Camcorder & Computer Video articles from August 2002

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from August 2002

Just like magic. (Editor's Report).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 1, 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...

The missing link: DVD direct from camcorder to player.
August 1, 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)...

7 steps to better video making; getting creative with your camcorder. (Better Video Making).
August 1, 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...

Be a movie maker: putting it all together. (Better Video Making).
August 1, 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...

Post your video to the net; get it online. (Better Video Making).
August 1, 2002... When you shoot a video of your kid's birthday party, your family s holiday get-together, or the local Little League champions, how do you plan on sharing that video? After spending all the time and energy shooting the video, editing it and...

Mind your C.A.T.s: shoot like a pro. (Better Video Making).
August 1, 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....

JVC GR-DVM96U: style and performance in a Mini DV cam.(Evaluation)
August 1, 2002... If you're a cost-conscious video enthusiast looking to buy and advance to Mini DV, then the new JVC GR-DVM96U should definitely be on your radar screen. With a suggested retail price of $1,299.95, the GR-DVM96U comes with an impressive array of...

Learning from film: what movies and stills can teach videographers.
August 1, 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...

Sony DCR-TRV740: record MPEG-1 video clips for the Web.(Evaluation)
August 1, 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...

MPEG-4: JVC streamcorder sends video straight to the Web.(Evaluation)
August 1, 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...

Canon Elura 40MC: small, but packed with features.(camcorder and digital camera)(Evaluation)
August 1, 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...

Road trip rules: you can take it with you.(making a video of a car trip)
August 1, 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...

Turbocharged DVD: Pinnacle's DV500 DVD: an excellent solution for NLE and DVD production.(desktop video system)(Software Review)(Evaluation)
August 1, 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...

Bag it. (Camcorder Insider).(camcorder-carrying bags; H-P desktop workstations)
August 1, 2002... A Tale of Two Carrying Bags I have been testing and evaluating camcorders for more than 10 years, and for the most part, I've been pretty careful with their handling. I have even hand-carried them on many trips. But, with the current...

Cool video editing solution. (Bulletin Board).(Strata Dvpro 5.0)(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
August 1, 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...

Ready-to-use animation and music. (Bulletin Board).(animation and music software packages from Digital Juice)(Brief Article)
August 1, 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...

New MovieX plugs-ins. (Bulletin Board).
August 1, 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...

CD and DVD recording in one package. (Bulletin Board).(RecordNow Max Platinum)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 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...

Untangle the mess. (Bulletin Board).
August 1, 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...

Professional DVD-authoring. (Bulletin Board).
August 1, 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,...

Simple pro editing. (Bulletin Board).
August 1, 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...

Dual-input flat-panel monitor. (Bulletin Board).
August 1, 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...

Doc Camcoder: the doctor is in--answers to your digital-editing questions.
August 1, 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 ...

Pop quiz: test your video knowledge.(Brief Article)
August 1, 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...

Create a video-ready computer: buying just the right equipment.(Brief Article)
August 1, 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...

Street videos: caught in the act.(video recording urban life)(Brief Article)
August 1, 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...