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Mix and Match

by Hal Robertson
A buyer's guide to audio mixers.

Best Products of Year

by Joe McCleskey
The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.

Departments

In Box

by Charles Fulton

Video Help from Videographers

by Charles Fulton
Our subscribers give advice, and share lessons learned in their videography experience.

Video News

by Charles Fulton
Video industry news. Knowitallvideo.com. Update: Dreamer. ManiaTV!: Live TV on the Internet

New Gear

by Charles Fulton
  • United Media Multicam
  • Sony DVDirect
  • Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI

Focus MX-4 Video Mixer | Sony Professional HDV Camcorder

by Charles Fulton
Focus Enhancements Ships MX-4 Video Mixer. Plextor Ships SATA DVD Burner. Sony Unveils Professional HDV Camcorder.
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February 2005
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Give Narrating a Try

by Matthew York
Give Narrating a Try

Basic Training: 11 Steps to Add Some Spice to Your Video

by Kyle Cassidy
Give some pizzazz to your videos with a few simple techniques.

Illuminations: Diffusion for Contrast Control

by Jim Stinson
Instead of filling outdoor shadows with reflectors, try controlling highlights by diffusing them.

Jargon: Shooting Terms

by Charles Fulton
Shooting Terms

Video Editing : Tips for Editing Montages

by Bill Davis
When random pictures come together to create a single compelling collection.

Sound Advice: Working the Room

by Hal Robertson
Getting a handle on acoustics during your shoot.

Test Bench