December 2004
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Blank Discs and Tapes: Your Memories Start Here
The vast majority of us use some form of media every single day. Whether you're dealing with CDs, DVDs, video tape, audio tape or floppy disks, you're entering the realm of media.
Camcorders: The Needs of the Many
The camcorder that works for you might not be what works for someone else. What do you really need?
Shooting Day for Night
Making day resemble night on your screen means tinting the overall images blue, then adding white light, and adjusting contrtast and brightness to sell the trick.
What is HDV?
Hi-Def has become the big catch phrase of the year, but many people don't understand just what the format is and why it will be so important to our TV viewing future.
Reviews
Camcorder Review:
Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM
Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM Camcorder
Sound Effects Software Review:
SmartSound Quicktracks
A basic, but rapid, way to create your own sound effects.
DVD Authoring Software Review:Ulead DVD Workshop 2
Ulead DVD Workshop 2 DVD Authoring Software
Review:
wondertouch particleIllusion 3.0 Special Effects Software
Beginners will be blown away at the beauty of the effects and animation professionals will gasp at the speed.
Columns
Viewfinder: High-Definition Video Production is a Real Choice
High-Definition Video Production is a Real Choice
Home Video Hints: Holiday Videos that Rock!
A quick and easy recipe for capturing family memories.
Light Source: Guerrilla Lighting: Professional Tools from Builders Depot
Assemble your own lighting kit--at one-fifth the cost.
Video Editing: Fear and Logging in Your Editor
Log your shots today to save edit time tomorrow and your well-organized project will thank you in the end.
Sound Advice: Spice It Up A Notch
Essential post-production audio tricks.
Departments
Add your Head to Cartoon Characters with Video Effects Studio
Hot new products for the videographer.
Latest Videos
How to Organize a Shoot
In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …
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How to Cast a Video Production
Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you … -
How to Break Down a Script
In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production. -
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
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
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Turning off the REC indicator
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
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Introduce Yourself
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
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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!
Feb 3
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
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