Feature Stories
Save As: Grip to Go
Magnet it to your refrigerator, fold it in your equipment bag, pin it to your bulletin board or tape it to your forehead... beginning in 2006, we'll be bringing you occasional FYI checklists with tips and ideas to save for further reference.
Screen Time: Projectors Buyer's Guide
If you want to show your work in a big room, hold a video festival, or just get the most out of your TV viewing experience, a video projector is your friend.
From Video to Disc: A DVD Software Buyer's Guide
Understanding the basics of DVD authoring software and hardware.
How to Conduct a Live Multi-Camera Shoot
Gather 'round the family and friends for a multi-camera shoot and a fun time for all.
Recording Special Events
Shoot it right the first time for a lifetime of memories.
Departments
New Gear: Octave Systems Data Safe Copy | HP's DVD Writer dvd740
CD/DVD duplicators w/ 160GB removable hard drives. HP's dvd740 can burn dual-layer DVD+Rs at 8X. Arm system upgrade for handheld stabilizers
January 2006
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Viewfinder: How Committed is Your Audience?
How Committed is Your Audience?
Basic Training: Keep it Clean
Make that camcorder last until the next format change with these simple ways to prolong its life and proper operation.
Illuminations: Lights in Motion
Natural lights sparkle, shimmer, flutter, flare, glimmer, gleam, revolve, reflect and radiate. Here's some tips to dazzle your viewers with lively photoplays.
Take 5: Five Steps to Smoother Skin
Make your on-camera talent look their best by following these five simple steps.
Video Editing : Better Composites in 8 Layers
Though more of an art than a science, there are a handful of tried and true techniques in compositing that can help convey your message.
Sound Advice: Bump it Up a Notch
Using segues and bumper music will give your productions a professional touch.
Test Bench
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Camcorder Review: Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card
Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card Camcorder -
DVD Authoring Software Review:
Sonic Solutions DVDit Pro 6A powerful, easy to use and comprehensive DVD authoring program for intermediate video producers. -
NewTek TriCaster Portable Live Production System
NewTek TriCaster Portable Live Production System -
Final Draft AV 2.5 Scriptwriting Software
Final Draft AV 2.5 Scriptwriting Software -
Wireless Microphone System Review:
Sennheiser Evolution ew 112-pGreat wireless microphone system at a super price.
