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December 2003 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Drawing a Blank

Tips for buying blank videotape and discs for your productions.

Buying a Camcorder

Finding the perfect balance of features, price and quality.

Using Camera Angles Like a Pro

In quality videos, camera angles enhance the style of the program

Reviews

DVD Authoring Software Review:
InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 2

InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 2 DVD Authoring Software

Encoding Software Review:
Discreet Cleaner XL

Discreet cleaner XL Encoding Software

Mini DV Camcorder Review:
Panasonic AG-DVC80

Panasonic AG-DVC80 Mini DV Camcorder

Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Software Review

Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Software

Columns

Viewfinder: Our Hope for You

Our Hope for You

Home Video Hints: Easy-to-make Labels

Simple labels for your videos and DVDs.

Light Source: Lighting Moving Targets

A few lights can cover a lot of action -- if you know how to use them.

Editing: What Did You Say?

Understanding the hidden meanings of transition effects.

Sound Advice: Living a Balanced Life

Making the most of balanced audio cables and connections.

Departments

Quick Focus

New Gear

  • Boris Title Toolkit After Effects Plug Ins
  • Software Architects GreatVideo! 2.0 DVD File Converter
  • Focus FireStore FS-3 Capture Device
  • Contour Design ShuttlePro V.2 USB Jog/Shuttle Dial
  • Lowepro CompuTrekker AW Backpack
  • Pitch-A-Pak Presentation Albums
  • MainConcept MainActor 5.1 Video Editing Software

Video News

Video industry news. Sony Announces DCR-VX2100. Gateway: Not Just Computers Anymore. Avid Launches Xpress Pro. Ulead Set to Debut DVD Workshop.

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