July 2012
Read about the latest product news in the July issue with Videomaker's annual National Association of Broadcasters tradeshow report from Las Vegas. You'll also find tips on the DSLR workflow, finding clients and executing good cinematography techniques, and check out our review of a car mount system from Matthews, a 3D camera from Panasonic, along with reviews from Shure, FloLight and ArcSoft.
Features Stories
Filming Police
Your First Amendment Rights - Can you get arrested for videotaping police, politicians, and other government officials - perhaps not in Massachusetts. Are the rest of the States ready to stand up?
Monitors Buyer's Guide: Make Video Editing Possible
From the studio to the field, to the editing suite, what to look for in a production monitor.
Creating a Successful Media Database
A database is a tool for storing, organizing, searching, investigating and displaying mass amounts of information and how it relates to even more information. Ahhh! Information management.... this sounds like something we can use in our production.
DSLR Workflow Tips: a Pro's Eye View
Shooting with hybrid DSLRs has many advantages, but without a proven workflow one can quickly become lost beneath an avalanche of data. Worse still, data itself could become lost. Here we'll explore some workflow basics as practiced by the pros.
Videomaker 2012 NAB Spotlight Awards
The Videomaker Spotlight awards give recognition to companies and products that are innovative, well-designed and affordable. In order to give you confidence when making purchases and to be aware of important players on the stage.
Best of NAB 2012: Professional Gear for Every Producer
Nabbing the limelight at NAB 2012 with impressive cameras and firmware upgrades.
Reviews
Shure VP89 Shotgun Condenser Microphone Review
Aimed at the professional, Shure continues its tradition of superior quality with the VP89 end-address shotgun condenser microphone.
ArcSoft MediaConverter 7.5 and ShowBiz 5 Video Encoding and Editing Software Review
For video editors who want a simple editor and a blazing fast encoder that's light on the wallet, ArcSoft's MediaConverter 7.5 and ShowBiz 5 are for you.
Matthews PRO Mount System Review
Matthews' PRO mount system is a strong, efficient, versatile mounting system for gettingmoving vehicle shots with confidence and ease.
Panasonic HC-X900M Camcorder and 3D Conversion Lens Review
With outstanding performance in two dimensions or three, the HC-X900M, by Panasonic, is well worth the attention of anyone seeking quality HD at an affordable price.
FloLight MicroBeam 2500W Equivalent LED Light Kit Review
For truly versatile lighting suitable for all users check out FloLight's MicroBeam 2500W Equivalent video lights.
Columns
Viewfinder: Device vs Feature
When filmmaking was expensive, cumbersome and an elitists' domain, only the filmmakers could tell a story. Now that video has become a communications form for the masses, anyone can help democratize the world by giving voice to those who have none.
Camera Moves: Back to Basics
If you want to get serious about shooting, it's not enough to watch movies and emulate the masters, you need to know the terms of the shots and what they mean.
Cinematography Techniques
The art of cinematography is more than using the camera, lights and other tools to their best abilities, the art also includes knowing how to tell that story well.
Reader Profile - Daniel Topping, MD
Video creation is sometimes a singular business, but video producers are a social lot who work and play in many areas of video production and love to share their stories. This column introduces you to your fellow video producers.
Microphone Anatomy
They say that sound is half of the movie and, while some debate the percentages, few will argue the point. But how do you get the best sound? By choosing the right mic.
How to Find Clients for your Video Business
Getting your Production Services known by an eager audience isn't like the old days. You can't put an ad in the Yellow Pages or the Classifieds and wait for the calls to come in.
Recommendations for the Best Video Editing Computer
Does your computer feel sluggish when you're editing? Maybe it's time to upgrade to take advantage of the latest round of technology so you can reach 64-bit, multi-core, GPU-accelerated, warp-drive video processing nirvana.
