August 2010
As video producers we're always looking for a way to set ourselves apart from the competition. From tips on improving your wedding videos and guerilla-style shooting, to the gear that will give your video a competitve edge, the August issue covers everything you need to make your next video stand out from the crowd.
Be sure to check out our articles on multi-camera shooting and editing, finding light, tips for great voice overs as well as our feature on DVD Creation Within the Blu-ray Format, and our Disc Authoring Software and Disc Duplicator Buyer's Guides. This month's issue also takes a look at the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV and explores the newest version of Premiere Pro and After Affects in our review of Adobe CS5 Production Premimum Pro.
Features Stories
Disc Duplicators Buyer's Guide
Shooting, editing, authoring and burning a DVD of your latest video is a major feat. But what if you want to burn a dozen or more copies? It's time to take a look at DVD duplication.
Disc Authoring Software Buyer's Guide
There are many types of DVD authoring software, from those with very few functions to ones with unlimited possibilities. Your choice depends on how gifted you are with creation.
10 Tips for Guerrillas on the Go
Backpack Journalist. Run-N-Gun. Lone Wolf. You've heard all the solo shooting call signs, but with all the advancements in technology and improvements in production practices, isn't it time the name caught up with the times? Two Words -Hybrid Journalism.
DVD Creation within the Blu-ray Format
It's the era of high definition, from professional video cameras and video DSLRs, to HD consumer camcorders, and even small pocket camcorders. Video-editing software has stepped up to the challenge, so you can edit even HD video comfortably on today's computers.
Reviews
Pure Digital Flip Mino HD and Eastman Kodak Zi8 Camcorders Review
Both are good, affordable cameras. One trades features for accessibility, while the other trades storage space for full 1080P HD video.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IV Digital SLR Camera Review
With full 1080P resolution at 24 to 30 frames per second and low noise capabilities, Canon once again gives filmmakers a compelling reason to trade in their camcorders for a DSLR.
Arri H-2 "Hybrid" AC Kit Review
If you're looking for a quality, compact lighting kit to meet a variety of lighting situations the Arri H-2 Hybrid is definitely worth checking out.
Adobe CS5 Premiere Pro and After Effects Review
Significant improvements to key performance areas make CS5 a must-have upgrade for serious video producers.
Cerise 12 Core Computer Reviewed
Top of the line computer that outperforms most but at a rich price tag.
Columns
Viewfinder: The Craft
Making video is time consuming and sometimes this seems burdensome. However if making video were too easy, it would be a set of simple tasks and not a craft.
Multi-camera Shooting
Most of us are probably "go it alone" videographers. When an event arises we show up with one camera and a bag on our back - but that's not always the best option.
Finding the Light
You don't need dozens of lights to shoot beautiful night scenes. Effective night lighting relies on "natural" lights, scrims, a few reflectors and imagination.
Reader Profile - Shannon Newby
Video creation is sometimes a singular business, but video producers are a social lot. Our curiosity about our readers has inspired us to create this new column to introduce you to your fellow video producers.
Multicam Editing for All
Multicam editing is becoming more popular as software programs adopt tools that make the process much easier. Now just about anyone with a prosumer level video editing suite can do accurate multicam edits with little stress.
Top 10 Best Voice Over Tips
You'd love to hire some major market talent for voice over work but your budget won't allow it. It looks like you'll have to figure this one out by yourself. Don't worry, you can do this.
Earn Income with Training Videos
Are you looking to earn income with your knowledge and skills in video production? You came to the right place! "How To" Video in Three Steps, Using Six Rules and Five Ideas.
Departments
Home Movies vs Pro-Producers
Comments and links to recent Videomaker Magazine Articles written to help people create better video.
AG-HMC80 professional AVCCAM HD shoulder-mount camcorder
The gear you gotta have - The craft of making video takes a lot of stuff. This page is set to bring you the newest latest pieces of video support tools we find.
