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January 2006 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

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.

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.

Reviews

Camcorder Review: Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card

Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card Camcorder

DVD Authoring Software Review:
Sonic Solutions DVDit Pro 6

A 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-p

Great wireless microphone system at a super price.

Columns

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.

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Quick Focus

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

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