Camcorder & Computer Video back issues from August 2002:
Just like magic. (Editor's Report).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Aug 01, 2002; ... Do you use image-manipulation software, such as Adobe's Photoshop or Elements? Many Of our readers do to fix still images shot with digital camcorders. (Almost all digicams today offer some sort of still image shooting capability.) If you do, then you have surely been in a ...
The missing link: DVD direct from camcorder to player.
Aug 01, 2002; ... DVD is the buzzword in video these days. Everyone wants to record to DVD. It's rapidly becoming the playback format of choice. Only ... there's a catch. To record to DVD, you need to first convert your video from the Mini DV (or analog) format that your camcorder uses. That ...
7 steps to better video making; getting creative with your camcorder. (Better Video Making).
Aug 01, 2002; ... Are you just starting out with your first camcorder and dream of becoming the Steven Spielberg of your family and neighborhood? Perhaps you have owned a camcorder for quite some time now but have been intimidated to do more than shoot video around the house? Or, maybe you have even been ...
Be a movie maker: putting it all together. (Better Video Making).
Aug 01, 2002; ... People make movies for many different reasons. Some do it to express a point of view, some might want to make a documentary about a pressing social issue, or some make movies simply because they have an interesting story to tell. Most want to make money by marketing their videos, while ...
Mind your C.A.T.s: shoot like a pro. (Better Video Making).
Aug 01, 2002; ... OK, so your Uncle Bob might not be quite as articulate as the Uncle Bob in my cartoon. No biggy. Once you have mastered composition, camera angles, and shot timing, or your C.A.T.s, (especially when editing in-camera) you will be creating art. You will notice this as you become ...
Learning from film: what movies and stills can teach videographers.
Aug 01, 2002; ... Still photography and video. On the surface, these two formats appear very distinct; yet, if you look closely, the similarities might astound you. Besides the fact that both use lenses to capture images, the concepts of still photography--such as framing, composition, subject ...
Sony DCR-TRV740: record MPEG-1 video clips for the Web.(Evaluation)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Sony just keeps advancing the state of the art in consumer camcorders. The electronics giant introduced the Mini DV format several years back and, more recently, created the Digital8 format, now offered in a broad line of five highly affordable models. These Digital8 models are not only ...
MPEG-4: JVC streamcorder sends video straight to the Web.(Evaluation)
Aug 01, 2002; ... You might be surprised to learn that MPEG-4 technology is closer to reality than you think, and it is even ready for use by a new camcorder, the JVC GY-DV300, or as it's more popularly known, the Streamcorder. Here, we're going to take a look at the MPEG-4 standard and explore where it's ...
Canon Elura 40MC: small, but packed with features.(camcorder and digital camera)(Evaluation)
Aug 01, 2002; ... Canon's new Elura 40MC is a Sweet, miniature marvel, one Of the smallest camcorders in the world. But, don't let its size fool you. This little baby is loaded with features and pixel power, producing 1024x 768-pixel images with its digital still camera capability. is recorded with a ...
Road trip rules: you can take it with you.(making a video of a car trip)
Aug 01, 2002; ... Why fly the friendly skies when it's more exciting to load your family, friends and gear in the car, rev up the engine and explore the sights by land? The allure of being out on the road is gaining more popularity today than ever before, as more travelers are choosing to stay "grounded" by ...
Turbocharged DVD: Pinnacle's DV500 DVD: an excellent solution for NLE and DVD production.(desktop video system)(Software Review)(Evaluation)
Aug 01, 2002; ... With the release of DV500 DVD, Pinnacle Systems has once again established why it is the industry leader in delivering nonlinear editing (NLE) solutions that combine cutting-edge features, powerful performance and affordability. The DV500 ($699 MSRP) is based On the best-selling ...
Cool video editing solution. (Bulletin Board).(Strata Dvpro 5.0)(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Strata Dvpro 5.0 is an all-inclusive editing package that lets users capture, edit and enhance videos with professional-level tools, and allow them to share videos on tape, CD-ROM or by streaming them over the Internet. It offers a number of export options, including Real Player, MP3, AVI ...
Ready-to-use animation and music. (Bulletin Board).(animation and music software packages from Digital Juice)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Jazz up your videos with cool-looking animation and music software packages from Digital Juice. The company offers Jump Backs, a collection of network quality motion backgrounds, and BackTraxx Music Library, which offers digitally remastered sound tracks. Each volume of Jump ...
New MovieX plugs-ins. (Bulletin Board).
Aug 01, 2002 ... Create lightning bolts, warp faces or plaster your boss' image on a hot air balloon easily with eight new plug-ins from AIST. Designed to work with its MovieX products, the plug-ins allow the user to create more exciting videos. The plug-ins include MovieXplosion, which lets you ...
CD and DVD recording in one package. (Bulletin Board).(RecordNow Max Platinum)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Aug 01, 2002 ... Stomp's new software suite, RecordNow Max Platinum, combines the power of CD and DVD recording and creation in your personal computer. RecordNow Max Platinum is comprised of six different software applications that take users from beginning to end in the CD/DVD creation process. The suite ...
Untangle the mess. (Bulletin Board).
Aug 01, 2002 ... No longer let messy electrical cords and computer connections trip you up. 3M offers a new line of self-adhesive cord management products, such as cord clips and a cord bundler, to straighten an often jumbled mess. The self-stick cord clips are sold in three sizes to hold everything from ...
Professional DVD-authoring. (Bulletin Board).
Aug 01, 2002 ... Pinnacle Systems' Impression DVD-Pro 2.2 software provides direct output to 4.7GB DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs, as well as hard drives, DLT and CDs. It also features a host of timeline-based DVD-authoring solutions, such as Unlimited Menus, Motion Menus, Multiple Video Angles, Multiple ...
Simple pro editing. (Bulletin Board).
Aug 01, 2002 ... Professional editing has never been easier, thanks to TerraTec's new Cameo 600 DV video-editing solution. In addition to its Cameo 400 PCI card, the package includes the front module "Cameo Connect," which transfers the internal FireWire plug to the front side of the computer. This ...
Dual-input flat-panel monitor. (Bulletin Board).
Aug 01, 2002 ... Get picture-perfect digital images with Samsung's new 15-inch SyncMaster 152T dual-input flat-panel monitor. Ideal for use in the office or at home, the new monitor gives users the option of using either a digital or analog interface for viewing images and text. It sports 140-degree ...
Doc Camcoder: the doctor is in--answers to your digital-editing questions.
Aug 01, 2002 ... Shades of Gray Dear Doc: Exactly what are gray market cameras? Are they made by the same manufacturer (in the U.S.), even if they are imported? Are they of the same quality as the more expensive brands? --Lorenzo, via e-mail Hi Lorenzo, ...
Pop quiz: test your video knowledge.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002; ... Test your video knowledge. Pick the BEST answer for each of the questions, then go to page 97 to get results and total your score. Questions: 1. Your TV antenna signal is weak. Where is the best place to amplify it? a. Near the antenna b. Just ...
Create a video-ready computer: buying just the right equipment.(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002; ... Unless you choose one of the stand-alone black boxes, the path to nonlinear editing (NLE) inevitably leads you to the personal computer. With technology shifts occurring at a frenetic pace. videographers assembling a computer-based editing system might have a perplexing time getting a ...
Street videos: caught in the act.(video recording urban life)(Brief Article)
Aug 01, 2002; ... Cynics claim you can no longer believe anything you see in the movies or on television. And, we can all agree that incredible computer-generated special effects can easily modify film and video footage, and deceive our senses. When we watch horror or sci-fi movies, we are constantly on the ...