Theory Articles (Page 3)

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• Indy Media: The Camcorder's Impact
  July, 1995
  by Joe McCleskey
  A look at the camcorder and its role in the course of human history.
• Video for Legal Use Requires Time Code and More
  June, 1995
  by Joe McCleskey
  Letters
• Documentaries: Then and Now
  February, 1996
  by Eldin Lewis
  Join us for a look at the history of documentary film and videomaking, followed by a discussion of how you can shoot your own documentaries with professional…
• Live Sports are a Specific Challenge for Video
  April, 1997
  by Donald Keller
  In Box
• Getting Started: Writing Video Letters
  May, 1997
  by Jim Stinson
  If you have trouble using written words to relate a story or to describe an experience, try using your camcorder.
• Pause: Getting Under the Skin
  May, 1997
  by Stephen Muratore
  Beauty is only skin deep. Can video go deeper?
• Video Alfresco: A Guide to Easy Outdoor Shooting
  June, 1997
  by Bruce Barrett
  Neither sun, nor surf, nor wind, nor rain will spoil your videomaking excursions after you read these helpful pointers.
• The Trickle-down Theory: Pro Technology in Consumer Gear
  September, 1997
  by Joe McCleskey
  Join us for a look at the camcorder's illustrious history -- complete with an easy-reference timeline of important dates.
• Manufacturers Debate the Future of Nonlinear Editing
  June, 1997
  by Paul Sneed
  On January 25, 1997, representatives from six of the leading nonlinear editing companies joined the Nonlinear Editing Panel at the Videomaker Expo.
• Winning the Sports Video Game
  July, 1997
  by Murray Slovick
  The onset of nice weather means breaking out the video gear and shooting sports videos in the great outdoors. This article will show you how to best capture…
• Pause: Hail to Thee Blithe Amateur
  August, 1997
  by Stephen Muratore
  One man's insult is another man's praise.
• How the Masters Move: Creative Camera Play
  July, 1997
  by Larry Burke-Weiner
  A good grasp on camera movement will do wonders for your productions. This article shows you how to mimic the masters.
• On the Road with a Camcorder Case
  October, 1997
  by Murray Slovick
  Use your Camcorder case for a safe globe-trotting video experiance, and the next time you return from an exotic locale you'll re-experience the sounds and…
• Pause: Vince Needs Friends
  September, 1997
  by Stephen Muratore
  Vince Codac, an unlucky, would-be nonlinear editor, needs your help.
• Video, Science, and You
  October, 1997
  by Jim Stinson
  Step into the science lab for a little creativity stimulation. Learn how video reveals the invisible, reaches the inaccessible, preserves the temporary and…
• Special Occasions: Capturing That Special Event
  October, 1997
  by Carolyn Miller
  It doesn't take a closet full of expensive video equipment to produce satisfying results. The most important components - thorough preparation and a well…
• Is it TV, Or is it Art?: Video in the Artist's Hands
  November, 1997
  by Lauryn Axelrod
  As new digital technologies emerge, artists are finding even more creative, exciting applications for video. In this article, we explore what some of them are&h…
• Tutors on Tape: Producing Instructional Video
  November, 1997
  by Mark Bosko
  People everywhere are learning all kinds of new things through use of instructional videos. These "how-to" videos are a great opportunity for the videographer…
• Quick Focus
  January, 1998
  by Karen Director
• Rewind: 10 Years Ago in Videomaker
  January, 1998
  by Joe McCleskey
  Check out these video "antiques" to appreciate what's available now.
• Book and Tape Reviews
  January, 1998
  by Karen Director
  The Facts and Results, Non-Linear Broadcast Video for Under $10,000!Wedding Videography for Ding DongsCross-Cultural Filmmaking
• Event Video Should Include Everyone
  February, 1998
  by Karen Director
  In Box
• Steal from the Best
  April, 1998
  by Jim Stinson
  Compare the style and technique of eight great film makers as we demonstrate what you can learn from the masters.
• Low Budgets and High Hopes
  May, 1998
  by David Shulman
  Great advice on how to make a low budget documentary.
• Ten Secrets in Response to “Ten Rules for Great Hi8”
  March, 1998
  by Karen Director
  In Box
• Rewind: Four From the Videomaker Vault
  April, 1998
  by Joe McCleskey
  They seemed like good ideas at the time
• Graduation Day
  June, 1998
  by Julie DeForest
  It's the official rite of passage for American teens--high school graduation--and parents want that moment captured on tape. By using our storyboard and…
• Projects That Pay: Memorial Videos: Gone but Not Forgotten
  September, 1998
  by Randal K. West
  Memories on video can be treasures for future generations.
• Quick Focus
  August, 1998
  by Larry Lemm
• Profile: Campus Research 101
  August, 1998
  by Mark Eaton
  College tours on video help students choose the right school.