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November 2007 Cover Image

November 2007 Table of Contents

Feature Stories

Blank Media Buyers' Guide

Sure, you can head to online forums or cruise the Internet for reviews, but what you're likely to find will make you even less certain about a right choice.

Video Editing Software

When someone asks the question "Where should I start?" you might expect the answer to be something as simple as "Start at the beginning." Sounds reasonable. However, when it comes to picking out editing software, it's best to probably start at the end. What does that mean? Read on. It will all become clear in a moment.

Reviews

Hard Disk Camcorder Review:
JVC Everio GZ-MG555

JVC's Newest Hybrid

Video Encoder Review:
Elgato Systems Turbo.264

Power and Elegance

Video Editing Software Review:
Pinnacle Studio 11 Ultimate Edition

Champagne Features, 6-Pack Price

Audio Editing Software Review:
Adobe Soundbooth CS3

Audio Editing Made Simple

Camcorder Light Review:
VIDLED DayLED-40 On-camera Light

Ode to the Diode

Columns

Viewfinder

Video Sharing Surprise - The explosion of video sharing on the Internet has taken everyone by surprise. In comScore's May 2007 Video Metrix report, the research company revealed that nearly 75 percent of U.S. Internet users watched an average of 158 minutes of online video...

Basic Training: Zing Your Images

Bored by your video camera's limitations? Wish you had a wider lens, longer zoom or could connect your camcorder to a telescope or microscope? Try looking at lens adapters!

Marketing & Distributing Your Video Part 2 - Finding Buyers & Making Money

With more opportunities than ever for videos to achieve true distribution, independent producers are able to find audiences and revenues for their projects that were not available as recently as a year ago.

Illuminations: Lighting Safety

Setting up, working with and tearing down studio lighting equipment can be some of the most dangerous tasks of your video production.

Tweaks: performance tips

Do you remember the last time you defragmented your hard drives? If you're running Windows, you should... if you haven't defragged in a while, read on.

New Titles

reviews

Video for Educators

Teaching in today's world is more than the three R's... or computer use, for that fact. Video is now used for school newscasts, to interest kids about history or inspire budding video producers.

Timeline: The Reel Deal

Landing that dream job may come down to less than three minutes - or even thirty seconds - of what you put together in the ever-so-important demo reel.

Sound Advice: Internet Audio Bargains

When it comes to upping the quality of your audio, what's a cash-strapped producer to do? The entry point for any audio hardware or software seems to be around $400.

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Your Tips

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Quick Focus

Topical News

New full-screen animated wipes | Mercury SATA to FireWire | Blackmagic HDMI capture card

New Gear: Swipes are full-screen animated wipes bundled with matching custom sound effects. OWC's Oxford SATA-to-FireWire. Blackmagic Intensity Pro HDMI capture card.

Sony Vegas Pro 8 | Sanyo's Xacti HD1000 | Adobe Premiere Elements 4

In The News. Sony Vegas Pro 8 is here. Sanyo Xacti HD1000 (1920x1080) camcorder. Apple iMac and iLife '08. Adobe Premiere Elements 4.

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