Portable Giant
Casio announces the Megavision FV-600, a color video projection system that's ideal for sales or educational
use. The system uses a 2.4-inch, 250,000-pixel display to throw an image on either the front or rear of the screen.
You can view the image from the built-in 10" monitor, or...
Videomaker is proud to announce the 1994 Best Products of the Year Awards. Each year, our editors
recognize those products and manufacturers that offer the videomaker the best in convenience, features,
price and performance.
We also recognize those innovative products that push back the borders of consumer-level
videomaking. These products...
The Wireless Way
Nady 551 VR Wireless Microphone System
Nady Systems Inc.
6701 Bay Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
($1000)
Nady has long held a reputation for supplying quality wireless microphone transmitters and
receivers to professionals and consumers alike. Nady's 551 VR offers a system put together
specifically for camcorder users of all levels.
The Nady 551...
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 record programs in the usual way, but skip
the commercials on playback.
The system works as follows: it marks the beginning and end of commercials in...
That title alone may be enough to scare off some readers. If you've gotten this far, please stay with me. I
know the technical side of video production isn't fun for most. It's actually a nuisance when you come to
think of it.
But understanding some of the basic mechanics...
Last month we looked at the DTV computer as a source of titles and graphic overlays. In this fourth article in the series, we'll discuss add-in DTV cards that are similar to overlay cards, but much more sophisticated. They take two or more analog video signals, digitize them, and...
Ever want to cram more horizon in your viewfinder by zooming out a bit
further--but your camcorder refuses? Or maybe you desire to zoom in tighter to
get a little closer to the action--but your lens just won't cooperate?
What can you do? Since the majority of camcorders have a permanently affixed
lens,...
In Control
RM-E1000T Editing Controller/Titler
Sony Corporation
1 Sony Drive
Parkridge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com
($2000)
The RM-E1000T Editing Controller/Titler is one part of Sony's time-code capable, A/B roll Hi8 production system. This system also includes the EV-S7000 Hi8 editing deck, the CCD-TR700 Hi8 camcorder and the XV-D1000 special effects generator. Combining these components allows you...
The grinning video salesman behind the counter slowly leans forward and stretches out his long fingers for your hard-earned cash. You turn and run for the door.
The problem is, your desire to buy a camcorder is matched by equally strong confusion. There are numerous camcorder models to choose from--which...
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 around a lot of other equipment--tripod, lights, headphones, batteries, cables, and connectors.
And whenever you're in transit, you need to guard your camcorder against a number...