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Basic Training: YouTube - Step by Step

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Everybody's jumping on the YouTube bandwagon, from cats and kids to vacation travelers and pros. It's fun and it's easy. Here are some quick tips to getting started.

Video Editing : MPEG-4 Mysteries Revealed

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

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.

Viewfinder: AVCHD

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

AVCHD

57 New Special Effects Plug-ins | New Video Format | Final Cut Express 3.5

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

NewBlueFX offers 57 additional special effects pug-ins, Sony and Panasonic create a new video format. Apple Final Cut Express HD 3.5 video editing program

Video Editing : HDV Editing Dos and Don'ts

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Is HDV really the next big thing? In potential for greatness, perhaps. In

Are you Ready to Make the Switch to HDV?

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

While people wait for HD-DVD or Blu-ray to make some decisive victory, people hesitate over buying HDV cams or upgrading their computers.

HDV: High Def Value

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

If you're eager to leap into High Definition production, but prefer to limit your six figure purchases to real estate, then HDV is for you.

Viewfinder: HDV - So What Should I Do?

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

HDV - So What Should I Do?

HDV support for DV Rack | Cell phones support video | Podcasting

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

HDV support for DV Rack now available from Serious Magic. H.264 is the best looking video compression to date.

Video Editing : HDV Editing!

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

Feel the video world shaking? The first rumblings of the HDV shake-up are going to change the footings under the video production industry in the coming years.

Camcorder Review: Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM Camcorder

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Solid State Performer

Understanding Digital Video Architecture

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

MPEG-2, DivX, AVCHD: These are just a few of the confusing acronyms of digital video. Let's clear the air a bit

Are you ready for HDV?

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

I was in my early teens in the late 1970s when the VHS/Betamax wars were raging. My best friend Robbie took the plunge and bought a Betamax. Indecisive, I waited.

Tech Support

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

Tech Support

Shooting a la Mode

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST

Explanations of all those non-standard modes that today's camcorders are capable of shooting.

DV Demystified

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

A comparison of DV camera formats.

Shooting HDV

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

High definition video gives more to the viewer, but it asks more of the shooter. What do you need to know to begin?

Edit Suite: Editing Cameras

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Editing equipment is becoming smaller, less cumbersome and, in some cases, consolidated within the camcorder itself.

Sound Track: Makin' Tracks

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 PDT

When it comes to audio and video dubbing, where - and how - a format stores its audio tracks makes a world of difference.

Digital Video 101

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Digital video is only a decade old, but already it has turned the video world inside-out. Here's a helpful primer on digital video basics.

Edit Suite: Analog vs. Digital Editing

Sun, 01 Mar 1998 00:00:00 PST

Clarity shines on the murky confusion surrounding the two types of signals.

Viewfinder: VHS: A Successful Format

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

The resilient videotape persists beyond expectations.

Tech Talk

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Talk

The Nonlinear Video Summit: Excerpts From the Videomaker Expo Nonlinear Editing Panel

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

At every Videomaker Expo, representatives from the leading equipment convene on stage to face several hundred Expo attendees. Their purpose: to hash out some of the issues that have faced the consumer video market in the past 12 months. Here are the highlights of the last Nonlinear Editing Panel discussion.

Grading the Formats: How They Stack Up - and Why

Tue, 01 Sep 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Formats, which one is the best? Have you ever asked yourself that question? We compare them all, VHS, S-VHS, 8mm, Hi8, and DV.

How to Buy a Camcorder -- All Format Camcorder Buyer's Guide

Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 PST

So many models, so many features, so many choices. Let our comprehensive camcorder buyer's guide help you choose the best model to match your budget and needs.

Tech Talk

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

Tech Talk

The Magnificent Seven: Choosing a Video Format

Wed, 01 Mar 2000 00:00:00 PST

VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, 8mm, Hi8, Mini DV and Digital8. Confused yet? Find out which videotape format is best for you.

In Box

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 PST

In Box

The State of Eight: Camcorder Buyer's Guide

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 PDT

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.

In Box

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 PDT

In Box

DV Questions & Answers

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 PST

In this Q&A, find out about the technology behind the tiny-but-powerful digital video format.

Buy the Camcorder of your Dreams Today!

Fri, 01 Dec 2000 00:00:00 PST

Prices, features and formats: learn what's what and check out the latest camcorders on the market.

Digital Camcorder Buyer's Guide

Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 PST

Prices are lower than ever and the features are growing! Compare the latest models in this complete buyer's guide.

Tech Support

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Support

Viewfinder: DVD is Here, or Is It?

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 PST

DVD is Here, or Is It?

Calling All Cams: Buyer's Guide

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 PST

Shopping for a new camcorder? This article and accompanying buyer's guide will help you select the model that's right for you.

Jargon: Video Acronyms and Abbreviations

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 PST

Video Acronyms and Abbreviations

Analog to Digital Converters

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 PST

How to Convert analog to digital video using an external A/D converter or DV camcorders as analog to video converters.

Tech Support

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Support

Digital Video Details

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Is Mini DV good enough for the pros?

Cheap Thrills

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

A look at inexpensive camcorders.

Video on CD-R

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

DVD may be all the rage, but there is a nearly universal distribution path that has been around for quite a while now.

Viewfinder: High-Definition Video Production is a Real Choice

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

High-Definition Video Production is a Real Choice

HDV: The Next Frontier

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

The Hi Def Video Sea is changing. Are you ready to take the plunge?

Camcorders: The Needs of the Many

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

The camcorder that works for you might not be what works for someone else. What do you really need?

How to Transfer 8mm, 16mm, 35mm or 65mm Film to Video Tape or DVD

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

A look at do it your self and professional options to transfer your classic 16mm film (or any other type of film) to video or DVD.

Tech Support

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Support

Camcorder Review:Sony HDR-FX1 HDV

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder

What is HDV?

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Hi-Def has become the big catch phrase of the year, but many people don't understand just what the format is and why it will be so important to our TV viewing future.

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 16:00:00 PST

On Ramp: Digital Video Discs

Fri, 01 Sep 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Digital Video Discs

Desktop Video: Digital Nonlinear Editing

Wed, 01 Feb 1995 00:00:00 PST

To begin nonlinear editing, you'll need some way to digitize your video and audio clips.On the PC, locate an Intel Smart Video Recorder Pro (or the Creative Labs Video Blaster RT300).

The DVC Format: Just Another Acronym?

Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 PST

Videomaker helps you separate the facts from the hype in the exciting new world of consumer digital video.

Desktop Video: Linear vs. nonlinear Video

Sat, 01 Apr 1995 00:00:00 PST

Linear vs. nonlinear Video

Quick Focus

Tue, 01 Apr 1997 00:00:00 PST

Quick Focus

Digital Video & FireWire Made Simple

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

When digital video (DV) is combined with FireWire, you have everything you need to edit great quality videos. Dr. Cathode answers your questions about this new technology that's creating an exciting upheaval in the video world.

Zoom In, Zoom Out

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Zoom In, Zoom Out

Book and Tape Reviews

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Copyrights and Trademarks for Media Professionals
Digital Nonlinear Editing
Beyond Weddings, Cracking the Commercial Market

Is DV for Me?

Fri, 01 Jan 1999 00:00:00 PST

The way DV camcorders capture broadcast-quality video and audio in a barely pint-sized package it's no wonder they're the latest rage. But when will you really need one? What exactly is it about this format that makes it so great? What models are out there? Our feature story and comprehensive buyer's guide will give you these answers plus everything else you need to know about DV.

Letters to the Editor

Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 PST

Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor.

The Signs of Editing: A guided tour

Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 PST

If you want to know more about editing your videos, you need to know more about how the various editing protocols work. Take this tour and follow the signs to greater editing proficiency.

Bridging the Digital Divide

Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Going Digital? Save time and money by exploring the various digital-upgrade paths available to you.

DV Q&A Our Expert Answers Your Questions

Fri, 01 Oct 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about digital video.

In Box

Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 PST

In Box

Keying DV Without Getting the Blue-screen Blues

Thu, 01 Nov 2001 00:00:00 PST

How to overcome the problems associated with keying digital video

In Box

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 PDT

In Box

How DV Works: Technical Feature

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Take an up-close tour of the digital video system and see first-hand how this technology works.

Quick Focus

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 PST

Quick Focus

Tech Support

Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 PST

Tech Support

Is 24P for Me?

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 PDT

You may want 24p, but do you really need it?

Camcorders for the Rest of Us

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Even in this digital age, camcorder manufacturers continue to market analog (8mm, Hi8, VHS and VHS-C) camcorders. Why? Because analog camcorders are affordable, approachable and just might be all you'll ever need.

7 Reasons Your Next Camcorder Should Be DV

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 PDT

There's nothing wrong with analog camcorders, but there are many good reasons your next camcorder should be digital.

DVR-R , DVD+R, DVD-RAM: What's the Difference?

Thu, 02 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Understanding the differences meanings and reasons for the differing formats.

Video News

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 PST

Video industry news. Sony Announces DCR-VX2100. Gateway: Not Just Computers Anymore. Avid Launches Xpress Pro. Ulead Set to Debut DVD Workshop.