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
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
Sony Refresh Still Keeps Classic Optical System
Video industry news. Sony Announces DCR-VX2100. Gateway: Not Just Computers Anymore. Avid Launches Xpress Pro. Ulead Set to Debut DVD Workshop.
Latest Videos
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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
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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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