September 2005
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Model Release Form
A Videomaker sample release form to use when hiring talent for your next production.
The FYI on NTSC, VGA and ATSC Monitors
The FYI on NTSC, VGA and ATSC.
Video Capture Card Roundup
VHS, Hi8, USB, FireWire, PCI, 8mm... confused on how to fit it all together? Don't be. We've got the ticket to your video capture dilemma.
2005 Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest Call for Entries
It's time for the 19th Annual Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest. Take a chance--put your video skills on the line, and you might just win some great video tools.
Reviews
Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder Review
Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5 Video Editing/Disc Burning Software Review
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5 Video Editing/Disc Burning Software
Apple Final Cut Express HD Video Editing Software Review
Apple Final Cut Express HD Video Editing Software
Rode VideoMic Microphone Review
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mounted Microphone
Columns
Viewfinder: Style
Style
Shoot to Show or to Edit
"Shoot to Show" and "Shoot to Edit" are two different styles requiring different methods of planning. No one knows these techniques better than a run-and-gun News Photographer.
Pulling the Plug
In order to light that night scene in the field a mile from your house, you'll need a couple hundred 50-foot extension cords, or some other AC power alternatives.
Wardrobe & Make-Up
Looking Good: Tips for the Director
Intro to Genres
If you see visions of your first Indie Film, or you're just having fun with the kids, making movies can be fun. Whether it's a Thriller, a Western, a Comedy or a Romance, they all have one thing in common: they follow a specific Genre.
Manipulating Time
Tempis Fugit. If you're not up on conversational Latin, that's
Surround on the Cheap - Part 1
There are many techniques to creating proper surround sound projects, but you don't have to invest your mortgage on a full-blown surround system to achieve them.
Departments
Driving Hard
Keeping your Hard Disk at Peak Performance.
Converting Film to DVD
Your Tips
Pyro A/V Studio | HD stock footage | Kanguru 16x DVD duplicator
New Gear: ADS' Pyro A/V Link FireWire converter box. New HD stock footage collections
HDV support for DV Rack | Cell phones support video | Podcasting
HDV support for DV Rack now available from Serious Magic. H.264 is the best looking video compression to date.
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
Feb 14
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Best camcorder less than $2K
Feb 14
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
Feb 14
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
Feb 14
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
Feb 14
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
Feb 14
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Turning off the REC indicator
Feb 14
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
Feb 13
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Introduce Yourself
Feb 13
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
Feb 13
Video News Blog
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On YouTube, Good Audio Will Put Your Video Ahead of the Pack
Feb 13
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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
Feb 9
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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
Feb 7
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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
Feb 3
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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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