so which combo camera is best for you?

Columns

Viewfinder: Satisfaction Guaranteed

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Home Video Hints: Video on CD -- You Can Do it Too!

Follow a reader through the process of creating a VCD

Light Source: Build Your Own Lighting Kit

Assemble a three-light kit for $100; a complete outfit for less than $200.

Take 5: Five Tips to a Simple Film Effect

Five tips to a simple film effect.

Communication: The Foundation of Production

The most important thing a director has to do is communicate.

Editing: Making Moving Titles

Create basic motion graphics with your editor's timeline.

Sound Advice: Mix it Up!

Using multiple microphones in your video production.

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New Gear

Sony DCR-PC105 Mini DV Camcorder
MacroSystem US Avio DVD Editing Appliance
AVerMedia DVD EZMaker USB 2.0 Analog Capture Device
ADS Instant DVD 2.0 Analog Capture Device
2d3 SteadyMove Image Stabilization Plug-In for Premiere Pro
Pioneer PRV-LX1 DVD-R Recorder
Maxtor OneTouch FireWire/USB 2.0 Hard Drive
Century Precision Optics LCD Widescreen Magnifier
HP dvd300 DVD Burners
16x9 DuoPod DV Monopod

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