April 2005 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

DVD Recorders: The New VCR and More

Out there in the great home video marketplace, clearly VHS is fading, and DVD video is on the rise.

DVD Authoring and Burning Products

The home DVD production dam started breaking down when computer manufacturers started equipping their products with DVD burners.

2004 Videomaker Contest Winners

We are very pleased to present the winners of the 2004 Videomaker Short Video Contest as picked by Videomaker Magazine subscribers.

Reviews

Camcorder Review:
Panasonic VDR-M50PP DVD

Panasonic VDR-M50PP DVD Camcorder

Animated Communications 3dChor Video Effects Studio

Software Comparison:
Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 vs. Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5

Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 vs. Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5

Nero 6.6 Ultra Edition Disc Burning Software Review

Ahead Nero 6.6 Ultra Edition Disc Burning Software

Columns

Viewfinder: Reaching Larger Audiences

Reaching Larger Audiences

Basic Training: The 9 Classic Camera Moves

Camera moves can make your project look super professional or incredibly amateurish depending on how well you use them.

Illuminations: Mopping up Spills

Excluding light where you don't want it is as important as painting it where you do.

Plan the Shoot: Part 1 of Production Planning

Meticulous planning will enable you to shoot the program you developed and then edit the show you shot.

Video Editing : DVD Menu Authoring

How to keep that freshly burned DVD from moonlighting as a coffee-table coaster.

Sound Advice: Can You Hear Me Now?

A few simple tricks to find the best way to record and edit your narrator.

Departments

Tweaks: Kill Your Background Apps!

Keep your editing system running smoothly and improve performance and stability.

DV Caddie Shoulder Rest | Digital Video Solutions 3D titles

DV Caddie Shoulder Rest, Focus Enhancements MX-4 Video Mixer, Digital Video Solutions TitleWaves

CES Camcorder Roundup. Quick observations on the new camcorders.

The average camcorder is featuring longer optical zoom lens. Samsung has joined the fray of manufacturers offering DVD-based camcorders.

Latest Videos

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.
Audio for Video
How to capture Audio when shooting video. How to select the best microphone and location for the best audio and solve common problems videographers encounter wh …
Hand Held Video Camera Shooting Tips
This video shows you how to create better, more professional looking video by taking a closer look at hand held video camera shooting. Learn how to get effecti …

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