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Datavideo DN-400 DV/HDV Video Recorder Reviewed

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST

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

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST

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

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Gather 'round the family and friends for a multi-camera shoot and a fun time for all.

Fun Video Factoids

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

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

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…

DVD Video Recorder Review: Panasonic DMR-HS2

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder

Multi-camera Event Taping

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

How to hook up for a multi-camera shoot.

How DV Works: Technical Feature

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Take an up-close tour of the digital video system and see first-hand how this technology works.

Zoom In

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Zoom In

Buyer's Guide: Editing VCRs

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 PST

When you lay money down for a new editing VCR, don't take a gamble.

JVC Camcorder Review: GY-HM100U

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

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

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 DTE Recorder

Basic Training: Take Your 8mm Film to Digital

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

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

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device

What is HDV?

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

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

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

The Hi Def Video Sea is changing. Are you ready to take the plunge?

Camcorder Review:Sony HDR-FX1 HDV

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder

Quick Focus

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Quick Focus

Through the Looking Glass

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

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

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

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

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

CineForm Aspect HD HDV plugin for Premiere

Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder Review

Thu, 02 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder

Tips and Tricks - How to Start a Wedding Video Business

Mon, 04 May 2009 10:52:13 PDT

Key things videographers should consider in order to succeed in the wedding video business.

Reviews - JVC All-In-One Media Center

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:51:15 PDT

Mark looks at JVC's "all-in-one media center," a record and playback deck designed to capture, transfer and archive data.

Benchmarks

Fri, 01 Jul 1994 00:00:00 PDT

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

Tue, 01 Aug 1995 00:00:00 PDT

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

Fri, 01 Dec 1995 00:00:00 PST

Editing VCRs

Getting Started: Connecting Editing Equipment

Fri, 01 Nov 1996 00:00:00 PST

Making the right connections isn't just smart, it's a neccessity.

Camera Work: Simple Camcorder Editing

Thu, 01 Jun 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Simple Camcorder Editing

Product Probe

Fri, 01 Sep 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Sony CCD-TRV30 8mm Camcorder Elite Video BVP-4 Broadcast Video Processor Mitsubishi HS-U770 S-VHS VCR

Video Equipment Reviews

Sat, 01 Apr 1995 00:00:00 PST

"Alpermann+Velte TE501 Editor.Mitsubishi HS-U650 VHS VCR.Goldstar GVC-D475 VHS Camcorder

Product Probe

Wed, 01 Mar 1995 00:00:00 PST

Canon ES800 8mm Camcorder Goldstar GVR-DD1 VHS-8mm VCR Panasonic WJ-TTL7 Titler

Product Probe

Sat, 01 Oct 1994 00:00:00 PDT

Go-Video GV-8020 8mm/VHS Dual Deck VCR Sony UVW-1800 Betacam SP VCR Panasonic PV-IQ604 VHS-C Palmcorder

Benchmarks

Fri, 01 Nov 1996 00:00:00 PST

Hitachi VM-E625LA 8mm Camcorder Truevision Targa 1000 PCI A/V Capture Board Shure SM89A Condenser Shotgun Microphone Samsung SV-2040U VHS/8mm Dual-deck…

Letters

Thu, 01 Feb 1996 00:00:00 PST

Letters

Sat, 01 Jul 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Letters

Product Probe

Thu, 01 Feb 1996 00:00:00 PST

Sharp VL-H450U Hi8 ViewCam Panasonic PV-D705 VHS-C Palmcorder Sony SVO-2000 S-VHS VCR

The Incredible Journey: Inside the Tape Transport

Fri, 01 Dec 1995 00:00:00 PST

Videeomakers at all levels of expertise can benefit from a working knowledge of the tape transport's secrets. In this article, we describe the inner workings…

Edit Suite: Bare-bones Editing: Simple Editing Without a Controller

Wed, 01 Oct 1997 00:00:00 PDT

If you want to edit your videos but you don't want to set up an editing system, here's a simple solution.

Edit Suite: The Heart of Your Edit Suite: Editing Decks

Mon, 01 Dec 1997 00:00:00 PST

Just what is it that sets an Edit Deck apart from just any old VCR?

Benchmarks

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 PST

Hitachi VM-H835LA Hi8 CamcorderVideonics Personal TitlemakerJVC HR-S9400U S-VHS Editing VCRHewlett Packard SureStore 7100 CD-Writer PlusMedea VideoRaid EIDE…

Video Equipment

Sun, 01 Mar 1998 00:00:00 PST

Hot new products for the videographer.

The Desirable Dozen: 12 Features That Put the Editing VCR Atop the Videographer's Most-Wanted List

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Explore the 12 features that put the editing VCR atop the videographer's most-wanted list. If a VCR doesn't have them, then it's not an editing deck - it's a…

Benchmarks

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Sharp VL-DX10U DV Camcorder/Still Video Camera Elite Video SD-3 Duplication StationBryce 3D SoftwareMitsubishi HS-U680 VHS VCRVideo Sphinx Pro MPEG-1 Video…

Video Editing Without Software

Wed, 01 Jul 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Do your video editing directly, tape to tape, without the use of a computer.

VCRs and Hard Drives Buyer's Guide

Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 PST

Editing VCRs and hard drives perform the same basic function in the video editing world: they store video and audio information. Whether you prefer linear or&he…

Videomaker Best Products of the Year Awards

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

What are the best consumer video products of 1999? Our editors make their selections in 19 hot categories.

Buyer�s Guide: Editing VCRs and Hard Drives

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 PST

Information to help you choose the VCR or hard drive that will meet your video editing needs.

S-VHS VCR Review: Sharp VC-S100U

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST

Though videographers looking to do heavy-duty editing would be disappointed, those who want a quality S-VHS deck for dubbing tapes and watching movies will be…

Video Editing Equipment Review: Mitsubishi HS-U795 S-VHS VCR

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

The HS-U795 has a few editing features, but is better suited for the home entertainment system than the edit bay.

New Gear

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

JVC HR-DVS1 S-VHS/Mini DV VCRScreenplay Systems Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000TAO Media Systems PanPort422 Control Protocol ConverterBoris GraffitiNewTech…

Duel Deck VCR Review:JVC HR-DVS1U

Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 PST

JVC HR-DVS1U Dual Deck VCR

VCR and Hard Drive Buyer's Guide

Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 PST

When it comes to editing, you've got to have the right gear. Here's a complete two-part buyer's guide-plus purchase tips to help you select the VCR or hard&hell…

Product Probe

Tue, 01 Nov 1994 00:00:00 PST

Sima FX-L Video Ed/it
Sony SLV-R1000 S-VHS Hi-fi Deck
Hitachi VM-H71A Hi8 Camcorder

Benchmarks

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Canon ES3000 Hi8 Camcorder Sony DHR-1000 DV Editing VCR Audio-Technica AT835b Shotgun Condenser Microphone Seagate Medalist Pro 2520 2.5GB ATA-2 Hard…

Benchmarks

Fri, 01 Aug 1997 00:00:00 PDT

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…

Benchmark:Mitsubishi HS-U790 S-VHS VCR

Sun, 01 Aug 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Mitsubishi HS-U790 S-VHS VCR

DV Video Editing System Review:Panasonic AG-DV2000 DV and Mini DV editing VCR

Sat, 01 May 1999 00:00:00 PDT

All of the controls were easy to find and operate. There are front-mounted inputs that include composite video, S-video, stereo audio, IEEE 1394 and a…

Mini DV VCR Review:Panasonic BDS AG-DV1000P

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic BDS AG-DV1000P Mini DV VCR