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Feature Stories

The Cable Conundrum

by Michael Fitzer
Separating the S from the XLR, the USB from the VGA or the DVI and giving you the ABCs on choosing the right cable for the right price.

Unsung Heroes: Camcorder Support Systems

by Brian Peterson
The stars of video production equipment are not tripods, dollies or jibs. That's not their role. They are meant to blend into the background, be sturdy and dependable and never have tantrums on set. Of course, they may be typecast into supporting roles, but replace that sturdy, fluid and dependable friend with a loose lackey, and all of a sudden, everything else doesn't seem to matter.

The Keys To Chromakey:
How To Use A Green Screen

by Ed Driscoll
How to use a Green Screen to create the background you want in your video.

Behind the Lens

by Randy Hansen
With some producers that inspire us.

Call For Entries

by Charles Fulton
Fire up the editing systems and get ready to rumble! The 20th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest is about to commence.

Departments

Tech Support

by Mark Montgomery
Your Questions Answered

In Box

by
Reader's Letters

Quick Focus

by Jennifer O'Rourke
Topical News

New Gear:Cartoon generating Plug-in. Four at a time charger for Sony camcorder batteries

by Charles Fulton
Battery charger charges up to four standard camcorder batteries. Cartoon generating Plug-in for After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere Pro.

Adobe Communicator 3 | Final Cut Update | Convert Video Files for Free

by Mark Montgomery
Adobe Visual Communicator 3.Final Cut Studio 2.0.1 Update. Convert Video Files for Free with Movavi in-browser video file converter.
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September 2007
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: WITNESS

by Matthew York
WITNESS

How to Make a Movie: Low Budget, Big Bang

by Kyle Cassidy
One of the most exciting things that has happened to moviemaking lately is that consumer products have approached the level of professional gear.

10 Steps to the Best Video for Worship

by Hal Robertson
Shooting within the confines of a live event can try the patience of Job. But pulling it off is heavenly joy.

Illuminations: Specialty Lighting

by Robert G Nulph, Ph.D.
Lighting can make or break the mood of your video. If you wish to evoke suspense, tension or romance, then traditional three-point lighting isn't enough.

Jargon

by The Editors
Computer Video Editing Terms

Timeline: Cookin' with Keyframes

by Morgan Paar
Cookin' with Keyframes

Sound Advice: Tune your Room

by Hal Robertson
Tune your Room

Test Bench