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August 2008
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Feature Stories

Tutorial - Making Realistic Muzzle Flashes

Stop, or I'll Shoot! Have you ever wanted to have a gun in your film? What about a cool action scene with guns blazing, people running, dishes exploding and your lead female jumping into a garbage chute to avoid being blown to bits? Yes? Me too! But while I can't help you with convincing your lead actress to jump down a garbage chute, I can help you with the blazing guns part.

From Play to Profit

Getting Your First Paid Gig

Store It: Storage Buyer's Guide

There are many choices these days when it comes to data storage; navigating through these waters can easily become confusing. This guide is here to help make your decision easier. It is broken into two major categories: external storage devices and internal devices. It also lists the pros and cons of each device and its main use.

Personal Computer Buyer's Guide 2008

Choosing a New Computer in 10 Easy Steps

Reviews

G-Technology G-DRIVE Mini 500GB Hard Drive Review

Lil' Shredder

Xerox D103 DVD Duplicator Review

Not your Daddy's Copier

Panasonic AG-HMC70 AVCHD PRO Camcorder Review

Shoulder Mount at a Reasonable Price - A big camcorder is a professional camcorder. The layman often assumes this, and a large form factor camcorder can be useful, especially for making an impression on a client. Manufacturers are often caught up in miniaturizing...

Litepanels Micro LED Light Review

Micro Illumination

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Camcorders Galore

Basic Sound for Video

People seem to forget that capturing events requires capturing video and audio. You need to balance the best way to capture video versus the best way to collect sound.

Video Blogging and Podcasting

Video is all over the place on the web nowadays, and nobody wants to get left behind. But how do you add video to a website, and, more importantly, why should you?

Small Crew Directing

Someday, you may have to hire, beg, borrow or coerce some people to join you on your video adventure. Keep it friendly, stick with a plan and you - and they - will enjoy the trek.

Producer Profile
Danny Sayson - Wedding Videographer

An award-winning wedding producer shares some tips on making wedding videos.

Producer Update
Kip Kay Hits the Six-Figure Mark!

An update on how a web producer became Metacafe's top earner in just 16 months.

Color Correction 101

A few simple steps can save an improperly-shot scene or improve one that is less than brilliant.

Dual-System Sound

When you need to sync many mic sources into your video or want to boost the audio you're already collecting, you might want to look at dual-system sound.

Departments

Can I Videotape in a Theme Park?

readers' letters

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