Camcorder & Computer Video articles from August 2003

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from August 2003

Not quite prime time. (Editor's Report).
August 1, 2003... We live in an age where technological breakthroughs have become commonplace. Perhaps, that's why when something remarkable in high-tech occurs we tend to take it in stride and not give it much attention. This recently came home to me with...

Bravo disc publisher. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? An automated CD/DVD duplication and printing system from Primera Technology. What does it do? It makes multiple copies of CDs and DVDs. A robotic arm transfers discs from the drive for burning and then prints directly on the...

1GB SD memory card. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? A Panasonic Secure Digital (SD) media card that holds up to 1GB of memory. What does it do? Allows users to store up to 16 hours of MP3 files, nine hours of MPEG-4 video, and more. Special features? SD is one of the...

Bravo D1. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? V Inc.'s latest DVD player. What does it do? It's the first DVD player with DVI (Digital Video Interface) output and MPEG-4 playback. DVI output offers a pure digital video signal from DVD to display, so users will get...

Artbeats. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? A collection of royalty-free stock footage from Artbeats. What does it do? Whether you're creating a feature film or an office presentation, you can take advantage of the collection's vibrant and unique footage that includes...

All-in-wonder 9800 PRO. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? A multimedia video card from ATI Technologies. What does it do? With a 256-bit memory interface and eight powerful pixel lines, the company says the new card can provide realtime, professional-quality graphics, and...

PowerLite S1. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? Epson's latest 1,200 ANSI-lumen portable projector. What does it do? Projects computer and video images in SVGA (800x600) native resolution with a contrast ratio of 400:1, producing sharp-looking colors. Special features?...

CD-RW drive with HotBurn Pro software. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? A new CD-RW 52X24X 52X USB 2.0 external drive from Iomega. What does it do? Lets users burn a 60-minute CD in less than three minutes. Special features? Its bundled application, HotBurn Pro for Windows and Mac, simplifies...

K-19. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? AG Neovo's new 19-inch LCD flat-panel display. What does it do? The company says the K-19 produces amazing picture quality, with a high contrast ratio of 600:1, and 1280x 1024 resolution. Special features? A 170-degree...

StudioQuartet. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? A collection of Ulead's four digital media software programs--PhotoImpact 8, COOL 3D Studio, MediaStudio Pro 7 and DVD Workshop AC3--on one DVD. What does it do? It gives videographers the tools they need for image editing, 3D...

WinDVD Creator Plus. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? A DVD (and VCD) burning software program from InterVideo. What does it do? Gives users the software tools they need to quickly create and burn their own VCD and DVD movies. Special features? Time-saving features, such as...

Dual RW drives. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? Sony's new Dual RW DVD drives--the DRX-510UL and DRU-510A (pictured). What do they do? Both drives can record at up to 4X speeds, which lets users burn a full 4X DVD+RW certified disc in about 15 minutes. The drives also...

Moving-Picture 4. (Zoom in: the hottest tools and programs to create cutting-edge videos).
August 1, 2003... What is it? The newest version of Stage-Tools' image pan and zoom plug-in. It now supports MediaStudio Pro 7, Ulead's professional video editing software. (See Mark Shapiro's review in this issue.) What does it do? Lets videographers take...

We pick the hottest video-editing software: the top programs for beginners to pros. (Special Section).
August 1, 2003... Is it time for you to move up to video editing? If you're already into desktop video, is it time to move up to a more powerful program? To help you decide, we're presenting seven programs that offer a combination of speed, power,...

Real easy! (Special section: video editing programs).
August 1, 2003... Making a great video on your PC just got easier. New software is available that can automate much of the process of turning raw footage into a finished video. You still get to choose what goes into the video, but your computer does much of the...

Smart software: Montage assists you in making video-editing decisions. (Special section: video-editing programs).
August 1, 2003... Imagine a new way of editing video--no video track or audio track boundaries, in a program designed in a unique type of workspace. And, there's NO rendering. Montage is the latest media software from Arboretum Systems, which touts Montage...

Move up: take your editing the next level with Ulead's MediaStudio Pro 7. (Special section: video-editing programs).
August 1, 2003... If you're in search of a quick-and-easy way of capturing clips from your camcorder or other video source, and to trim and edit those clips on a timeline to create a finished production, look no further than Ulead's MediaStudio Pro 7. This...

Top-end magic: we preview the latest final cut pro and DVD Studio Pro. (Special Section).
August 1, 2003... It's not just your "insanely great" Apple Computer any more. The new Apple has been highly visible with an impressive array of cool products for the mass market, with sexy iMac computers, portable iPod music players, and the "iLife" team of...

The last steps: process, enhance, convert and compress into your chosen format with discreet cleaner and Canopus ProCoder. (Special Section).
August 1, 2003... Change is good, but change is also difficult. Change can knock us out of our comfort zone, say when a friend has a dramatic makeover, or when a company plans a major reorganization. But, you also have to admire companies that are willing to...

Sony DCR-TRV38: a good buy for the advancing videographer.
August 1, 2003... If you are looking for a better-than-average camcorder and are willing to spend a few extra bucks to have it, then look no further. Sony's DCR-TRV38 has what you are looking for. Record to the Mini DV format with its unchallenged...

Copying videos: VHS to VHS, to DVD, and everything in between.
August 1, 2003... VCRs have been in our homes for nearly 20 years, yet many people still find the task of making tape copies extremely intimidating. Now, here comes DVD, with an even more complex set of requirements. With that in mind, we'll do our best to walk...

Deposit your videos: frame-by-frame animation with datavideo's DV Bank.
August 1, 2003... Digital video recording without a computer? Sounds impossible, but there are innovative companies that offer non-tape-based methods of storage on portable hard disks. Datavideo, for instance, offers a product called DV Bank, which serves not...

Star search.
August 1, 2003... If you have done much videotaping at all, then you've probably experienced the power of a camcorder to send people flying in all directions, high-tailing out of sight as they excitedly exclaim, "Not me, not me!" Yes, it can be quite challenging...

"DVD developments". (Camcorder Insider).
August 1, 2003... At mid-year, I thought it would be interesting if we take stock of the developments in the consumer camcorder and computer video market. It also helps to have the perspective from an industry insider. DVDeep Throat If you've been...

Monitors and more: everything you need to know about displays.
August 1, 2003... You're tired of looking at green faces (except maybe on the Sci-Fi channel), and you re thinking it s time to buy a new television monitor. Which kind should you buy--CRT (the venerable Cathode Ray Tube), LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or PDP...

Shooting sand: capturing fleeting sculptures.
August 1, 2003... I'm constantly on the lookout for interesting story material that I can document on video or capture with my digital camera. It could be a multicultural event, a beach carnival or a protest march. People taking part in colorful activities...