October 2004
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Fun Video Factoids
Video has come a long way, baby, but its history is a short one. We’ve got ten fun facts you might not know about video.
Video Mutagenesis
Special effects! Composites! Miscellaneous spifnificent transmogrifications! All of these, and more, can be yours with a compositing or special effects package.
The Burning Mysteries of DVD Recorders
Goodbye VCR and VHS tape, Hello DVD.
Dedicated to the Edit
When you only want to edit and edit fast, you might consider a Video Editing Appliance.
How does Shutter Speed Affect your Video Production
The Ins and Outs of Manual Control.
Through the Looking Glass
Upside down and backwards, look at the wonders of video technology by taking a journey through the amazing world of your camcorder.
Reviews
Adaptec VideOh! DVD Media Center Review
Although Adaptec's VideOh! tackles video editing and DVD tasks with simplicity, the internal television tuner reveals that it is really a TV recorder (DVR).
Safe Harbor Tsunami RT.X100 Workstation Review
Safe Harbor Tsunami RT.X100 Workstation
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Disc Authoring Suite Review
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Disc Authoring Suite
Arri Softbank 1 Tungsten Light Kit Review
The Cadillac of portable video light kits, it's a good choice for purchase or rental.
Frezzi Micro-Fill Dimmer Starter Kit On-Camera Light Review
Frezzi Micro-Fill Dimmer Starter Kit On-Camera Light
Columns
Camcorder Battery Care
Take Charge! Don’t miss your best shot of the day to a dead battery.
The Wedding (Not) in the Woods: Part 2
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TO: goldilocks@beanbagstate.edu
SUBJECT: Flower children wedding plan B
TO: goldilocks@beanbagstate.edu
SUBJECT: Flower children wedding plan B
Bright Ideas
Controlling video brightness in your editing system.
Random Noises
Creating and editing your own foley sounds.
Departments
Film Schools Using 24p Camcorders
Quick Focus
New Gear
Canon Optura 400 and Optura 500 Mini DV Camcorders, Ronsrail Camera and Lens Support, Music2Hues WaveTrack Series Music Library
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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
Feb 14
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
Feb 14
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
Feb 14
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
Feb 14
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
Feb 14
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Turning off the REC indicator
Feb 14
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
Feb 13
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Introduce Yourself
Feb 13
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
Feb 13
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?
Feb 10
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
Feb 9
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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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