November 2011
School is in full-swing and there's no better time to learn than now. The November issue is full of helpful information on ways you can use video in schools as a teaching tool, directing animals without losing your cool, and tips for using editing software you already own. The education continues with tips on how to find your next job online, pre-production planning, and your rights as a video blogger. Learn about some of the latest video equipment gear by checking out our reviews of Apple Final Cut Pro X, Audio-Technica's ATR2100 USB XLR Mic, the Canon XF105, Nikon's ME-1 Stereo Shotgun Mic, and Enhance Technology's Proavio EditBOX EB400FR RAID Drive.
Features Stories
Can You Hear Me Now? A Microphone Buyer's Guide
What makes great video? Simply put - great audio! As a videographer you can have great shooting and editing skills but if the audio stinks so will the video. Here, we'll look at how to choose the best audio equipment to keep your viewers begging for more.
Audio Software Buyer's Guide: Sound Editing
How many times have you heard this: If a video is technically poor, the audience might forgive it, but if the audio suffers, the audience will walk.
Animals on Film: How to Direct Animals and Stay Sane
How do they make movies that focus on animals performing on command? One word: Patience. Two more words: Lots of!
Using Video in Schools
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic - the fundamentals of American Education - gets a new boost with video. Whether they are teaching how to make video stories, or teaching using video as a tool, educators are embracing this visual technology - and kids are responding.
Reviews
FCPX, Apple's Final Cut Pro X Editing Software Reviewed
This is a brand new approach to editing video that provides a fun and fast experience to editors of all levels. Those who find it appealing will find it makes post-production work faster, easier, and fun.
Enhance Technology Proavio EditBOX EB400FR RAID Reviewed
With its large storage capacity, plethora of fast inputs and outputs, and reasonable price, the EditBOX EB400FR gives any editor the choice to get projects done efficiently.
Nikon ME-1 Stereo Microphone Review
For the consumer user wishing to improve on the quality of the camera's built-in mic, while reducing zoom and focus noise, the Nikon ME-1 stereo microphone offers some real potential.
Canon XF105 High Definition Camcorder Reviewed
With tons of pro features, a small size and weight, and an aggressive price point, Canon's XF105 is a full-featured HD camcorder that will appeal to a large audience of video enthusiasts.
Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Handheld Microphone Reviewed
The ATR2100 is a great quality dynamic microphone for both XLR and computer applications.
Columns
Editing Tips for Windows Movie Maker
You read a lot about video editing in this column, and we write about the many different kinds of video editing software for beginner to pro. But what is it like using the free video editing software that came with your computer?
Digital Audio Sampling
Bit by bit our audio goes from a natural source to an electronic conversion. Let's tour the digital audio sampling path from mic to memory and back out through the speakers.
Find Your Next Job...Online
With the economy still quite sluggish, even many experienced producers struggle to find video gigs. But video needs are growing, and you're at the right place at the right time!
Viewfinder - Shooting Ratios
Recording to tape or film had stock limitations, but with today's possibilities of unlimited storage many producers are now grappling with thoughts of whether to keep a tight shooting ratio, or over-shoot and deal with the excess later.
Vloggers' Rights
If you discovered someone you never met was profiting off the video clips you carefully shot, edited, and lovingly protected, would you feel cheated? Just because anyone can access the Internet for free doesn't mean they can claim ownership to photos, video, music or other material online.
Departments
New Gear: Samsung, ikan Corp., Replay, Sony, Camera Turret Company
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.
