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Camera Support ReviewManfrotto 585 Modosteady 3-in-1 Camera Stabilization System

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

3-for-1 Support... Aside from missing many features the bigger camcorders offer, due to the lack of real estate, these tiny cameras have the big problem of getting a steady shot. Manfrotto, known for rock-steady tripods for cameras of all sizes and weights...

Camcorder Supports Buyer's Guide

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Nothing screams

Camcorder Accessory Review: Ugrip Diamond MOS Handheld Camcorder System

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Ugrip, We Dig It

Unsung Heroes: Camcorder Support Systems

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

The stars of video production equipment are not tripods, dollies or jibs. That's not their role. They are meant to blend into the background, be sturdy and dependable and never have tantrums on set. Of course, they may be typecast into supporting roles, but replace that sturdy, fluid and dependable friend with a loose lackey, and all of a sudden, everything else doesn't seem to matter.

New Gear:Cartoon generating Plug-in. Four at a time charger for Sony camcorder batteries

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Battery charger charges up to four standard camcorder batteries. Cartoon generating Plug-in for After Effects, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere Pro.

Rev it up! Helmet Cams, Sports Cams

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Look, Ma, no hands! Taking your shooting to extreme levels has never been easier, with tinier cameras and easy-to-rig support gear - get ready to launch!

Music 2 Hues Adrenaline Crush | Nady USB-24M USB microphone | DVCA-D1 camcorder dolly.

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

New Gear: CD of "aggressive, high-energetic grooves". USB microphone utilizes a dynamic neodymium element. DVCA-D1 miniature dolly

Bogen/Manfrotto Tripod : 501HDV Kit Reviewed

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Renaissance Shooting (in Hi-Def)

Using a Car Camera Mount

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Getting Off the Tripod and into the Action with Camera Car Mounts.

Nady wireless diversity microphone | crane measures 3 feet tripod to camera

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

New Gear: Crane can accommodate up to 50 lbs. and measures 3 feet from tripod to camera. Nandy offers a 1,000-channel PLL frequency-synthesized UHF microphone system

Monopod Review:Manfrotto 560B Monopod

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

My 'Pod

Manfrotto 560B monopod | HP xw8400 Workstation lineup

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Monopod utilizes fluid motion. HP's xw8400 Workstation lineup includes dual-core Intel Xeon processors

Expanding your Orbit

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

When you want to follow your super hero flying across the planet, you need more than a tripod to get that great action shot

Indie-Dolly Systems Universal Dolly with Curved Track Kit Review

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Indie-Dolly Systems Universal Dolly with Curved Track Kit

DV Caddie DVCA-CK1 | Primera disc duplicator

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

DVCA-CK1 combines the DVCA-SR2 shoulder rest and DVCA-JR1 stabilizer. Primera's XR Disc Publisher modular disc duplicating system.

Your Tips

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

Stability in Motion

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

At best, a person is a very unstable bipod with two legs and too many moving parts. A decent tripod will cost you a bit of money, but this tripod buyer's guide will show you how to save your shot.

Test Bench:Manfrotto 745B/701RC Tripod Kit

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 PST

Manfrotto 745B/701RC Tripod Kit

Videomaker's 2005 Best Products of the Year

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

The best consumer video production products of 2005, selected by the editors of Videomaker.

New Gear: Octave Systems Data Safe Copy | HP's DVD Writer dvd740

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

CD/DVD duplicators w/ 160GB removable hard drives. HP's dvd740 can burn dual-layer DVD+Rs at 8X. Arm system upgrade for handheld stabilizers

In Box

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

In Box

Batteries not Included

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Batteries not Included

Tripods in a Supporting Role

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Tripods in a Supporting Role

Mon, 01 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Choosing the right tripod doesn't have to be a shaky experience. Follow these simple guidelines and you will be on your way to a smoother, more professional-looking video presentation.

Ulead Video ToolBox Home Edition | Telemetrics TelePod

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Ulead Video ToolBox 2.0 Home Edition offers batch conversion. USB Mach 1 Speed Charger can recharge NiMH or Li-Ion batteries at the same time.

NAB Round Up |Panasonic1080i/720p HD camera | JVC GY-HD100U

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic displayed its much anticipated 1080i/720p HD camera. JVC debuted its new HDV camera, the GY-HD100U. Sony HDR-FX1 HDV camera

Tripod Review: Davis Sanford Provista Airlift Tripod with FM18 Head

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

A well-built light-weight tripod that offers smooth pan and tilt movements.

Digital Hotcakes | DV switcher | Panpilot camera stabilizer

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Wedding essentials Collection includes beginnings, endings, intros, outros, transitions, wipes, overlays and seamlessly looping backgrounds.

DV Caddie Shoulder Rest | Digital Video Solutions 3D titles

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PST

DV Caddie Shoulder Rest, Focus Enhancements MX-4 Video Mixer, Digital Video Solutions TitleWaves

Best Products of Year

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.

Basic Training: Breaking it Down

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

Not all tripods are created equal... One techie breaks them down to explain what each part does, and what to hunt for when you're ready to stand on three legs... or one.

Benchmarks

Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Samsung SCA18 8mm Camcorder
Bogen 3181 Tripod/3063 Mini Fluid Head
MZ-R30 Portable MiniDisc Recorder
Videonics Video ToolKit 3.0
Corel Lumiere Suite Nonlinear Video Editing Software

Gear

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Lowepro Pro Roller 1
Bogen Photo Manfrotto510-10 Pro Video tripod head
Fostex FD-4 Digital Multitracker
Supercircuits wireless covert book-cam
Telemetrics PT-LP
TecNec On The Level
Sharp VL-E760U
Cinema Products DV Steadycam
Cool-Lux Pan-EL-Lites
Century Precision Optics Digital series

Gear

Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 PDT

FAST Multimedia U.S. DV Master Pro
TenLab MultiTest 100
TenLab MultiTest 200
Beseler Contour 700 Series
Video Research VR-200 FishCam
Porta-Brace RS-1000
Century Precision Optics Digital Series .55x Reversible Wide Angle Adapter
Century Precision Optics Digital Series .3x Ultra Fisheye Adapter
Yamaha DSP Factory
Spider Support Systems Spider Pod version 2.0
Bogen Photo Avenger Jaw Clamp
Lowel-Light Go Kits

Gear

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Cool-Lux Stablecam
Classic Video Productions Cobra Crane
DPS Spark Plus/Video Action
Sonic Foundry ACID
Pinnacle miroVIDEO DV300
AIMS Lab VideoHighway Xtreme 98
Spirit by Soundcraft Folio Powerpad
JVC GR-DVM5
Medea VideoRaid DV
COMO DVX Capture Engine

Gear

Sun, 01 Nov 1998 00:00:00 PST

Canon Vistura
RCA L4000BC
Westcott speed rings
Supercircuits PC-57XP
Promise Technology DriveDefender
AKG Acoustics WMS 60
NRG Research 2CD-01
NRG Research 2CD-04
Classic Video Products SteadyTRACKER F-10
Frezzi Energy Systems Full Spectrum MA-50
Videonics Effetto Pronto

Benchmarks

Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00:00 PST

Canon Vistura Mini DV Camcorder
Microsoft Netshow Tools
RealNetworks Real Publisher
XingMPEG encoder
Classic Video Products SteadyTRACKER F-10 Camcorder Stabilizer
JVC HR-S9500U S-VHS Editing VCR

Benchmarks

Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 PST

JVC GR-AXM700, Audio-Technica AT851a, Classic Video Products Cobra Crane, Cinovation Scriptware, Truevision Bravado 2000

Tripod Buyer's Guide

Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Nothing gives a steadier shot than a tripod. With so many to choose from, our buyer's guide can help you select which model is best for you.

Gear

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

Gear

Steady as She Goes: Tripod Buyer's Guide

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Get the shakes out of your shots. Find the tripod that suits your needs and your pocketbook

New Gear

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

JVC HR-DVS1 S-VHS/Mini DV VCR
Screenplay Systems Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000
TAO Media Systems PanPort422 Control Protocol Converter
Boris Graffiti
NewTech Infosystems CD-Maker 2000 Professional Edition
Darim Vision MG-100 MPEG-1 encoder
Sonic Foundry Vegas Video
ToCad Sunpak polarizing filters
ToCad SLIK U2000 tripod
Music Bakery music

Test Bench:SkyCrane SKeyeWALKER hand-held jib

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 PST

SkyCrane SKeyeWALKER hand-held jib

New Gear

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 PST

Canopus DVStation editing workstation
StageTools MovingPicture
Century Precision Optics wide-angle lens attachment
Canon Elura 2MC Mini DV camcorder
Case Logic DVC-50 storage bag
Inscriber Technology TitleMotion DV plug-in for Premiere
Bogen Gitzo Classic Baby tripod
Backdrop Outlet Flex-Out backgrounds
Saft America Polaroid Li-Ion and NiMH batteries
Boris RED 1.5

Tripods On Trial: Tripod Buyer's Guide

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Let this tripod buyer's guide help you pick out the best tripod for your needs.

New Gear

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 PST

RCA CC9390 Mini DV Camcorder, MedioStream neoDVD Conversion Software, Ulead VideoStudio 5.0 DVD Edition Editing Software, Avid Xpress DV 2.0, Malata VDR-R1 SVCD Recorder, Media100 CineStream Web Authoring Software, Intrigo Lapstation Pro Portable Desk, In-Sync ViXen Video Correction Software, Targus Universal Rolling Case, EZ FX Seven Foot Jib Arm

Video Equipment

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 PST

Hot new products for the videographer.

New Gear

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 PST

Edirol VideoCanvas DV-7 Digital Video Workstation
Nighingale Voice Box production elements: Just Kids and Babies
Vinten Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Tripod
Dazzle 6 in 1 Card Reader
Mini-Punch Ps5 switching power supply
Panasonic DMR-E20 DVD Recorder
Azden SGM-2X shotgun microphone
VariZoom StealthZoom hands-free control
Maxtor Personal Storage 3000DV IEEE 1394 hard drive

New Gear

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Hitachi DZ-MV270A DVD-R/DVD-RAM camcorder
MGI VideoWave 5
BeachTek DXA-6 Audio Adapter
Laird Telemedia DVora Media Engine turnkey editing systems
OConnor Professional Camera Support Systems Randall Handle
Light and Motion UWA100 lens
Aurora Video Systems IgniterLT capture card for the Power Macintosh
TenLab TR-1000Pro television standard converter
Tributaries VX2 Automatic Video Integration System

Test Bench:SLIK 504QF II Tripod

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

SLIK 504QF II Tripod

New Gear

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Philips DVDR985 stand-alone DVD+R/+RW Recorder
TriLab Productions Digital Hotcakes animated backgrounds
Cases Plus KX1427XL1 travel case for the XL1
TDK MultiLevel CD burner
Avid Xpress DV 3 editing software
THE pod camcorder stabilizer
JVC GR-DVM76U Mini DV Camcorder

New Gear

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Panasonic VDR-M20 DVD camcorder
TV One Multimedia Solutions DV-2001 DV to Analog converter
Serious Magic Visual Communicator
Xantrex Xpower Mobile Plug 75 power inverter
16x9 TortleRig
Nova Development Video Explosion Deluxe
Azden 1000 Series UHF transmitter system

Glidecam 2000 Pro Flying Camera Support Review

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 PST

Glidecam 2000 Pro Flying Camera Support

Camera Controller Review:Varizoom StealthZoom

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Varizoom StealthZoom Camera Controller

Hooray for Burbank! Highlights of Videomaker Expo West 2003

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

In addition to camcorders and editing systems, Expo exhibitors showed fascinating products that you seldom think about, plus a few that you didn't know existed.

New Gear

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Datavideo SE-800 Digital Video Switcher
Intervideo WinDVD Creator Plus
Manfrotto 522 LANC Camera Controllers
Edirol M100FX Audio Mixer
Red Planet Cinema Media Mixer Stock Backgrounds
Adobe Encore DVD
Leapfrog CCaption Pro

New Gear

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 PDT

DV Caddie Camera Support
Edirol V-4 Video Mixer
TDK Armor Plated DVDs
Maxell Camcorder DVDs
Ikebana 40GB USB Hard Drive
Medea VideoRAID RTS
DVControl RM-BARE LANC controller
ADS Technologies PYRO A/V Link FireWire Breakout Box
GeeThree Slick Transitions for iMovie
Memorex 4x DVDs

Test Bench:Manfrotto 522 LANC Remote Control

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

Manfrotto 522 LANC Remote Control

Video Equipment

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Elura 50 Mini DV Camcorder, Bella Editing Keyboards, SanDisk Cruzer Memory Card Adapter, Sony DSR-DU1 Hard Disk Recorder, Shining Technology CitiDISK DV Hard Disk Recorder, Artbeats Stock Footage Libraries, Eddie Barber Steddiepod, eMense Video Librarian, Music 2 Hues Flagship CDs, Granite Digital FireVue FireWire Hard Drive Enclosure

New Gear

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Video Stix
Ulead StudioQuartet
Frezzi Dimmer Micro-Fill Light Kit
Photoflex HalfDome2 Softbox
Sony Rough Cut AIT-2 Drive
Western Digital Special Edition Hard Drive
P+S Technik Mini 35 Digital Adapter
Avid Mojo Nonlinear Accelerator
Boris RED 3GL
Plextor PX-504A DVD+R/+RW Burner

New Gear

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

Sony DCR-PC105 Mini DV Camcorder
MacroSystem US Avio DVD Editing Appliance
AVerMedia DVD EZMaker USB 2.0 Analog Capture Device
ADS Instant DVD 2.0 Analog Capture Device
2d3 SteadyMove Image Stabilization Plug-In for Premiere Pro
Pioneer PRV-LX1 DVD-R Recorder
Maxtor OneTouch FireWire/USB 2.0 Hard Drive
Century Precision Optics LCD Widescreen Magnifier
HP dvd300 DVD Burners
16x9 DuoPod DV Monopod

Let the Good Shots Roll!

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

Tripods, stabilizers, dollies and booms deliver the jiggle-free shots that professionals demand.

New Gear

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 PST

2b Royalty-Free Designer Soundscapes Royalty-Free Music Collection
Plextor PX-708A DVD Burner
Sony Pictures Digital Networks Sound Forge 7.0
Lite-On LDW-411S DVD Burner
Macromedia Flash Video Streaming Service
DvTec DvRigPro Rig
Gateway DV-S20 Pocket Multi-Cam

New Gear

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Samsung SCD-107 Mini DV Camcorder
ATI All in Wonder 9600XT Graphics Card
VariZoom FlowPod
Scorpion Support Scorpion Bracket
Applied Magic ScreenPlay OS 2.7
Serious Magic ULTRA
NuAngle 1100 Series Crane

New Gear

Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Adobe Video Collection 2.5
Heuris Indie HD Toolkit
GrangerFX TrinityFX effects package
Canopus Let's Edit
Jasc Photo Album 5 slideshow software
MainConcept EVE 2
Glidecam Vista Head

Tripods: Your Three-Legged Friends

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Don't overlook the tripod: it could save your shoot.

Test Bench: Manfrotto 754 MDeVe Carbon Fiber Tripod and 501 Fluid Head

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Manfrotto 754 MDeVe Carbon Fiber Tripod and 501 Fluid Head