Camcorder & Computer Video articles from December 2005

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from December 2005

Upfront.
December 1, 2005... Welcome to "Guide To Camcorders 2006," a special issue that's filled with everything you need to know about buying a camcorder. We've listed more than 100 camcorder models, from the most basic all the way to the top-of-the-line prosumer models....

Smash hit.(audiovisual equipment)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... Make your audio/video productions stand-out with exciting pro-quality sound samples and loops from Magix. Its new Soundpool DVD Collection 11 features more than 7GB of royalty-free and copyright-free samples, with a wide variety of musical...

Smart drive.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
December 1, 2005... Take your personal computer everywhere with you, and we don't mean a laptop. Kingston's new U3 Data Traveler line of USB drives lets users access their personal e-mail, photo organizer, music player, graphics software and other apps on their U3...

Complete package.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
December 1, 2005... Roxio's new Easy Media Creator 8 includes tools for working with your digital images, videos and music files. It integrates the newest version of My DVD from Sonic Solutions, which lets users create and author DVDs with custom designs and...

Storage in a flash.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
December 1, 2005... Take your files, data and images with you safely with Lexar's new Jump Drive Secure II flash drive. Available in 256MB, 512MB and 1GB capacities, these new drives have advanced security tools like the "Encrypted Vault" feature. This feature...

Pro-like videos.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
December 1, 2005... When you want smooth videos, get the Merlin, Steadicam's latest and lightweight stabilizer. Weighing only 12.8 ounces (less than a soda can), this compact unit can help provide precise control at longer focal lengths. It also features a...

Steady shots.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
December 1, 2005... Steady, smooth shots can be yours all the time, thanks to the new Auxiliary Pan Pilot. Created by TV commercial producer Eric Smith, the Pan Pilot is a 360-degree counter-balanced steady cam that works whether you're shooting while walking,...

Apple's new video iPod.(CAMCORDER INSIDER)
December 1, 2005... The iPod just keeps getting better and better. Last month, Apple announced that its fifth-generation iPod, couldn't only play back music and photos but also videos--music clips, video Podcasts, downloadable TV shows, and your own home videos....

Getting started with digital video editing.(shooting)
December 1, 2005... Are you ready to get into digital video? It's never been as easy and inexpensive to shoot, edit, and share your videos--whether you want to just quickly burn a few copies of the family party to DVD with a minimum of fuss or are ready to do some...

2006 camcorder buyer's guide.(2006 BUYER'S GUIDE)
December 1, 2005... The new camcorders for '06 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...

What you really need to know.(SMART BUYING)
December 1, 2005... There are only so many ways to purchase a new camcorder. You can go to a discount department store, visit an electronics retailer, or you can shop mail-order, calling one of the distributors advertising in a magazine like this one. Then,...

Canon Optura 600: a true Combo-CAM.
December 1, 2005... Canon's Optura 600 is a top-of-the-line camcorder. It sets itself apart from the crowd with its 1/2.8-inch CCD, the largest CCD found in a consumer camcorder today, and the expanded surface area enables the CCD to gather more light and image...

3 options for creating home videos.
December 1, 2005... ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2 ($99.99) ArcSoft's new 2.0 version of ShowBiz DVD is a simple, yet powerful, piece of software that will enable you to take your photos and videos and turn them into finished edited productions, going direct to DVD,...

All-in-one video tool.(Software review: CyberLink PowerProducer 3 Deluxe)
December 1, 2005... CyberLink's PowerProducer 3 Deluxe is one of those all-in-one' video production tools. It allows easy video capture, editing, authoring, and burning to DVD. It's an easy-to-follow program for everyone, whether his or her experience is...

Next-gen tapeless recording.(CAMCORDER REVIEW: JVC Everio GZ-MG30)
December 1, 2005... As video-recording technology advances, we continue to witness the introduction of new consumer camcorder platforms, such as the non-tape-based camcorders--specifically, the removable flash media and hard-drive-based variety. Personally, I...

High-definition editing.(Software review: Sony Vegas Movie Studio+DVD)
December 1, 2005... High definition is no longer high-end. In just the past year, the HDV format (HD video on DV tape) has gone from a promise to a reality with the availability of camcorders such as the Sony HDR-HC1 (Mini DV/ HDV) at under $1,900. And, the...

Sound for Digital Video.
December 1, 2005... Sound for Digital Video by Tomlinson Holman $39.95; Focal Press www.focalpress.com All too often, video is thought of as a visual medium, and, while that is true, sound is equally as important. But, as this book's notes point out, "Too...

Single-Camera Video Production.
December 1, 2005... Single-Camera Video Production, Fourth Edition by Robert B. Musburger $26.95; Focal Press www.focalpress.com When a book reaches its fourth edition, that's proof that it deserves a good look. Updated to reflect changes in technology,...

The Essential Digital Video Handbook.
December 1, 2005... The Essential Digital Video Handbook A Comprehensive Guide to Making Videos That Make Money by Pete May $24.95; Focal Press www.focalpress.com If you've ever thought that you'd like to make some money doing something you love--in this...

The Science Behind the Fiction.(Brief Article)
December 1, 2005... The Science Behind the Fiction Building Sci-Fi Moviescapes by Matt Hanson $39.95; Focal Press www.focalpress.com Made for Sci-Fi buffs who want to peek behind the scenes of their favorite movies, The Science Behind the Fiction explores the...

TV Commercials: How to Make Them.
December 1, 2005... TV Commercials: How to Make Them Or How Big Is the Boat? by Ivan Curry $39.95; Focal Press www.focalpress.com Understanding what goes into making commercials and learning how to make them may not be at the top of your list of things to do,...