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.
Get Started with 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
JVC Everio GZ-MG555 Hard Disk Camcorder Review
JVC's Newest Hybrid
Elgato Systems Turbo.264 Video Encoder Review
Power and Elegance
Pinnacle Studio 11 Ultimate Edition Video Editing Software Review
Champagne Features, 6-Pack Price
Adobe Soundbooth CS3 Audio Editing Software Review
Audio Editing Made Simple
VIDLED DayLED-40 On-camera Light Camcorder Light Review
Ode to the Diode
Columns
Video-Sharing Websites are the Future
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Departments
Does YouTube have anything more than silly cat videos?
Readers' letters
An Easy Way to Re-Sync multiple Camera Clips
Reader Tips
Bring the Power with You Wherever You Go
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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