September 2006
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Monitoring The Monitors
The Big Four Of Television Technology
Expanding your Orbit
When you want to follow your super hero flying across the planet, you need more than a tripod to get that great action shot
Battery Basics
Everyone who has a camcorder has at least one of these. But not all are created equal and knowing which kind of battery and how to best take care of it can be the difference between getting the shot and running to an outlet.
Securing the Door and Locking it Down
Connected and Exposed: Computer Security in a broadband world
Call For Entries
Ladies and gentlemen, start your camcorders: it's time for the 2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest.
Reviews
Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 Portable DTE Review
Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 DTE Recorder
Apple MacBook Pro 15 Notebook Computer Review
Apple MacBook Pro 15
AKG Perception 100 Podcast Microphone Review
The AKG Perception 100 is a sturdy and professional microphone for the budget-minded producer. If you're looking to add a strong voice-over to your next production consider the Perception 100 as the starting point.
Panasonic AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD Camcorder Review
Panasonic AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD camcorder
TAPCO Mix.120 Audio Mixer Review
TAPCO Mix.120 - Audio Mixer
Columns
Text to Video? Preferred Ways to Get your Information
Video or Text?
Composition 101: Part 1
What makes great art great? Composition. In this first of two parts, we'll reveal some of the secret tricks of composition that the Masters use
Controlling the Color of Light
From yellow to blue, soft to harsh, indoor or out, the "color" of the scene changes with your light setup, and can influence the mood of your video.
5 Tips for Travelling with your Gear
On business or on vacation, here's how to ensure your gear makes the roundtrip.
The Last Piece of the Puzzle
Even if you're blissfully happy with the features in your current editing software, sooner or later you're going to find yourself wishing that it did--well, just a little bit more.
Setting the Mood
Producers have a myriad of choices to manipulate the viewer via the ear. Style, ability to alter the score and your budget will dictate which option or options work best for your project.
Departments
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