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Feature Stories

Wedding VideoLand

by Bill Davis
A lighthearted Look at Wedding Video.

Video Sharing Sites

by Tony Bruno
Uploading to video hosting sites used to be a pain, but now it's much easier. Here's a list of top video sharing sites with descriptions of the services offered.

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!

New Gear

by Charles Fulton
Hot off the presses

Zoom In

by Mark Montgomery
Industry News
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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