June 1999
Features Stories
Nonlinear Editing Software Buyer's Guide
Confused by the profusion of nonlinear editing software available on the market today? This overview feature and accompanying buyers guide will help you find the product that fits your budget and needs.
Lens Effects: A Filter for Every Occasion
All too often neglected by amateur videographers, lens filters are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to jazz up your videos.
Travel Video: Five Tips to Tote your Gear
Thinking of taking a trip overseas? These travel video tips will help you bring along your camcorder safely and conveniently.
Clean Copies, One Generation to the Next
Generation loss may well be the video editor's worst enemy. Here are some tips on how you can avoid its evils, regardless of the format you're shooting with.
Wedding Ready: A Beginner's Guide to Wedding Videography
If you've been recruited to do the video honors at a friend's wedding, or if you're thinking of getting into the business, this article will provide the know-how of a seasoned event video professional to get you started on the right track.
Reviews
Benchmark:Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-E518DS turnkey nonlinear editor
Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-E518DS turnkey nonlinear editor
Benchmark:Fresh Music Library Fresh Produce Production Elements and Sound Effects Library
Fresh Music Library Fresh Produce Production Elements and Sound Effects Library
Benchmark: Roland DR-10 hypercardioid dynamic microphone
Roland DR-10 hypercardioid dynamic microphone
Hi8 Camcorder Review: Canon ES7000V NTSC and PAL Camcorder
Canon's ES7000V Hi8 camcorder addresses this problem by offering a simple switch on the camcorder that lets you choose either NTSC or PAL playback.
Columns
Getting Started: Composition: A Work of Video Art
Attention to framing will make any video more interesting.
Lighting Human Faces Requires Special Attention
Faces present a special kind of lighting challenge to the videographer.
Edit Suite: Linear Editing: Ten Tips for Success
A handful of helpful hints for tape-to-tape editors.
Sound Track: Location Audio Preparedness
Location audio - indoors and out - has its own set of problems to prepare for.
Videocraft: I've Been Framed (Properly)!
This handy template will help you compose shots with greater impact.
Departments
New Elura comes with Progressive Scan CCD
Canon Elura Mini DV
IBM Deskstar Ultra ATA/66 hard drive
Bogen Leveling Base
Video Finesse Premiere plug-in
FAST AV Master 2000
JVC GR-DVL9500
Tiffen Kipling camera bag
EZ FX jib
STB DesktopVCR MPEG-2 decoder
Sharp flat-panel LCD monitor
