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Feature Stories

Store to Stash

by Charles Fulton
There's no way you can ever really have too much storage. But if you're running low, what's the best way to get more?

Accessorize and Stylize your Gear

by James DeRuvo
Make room for all those gadgets you've been dreaming of.

Stream a Little Stream

by Michael Fitzer
So, you've cut together a pretty entertaining video and now you want everyone to see it.

Wipers au Naturel

by Tony Bruno
Our media-soaked culture has made cinematic shorthand a second language.

Departments

In Box

by Jennifer O'Rourke

Canon HDV Camcorders | Sony 8cm DVD+R dual-layer media

by Charles Fulton
Sony camcorder DVDs. Canon XH A1 and XH G1 HDV Camcorders. Reality Sets.

Sony Debuts the HDR-FX-1, HDR-FX7 for Pro's , and the HVR-V1U

by Andrew Burke
Sony Announces 2 New HDV Camcorders. Latest Adobe Elements Announced with HDV support and Scenceline editing.
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November 2006
Table of Contents

Columns

Viewfinder: AVCHD

by Matthew York
AVCHD

Basic Training: Practice Makes Perfect

by Kyle Cassidy
Artists, athletes and entertainers all know that the best way to become the best at what you do is to practice as often as you can. Why shouldn't video producers do the same?

Illuminations: Applying 3-Point Lighting

by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
Some folks consider it a tired cliche, but it's important to know how to set 3-point lighting, so you can work within or without this classic lighting style.

Fan Films

by Michael Gomez
Star Wars Continues with Fan Film Fans

Save As: MPEG-2 Encoding Tips for DVD Authors

by Charles Fulton
MPEG-2 Encoding Tips for DVD Authors

Video Editing : MPEG-4 Mysteries Revealed

by Morgan Paar
Is your head drowning in acronyms such as MPEG-4, MPEG-2, H.264, 3GPP and the like? Well, we're going to throw you an MPEG-4 life ring and see if we can get you back in the boat.

Sound Advice: Matchmaker

by Hal Robertson
The audio world is full of connectors. Big, small, short and long, these essential items have vexed video producers for years.

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