April 2006
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Audio Mixers Buyer's Guide: Mix it Up
One day while shooting you'll run out of audio inputs. It just seems we never have enough.
Do the Light Thing
An informational buyer's guide helping you choose and use the best type of lighting for your productions
How DID They do that?
It's April Fool's Day, and what better way to amuse your friends than getting a little giddy with the camera and going a little wacko with your video?
Save As: Tips to Enter and Win Video Contests
How to Enter and Win Video Contests
Reviews
Pinnacle Studio Plus Version 10 Editing Software Review
Pinnacle Studio Plus Version 10 Editing Software
Adobe Video Production Suites Software Review
Too bad the powerful bundle with Bridge, Dynamic Link, Clip Notes and tight Photoshop integration is only available for PC. Might it inspire those who switched to Apple to switch back?
Nero 7 Ultra Edition Editing, Burning, DVD Authoring Software Review
Nero 7 Ultra Edition Editing, Burning, DVD Authoring Software
Manfrotto 745B/701RC Tripod Kit Review
The Manfrotto name has been present since the birth of video production. And if you've been shooting video for a while, you're familiar with their its products.
Cakewalk Sonar 5 Producer Edition Review
Cakewalk Sonar 5 Producer Edition
Columns
In Decent Exposure
In a digital video camera there is no physical shutter, but, because there is a body of understanding about how film cameras work, we still call the electrical signal "shutter speed."
Making Documentary Videos: The Interview
How to use Cinéma Vérité techniques to make compelling documentaries
How to Make a Documentary - Part 1
Few other communication forms have the power to reveal a unique perspective, capture imagination and even motivate change. In this 3-part series on how to make a documentary, you'll discover how you can move your story from dream to distribution.
To DVD or not to DVD?
Okay, we're now officially smack dab in the middle of the era of the
The Right Tool for the Job
Using an off-board mic is a big step for many video producers but just using any old mic is not good enough. For the best sound, use the best mic for the situation.
Departments
How to Hook your iPod to a Projector
Tech Support
Down & Dirty Cleanup
How long has it been since you last defragged your video editing computer's hard drive?
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Quick Focus
AVP Porta-Prompter | Applied Magic ScreenPlay Epic
Porta-Prompter accepts letter- and legal-size script pages. ScreenPlay Epic upgrades to a faster processor.
Training for Premiere Pro 2 & After Effects 7 Pro | Camcorder Under $100
Total Training for Premiere Pro 2 and After Effects 7 Pro now on DVD's. 25GB Burner. Under $100 Camcorder.
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