May 2005
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Express Yourself: An Introduction to Scripting and Storyboarding Software
Let's get real. We work and play in a visual medium where scripts and storyboards strive for a certain look. Whether you're a writer, director or producer, if it doesn't look right, it lowers your chances of getting seen. But here's some software to help with that next script or storyboard presentation.
A Ray of Light: A Buyer's Guide for Lights and Reflectors
Light up your world with possibilities with the right light for mood,
intensity and dimension.
2005 Videomaker Expo Wrap Up
Thousands of attendees converged on the Pasadena Conference Center from February 3-5, 2005 for Videomaker Expo West.
Reviews
Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro Audio Mixer Review
Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro Audio Mixer
Voyetra Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI Capture Card Review
Voyetra Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI Capture Card
Camcorder Review
Fisher FVD-C1 SD Card Camcorder
Fisher FVD-C1 SD Card Camcorder
Green Screen Program Software Review
This Green Screen Program is a significant upgrade that offers a wealth of features for the beginning or hobbyist video editor.
USB 2.0 Hard Drive Review:
Seagate 5.0 GB USB
Seagate 5.0 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive
Columns
Viewfinder: Why do People Like Stories?
Why do People Like Stories?
Basic Training: What were you THINKING?!
Have you ever wanted to wrestle a camcorder away from Uncle Buck while at a family function or public event and scream into the lens, "What are you THINKING!!??"
Illuminations: Moving Targets
In lighting a subject in motion, focus on the important points in the movement path.
Movie and Video Production Planning Part 2
Part 2 of a 3 part series on movie and video production planning.
Video Editing : Family Time: Cutting the Album
Leave the emotions at the door, and let the long shots fall to the edit room floor, and you'll create a family album masterpiece that even strangers will admire.
Sound Advice: Hooking Up
The best microphones and mixers in the world aren’t much use if you can’t get the pristine audio into your camera.
Departments
Digital Hotcakes | DV switcher | Panpilot camera stabilizer
Wedding essentials Collection includes beginnings, endings, intros, outros, transitions, wipes, overlays and seamlessly looping backgrounds.
Sony Vegas 6 | DVD Dual-Layer Writing | Canon Mini DV Cams
Sony Media Software Announces Vegas 6. Nero Announces DVD-R Dual-Layer Writing Capability. Canon Announces Three New Mini DV Camcorders.
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
Feb 14
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
Feb 14
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
Feb 8
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Enter the D800 - Nikon DSLR
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We're Living in a Golden Age of Video Production
Feb 6
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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
Feb 2
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