May 2006
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Feature Stories
Stability in Motion
At best, a person is a very unstable bipod with two legs and too many moving parts. A decent tripod will cost you a bit of money, but this tripod buyer's guide will show you how to save your shot.
HDV: High Def Value
If you're eager to leap into High Definition production, but prefer to limit your six figure purchases to real estate, then HDV is for you.
Are you Ready to Make the Switch to HDV?
While people wait for HD-DVD or Blu-ray to make some decisive victory, people hesitate over buying HDV cams or upgrading their computers.
The 2005 Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest
Our initial impression: WOW. The quality of videos we received this year absolutely blew us away.
Reviews
LaCie 1TB FireWire Drive Review
LaCie 1TB FireWire Drive
Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device Review
Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device
Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device Review
Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device
Sony HVR-A1U HDV Camcorder Review
Sony HVR-A1U HDV Camcorder
Adobe After Effects 7.0 Professional Compositing Software Review
Adobe After Effects 7.0 Professional Compositing Software is a huge step forward for an industry giant
Columns
Move It!
When you want a moving shot, you have all kinds of options, including a few that you might not have thought of before.
High Definition Lighting
We are entering a new era of video production. Our hard work will show in all its HD glory and our sloppy mistakes will glare in HD horror. But light can help us.
5 Steps to More Profit from Video
Make your time behind the camcorder more profitable.
How to Make a Documentary Part II
Considered an art form by many, documentary video production has its own special challenges and rewards. In this second of three parts on how to make a documentary, we'll explore how to plan your approach, find your subject and begin the process of bringing your vision to fruition.
HDV Editing Dos and Don'ts
Is HDV really the next big thing? In potential for greatness, perhaps. In
Natural Sound to the Rescue
Two minutes of extra work on the set or in the field can save you hours of headache in the edit bay. You just need to remember to do it.
Departments
Protect your LCD on the Cheap
Your Tips
Sony Media Software sound effects | Azden FMX-32 portable mixer
Magix Movie Edit Pro 11 adds dual-layer DVD burning. Portable mixer can mix three XLR microphones.
CANON XL H1 Allows Skin Detail Adjustments
Video Industry News: Canon has finally released its first HDV camcorder. Ulead Adds Support for HD DVD and Blu-ray Video Discs.Red Giant Software has released a plug-in.
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