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Feature Stories

Using a Car Camera Mount

by Michael Fitzer
Getting Off the Tripod and into the Action with Camera Car Mounts.

Editing Systems 2007 Turnkey Buyer's Guide

by Brian Peterson
From SD to HD - Ready to Edit

Welcome new 64-Bit Overlords

by Edward B. Driscoll, Jr
The migration to the next generation of computer hardware is happening already, albeit somewhat

Understanding Digital Video Architecture

by John Devcic
MPEG-2, DivX, AVCHD: These are just a few of the confusing acronyms of digital video. Let's clear the air a bit

Departments

Quick Focus

by Jennifer O'Rourke
Videomaker Presents: Vidcasting!

Century Fisheye Lens | Creative Video Blaster | Gorilla

by Charles Fulton
Cantury Optics' Xtreme Fisheye is now available for Panasonic's AG-HVX200 and DVX100. Gorilla 4 production management software.

Camcorder Roundup | Canon's ZR800 | Hitachi's DZHS300A| JVC's GR-D750 | Panasonic's Mini DV Line

by Charles Fulton
CES Camcorder Round-Up. New camcorders and features introduced by Panasonic, Sanyo, Canon, JVC and Hatachi at the Conusmer Electronics Show.
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April 2007
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder

by Matthew York
Why are Docs so Compelling?

Basic Training: Shot Lingo

by Kyle Cassidy
Tips to define the shot you want, and the language to create it.

Producing Your Own Vidcast for Video Sharing
Part Two - Production

by Brian Peterson
Podcasting, vidcasting, vodcasting or whatever you call it, the Internet

Tweaks - Performance Tips

by Charles Fulton
Performance Tips

Director's Chair: Directing a Fall

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Physical comedy has been a hallmark of the film industry since the early days of the silent film.

Timeline: Time Control

by Morgan Paar
As editors, we are in control of the time universe. We can stretch it, shorten it, and even change Fate by manipulatiing time.

Sound Advice: Cut the Cord

by Hal Robertson
A good wired microphone is perfect for reliable high quality audio, but sometimes the wires get in the way.

Test Bench