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August 2004 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Tripods: Your Three-Legged Friends

Don't overlook the tripod: it could save your shoot.

Come and See the (Slide) Show

Throw that carousel projector away. Now you can build your own slideshow that doesn't require turning down the lights.

Turnkey Video Editing Systems

Turn the key to editing ease. Video editing has come a long way from gathering parts piecemeal to opening a box of fully complete systems.

Call for Entries: The 2004 Videomaker Short Video Contest

It's time for the 18th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest.

Reviews

CyberLink PowerDVD 5 Deluxe DVD Player Software Review

CyberLink PowerDVD 5 Deluxe DVD Player Software

AG-DVX100A Mini DV Panasonic Digital Camcorder Review

The AG-DVX100A Panasonic digital camcorder is a serious contender in the 3-chip prosumer camcorder market.

Test Bench: Audio-Technica U100 Series UHF Wireless Microphone System

Audio-Technica U100 Series UHF Wireless Microphone System

Ulead DVD PictureShow 2 Digital Camera Suite

Sony Video Camcorder Review: DCR-DVD201

Columns

Biography Videos: New Application for Home Video

Personal biography videos are becoming a successful niche service for videographers.

Home Video Hints: Thinking Like an Editor

In order to call yourself a professional videographer you need equipment, clients and a good reputation.

Light Source: Lighting Women/Lighting Men

The rugged and the glam.

Video Editing: What Makes DVDs Go 'Round

Tips for authoring DVD menus.

Sound Advice: Ninja Sound

Choosing the best microphone for your next video shoot.

Departments

New Gear

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Latest Videos

Green Screen Video Tutorial

In this green screen video tutorial, we show you how to set-up a green screen for chromakey and how to best sell the green screen effect to your viewers.

Mastering Your Camera Controls
Don't leave important decisions up to your camera! In this video you will learn how to use the camera controls to adjust the white balance, focus, audio and iri …
Best Practices for Using a Tripod to Stabilize your Shots.
How to set-up a tripod to capture professional level video. Learn the step-by-step process for setting up and stabilizing your tripod.
Lighting for Video
How to use indoor lights, natural light, and camera controls to create the best lighting for video production.

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