April 2008
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Feature Stories
Tutorial: Burning Down The House
In today's films, it seems everywhere you look you see Visual FX. Visual FX are powerful tools when used correctly, but they are often frowned upon when they're used for the wrong reasons.
Camcorder Supports Buyer's Guide
Nothing screams 'amateur' like shaky and jerky video. Sure, there are times when you want to keep the camera moving, even erratically, but for the other 95%...
Creating Characters
Getting the Most Out of Your Actors or Subjects
Reviews
Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM Camcorder Review
Solid State Performer - The rarified realm of professional video cameras used to require an outlay of $60,000 and up, and this was minus a lens. Adding decent glass to that package got you to $80,000 or more easily. But you got what you paid for when it came to image quality.
Systemax Endeavor BTO 038669 Workstation Review
Off to Work
FxFactory Pro 2.0 Visual Effects Software Review
Visually Effective
Ugrip Diamond MOS Handheld Camcorder System Review
Ugrip, We Dig It - The Ugrip system is a pro camera stabilizer and organizer made up of multiple pieces which work together. Using Ugrip, we added...
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YouTube - Step by Step
Everybody's jumping on the YouTube bandwagon, from cats and kids to vacation travelers and pros. It's fun and it's easy. Here are some quick tips to getting started.
Distributing the Goods
From YouTube to those that pay, video-sharing sites have risen from the obscure to dominate internet users' online experience. Which one is best for your video?
Directing Documentaries
Documentaries are about real people in real places doing real things. Documentaries were the first films ever made.
Fair Use is an Exception to Copyright Law
How Fair Is Fair? Copyright Law and Fair Use
Polished Work
From rough cut to finished product, you want to deliver the goods as cleanly as possible. Here are the Seven Steps to Creating an Excellent Polished Work.
Make Volume More Consistent with Sound Compression
Compression makes vocals easier to hear and volumes more consistent and brings out sounds that might get lost in a complicated mix.
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