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Editing Protocols

More and more these days, consumer videomakers are doing more than just shooting footage--they're editing. But when it comes time to purchase the gear...

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Pause: Frequently Asked Questions

Videomaker

Are you familiar with the term "frequently asked questions?" Well, it's a bit more Internet jargon we all need to swallow. When you first...

Audio

Sound Reasoning: Audio Tracks and Editing

Mike Wilhelm

All but a very few camcorders and VCRs can record audio signals along with video; that's pretty common knowledge. But do all camcorders record...

News

Quick Focus

Videomaker

This spring, Thomson Consumer Electronics will release the world's first commercial-free VCRs. The technology, developed by Arthur D. Little enterprises, will allow users to...

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What is Leased Access?

Videomaker

In the dark ages of TV there was only one way to get a show on the air. You had to sell it to...

Audio

Sound Reasoning: Interview Audio

Videomaker

If you've planned an interview for an upcoming video project, you've probably thought about more than just what questions to ask. Perhaps you've wondered...

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Edit Points: A Sound Investment

Videomaker

Imagine this: you're a freelance videomaker, and you've landed a great job covering election night for a local TV station. The job requires you to...

Editing

Video Entrepreneur: Data’s All, Folks

Videomaker

These days, you either own a computer or you don't. And within the group of people who own computers, there are more subgroups. One group...

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Video Luggage: Bagging The Right Case

Videomaker

Next to shooting, the thing you most often do with your camcorder is lug it around. If you're a serious videomaker, you also tote...

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Viewfinder: The Confusion Solution

Videomaker

The Confusion Solution We regularly receive letters from subscribers concerned that Videomaker is too complicated. Confused by acronyms like A/B roll, PCM audio and...