May 2009
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Did you ever wonder how editors create floating bubbles, flying birds, or illusional magic dust? The do it using particle editing software and it's not as hard as you might think. This month's issue shows you some step-by-step tricks to making particles float around in your video.
You'll also find tips to take that large lighting source on the sky, the sun, and making it work for you with our Outdoor Lighting story. We also reveal the latest winners of our annual short video contest along with our very popular Pro Cam Buyer's Guide. Plus, we review the Panasonic AG-HPX 170 pro HD camcorder and explain it's Ps card workflow.
Feature Stories
Adobe After Effects Tutorial: A Flock of Particles
Tutorial on how to use After Effects Particle Playground to create animations. Particles can do more than just add sparkle to an effect. You can use them...
Videomaker's Microphone Guide
Guide to finding the best microphones for video production. Learn about the many types of microphones. Includes list of manufacturer's websites.
What Features do you Need on a Pro Camcorder?
In a world of $100 FlipCams, why would you buy a video camera that costs thousands? Features, of course and your personal shooting situation often determines...
The Videomaker/Canon 2008 Best Short Video Contest Winners
Videomaker Video Contest Winners: Best Comedy, Best Animation, Best Music Video, Best Sports Video, Best Student Video, Best Educational Video, more...
Reviews
Videomaker's 2009 Best Video Light Kit: Videssence KSH2057P-SB Triple Fixture Review
The Videssence KSH2057P-SB video light kit comes equipped with 3 Matthews Reverse Stands that have a maximum height of 82.5 inches and a maximum load of 11 pounds.
Videomaker's 2009 Best Video Editing PC: Polywell's Adobe Optimized Video Editing Computer Review
The Polywell x5800A-CXY is a top of the line video editing computer. No set up is required, and there are plenty of media devices for the video editor.
Removable Hard Drive Review: Maxell Professional iVDR-Xtreme 250GB
Maxell's iVDR-X field hard drive system emphasizes the physical protection of your digital assets. It fills a much-needed niche in today's digital...
Panasonic AG-HPX170 DVCPRO HD Camcorder Review
Panasonic AG-HPX170 DVCPRO HD Camcorder shows good color detail and has extensive picture customization options. The P2 based media, though, is still costly...
G-Technology G-RAID 3 External Hard Drive Review
G-RAID 3 is an external hard drive that directly attaches to a computer which performs all RAID operations in hardware transparent to the operating system.
Columns
Viewfinder: Making Video in an Economic Downturn
During the Great Depression a higher percentage of the population went to the movies on a weekly basis, compared to times of great prosperity.
The Low Down on Low Camera Angles
Getting the low-down (perspective, that is) on changing your camera angle changes the mood of the story. Here are some ways to alter the emotional impact of your videos.
Preparing to Format Video for the Internet
With so many potential targets for delivering your video, it becomes rather exhausting to plan how many different types of video formats to export from your timeline.
Outdoor Cinematography
There is nothing quite like lovely, outdoor cinematography. Bringing it to the screen requires that you to retool your perfect vision to serve the eye of the camera.
Making Videos in the Real Estate Business
How to use video to sell Real Estate Profitably. According to the National Association of Realtors, more than 82% of home buyers begin their search...
Multicam Video Editing Tips
To determine whether or not you need to use multicam video editing features, there are some considerations worth making.
Plosives and Sibilance
Using a combination of talent and recording techniques, along with some post-production tricks, you can create a clean, professional vocal recording.
Departments
In box: Getting Rid of Background Sound
A thread from Videomaker's Forum: I am an indie director/filmmaker... Is there an easy way to take the background sounds out in post editing?
Going Green with your Video Equipment
Greener Planet with ViewSonic... Read our Lips: No More Plastic, overkill plastic packaging... Green Batteries: No Guilt, disposable batteries...
Latest Videos
How to Organize a Shoot
In this how-to training video we show you how and why to assemble a storyboard, organize your resources, and manage a production schedule. When film-making, tim …
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How to Cast a Video Production
Here we show you how to bring your characters to life by casting the best talent you can for your production. We show you where to look for actors, and walk you … -
How to Break Down a Script
In this segment learn how to discover the story and the characters of your next production. -
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Objects in Footage
In this training video we look at how to use object removal techniques such as scaling and cropping, chroma keying, or motion tracking.
Video Forums
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Perfect Location but No Concept
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Best camcorder less than $2K
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To Buy or Rent? That's a good question....
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Short Fight Scene (Car Hit VFX)
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Which is the best . . . . whatever?
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Tripod, fluid head, and zoom lens controller, recommendations for Canon XA10
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Turning off the REC indicator
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Using an audio mixer with a camcorder
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Introduce Yourself
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Seeking thoughts on the AG-HVX200A Camera
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Video News Blog
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Videomaker Workshops for February 24-26
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Webinar Wednesday Presents: The Art of Titles and Graphics
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