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May 2004 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Animation Software

Animation software is becoming more inexpensive and widely available.

Lights, Reflectors, Diffusers: The Tools of the Trade

If you need to light up your life, you need to learn to control the light.

A Focus on Focus

Focus is much more than just getting a technically sharp image.

NTSC: Yesterday, Today, Forever?

Examining the scope of the North American broadcast video standard.

From Beautiful, Downtown Burbank:

A Look Back at Videomaker Expo West 2004

Reviews

Test Bench: Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Professional

Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Professional

Photo to video software review: Microsoft Plus! Photo Story 2

Microsoft Plus! Photo Story 2

Camcorder Review:
Canon Optura Xi Mini DV

Canon Optura Xi Mini DV Camcorder

Test Bench: Manfrotto 754 MDeVe Carbon Fiber Tripod and 501 Fluid Head

Manfrotto 754 MDeVe Carbon Fiber Tripod and 501 Fluid Head

Columns

Viewfinder: DVD: More than a Vehicle for Video

DVD: More than a Vehicle for Video

Home Video Hints: Using a Built-in Camera Light

Small, portable and battery powered, a video light can save your shots in more ways than you may know.

Light Source: Lighting for the Internet

Simple lighting makes cleaner, more natural images, while reducing production hassles.

Recruiting Talent

Quality talent means more than just a quality performance. It may mean the difference between a one-hour shoot and a four-hour marathon.

Editing: Editing from Start to Finish, Part 2 of 4

A Four Part Videomaker Series. Part 2: Get Editing! Cut, Trim and Pace.

Sound Advice: Sound All Around

Adding surround sound to your videos with Dolby Digital.

Departments

New Gear

Samsung SCD-107 Mini DV Camcorder
ATI All in Wonder 9600XT Graphics Card
VariZoom FlowPod
Scorpion Support Scorpion Bracket
Applied Magic ScreenPlay OS 2.7
Serious Magic ULTRA
NuAngle 1100 Series Crane

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