Camcorder & Computer Video articles from April 2003

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from April 2003

Wanted: user-friendly interfaces. (Editor's Report).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Have you noticed the number of new video-editing products that are coming to market? The last time I looked, it seemed as though there were new editing software (or software/hardware combination) products introduced almost every week. And,...

Video Filters 2. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? From ViviClip, it's a video correction and enhancement tool for Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere users. What does it do? It adds color correction and other enhancement tools to reduce noise and legalize for broadcast. ...

Video Toaster update. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? The sixth update to the Video Toaster [2] software from NewTek. What does it do? It adds hardware frame buffer support for Adobe After Effects and support for NewTek's RS-8 switcher control module. Special features?...

FP591. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(new peripherals)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? A 15-inch flat-panel LCD monitor from BenQ. What does it do? With 500-nits (brightness levels), it can satisfy all of your video needs including TV, DVD/CD movie playback, Web browsing and even gaming. Special features? It...

WinDVD platinum. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? DVD-playing software from InterVideo. What does it do? It's a whole new way of watching DivX movies, as the latest version of WinDVD incorporates Dolby Virtual Speaker Technology, which replicates rich surround sound over only...

EluminX. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(lighted keyboards)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? The world's first illuminated keyboard by Auravision. What does it do? Available with sapphire blue and aquamarine illumination, the EluminX remains completely visible in dark or low-lit spaces. Special features? The...

AverTV Box3. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(new products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? From AverMedia Technologies, AverTV Box 3 can instantly turn LCD monitors into TVs. What does it do? It allows users to watch TV on any LCD, CRT, plasma and projection displays with VGA input. It also connects to any Nintendo,...

LL-T2020. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(new products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? Sharp's newest 20-inch LCD monitor. What does it do? The monitor displays 1.9 megapixels, making it ideal for applications in healthcare, computer-aided design and digital imaging. Special features? It features a high-speed...

SitePal. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(new products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? An animation programming creation tool from Oddcast. What does it do? It lets you design animated programming and then publish it directly to the Web. Special features? You can design your own character, upload your own...

DVD+RW media. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(latest products )(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? Rewritable disc-based media from CMC Magnetics. What does it do? Each disc can record up to 120 minutes of high-quality video and is rewritable more than 1,000 times. Special features? DVD+RW is fully compatible with most...

Back-ups ES 725. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(latest products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? A broadband power protection solution from American Power Conversion. What does it do? It provides high-level surge protection for high-speed Internet lines, including cable modem, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), telephone,...

F-315. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).
April 1, 2003... What is it A 15-inch flat-panel LCD monito AG Neovo. What does it do? Multimedia applicat including Digital Video playback, gam music and movies. Special features? 15-inch LCD display wi resolutions up to 1024x768 VGA, 17C degree...

NeroVision Express. (Zoom in: the newest gear and accessories for video editors).(latest products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... What is it? A video-authoring application from Nero. What does it do? It lets you transfer your video recordings to DVD or CD in a few easy steps, and allows for real-time video capture from your digital camcorder. Special features?...

Coming soon to home video: surprising new technology to enhance the experience.
April 1, 2003... Technology keeps marching on in our homes, our offices and throughout our lives. Everything we touch is impacted by the latest developments in electronics gear and computer technologies. The same is true for our camcorders, TV sets and...

The perfect camcorder: one model fits all?
April 1, 2003... With several dozen camcorders to choose from and an amazing variety of styles and features, one would think that there would be one camcorder out there that would satisfy my idea of the perfect camcorder. In my years as a writer and reviewer...

JVC GR-DV3000U: big results from a small cam.(new products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... You are going to like the feel of JVC's GR-DV3000, a compact Mini DV camcorder with a 1.33-megapixel (1.33MP) CCD. The slim, narrow body tucks comfortably in your palm, and as your fingers reach around the body, JVC has installed a little...

Wedding videos done right: how to create a production your audience will actually want to watch. (Digital Video Editing).
April 1, 2003... Producing a moving, captivating wedding movie takes a great deal of care and attention to detail. Shooting a wedding is much like making a documentary that has a self-contained narrative flow, and successful wedding videos have a strong...

Moving up: high-end nonlinear editing suites. (Digital Video Editing).
April 1, 2003... Although the shakedown over the last couple of years in professional nonlinear editing (NLE) systems has narrowed the playing field somewhat, the task of selecting an NLE is still daunting. Most of the big players remain in the game, albeit...

Cracking the box: don't buy, upgrade! (Digital Video Editing).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Are you a frustrated videographer? You just bought a camcorder, or perhaps received one during the holidays. It's a nice model, Mini DV, and cost around $600. It takes great video. And, you've been shooting tape after tape. Now, however, you...

Better than FireWire? Have you considered USB2 for video? (Digital Video Editing).(new products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Faster, faster! More power! Nowadays, you could load up a system with a 3GHz processor, 1.5GB of system memory, and a 200GB hard drive. All this is wonderful, but most basic system requirements for video users is the need to capture full-rate,...

Panasonic PV-DV701: excellent image quality, plus magic-pix technology.(new products )(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Panasonic's new PV-DV701 is a good representation of the middle of the road in today's camcorders. It's a step up from Panasonic's DV351 with its larger LCD screen (3.5 inches vs. 2.5 inches for the DV351) and includes a remote control, plus an...

Demystifying MPEG-4: really understand compression and streaming video.(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Streaming media is no longer just postage-stamp videos stub g over a dial-up connection. In recent years, we have seen the development of the MPEG-4 standard and its adoption into architectures like Apple QuickTime, and technology improvements...

Projecting video: getting the theatre experience in your home.(new products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Are you intrigued by the idea of watching your favorite DVD movies on a wide screen and in glorious multi-channel surround sound? The idea, perhaps, sounds a little bit too lofty, but you'd be surprised. With today's new generation of home...

Canon's latest ZR series Mini DV cams. (Camcorder Insider).(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Canon has just updated its entry-level ZR-series Mini DV camcorders with the ZR60, ZR65MC, and ZR70MC. These models will be replacing the existing ZR40, ZR45MC and ZR50MC. The ZR60, ZR65MC, and ZR70MC all now come with an improved 1/6-inch...

Adding eye candy: what makes Ulead's Cool 3D and Vue d'Esprit 4 special? (Digital Video Editing).(new products)(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Sometimes it's the little things that can make a big difference in a video. What's cute for one video might be completely inappropriate for another. Videotaping a chalkboard for titles, for instance, might look great for a kid's video, but...

The power of RT.X10: testing Matrox's new editor and video card.(new products )(Product/Service Evaluation)
April 1, 2003... Matrox has always been on the cutting edge of video-editing technology, with product lines that focus on consumer and prosumer solutions. Its latest editing solution, the RT.X10, is priced less than $500, making it very affordable for most...

The discreet videographer: shooting rituals (almost) incognito.
April 1, 2003... Capturing minority groups on video is always a delicate and sensitive process. I frequently feel self-conscious when pointing my camcorder at people with different skin color. I've discussed the problem with other videographers who also feel...