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September 2009 Table of Contents

Many newer cameras can see fairly well in low light conditions. But seeing well, and shooting well are two different things. To give your images zing, you might want to check out the September issue's column on the art of Low Light setups. And what's better... CMOS or CCD? Well, it depends. Our feature "CMOS vs CCD" explains the acronyms and offers insight inside the technology. Plus, watch for features on field mixers and storyboarding software and reviews on Black Magic's Deck Link Studio, JVC's GY-100 and more.

Feature Stories

Authoring Blu-ray Discs

Blu-ray Disc technology has taken its place as the vessel for viewing High Definition (HD) media. Blu-ray Disc creation is available now to everyone.

Buyer's Guide to Finding the Best Audio Recording & Mixing Gear

Guide to finding the best audio recording and mixing gear for video production with tips on how to stay within your budget and links to manufacturers.

Storyboard Software Buyer's Guide

How to Conceptualize that Vision in your Head to a Finished Video by using storyboard software to break an overwhelming project down to digestible parts.

CMOS vs CCD

CMOS Vs CCD technology. What's the difference? The first big difference between the two is that CMOS chips are manufactured much like traditional microchips.

Reviews

Microboards CX-1 DVD Disc Publisher Review

The CX-1 disc publisher never had one loading or burning error through multiple tests. It uses name-brand parts so doesn't have to be sent back for repairs.

Review: RiDATA Racer 32GB eSATA Performance as a Flash Video Hard Drive

A good performer, if a bit pricey for the capacity. But expect prices to keep coming down. We've been itching to play with a solid-state drive (SSD)...

Review: Atlas Camera Support and Stabilization System

The Atlas Camera Support and Stabilization System alleviates both body strain and the "handheld" video look.

JVC Camcorder Review: GY-HM100U

This JVC camcorder pushes the boundaries of what a professional shooter can expect from a small camcorder. It's ideal for tough shooting environments.

Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio Reviewed

Blackmagic Design's DeckLink Studio is as close as you will get to a Rosetta Stone for capturing and displaying video

Columns

Viewfinder: Review of Video Technology Predictions in 1995

A reflection upon predictions regarding the futrue of video technology in the May 1995 issue of Videomaker Magazine entitled "Views of the Future".

Basic Training: A Checklist To Find The Best Digital Video Camcorder For You

Thinking about getting a new camcorder? Here are 10 points to consider while searching for the best digital video camcorder to suit your needs and budget.

Distribution: P2P Video Sharing

Peer-to-Peer Distribution now includes P2P video sharing. This technology has come a long way since the infamous Napster popularized illegal music sharing.

Lighting: Making Video In Low Light Conditions

Steps you can take to ensure your video quality is as good as it can be when faced with the challenge of making digital video in low light conditions.

Reader Profile: Henry Tenby

"I hail from Vancouver, Canada, and have been an avid airline fan since my childhood. I started as a hobby taking Kodachrome slides of airliners in the 80s..."

Editing: Screen Capturing for Everyone

Companies need promotional & instructional videos created for their software applications, web applications, web stores & other computer-platform products.

Audio for Video Production: Balanced Vs. Unbalanced

Overview of balanced vs.Unbalanced signals with ways to adapt a balanced audio signal to an unbalanced camera input when recording audio for video production.

Departments

Tech Support: What's up With AVCHD?

Questions from the Videomaker community about video production with answers by the Editors. This month's topics What's up With AVCHD?

In Box

To Shoot or Not to Shoot (older analog video gear to upgrade to digital)!... Is Stock Music Royalty-free?... Not Quite Correct Captions for Story on Old Video Gear.

New Gear: CyberLink • Sonnet • Red Giant

CyberLink: PowerDirector 7 Ultra disc authoring software... Sonnet: Tempo SATA Pro ExpressCard/34 eSATA controller... Red Giant: Magic Bullet Quick Looks...

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