August 2006
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Feature Stories
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Video hosting services explode onto the Internet
Do yourself a Favor - Do it Yourself
Face it--you want it, you dream about it, you really really need it. It's time to upgrade to a new computer. But what's the best way to go about it? By doing it yourself, of course.
Picture This
A basic understanding of the rules of composition will help you frame for maximum impact and ultimately enhance the outcome of your finished piece.
Call for Entries
2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest
Reviews
SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 4 Music Creation Software Review
SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 4 Music Creation Software
Sony DCR-DVD505 DVD Camcorder Review
Sony DCR-DVD505 DVD Camcorder
Adobe Audition 2.0 Audio Editing Software Review
Adobe Audition 2.0 Audio Editing Software
TriLab Productions Digital Hotcakes Stock Footage Library Review
TriLab Productions Digital Hotcakes Stock Footage Library
Indie-Dolly Systems Universal Dolly with Curved Track Kit Review
Every videographer knows the value of a steady truck or dolly shot. But not every videographer has the budget to obtain the expensive moving equipment.
Columns
Take Your 8mm Film to Digital
Make sure your priceless family treasures don't get left behind. Here are some tips to turn your twentieth century celluloid into twenty-first century ones and zeros.
Recruiting Talent
One of the most difficult, important and rewarding things a director has to do is find, recruit and work with talent.
Indie Legal Docs is like a Lawyer in your Pocket
- Indie Film/Video Legal Documents, 2nd Edition
- Total Training for What's New in Adobe Premiere Pro 2
- Final Cut Pro Advanced Techniques
Making Cents
Turn time and tape into treasure.
How to Edit Videos Like the Pros: Beyond the Basics.
How to Edit Videos Part 2: What makes the difference between basic editing and actual professional editing?
Announcing... You?
Commercials, movie trailers, product and training videos all have one thing in common -- they often need a voiceover.
Departments
A Smidgen of Smidgits
Quick Focus
DV Caddie DVCA-CK1 | Primera disc duplicator
DVCA-CK1 combines the DVCA-SR2 shoulder rest and DVCA-JR1 stabilizer. Primera's XR Disc Publisher modular disc duplicating system.
57 New Special Effects Plug-ins | New Video Format | Final Cut Express 3.5
NewBlueFX offers 57 additional special effects pug-ins, Sony and Panasonic create a new video format. Apple Final Cut Express HD 3.5 video editing program
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How to Make Your Own Boom Pole, Blimp, and Windscreen
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