February 2006
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Videomaker's 2005 Best Products of the Year
The best consumer video production products of 2005, selected by the editors of Videomaker.
An Explanation of MPEG-2 for DVD Authoring
Understanding the concept of MPEG-2 and DVD authoring can be frustrating, but when you break down the terminology, you'll have better understanding of the process.
Buyer Beware!
Smart shopping up front will help you avoid a headache later.
Reviews
JVC Everio GZ-MG70 Hard Disk Camcorder Review
JVC Everio GZ-MG70 Hard Drive Camcorder
Ulead MediaStudio Pro 8 Editing Software Review
Ulead MediaStudio Pro 8 Editing Software
Ikan S200D Fluorescent Light Kit Review
Ikan S200D Fluorescent Light Kit
LaCie Dupli Disc DVD125 5-Disc DVD Duplicator Review
A duplicator that can burn both dual-layer DVD+R and DVD-R discs.
Alesis MultiMix 8 FireWire Audio Mixer Review
Alesis MultiMix 8 FireWire Audio Mixer
Columns
Viewfinder: How are TV and Video Different?
How are TV and Video Different?
Shoot Yourself!
If you visit a Hollywood film production, or sit through its credits, you know it takes busloads of people to get the production in the can. But what if you don't have access to busloads of people?
Who's in Charge Here?
You don't need puffy pants and a megaphone to be an assertive, successful director. But you do need to take control.
Making the Most from Outtakes
(gales of laughter erupt on the set.) CUT! Somebody PLEASE help Jimmy untangle the rope from his foot, re-stack all those bottles of motor oil and, somebody wash off the cat... again.
Phased & Confused
After countless hours of careful acquisition and editing, you go to play your finished work on a television set and part of your audio is gone. What happened?
Departments
An Accurate Explanation for Color Sampling Numbers
Tech Support
Readers just wanna have Fun... in HiDef
Quick Focus
First Pinnacle Liquid Edition Release by Avid
Hot new products for the videographer.
Macromedia Flash Professional 8 | Sony DCR-SR100
New Adobe Bundle is on the Way. Now You Can Throw Away Your Computer. Sony Goes Tapeles. Maxtor just released the 1TB OneTouch III
Latest Videos
Defining the Film Look
All video professionals and indie filmmakers put a great deal of effort into their final product. Many of them wish to go a step beyond and achieve that pinnacl …
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How to Make Your Own DSLR Camera Rig
Ever since DSLR cameras started recording video, cinematographers everywhere have used them to give their videos a sleek and "professional" feel. However, quali … -
How to Make Your Own Car Mount
It's pretty commonplace for someone to ask how a special effect shot in a summer blockbuster was done, but you don't often hear someone asking how an exterior c … -
How to Make Your Own Boom Pole, Blimp, and Windscreen
Believe it or not, audience members are more likely to forgive poorly captured video than poorly captured sound which means that capturing clear audio is an inc …
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PENTAX K-30 - Adventure With It
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CTIA 2012 Spotlight Award Winner: Western Digital Socrpio Blue 7mm Hard Drive
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Video Production Tip: Use Green Screen Wisely
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