October 2005
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Tools For the Creative Digital Artist
Whether you're making movies, or corporate videos, in a virtual production world, having the right video effects are nowadays as important as acquiring that Big Name actor once was.
Untangling the Connection
An introduction to Videomaker's Guide to Video Connectors
DV Demystified
A comparison of DV camera formats.
Reviews
Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor Review
A very good video capture solution, especially if you want better computer sound.
Infrant ReadyNAS 600 Network Attached Storage Device with 4 250GB Hard Drives Review
Infrant ReadyNAS 600 Network Attached Storage Device with 4 250GB Hard Drives
Panasonic PV-GS35 Mini DV Camcorder Review
Panasonic PV-GS35 Mini DV Camcorder
Photoflex 3 Octodome nxt Softbox Light Review
Photoflex 3 Octodome nxt Softbox Light
Avid Xpress Pro HD Video Editing Software Review
Avid Xpress Pro HD Video Editing Software
Columns
Viewfinder: A New Way
A New Way
Video Production Tips
Many of the little things that you learn from from a lifetime of planning, directing, editing and producing videos can easily be applied to life as a whole.
Green Screen Lighting
Virtual green screen sets are no longer just for the privileged Hollywood bigwigs.
5 Steps to Great Video Production
Every successful shoot starts with a good plan.
Logging Software, Evolved
A critical part of the process is having some kind of timecode linked to all of the frames that are captured by your camera.
Surround on the Cheap - Part 2
Last month, we made the pitch for upgrading to surround sound. This month, we'll take raw materials and craft them into a complete DVD sound environment
Departments
Are 24p and HDV both High Def?
Tech Support
Total Directing Covers All Aspects of the Craft
New Titles - Technology of V/A Streaming & Total Directing
Where's my Mic, Man?
In Box
LaCie pocket-sized encoder | Music 2 Hues thematic music
Pocket-sized hardware MPEG-1 and -2 encoder that attaches to the FireWire. Design templates compatible with many DVD authoring software titles.
Dragon Portable Hard Drives | Pinnacle Studio Plus 10
Dragon 2.5 fits in the palm of your hand. Acquisition of Pinnacle by Avid. Burn a DVD directly from a camera or VCR.
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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