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The Craft of Family History Videos: Making Classics Out of Clutter

by Jeanne Rawlings
We treasure our memories, but we can be easily overwhelmed. Fearlessly dive into your archives and uncap your camera lens for the holidays to create a video that will stand the test of time.

Cams!

by John Devcic
Camcorder buying is no simple task. The best way to go about it is to decide what you need the camcorder to do for you.

8 On-the-fly Guerrilla Production Tips

by James Williams
Now more than ever, it's possible for one person to venture into the world and capture great video. By following a few simple guidelines, you too can be an on-the-fly guerrilla filmmaker!

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Quick Focus

by Jennifer O’Rourke
Holiday Gadget Guide for the Guru in You

Video Tools: DiscPainter prints labels at 1200dpi onto a CD or DVD | EX Super Fisheye

by Charles Fulton
New Gear: Dymo's DiscPainter prints labels onto a CD or DVD in about a minute at 600dpi..EX Super Fisheye conversion lens offers a 116' field of view.

ProDAD Video Stabilizing Plug-In | CS3 Support For Panasonic P2 Technology

by Mark Montgomery
Video Industry News: ProDAD releases Mercalli Video Stabilizing Plug-in for Post Production. Adobe Announces Premiere Pro CS3 support for Panasonic P2 technology.
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December 2007
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Basic Training: Composition Tips for 16:9

by Kyle Cassidy
Shooting for widescreen doesn't mean just shooting wider. It's how to creatively get your entire subject in frame and what will be lost if viewed on a 4:3 aspect ratio TV.

Director's Chair: Planning Your Shoot

by Hal Robertson
There is an old saying in the business world that goes, "Poor prior planning leads to particularly poor programs." This is especially true in the video industry.

Timeline: Ripple-n-Roll, Slip-n-Slide

by Morgan Paar
The basic editing tools are sometimes the most difficult to understand... here's a look at four of the most powerful techniques in your editing software's toolkit.

Sound Advice: The Art of the Remix

by Hal Robertson
DJs aren't the only people who want to blend the music from song to song for the dance floor; anyone can enhance a song with just a little bit of remixing knowledge.

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