January 2010
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Hold onto your hats! This month we unveil Videomaker's choices for the Best Products of the Year 2009. Our reviewers and editors review everything that passed through our doors this last year, from the best camcorders and video editing software, to the best video light kit and innovative hardware.
Also, in January's issue is our 2010 Guide to Finding the Best Small Digital Camera, as well as tips on making great video from a cell phone video recorder. Be sure to check out our reviews this month to find out more about Motorolla's Droid Smartphone, the Creative Vado HD Pocket Camcorder, and Adobe Premiere Elements 8.
Feature Stories
2010 Guide to Finding the Best Small Digital Camera.
How high quality? How does high definition video sound to you? As incredible as it seems, the higher price spectrum of the cameras can return true HD video.
Protecting Kids' Identities
There's no problem videotaping your own children or those that you personally know, but what if you have a need to shoot children on a playground or in a classroom who are complete strangers to you, for a documentary or other long-format show?
Fan-Made Low Budget Films: The Story Continues...
The enthusiasm for characters and stories in science fiction is inspiring the independent creation of entertaining fan-made, low budget films as a hobby.
Making The Best Video Possible From A Cell Phone Video Recorder
Since cell phone video recorders shoot at fairly low resolutions, it's important to try and remove potential problems before they can occur.
Videomaker's Best Video Products of the Year 2009
Videomaker's annual review of the best new video products selected by the reviewers and editors of Videomaker Magazine.
Reviews
Kata OMB-74 Production Equipment Bag Review
Customizable, roomy, and ready for action! The OMB-74 is perfect for professional shooters who need a reliable equipment bag.
Adobe Premiere Elements 8 Review
Consumer video editing with impressive automated assists plus advanced features.
Videomaker's 2009 Best Memory Card Camcorder: Canon VIXIA HF S11 AVCHD Camcorder Review
Moderately priced, Canon's Vixia HF S11 is a powerful choice for video producers looking to make their mark on the professional video landscape.
Apple iMovie '09 Video Editing Software Review
iMovie '09 is a flexible video editing application that is ideal for starters or enthusiasts.
Creative Vado HD Pocket Camcorder Review
Although small in size, the Creative Vado is an easy grab-and-go camera. The buttons are easy to use, the battery life is long and it's fun shooting big HD clips for such a small price.
Motorola Droid Smartphone Review
A truly remarkable wireless phone with revolutionary video capabilities.
Columns
Viewfinder: Home Video
Should Videomaker serve those who want to make home video movies or the professional videographer?
Popular Video Formats, Players and Distribution Methods
A look at some popular video formats, viewing platforms and distribution methods to help you figure out how best to get your video from a camcorder to your audience.
Video Formats for Cell Phones
From fast down-n-dirty video to YouTube, to samples of your work to a producer, cell phone video is everywhere. Here are tips to getting that footage from here...to there.
Linda Cross: Producer
Video creation is sometimes a singular business, but video producers are a social lot. Our curiosity about our readers has inspired us to create this new column to introduce you to your fellow video producers.
What's Legal: When Are Background Sounds With A Copyright In Video Clips OK?
The scenario is simple: background music, either live or recorded, is playing while you are videotaping a scene. Now you have sounds protected by copyright in your video clip.
How To Make a Slow Motion Video Clip
Slow motion is when the playback of a video clip appears to be slower than the natural speed of the events. This illusion can be done in several ways.
Digital Audio Sampling
Since digital audio only has a couple of major mathematical aspects, it won't be a stretch to cover it in one article. We'll try to keep the math to a minimum.
Departments
What Video Camera Should I Buy?
Comments and links to recent Videomaker Magazine Articles written to help people create better video.
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