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June 2009 Table of Contents

Have you ever purchased stock footage? Don't think of stock as buying someone else's work, think of it as having a larger production staff on the payroll. This month's issue has a Buyer's Guide on Stock Footage that includes video, music and sound FX so you can pick up just that perfect shot or sound to polish off your project.

This issue also has tips on using the little-known audio tools in your camcorder to the fullest, and a look at how to learn video tricks without leaving your armchair with "Sofa Film School."

From the basic 3-point lighting techniques and a Bare Basics guide to first time editors to an advanced color enhancement tutorial and working with the non-tape workflow, you won't want to miss this issue.

Feature Stories

Color Correction Enhancement

In this color correction tutorial (which is really color enhancement) we offer color correction methods for basic, intermediate and advanced users.

Digital Video Converters

You have boxes of videotapes with precious memories stored on them. That's where digital video converters come in. They can transfer VHS to DVD.

Increasing Your Inventory Using Stock Footage Libraries

Don't think of Stock Footage as using someone else's work, but as an offering of a larger video staff. The shot you need could be in a stock footage library.

Convert VHS to DVD

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but your analog tapes are dying. Eventually they will degrade & be lost. Learn to convert VHS to DVD & save your memories.

Reviews

Videomaker's 2009 Best Home Video Editing Software: Magix Video Pro X Video Editing Program Review

Magix Video Pro X is a good video editing program. It takes beginners up to the next step, and applies that same user-friendly workspace to avoid confusion.

Review: Serif MoviePuls X3 Video Editing Software

Serif MoviePlus X3 is a an all around entry level editing program for making professional looking videos and taking your projects to the next level.

High Definition Camcorder Review: Pure Digital Flip MinoHD

The Pure Digital Flip MinoHD camcorder is impressive. Now quality video & decent sound can now be had in a camera no larger than your TV's remote control.

Wireless Camcorder Microphone Review: Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth Wireless Microphone.

The Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth camcorder microphone is lightweight & easy to use. The signal has an impressive operating range & remained strong during all tests.

Laptop Workstation Review: HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation

A top of the line performer, no setup required, and plenty of media devices for a video editor. Originally, the word laptop and video editing would never...

Canon AVCHD Camcorder Review: HF S10

The Canon HF S10 AVCHD camcorder is prosumer at its best. 900 lines of resolution,divic image processing, 64 GB of Flash memory and 8.0 Megapixel Stills.

Columns

Viewfinder: Webcams

There are many positive uses a webcams. The Flip Video Spotlight Program aims to distribute 5 million webcams to nonprofit organizations by 2012.

Audio: Getting To Know Your On Camera Audio

Did you know your on camera audio may include several tools? Depending on your make and model, these extra goodies may be hiding somewhere.

Basic Training: Video Lighting Basics - Three-Point Lighting

Making sure your the lighting in your video looks good all comes down to video lighting basics. The best place to start is with three-point lighting.

Directing: What you need to start a videography business

The mindset and video equipment you will need to start a videography business and make money with videos as a professional videographer.

Editing: Sofa Film Schools

How to turn your sofa into a film school. The best film school is as close as your living room. Watch the best filmmakers do what they do best-make films.

Anatomy of a Vidiot

The Anatomy of a Vidiot - It's good to laugh at ourselves once in awhile. We hope you enjoy this good-natured poke at the Vidiot in all of us.

Departments

Getting Started With Free Video Editing Software

If you buy a Macintosh or Windows based system, here are some tips on getting started with the free video editing software that comes with your computer.

New Gear: Petrol • Music 2 Hues • Matrox

Petrol's C-Stand rolling bag holds up to four C-stands... Music 2 Hues' Ragtime & Dixieland Volume... Matrox's RT.X2 and RT.X2 LE available in a bundle...

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