May 1999
Features Stories
Capture Boards for Every Videographer
If you want to build your own nonlinear editing workstation from the computer up, youll need to take a look at this grid of video capture cards.
VHS Camcorder Buyer's Guide
As a video format, VHS is well-known for its simplicity and versatility. Our exclusive buyers guide is your definitive source for full feature and price comparisons of all the VHS, VHS-C and S-VHS camcorder models available.
Into Thin Air: How Wireless Mikes Work
From the moment a sound wave strikes the microphone element to the instant the audio gets recorded on tape, a wireless microphone is an amazing and harmonious tool.
Linear vs. Nonlinear Time Trials
Everyones always asking us which is better: linear or nonlinear. In a lot of ways, its like asking the same about Fords and Chevys. Join us at the test track to see how the two main types of video editing stack-up.
Storyboard: Treasure Hunt
This ready-to-shoot storyboard follows two adventurers on a quest for a hidden treasure. What will they find at the end of the journey? You decide.
Reviews
DV Video Editing System Review:Panasonic AG-DV2000 DV and Mini DV editing VCR
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 Panasonic 5-pin edit control port. On the back of the deck is another set of composite video, S-video and stereo audio inputs and two sets of S-video, composite video, and stereo audio outputs.
Benchmark:Videonics MediaMotion 3.1 batch capture device
Videonics MediaMotion 3.1 batch capture device
Video Editing Software Review: Ulead VideoStudio 3.0
A good, low-cost nonlinear editing program with nice-looking effects.
Benchmark:Truevision Ready-to-edit turnkey nonlinear editing workstation
Truevision Ready-to-edit turnkey nonlinear editing workstation
Columns
Viewfinder: On the Brink
Something wonderful is going to happen in the home computer market this year.
Getting Started: Easy Editing the Two-Finger Way
Edit your footage with a camcorder, a TV and a VCR.
On Ramp: Streaming Video: The Whole World Is Watching
Streaming Video is cheaper and easier to produce than you may expect.
Sound Track: Building a Better Soundtrack
It's easy to build-up your soundtrack with music and special effects.
Departments
Mini DV Camcorder has new way to transfer Digital Photos
Sony DCR-TRV10 Mini DV
Bogen Gitzo G1380/10 Pro Video Fluid Head
Cinemotion for After Effects
Canon ES300V
Maxell Mini DV cassette
Commotion LE
JVC GR-DVM70 Digital DualCam Mini DV
Sony DCR-TRV310 Digital8
Slik Tripods Mini Tripod
Azden 400UDR UHF wireless receiver
