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Feature Stories

Wedding VideoLand

by Bill Davis
A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video.

Free Video Sharing Sites

by Tony Bruno
Here's a list of top free video sharing sites with descriptions of the services offered. How to uploaded your video and get the word out to the world.

Sound Off! Microphone Buyer's Guide 2007

by Randy Hansen
Guide to selecting the best microphone for your video.

Departments

In Box

by the Editors
Readers' letters

Your Tips

by the Editors
Readers' tips

Quick Focus

by Jennifer O'Rourke

Videomaker Presents Recap

by Jennifer O'Rourke
Having the Best Video Shooting Fun with the Videomaker Editors!

Ulead AVCHD video editing | Rosco LitePads 7000K light

by Charles Fulton
Ulead VideoStudio 11 Plus adds support for AVCHD video editing and HD DVD burning. LitePads generate even beams of diffuse 7000K light.

Industry News | Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder | NYC YouTube Meet-Up

by Mark Montgomery
Video Industry News: Sanyo introduces the E1 waterproof camcorder. Blackmagic Design with 24-bit audio and RCA connectors. NYC YouTube meet-up makes buzz
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August 2007
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Joy and Pain

by Matthew York
Joy and Pain

Basic Training: Nine Digital Cinematography Tips

by Kyle Cassidy
So you know about medium shots, wide shots, closeups and even extreme closeups. But why do your videos still lack that special zing?

Tweaks: Performance tips

by Charles Fulton

State of Imaging

by Heath McKnight
Imaging sensors, the heart of any camera, have evolved quite a bit in recent years.

Director's Chair: Back to Film School

by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D
Watching films is a classroom in itself, yet you really have to have the right tools to become a critical viewer.

Charity Video

by Brian Schaller
For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?

Timeline: Uncommon Exports

by Morgan Paar
From YouTube on the Internet to iPods and cell phones, you can find video everywhere. But getting it TO these devices can be tricky.

Sound Advice: The Music Chopping Block

by Hal Robertson
Cutting out the bad and combining the best ingredients to create a meal go far beyond the flavors of the individual elements. In audio and video, we call this editing.

Test Bench