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November 2006 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Store to Stash

There's no way you can ever really have too much storage. But if you're running low, what's the best way to get more?

Accessorize and Stylize your Gear

Make room for all those gadgets you've been dreaming of.

Stream a Little Stream

So, you've cut together a pretty entertaining video and now you want everyone to see it.

Wipers au Naturel

Our media-soaked culture has made cinematic shorthand a second language.

Reviews

HP Editing Computer Review:
HP xw8400 Workstation

Rip-Roarin' Fast

External USB Removable Storage Drive Review:
Grass Valley REVPRO

Gigabytes to Go

Camcorder Review:
JVC Everio GZ-MG505 Hard Drive Camcorder

A JVC For You And Me

Westcott Monte Window Light Kit Review

Light Me Up

Editing Software Review:
Canopus Grass Valley EDIUS Pro 4 Editing Software

Star Light Star Bright

Camcorder Review Web Exclusive!
Sony HDR-HC3 Mini DV

HD for the Amateur

Columns

Basic Training: Practice Makes Perfect

Artists, athletes and entertainers all know that the best way to become the best at what you do is to practice as often as you can. Why shouldn't video producers do the same?

Illuminations: Applying 3-Point Lighting

Some folks consider it a tired cliche, but it's important to know how to set 3-point lighting, so you can work within or without this classic lighting style.

Save As: MPEG-2 Encoding Tips for DVD Authors

MPEG-2 Encoding Tips for DVD Authors

Video Editing : MPEG-4 Mysteries Revealed

Is your head drowning in acronyms such as MPEG-4, MPEG-2, H.264, 3GPP and the like? Well, we're going to throw you an MPEG-4 life ring and see if we can get you back in the boat.

Sound Advice: Matchmaker

The audio world is full of connectors. Big, small, short and long, these essential items have vexed video producers for years.

Departments

Canon HDV Camcorders | Sony 8cm DVD+R dual-layer media

Sony camcorder DVDs. Canon XH A1 and XH G1 HDV Camcorders. Reality Sets.

Sony Debuts the HDR-FX-1, HDR-FX7 for Pro's , and the HVR-V1U

Sony Announces 2 New HDV Camcorders. Latest Adobe Elements Announced with HDV support and Scenceline editing.

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Video Software questions
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