Feature Stories
Frequently Asked Questions About Camcorder Use
Learn the answers to some common camcorder conundrums.
Is This Thing On? Microphone Buyer's Guide
Though often overlooked, audio makes up the other half of video. Improve your sound by finding the mike that's right for you.
Turnkey Editing Workstations Buyer's Guide
Get into editing the easy way with a pre-configured editing system. Discover which outfit fits your needs and budget
Interview Techniques
The art of the video interview.
Imaging is Everything
Understand the nuts and bolts of your camcorder’s high-speed shutter. Clear explanations of how the lens, iris and shutter operate.
Departments
Book and Tape Reviews
- Writing For Interactive Media
- Video Toaster: Get Started
- The Complete Idiot's Guide to Making Home Videos

July 2000
Table of Contents
Columns
Viewfinder: Sharing Video Clips
Got clips you'd care to share? Videomaker.com might be the place to share them.
Getting Started: Camcorder Maintenance
Common sense and TLC will keep your camcorder in tip-top shape at all times.
Public Access/Cable TV
Getting access to public access.
Edit Suite: Editing Video Events
Stuck shooting an event from just one vantage point? Not to worry, as an editor, you have an array of tricks to help create entertaining video anyway.
Sound Track: Stereo Miking
Looking for ways to enhance your sound track? Consider adding depth and richness with stereo miking techniques.
Test Bench
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Turnkey Editing Computer Review: DPS Velocity D3D-4500XI-36
DPS Velocity D3D-4500XI-36 Turnkey Editing Workstation -
Benchmark: Sony VAIO PCG-C1XS PictureBook Laptop Computer
Sony VAIO PCG-C1XS PictureBook Laptop Computer -
Pinnacle Systems Studio DV Capture Card
Pinnacle Systems Studio DV Capture Card -
Benchmark: JVC GR-DVL9800 Mini DV Camcorder
JVC GR-DVL9800 Mini DV Camcorder
