September 2007
Table of Contents
Feature Stories
The Cable Conundrum
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
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
How to use a Green Screen to create the background you want in your video.
Behind the Lens
With some producers that inspire us.
Call For Entries
Fire up the editing systems and get ready to rumble! The 20th Annual Videomaker Short Video Contest is about to commence.
Reviews
JVC GZ-HD7U High-Definition Hard Disk Camcorder Review
Handy Hard Disk
Ulead VideoStudio 11 Plus Video Editing Software Review
Just Add Video
JVC Pro SR-DVM700 Mini DV/HDD/DVD Recorder Video Transfer Device Review
Hit the Record Deck!
Matrox MXO (2.0) Display Output Device Review
Marrying the Two
Columns
Viewfinder: WITNESS
WITNESS
How to Make a Movie: Low Budget, Big Bang
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
Shooting within the confines of a live event can try the patience of Job. But pulling it off is heavenly joy.
Specialty Lighting
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
Computer Video Editing Terms
Departments
Edit a DVD on your Mac
Your Questions Answered
Making Video is Hard Work
Reader's Letters
Wearing your Camcorder on your Sleeve...
Topical News
New Gear:Cartoon generating Plug-in. Four at a time charger for Sony camcorder batteries
Battery charger charges up to four standard camcorder batteries. Cartoon generating Plug-in for After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere Pro.
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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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