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.
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
Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card Camcorder Review
Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card Camcorder
Sonic Solutions DVDit Pro 6 DVD Authoring Software Review
A powerful, easy to use and comprehensive DVD authoring program for intermediate video producers.
NewTek TriCaster Portable Live Production System Review
NewTek TriCaster Portable Live Production System
Final Draft AV 2.5 Scriptwriting Software Review
Final Draft AV 2.5 Scriptwriting Software
Sennheiser Evolution ew 112-p Wireless Microphone System Review
Great wireless microphone system at a super price.
Columns
Viewfinder: How Committed is Your Audience?
How Committed is Your Audience?
Keep it Clean
Make that camcorder last until the next format change with these simple ways to prolong its life and proper operation.
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.
Five Steps to Smoother Skin
Make your on-camera talent look their best by following these five simple steps.
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.
Bump it Up a Notch
Using segues and bumper music will give your productions a professional touch.
Departments
Holding your Monopod Steady
Your Tips
A History of Video Art
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
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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