July 2011
Videomaker turns up the heat in our July issue with the hottest gear coming from the NAB 2011 show. Find out what products we deemed to be the best of the show as well as some honorable mentions. Also in this issue, you can find out how one man started his own successful boutique post production house, learn how to make a wedding video that can set you apart from the competition and how to fix your audio in post production. Don't miss out on our reviews this month as we look at two cameras: the Canon XA10 and Panasonic's DMC-GH2 HDSLR, as well as Grass Valley's Edius 6.0 editing software and the Camtrol — a customizable ergonomic stabilizing platform.
Features Stories
Opening a Boutique Post House
Many dream of "making it to the show", a term applied to succeeding in Hollywood. For most, it's a long calculated climb full of pitfalls and obstacles. Here's a look at one editor's achievement.
Find the Best Storyboarding Software
Every good story starts with a plan. Every good plan starts with an idea. Every good idea accumulates with a vision.
Make Wedding Videos that Wow!
Weddings are big business for videographers. But in an industry where most everyone relies on the same tried-and-true techniques, how do you stand out? By forgetting everything you know about wedding videos.
2011 NAB Wrap - Checking Out The Show
An Overview of the Annual National Associations of Broadcasters Tradeshow in Las Vegas.
Reviews
Grass Valley EDIUS 6 Advanced Editing Software Reviewed
EDIUS 6 is an extremely competitive non-linear editor for intermediate and professional users.
Panasonic DMC-GH2 HDSLR Reviewed
With its HDMI output, multi-angle LCD, and the ability to auto focus in video mode, the Panasonic DMC-GH2 fixes many of the problems of previous HDSLRs, which makes this camera perfect for video enthusiasts.
DV Gear Apprentice Editing Computer Reviewed
The DV Apprentice has all the extra features of a top of the line computer, without the top of the line price.
Camtrol Quadpod Video Camera Stabilizer Reviewed
If you want compact, lightweight, stability for your next run 'n gun-fest, the Camtrol offers all this and more.
Canon XA10 Pro Camcorder Reviewed
In the pro world of videography it's hard to take anything this small too seriously. However, the XA10 is larger than life in terms of features, usability, and quality imaging.
Columns
Viewfinder: Green Video Production
In the early days of movie production, being green sustainable was impossible due to the materials required to manufacture and process the film. Times have changed tremendously with digital processing.
Video Tips for Beginners
Video is an exciting and prevalent part of everybody's lives. Entertainment, information, and more often, personal communications are being brought to us by video technology.
Six Tips to Directing Talent
Most people aren't pros trained to appear on camera, so you need to learn successful tricks to getting your "talent" to say and do what you want - even without talent.
Reader Profile - Sonia Helman
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.
Optimizing Edit Organization
Most of us hate organizing - yet we love it when things are in order. Here are some tips to keeping our love-hate relationship with organization within a Zen-like yin and yang harmony.
Fixing Audio in Post
Most editors grind their teeth when someone says,"don't worry we'll fix it in post", but fixing it in post are where audio tricks shine.
Departments
New Gear: Cinevate, Microboards, Datavideo, Convergent Design, Kino Flo
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.
