May 2004
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Animation Software Lets you Create Cartoons on your Computer
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
Lite-On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder
Lite-On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder
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.
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New Gear
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- ATI All in Wonder 9600XT Graphics Card
- VariZoom FlowPod
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- Applied Magic ScreenPlay OS 2.7
- Serious Magic ULTRA
- NuAngle 1100 Series Crane
AG-DVC30 camcorder Now Available
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