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Feature Stories

Got a Match?

by Jim Stinson
Tips and tricks for seamlessly cutting together footage shot in different places on different days.

Video Postcards

by Chris Raley
Forget that greeting card. Send a video message instead!

Linear Edit Controllers Buyer's Guide

by John Davis
An in-depth look at tape-to-tape editing tools.

The State of Eight: Camcorder Buyer's Guide

by Wendy Nichols
Curious about what the various 8mm camcorders have to offer? This Buyer's Guide will give you the lowdown on this family where 8 really is enough.

The Multi-Camera Shoot

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Helpful hints for mixing multiple cameras live to tape.

Buttons and Menus and Dials, Oh My!

by Chuck Peters
A handy guide to explain the basic features and functions built into your camcorder.

Preview of Coming Attractions

by Chuck Peters
Something new is on the horizon.

Departments

In Box

by Don Collins

Book and Tape Reviews

by Stephen Bosinoff
  • Lighting for Video
  • iMovie: The Missing Manual
  • Premiere 5 Tutorial - vol. 1 CD-ROM

Gear

by Tony Kilcollins
  • Canon ES410V 8mm Camcorder
  • Dazzle Digital Video Creator II
  • Eskape Labs MyVideo digitizer
  • Case Logic CBV-12 storage bag
  • ADS Technologies Pyro 1394 Drive Kit
  • Magix Entertainment @udio & video office
  • 2netFX.com CastFX Desktop Broadcaster
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September 2000
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Painting the Electronic Canvas

by Matthew York
The combination of video and the Web is creating a medium like none we've seen before.

Getting Started: Altering Space and Time with Video

by Arthur Aiello
The space-time continuum used to be the sole domain of science-fiction writers.Today it is the playground of the videographer.

Video Out: MPEG-2s for Me and You

by Larry Lemm
DVD authoring is easier to get into than ever before.

Edit Suite: Fresh Ideas for Titles

by Jim Stinson
Let's jump beyond the basics and consider titles as a creative component of your shows.

Sound Track: To Wire or Not to Wire?

by Bill Harrington
Knowing when to cut the cord is not always easy.

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