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VCR and Hard Drive Buyer's Guide

by Joe McCleskey
When it comes to editing, you've got to have the right gear. Here's a complete two-part buyer's guide-plus purchase tips to help you select the VCR or hard drive that's right for you.

Videocassette Longevity: A Poem Lacking Brevity

by Peter Utz
A poetic look at caring for tape over time.

Video Architectures and Codecs

by Charles Bloodworth
A useful glossary to shed some light on the technology behind video file formats.

The Videomaker/Panasonic Contest Winners 2000

by Randall Redmond
We analyzed, scrutinized, rated, ranked argued and finally chose the best videos for this year's contest. Here are the winners.

Departments

Tech Support

by Bruce Coykendall

In Box

by Charles Fulton

Book and Tape Reviews

by Randall Redmond
  • Cinetechniques-The Art of the Transition
  • Production Safety for Film, Television and Video
  • Your Money or Your Life: How Not to Waste Your Time, Talent and Technology as a Wedding Videographer

New Gear

by Tony Kilcollins
  • Edirol DV-7 VideoCanvas Editing Appliance
  • Adaptec FireConnect 4300 FireWire card
  • AVerMedia AVerKit 2.5" FireWire Hard Drive Kit
  • Creative Labs Video Blaster MovieMaker external capture card
  • Telemetrics CP-ITV camera controller
  • iMove Multiview Production Suite
  • Sony DCR-PC110 Mini DV Camcorder
  • Hauppauge DV-Wizard PRO FireWire Card
  • ToCAD America PicturesPlus NiMH Battery Kit
  • Ravisent Technologies CinePlayer Editor

Zoom In

by Tony Kilcollins
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April 2001
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: Editing: Everybody's Doing It

by Matthew York
Editing: Everybody's Doing It

Home Video Hints: Sharp Shootin'

by Jim Stinson
Suggestions to help you record better-looking video every time you shoot.

Serverless Streaming: The Best of Both Worlds

by John Davis
Find out about new technology that will do away with the streaming server software that Web video is dependent on today.

Video Lighting: 3 Point Lighting: A Handyman's Guide

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Special tips to make your lighting projects safer and more effective.

Jargon: Glossary of Audio Terms

by Jon Vosovic
Glossary of Audio Terms

The Secret to Set Success? Location, Location, Location!

by Jim Stinson
Create realistic sets in the real world using these six tips.

Computer Editing: Common Editing Problems

by Don Collins
You've got problems? We've got solutions. Tips for troubleshooting common editing software problems.

Audio Advice: Hidden Microphone

by Hal Robertson
The art of recording audio in a manner inconspicuous to the viewer. In other words, you're hiding the microphone from the "eye" of the viewfinder.

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