July 2006
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Got Mobile? Get Movin' with a Mobile Studio!
Today we can create video almost anywhere. We aren't confined to using a TV studio, edit lab, or even our own den.
A Complete Guide to Shooting Wedding Video
It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say
Choosing a Video Switcher
Key factors to consider when buying a video switcher
The History of Microphones
To appreciate where we are in regards to microphones, let's review a little history.
How to Make a Video Look Like Film
How to use movement, lighting, and filters, to make a video look like film.
Reviews
Tiffen Steadicam Merlin Hand-Held Stabilizer Review
It's no surprise that the Merlin has more than 30 years of R&D behind it.
Sanyo VPC-HD1 Xacti Mini HD Camcorder Review
When Sanyo introduced the HD1 Xacti at this year's International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January, the tiny Sanyo garnered much attention for good reason: who wouldn't want a pocket-sized camcorder capable of recording progressive HD video onto a memory card?
Litepanels Mini LED Video Lighting DV Camera Kit Review
The little LEDs in this DV camera-mounted light kit produce a very nice even light and are extremely power-efficient, consuming less than 1/3 the power of standard tungsten bulbs.
Professional Sound Corp. DV Promix 3 Portable Audio Mixer Review
Professional Sound Corp. DV Promix 3 Portable Audio Mixer
Columns
7 Ways to Involve the Kids
Children love to make videos, all they need is the impetus and opportunity. So take the camera out of the closet on a lazy Sunday and say
Distro Bistro
You've finally got that masterpiece in the can, now what?
Reflecting on Reflectors
No money for more lights? No problem! Here are sure-fire, no-power solutions to making your subject shine.
Becoming a Professional Video Editor
Part 1: Growth, your tools and your space. Step 1: Clean up your act! If video editors desk is a home-office catch-all, the video editor is not using space effectively or time efficiently.
Mix it Right
Mixing audio correctly is a true art form, as well as a necessary skill to have in your video production toolbox. After all, sound is half the experience of a video production.
Departments
Air Dry your DVD labels
Your Tips
The Next Expendable Camcorder
Quick Focus
LensPen | Videssence P055-155BX light kit | DVDAfterEdit
LensPen for safely cleaning any kind of lenses. 55-watt florescent lamp utilizes reflectors produce 71% more light.
JVC Debuts HD200U and GY-HD250U | Sony's royalty free music software.
Two new video cameras from JVC. Sony's new Cinescore allows you to create your own royalty free background music for your videos.
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