June 2005
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Plan Ahead When Choosing a Video Switcher
Choosing a video switcher (also known as a video mixer) is an important decision for most video producers.
DV or HDV? Digital Camcorder Comparison.
DV or HDV? Which camera is best for you. Guide to finding the camcorder that's right for you.
Reviews
NTI CD & DVD Maker 7 Titanium Suite DVD Editing and Authoring Software Review
NTI CD & DVD Maker 7 Titanium Suite is aimed primarily at the hobbyist who wants to edit home camcorder movies and save them to recordable DVDs, in addition to producing audio compilation CDs and data backup CDs and DVDs.
Davis Sanford Provista Airlift Tripod with FM18 Head Tripod Review
Solid as a Rock - A solid foundation for good video production should be built on, well, a solid foundation. And investing in a sturdy tripod is one...
Apple iMovie HD (part of iLife '05) Video Software Review
Apple iMovie HD (part of iLife '05)
Sony DCR-HC32 Mini DV Camcorder Review
Sony DCR-HC32 Mini DV Camcorder
Columns
Viewfinder: HDTV
HDTV
Winning with Composition
When one shot flows into another seemingly seamlessly, you've got the makings of good shot composition.
Lights for Different Jobs
You can't tell the players without a scorecard, so here's the roster for video lights and what they do.
Edit The Plan: Part 3 of Production Planning
Planning for post-production will re-focus your vision of the program you want and then help you create it with the material you've got.
Multicam Editing
The Golden Age of live TV mastered the multi-cam technique, but for many of us, editing a multi can be a nightmare. Not anymore!
The Natural Approach
Waves crashing, seagulls screaming, kids laughing... all elements of natural sound that enhances every story and boosts the impact of your video.
Departments
Article Helps Jazz up Videos
In Box
Digital Juice | Vlog It Easily Adds Video Content to Blogs
Digital Juice Jump Backs volume 21-24 60 frame-per-second libraries. Serious Magic's Vlog It! is designed to help add video content to blogs.
Hitachi DZMV730A | Avid purchases Pinnacle | HDTV field monitor
Hitachi Image Engine boasts a 20 percent improvement in video noise reduction and 20 percent longer battery life. Avid in the purchase of Pinnacle.
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?
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Weird Weddings Challenge Even Pro Videographers
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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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