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December 2005 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

The Softer Side of Blank Media

Just what your video equipment needs.

It's Camcorder Season!

Whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other Winter festivities, 'tis the season of celebration, beautiful images, family and fun.

Annual Article Index

Reviews

Video Card Review:
Matrox Parhelia APVe PCI Express

Matrox Parhelia APVe PCI Express Video Card

Firewire Capture Card Review:
ADS CaptuTech Pyro Studio Vegas+DVD Bundle

ADS Tech Pyro Studio FireWire Card/Capture Box/Vegas+DVD Bundle

Sony Media Software Vegas 6 Video Editing Software Review

Sony Media Software Vegas 6 Video Editing Software

Video Editing Software Review:
CyberLink PowerDirector 4.0

CyberLink PowerDirector 4.0

JVC GY-HD100 Digital Camera Review

Columns

Viewfinder: A New Path

A New Path

Basic Training: Gearing Up for Battle

Before you grab your gear and hop on your trusty steed, you need advance preparation to successfully ride off into battle.

Lighting Your Video: Back to the Hardware Store?

Lighting accessories can be as easy to make as a trip to the local hardware store.

Video Editing : The 3-Ring 3D Title Circus!

And in the center ring: the amazing, the gigantic, the most impressive typography known to mankind... Ladies and Gentlemen! Feast your eyes on 3D titles!

Sound Advice: The Sounds of the Holidays

From festive feasts to memorable moments, sound matters on holiday videos! These audio tips can help you make the most of the magiv of your cherished celebrations.

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Tech Support

In Box

Quick Focus

BluffTitler | particleIllusion | Datavideo SE-500

Datavideo SE-500 Video Switcher. WonderTouch particleIllusion 3.0 for Mac OS X. Outerspace Software BluffTitler 3.0.

liquid lens|Premiere Elements 2.0|Photoshop Elements 4.0

How Does $45,000 Sound for Your Next Video? Two New Elements From Adobe. A*STAR has developed a tiny liquid lens that mimics the human eye

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