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December 1994 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Video Storytelling: How Drama and Comedy Can Enliven Your Productions
Videomaking is all about telling stories - stories that instruct, inspire, document or entertain. Work drama and comedy in your production, and you can enliven any story. Here's hhow.
Buying A Camcorder: How To Find the Perfect Model For You
Technical Editor Doug Polk navigates the sometimes confusing field of consumer camcorders, helping you find and purchase the perfect model.
Video Luggage: Bagging The Right Case
You've got plenty of money invested in your video gear - why not protect it? Join us as we explore all you need to know to choose and use the right video bag.
The Right Reading: Finding Your Video's Voice
Learn how an engaging voice over can add professionalism and impact to your videos. Whether you hire help or do it your self, it pays to find your video's voice.
All About Lenses
There's more to a camcorder lens than meets the eye. Learn how the camcorder lens is made, how it works and, most importantly, how it affects your image.
The Videomaker Article Index: January 1994 through December 1994
A complete index of every Videomaker article in 1994. Your guide to a year's worth of videomaking wisdom.
Honing Your Ideas: From Concept to Finished Treatment
Without a plan, your video can flounder from lack of direction. In this article, we'll detail how to take your video idea from concept to finished treatment.
Feasible Fantasy: How To Create Convincing Sci-Fi on a Low Budget
You don't need a big budget or fancy equipment to make convincing science fiction effects. Join BBC effects wizard Bernard Wilkie as he explores the realm of low-buck sci-fi.
Columns
Viewfinder: Just Do It
Just Do It
Camera Work: Smooth Moves
Smooth Moves
Pause: Snow
Snow
Profile: Gabriel Campisi and "The Law"
Gabriel Campisi and "The Law"
Edit Points: Flash Titler
Flash Titler
Sound Reasoning: Sweet Sound of Matrimony
Sweet Sound of Matrimony
Test Bench
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Product Probe
- Sony RM-E1000T Editing Controller/Titler
- Panasonic AG-DP800P S-VHS Supercam
Desktop Video: Titles and Graphics
Titles and Graphics
Video Entrepreneur: The Care of Feeding of Clients
The Care of Feeding of Clients
Departments
Video Q&A
Video Q&A
Product Scene
- Samsonite Model 400 Camcorder Waistpack
- Minolta Master 8-812
- Nikon VN-870
- Coast Manufacturing Mohawk VM-4100G
- Dolgin Engineering SuperSwitch
- Fuji Fujix FV-7
- Accucharge DP126R
November 1994 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Video Kickoff: Your Guide To Shooting Sports
Learn how to turn ho-hum sports videos into high-impact productions. It's not whether you win or lose - it's how you shoot the game.
Sound Control
Everything you need to know about choosing and using an audio mixer for maximum sound control. Accompanied by Videomaker's annual roundup of audio mixers for video production.
Cables and Connectors: They're More Important Than You Think
These often-overlooked parts of a production system have a major effect on your video and audio signals. We'll show you how to be a cable-savvy videomaker.
The Art of the Edit
Editing is more than just sticking scenes together - it's a strange language, a discipline, an art. In this article, we'll show you how to master editing and improve your videos.
Curing Camera Shake: Your Guide To Image Stabilization
Explore today's high-tech means for reducing camcorder shake. Electronic or mechanical, the result is steadier video.
Commercial Distribution: The Next Step: Getting Started In the World of Broadcast
Take your videos beyond rental store shelves and into the world of broadcast. Learn all about low power TV, syndication, cable, barter and more. Your audience is waiting!
Making and Selling a Travelogue
If you've got a camcorder, some videomaking knowledge and an interesting locale to spotlight, you're equipped to make and sell a travelogue. Here's how.
Home Room News: A Multi-Source High School News Show on a Teacher's Budget
Take a trip into the classroom, where instructor Rick Nolletti guides his students through a home-brew news broadcast.
Columns
Viewfinder: The Confusion Solution
Videomaker will make you a better videomaker.
Test Bench
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Product Probe
- Sima FX-L Video Ed/it
- Sony SLV-R1000 S-VHS Hi-fi Deck
- Hitachi VM-H71A Hi8 Camcorder
Departments
Letters
letters to the editor
Tools & Tips
Tools & Tips
Product Scene
- Canon ES70 8mm camcorder
- JVC ST-C40XZ 40-minute S-VHS-C videotape
- River City Corporate/Industrial buyout music
- RCA CC547 VHS camcorder
- Sony CCD-FX730V 8mm camcorder
- Toshiba IK-M41A camera
- Panasonic PV-4466 VHS Hi-Fi VCR
- Stanton Video Services Mini Crane camera jib
October 1994 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Columns
Viewfinder: Those Who Can, Do
Producing a TV show has broadened both our perspective and our areas of expertise.
Test Bench
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Product Probe
- Go-Video GV-8020 8mm/VHS Dual Deck VCR
- Sony UVW-1800 Betacam SP VCR
- Panasonic PV-IQ604 VHS-C Palmcorder
Departments
September 1994 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
On the Air
Leased access laws have paved the way for you to get your programming on the air. Here's how.
Columns
Viewfinder: On the Air--or Not
On the Air--or Not
Test Bench
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Camcorder Reviews
Camcorder reviews of the past. See what videographers used to get for their camera buying dollars over a decade ago.
Departments
August 1994 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Columns
Viewfinder: Access Counts
Congress created regulations requiring cable operators to provide access to "all comers."
Test Bench
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Benchmarks
Sony CCD-TR700 Hi8 Camcorder
Departments
July 1994 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Columns
Viewfinder: Beyond Weddings
In truth, we stand now at the brink of a video revolution.
Test Bench
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Benchmarks
- Sony SV-S7000 Hi8 VCR
- Hitachi VM-2600A VHS Camcorder
- Sony FXE-100 Video Editor/Switcher
Departments
June 1994 Table of Contents
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March 1994 Table of Contents
February 1994 Table of Contents
Feature Stories
Columns
Pause: Video Democracy or Rosy Glasses?
Do we want video democracy or only to replace one video totalitarianism with another?