September 2005

Features Stories

Model Release Form

A Videomaker sample release form to use when hiring talent for your next production.

The FYI on NTSC, VGA and ATSC Monitors

The FYI on NTSC, VGA and ATSC.

Video Capture Card Roundup

VHS, Hi8, USB, FireWire, PCI, 8mm... confused on how to fit it all together? Don't be. We've got the ticket to your video capture dilemma.

2005 Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest Call for Entries

It's time for the 19th Annual Videomaker/Digital Juice Short Video Contest. Take a chance--put your video skills on the line, and you might just win some great video tools.

Reviews

Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder Review

Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder

Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5 Video Editing/Disc Burning Software Review

Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5 Video Editing/Disc Burning Software

Apple Final Cut Express HD Video Editing Software Review

Apple Final Cut Express HD Video Editing Software

Rode VideoMic Microphone Review

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mounted Microphone

Columns

Manipulating Time

Tempis Fugit. If you're not up on conversational Latin, that's

Surround on the Cheap - Part 1

There are many techniques to creating proper surround sound projects, but you don't have to invest your mortgage on a full-blown surround system to achieve them.

Shoot to Show or to Edit

"Shoot to Show" and "Shoot to Edit" are two different styles requiring different methods of planning. No one knows these techniques better than a run-and-gun News Photographer.

Pulling the Plug

In order to light that night scene in the field a mile from your house, you'll need a couple hundred 50-foot extension cords, or some other AC power alternatives.

If you see visions of your first Indie Film, or you're just having fun with the kids, making movies can be fun. Whether it's a Thriller, a Western, a Comedy or a Romance, they all have one thing in common: they follow a specific Genre.