Camcorder & Computer Video articles from December 2003

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from December 2003

Two cams, two views.(Editor's Report)
December 1, 2003... "Convergence" has been a big word in the industry of late. It means the joining together of different product lines, such as camcorders blended with digital cameras, or cell phones with imaging capabilities. However, recently I was struck by a...

DigitalMovie.(ZOOM IN: Must-Have Products To Capture, Edit And Burn Your DVDs)
December 1, 2003... What is it? Verbatim's latest 4X-speed DVD+/-R media with a distinctive look of a movie reel. (See Tony Gomez' "Camcorder Insider" column for more details about DigitalMovie in this issue.) What does it do? Users can store nearly two hours...

Texture collection (it's free!).
December 1, 2003... What is it? NewTek's fourth collection of 50 high-resolution textures. What does it do? Provides digital artists with high-res textures that include Wood, Metal, Sky, Nature, and Stone. Special features? Digital images and videos can...

IndiCAPTURE.
December 1, 2003... What is it? A video-to-computer transfer device from TDK. What does it do? Transfers footage to a PC from any video source with an analog video output. Special features? It utilizes a plug-and-play USB 2.0 connection with a PC. It also...

DVD CopyWare.(ZOOM IN: Must-Have Products To Capture, Edit And Burn Your DVDs)
December 1, 2003... What is it? A DVD backup solution from TRITTON Technologies. What does it do? It's a simple way for users to protect their videos; they simply launch the DVD CopyWare, insert the DVD they want to copy, and click Backup. Special...

OneTouch.
December 1, 2003... What is it? Maxtor's new line of external hard drives for PC and Mac users. What does it do? Protects and stores up to 300GB of digital files in its new anodized aluminum casing with illuminated One-Touch button. Special features? When...

FireStore DR-DV5000.
December 1, 2003... What is it? A portable DV disk recorder designed for users of JVC's pro line of DV camcorders. What does it do? It records up to six hours on a single drive and comes with retro loop and time-lapse recording. Special features? Includes...

MyDVD Studio Deluxe.
December 1, 2003... What is it? The latest VCD/DVD recording software from Sonic. What does it do? Lets users create DVDs and VCDs from home videos and digital stills, create slide shows with music, and store other digital files. Special features? The...

Virtual FX.(ZOOM IN: Must-Have Products To Capture, Edit And Burn Your DVDs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... What is it? A television set-top box/converter from Razor3D. What does it do? It converts any standard 2D video into real stereographic 3D in real time. Special features? It adds digital effects and depth to any type of video from any...

Rover Plus AW.(ZOOM IN: Must-Have Products To Capture, Edit And Burn Your DVDs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... What is it? An all-in-one backpack from Lowepro. What does it do? Provides users with compartments to store large camcorders, cameras, clothing, food and other gear, as well as smaller, zippered pockets for smaller items. Special...

SIR-S4120R.(ZOOM IN: Must-Have Products To Capture, Edit And Burn Your DVDs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... What is it? Samsung's first DIRECTV digital video recorder (DVR) with TiVo recorder. What does it do? Lets users record up to 100 hours of their favorite television shows while they simultaneously watch other programs. Special...

PYRO Professional.(ZOOM IN: Must-Have Products To Capture, Edit And Burn Your DVDs)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... What is it? The latest hardware and software solution for DVD capture, editing, and authoring from ADS Tech. What does it do? Offers users the latest versions of Adobe Premiere Pro (for real-time editing), Encore DVD (for creating DVDs) and...

MikeMuff.(ZOOM IN: Must-Have Products To Capture, Edit And Burn Your DVDs)(wind noise eliminator, camcorder mic)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2003... What is it? A wind screen from MikeMuff. What does it do? When placed over your camcorder's mic or shotgun mic, it can eliminate wind noises up to 20dB. Special features? It's treated with water repellant to keep moisture out. ...

InterVideo's WinDVD Creator Platinum 2: easy capture, edit and burn DVDs, plus import and export DivX clips.
December 1, 2003... With low-cost DVD burners available everywhere, it no longer takes magic to get video out of your computer, mostly because the computer isn't directly outputting the video. It merely burns a disc that can be played on a dedicated video output...

Doing more with your DVDs: upgraded PC-based players from Microsoft, Cyberlink and InterVideo.
December 1, 2003... How do you do DVD? Maybe you watch movies on DVD on your family television? That's a great experience for people with a wide-screen display and surround-sound audio, and is actually a big driver for sales of high-def televisions. Or, do you...

Creating flow in your video: using transitions to connect scenes.
December 1, 2003... What do documentaries, wedding videos, instructional videos, and most other television programs have in common? They all tell a story. The story unfolds as a series of scenes, sometimes carefully scripted, sometimes ad lib. Spicy dialogue and...

Getting a taste of hot salsa: shooting dance videos.
December 1, 2003... What does a professional stunt coordinator, mambo dancer and writer do when he wants more creative control? He becomes video-equipped, of course. He also learns how to get the best use out of his video equipment, but more on that later. First,...

Shopping for a mini DV deck: convert your analog video to digital, quickly.
December 1, 2003... As Mini DV becomes ever more established as the current videotape format of choice for home videographers and small production studios, manufacturers have begun to address the need for suitable tape decks. For the video editor accumulating...

Canon Optura Xi: the whole package.
December 1, 2003... Canon's new Optura Xi is a good-looking camera, and this is one case where looks are not deceiving. Behind the shiny exterior, you'll find one of the most sophisticated and flat-out nicest camcorders on the market. Canon has made an effort to...

Capturing the heart of China: shooting exotic gardens.(Chinese Garden of Friendship, Sydney)
December 1, 2003... My longtime fascination with Asian architecture recently inspired me to pay a visit to Sydney's [Chinese Garden of Friendship. This walled garden complex with its manmade lake, oriental pagodas and picturesque waterfall is a tranquil oasis in...

Putting the control at your fingertips: Bella's customized keyboards speed up the editing process.(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2003... If you have ever watched a professional video editors at work, you will have noticed that they rarely use a computer mouse--they do most of the editing commands directly on a keyboard. Unfortunately, many of us have a hard time remembering...

Sony's latest mini DV and MICROMV camcorders, DVD burner rebates and more.(Camcorder Insider)
December 1, 2003... A couple of months ago, I was complaining about the "Dog Days of Camcorder Summer 2003," or lack of new consumer camcorder season. Well, Sony must have been listening, because the company has just announced two models--the Mini DV DCR-PC330 and...

Better than postcards: videotaping the varied landscapes of Hawaii.
December 1, 2003... After packing your bags with clothes and toys for the kids, summer reading materials, personal items and who knows what else, it is time to throw them in the back of the car and head to the airport for that long-awaited flight to Hawaii. ...