May 2007
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Data Storage Devices: Room to Move
A quick overview of storage considerations for video.
All Things HDV Buyer's Guide
Time for our annual HDV issue, and we've broken our buyer's guides into 3 segments: HD & HDV Camcorders, Editing Software and Monitors.
2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest Winners
Over the course of a couple of months, we received hundreds of great entries for the 2006 Videomaker/Sony Short Video Contest. This was a challenging year to pick winners--the entries just keep getting better and better every year. So let's take a look at this year's winners!
Reviews
JVC Pro GY-HD200u Digital HD Review
Looks Like a Pro
Roxio DVDit Pro HD Disc Authoring Software Review
Burn It Hi-Def
Sony Vaio VGC-RM1 Blu-ray Recorder Review
The Split System
Columns
Videotaping Sporting Events
Football, baseball, hockey, tennis. Swimming, cycling, running and lacrosse. Sports shooting is an art unto itself, and every sport has shooting hurdles to jump.
One Light Wonder
Sometimes you only have one available light. Other times, you chose to use one light for effect. It's not what, but how you use it that makes your video shine.
Hangin' with the Oscar Nominees
A Videomaker Special Report
Producing Your Own Vidcast for Video Sharing
Part 3: Editing and Distribution
In the last two issues we told you how to set up and shoot your vidcast. In part three, we're looking at how to edit and get that vidcast to the masses.
The Right Caliber
You know you have needed one for some time. Well, the time has come. You've gone long enough without that necessary tool for serious content creation: the production monitor.
Slick Tricks
Don't just edit it, improve it - with slick sound editing tricks to make your audio come alive.
Departments
Roxio Blu-ray disc burning | eSATA enclosure with five hotswappable drive trays
New Gear: Toast 8 Titanium adds Blu-ray Disc burning support. Fusion 500P eSATA enclosure is comprised of five hot-swappable 3.5" drive trays.
Latest Videos
Defining the Film Look
All video professionals and indie filmmakers put a great deal of effort into their final product. Many of them wish to go a step beyond and achieve that pinnacl …
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How to Make Your Own DSLR Camera Rig
Ever since DSLR cameras started recording video, cinematographers everywhere have used them to give their videos a sleek and "professional" feel. However, quali … -
How to Make Your Own Car Mount
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How to Make Your Own Boom Pole, Blimp, and Windscreen
Believe it or not, audience members are more likely to forgive poorly captured video than poorly captured sound which means that capturing clear audio is an inc …
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Best Printer for DVDs and Jewel Case Inserts?
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How to light a scene (bathroom commercial)
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Tips for shooting a music video
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Video News Blog
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Car Mounts Photo Shoot, Behind the Scenes at Videomaker
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OmniVision Announces 4K Video Sensor for Phones
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PENTAX K-30 - Adventure With It
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CTIA 2012 Spotlight Award Winner: Western Digital Socrpio Blue 7mm Hard Drive
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CTIA 2012 Spotlight Award Winner: Kingston Wi-Drive 64GB
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Video Production Tip: Use Green Screen Wisely
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CTIA 2012 Spotlight Award Winner: Pop Video Projector
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Sony Sends in New Alpha Cameras: the NEX-F3 and SLT-A37
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Event Videography Improved by Using Multiple Cameras
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