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April 2004 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Hard Drivin'

Expand your computer's storage capacity quickly and easily with an external hard drive.

Multiple Choice: Tools for Authoring and Burning DVDs

Confused by all the new technology? Relax: DVD authoring can be as easy as pressing Record on your remote control.

Camera Exercises

Most amateur athletes practice before actually competing. Why should videographers be any different?

DV Chromakeys

How to get smooth, clean keys like the pros.

2003 Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest Winners

We welcome the latest members to the elite group of Videomaker/Panasonic Short Video Contest Winners.

Reviews

JonyJib JonyPrompter Prompting Device

JonyJib JonyPrompter Prompting Device

Convert Video to DVD with the HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000

HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000 is the easy answer for your Video to DVD transfer.

Camcorder Review:
Panasonic PV-GS70 Mini DV

Panasonic PV-GS70 Mini DV Camcorder

Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme Pro Collection Capture Card

Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme Pro Video Collection

Camcorder Review:
Sony DCR-VX2100 Mini DV

Sony DCR-VX2100 Mini DV Camcorder

Columns

Viewfinder: Video Creators Get Into Politics

Ways in which videos can be used to make a political point.

Home Video Hints: I've Got This Great Footage...

You have dozens of tapes and hundreds of scenes and shots. Organization isn't just nice, it's a necessity.

Light Source: Lighting Multiple Subjects

It's easy to light two people at once, whether with one light or eight.

Editing: Editing from Start to Finish, Part 1 of 4

This is the first part of a planned 4-part introduction to video editing. Part 1: Prep, Log and Capture.

Sound Advice: Stereo Mix-O-Phonic Sound

Planning and creating stereo sound for your productions.

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Tech Support

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New Gear

  • 2b Royalty-Free Designer Soundscapes Royalty-Free Music Collection
  • Plextor PX-708A DVD Burner
  • Sony Pictures Digital Networks Sound Forge 7.0
  • Lite-On LDW-411S DVD Burner
  • Macromedia Flash Video Streaming Service
  • DvTec DvRigPro Rig
  • Gateway DV-S20 Pocket Multi-Cam

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