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• Datavideo DN-400 DV/HDV Video Recorder Reviewed
  February, 2010
  by Lance Olinger
  The DN-400 is a video recorder capable of creating DV and HDV videos from both analog and digital sources.
• BenQ Joybee GP1 Pico Projector
  December, 2009
  by Paul Kirpes
  The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is an easy to use projector with fast setup times, making it perfect for bringing it to a friend's house and enjoying a big…
• How to Conduct a Live Multi-Camera Shoot
  January, 2006
  by Joe McCleskey
  Gather 'round the family and friends for a multi-camera shoot and a fun time for all.
• Fun Video Factoids
  October, 2004
  by Bill Davis
  Video has come a long way, baby, but its history is a short one. We’ve got ten fun facts you might not know about video.
• New Gear
  November, 2003
  by Charles Fulton
  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…
• DVD Video Recorder Review: Panasonic DMR-HS2
  October, 2003
  by Joe McCleskey
  Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder
• Multi-camera Event Taping
  October, 2003
  by Alan Camou
  How to hook up for a multi-camera shoot.
• How DV Works: Technical Feature
  June, 2003
  by Bill Fisher
  Take an up-close tour of the digital video system and see first-hand how this technology works.
• Zoom In
  May, 2002
  by Alan Sheckter
• Buyer's Guide: Editing VCRs
  April, 2002
  by Bill Davis
  When you lay money down for a new editing VCR, don't take a gamble.
• JVC Camcorder Review: GY-HM100U
  September, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  This JVC camcorder pushes the boundaries of what a professional shooter can expect from a small camcorder. It's ideal for tough shooting environments.
• Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 Portable DTE Review
  September, 2006
  by Andrew Burke
  Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 DTE Recorder
• Basic Training: Take Your 8mm Film to Digital
  August, 2006
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Make sure your priceless family treasures don't get left behind. Here are some tips to turn your twentieth century celluloid into twenty-first century ones and zeros.
• Test Bench: Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device
  May, 2006
  by Andrew Burke
  Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device
• What is HDV?
  December, 2004
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Hi-Def has become the big catch phrase of the year, but many people don't understand just what the format is and why it will be so important to our TV viewing…
• HDV: The Next Frontier
  November, 2004
  by Matthew David Wachsman
  The Hi Def Video Sea is changing. Are you ready to take the plunge?
• Camcorder Review: Sony HDR-FX1 HDV
  November, 2004
  by D. Eric Franks
  Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder
• Quick Focus
  October, 2004
  by Charles Fulton
• Through the Looking Glass
  October, 2004
  by Charles Bloodworth
  Upside down and backwards, look at the wonders of video technology by taking a journey through the amazing world of your camcorder.
• Turnkey HD Video Editing Computer Review: Applied Magic HD Cinema
  September, 2004
  by D. Eric Franks
  With integrated hardware and software, Applied Magic's HD CINEMA turnkey is ready-to-go, trouble-free HDV editing.
• CineForm Aspect HD HDV Plugin for Premiere Pro Review
  September, 2004
  by D. Eric Franks
  CineForm Aspect HD HDV plugin for Premiere
• Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder Review
  October, 2003
  by Joe McCleskey
  Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder
• Benchmarks
  July, 1994
  by Loren Alldrin
  Sony SV-S7000 Hi8 VCR Hitachi VM-2600A VHS Camcorder Sony FXE-100 Video Editor/Switcher
• Video Cleaning Products: Maintain Your Gear To Maintain Your Sanity
  August, 1995
  by Mark Bosko
  Dirt, dust and foreign objects don't mix well with video equipment. This article explains what cleaning products work best, and how to use them safely and…
• Edit Points: Editing VCRs
  December, 1995
  by Mike Loehr
  Editing VCRs
• Getting Started: Connecting Editing Equipment
  November, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  Making the right connections isn't just smart, it's a neccessity.
• Camera Work: Simple Camcorder Editing
  June, 1995
  by Jim Stinson
  Simple Camcorder Editing
• Product Probe
  September, 1995
  by Doug Polk
  Sony CCD-TRV30 8mm Camcorder Elite Video BVP-4 Broadcast Video Processor Mitsubishi HS-U770 S-VHS VCR
• Video Equipment Reviews
  April, 1995
  by Doug Polk
  "Alpermann+Velte TE501 Editor.Mitsubishi HS-U650 VHS VCR.Goldstar GVC-D475 VHS Camcorder
• Product Probe
  March, 1995
  by Doug Polk
  Canon ES800 8mm Camcorder Goldstar GVR-DD1 VHS-8mm VCR Panasonic WJ-TTL7 Titler