Camcorder & Computer Video articles from December 2004

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from December 2004

Editor's report: a perfect match.(Editorial)
December 1, 2004... Ready to buy a camcorder? Moving up to a better cam... or making your first choice? It's a field filled with new models, more than 70. You don't want to spend too much for the features you want, or miss out on extras you need by spending...

Pre-wash DV Pro.(Zoom in: must have video editing gear)(ViViClip)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? A real-time digital video finishing editor program from ViViClip. What does it do? Designed for Microsoft XP users, this stand-alone application allows selective color processing, smart clips batch treatment and other...

Photo album.(Zoom in: must have video editing gear)(SanDisk)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? A new digital photo TV player from SanDisk. What does it do? Lets users watch their digital still images or video clips on their TV, all without a computer. Special features? The unit accepts eight types of flash memory card...

Movies on CD & DVD 2005.(Zoom in: must have video editing gear)(Magix)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? The latest version of Magix' home DVD-creation software. What does it do? The program's 12 templates, flexible edit modes, task automation, disc menu design with video backgrounds, among others, lets users easily create their...

Custom FX collection.(Zoom in: must-have video editing gear)(Wildform)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? From Wildform, it's a fully customizable text animation set for Wild FX Pro and Wild FX users. What does it do? The collection contains customizable versions of all the effects that come standard with both programs, so users can...

Modular bags.(Zoom in: must-have video editing gear)(M-Rock)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? M-Rock's latest line of 14 camcorder and digital camera bags. What does it do? Made of non-abrasive material, any bag in the line has a modular design, so users can mix and match any small bag to a modular belt or a larger bag...

Bluetooth adapter.(Zoom in: must-have video editing gear)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? A USB adapter for laptop users, from Targus. What does it do? Users can connect this tiny device to their USB port with any Bluetooth v1.1-compatible device (up to seven devices, such as PDAs, printers, cell phones, etc.)...

Avalon boom pole.(Zoom in: must-have video editing gear)(K-Tek)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? A mic boom pole for studio or location use, from K-Tek. What does it do? Ideal for anyone who wants to mic the talent when shooting a digital or film video. Special features? It's lightweight, compact and collapsible to...

EyeHome.(Zoom in: must-have video editing gear)(Elgato Systems)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? A digital media player from Elgato Systems. What does it do? Lets Mac users access their digital photos, videos and games stored in their hard drive, and watch or play them on TV. Special features? What you see on TV appears...

Printable media.(Zoom in: must-have video editing gear)(www.imation.com)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... What is it? Imation's latest line of printable DVD and CD media. What does it do? Lets users print photos or graphics directly on the disc surface, using a CD/DVD ink-jet or thermal printer. Special features? Recording speeds up to 52X...

HD, DVD wars up.(Camcorder Insider)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2004... Ever since JVC brought out the first HD camcorder for consumers (the GR-HD1), the press and consumers, alike, have been wondering when the other shoe would fall. In effect, this would validate the market by introducing a competitive product....

Top 10 camcorders: our best buys for your money.(videographer)(includes manufacturers contact information listing)(Buyers Guide)
December 1, 2004... Every year camcorder manufacturers release a number of models, and within that wave there are always a few that stand out from the rest. In this article, we bring your attention to 10 new camcorders that rise above the crowd, along with a few...

2005 camcorder buyer's guide.(videographer)(includes contact information listing)(Buyers Guide)
December 1, 2004... The new camcorders for '05 are sleeker, more powerful and offer many new features. And, they are also less expensive than last year's models! We've broken them down by price into four categories for easier evaluation. Just pick your range...

Flaw finder: DV Rack spots video problems before you capture on disk.(Hardware)(includes contact information listings)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2004... Many videographers just assume that their camcorders will record high-quality video and audio. But, professional videographers know better. For them, monitoring video and audio before recording to tape is absolutely essential to high-quality...

What's big in video? Technological breakthroughs and new features give you more choices.(camcorders)(includes maunfacturers contact information listing)(Buyers Guide)
December 1, 2004... It's been a banner year in camcorders. Today's camcorders are better than ever, with many new features, upgrades and milestones appearing in this year's lineup. That's good news for consumers. Your range of choices is broad indeed, which means...

Step-by-step-by-step editing: capture, assembly and output.(desktop video software)
December 1, 2004... Do you have dozens or more of videotapes just sitting in a drawer or on a shelf waiting for a miracle to happen? Are you the type who carries your camcorder to every family party and outing, filling countless tapes with wonderful shots of your...

Beyond entry-level editing: adobe premiere elements.(Software)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2004... While DV camcorders and more powerful computers have made editing video more accessible to a wider audience, getting started with video can still be confusing because of the wide range of choices among today's video-editing software products....

Transfer your tapes to DVD: upgrade to sonic MyDVD 6.(Software)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2004... Getting video to DVD can require an involved and complex authoring process, at least for commercial discs and formal corporate presentations. But, there also are times when you just want to transfer your material to DVD as quickly as possible,...

Apple motion: putting motion into play.(Software)(Product/Service Evaluation)
December 1, 2004... I have to warn you right now, don't even bother to get Apple's Motion out of the box until you are ready to spend a serious amount of time with it. Not because it is hard to use, quite the contrary. This is by far the most fun desktop video...