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Feature Stories

Editing Appliances: The Magic Boxes

by Jim Stinson
As a dedicated editing machine, a standalone box can be a better choice than a PC--if it delivers the features you want.

Stacking Tracks

by Chuck Peters
Compositing software applications for video layering.

Multi-camera Event Taping

by Alan Camou
How to hook up for a multi-camera shoot.

Color Calibration

by Michael Hammond
Understanding white balance and color temperature.

Departments

In Box

by Charles Fulton

Quick Focus

by Charles Fulton

New Gear

by Charles Fulton
  • Video Stix
  • Ulead StudioQuartet
  • Frezzi Dimmer Micro-Fill Light Kit
  • Photoflex HalfDome2 Softbox
  • Sony Rough Cut AIT-2 Drive
  • Western Digital Special Edition Hard Drive
  • P+S Technik Mini 35 Digital Adapter
  • Avid Mojo Nonlinear Accelerator
  • Boris RED 3GL
  • Plextor PX-504A DVD+R/+RW Burner

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by Charles Fulton
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October 2003
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Columns

Viewfinder: Slide Shows

by Matthew York
Slide Shows

Home Video Hints: Four Essential Audio Elements

by Chuck Peters
What you hear is as important as what you see.

Light Source: Working with Mixed Lighting

by Jim Stinson
Mixed lighting isn't necessarily a disaster. Here are some pragmatic solutions for your next location shoot.

Jargon: Camcorder Terms

by Chuck Peters
Camcorder Terms

Editing: Get Organized!

by Stephen Muratore
"Beauty from order springs."--William King, Art of Cookery

Audio Advice

by Hal Robertson
Many video editing programs include a feature that allows you to adjust audio volume continuously throughout a clip. Premiere calls these rubber bands and they are very simple to use.

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