Camcorder & Computer Video articles from December 2007

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from December 2007

What's hot in 2008?(UP FRONT)
December 1, 2007... If you thought that high-definition recording for the masses was not at all doable, well, at least you're not alone. Many in this industry thought that high-def camcorders were never going to have the reach that previous video formats--like...

Holiday video surprises: new Sanyo Hi-Def tapeless cams, free pinnacle video editing software, DVD updates.(CAMCORDER INSIDER)
December 1, 2007... Next-Gen 720P High-def Tapeless Camcorder Sanyo continues to dazzle and amaze with its next generation of Hi-Definition tapeless camcorders. The new model is called the Xacti HD700 and represents a breakthrough, low-cost camcorder at $600...

On-the-go entertainment: new iPods, Sansa Players and Holiday Gadgets.(NEW TECH)(Product/service evaluation)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ready to do some holiday shopping? We have a tasty menu of new portable media players and accessories to keep you entertained on-the-go. The market continues to be driven by the ever-falling price of storage, as...

Portable power.(NEW TECH)(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... All these portable devices require power to recharge and keep running. Instead of carrying more and more individual power adapters for each product, you can now find some more general solutions. * For cell phones, the Energizer Energi To Go...

Portable storage.(NEW TECH)
December 1, 2007... The boost in the storage capacity of flash memory also has helped drive the market for USB thumb drives and, of course, memory cards. The SDHC format for the SD card format boosts capacity and performance (for high-res photos and high-def...

What's in your bag? 10 camcorder accessories you can't do without.(Buyers guide)
December 1, 2007... Camcorders are forever changing; with new models and formats, it's hard to keep up. However, the technology for microphones, tripods and other support tools pretty much remains the same. That's a good thing, because you will be able to use them...

Canon HG1O: an HDD cam with true high-definition video quality.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Somebody finally got it right. The Canon HGI0 is the first consumer camcorder I have seen that records video to a built-in hard drive that truly delivers the image quality worthy of the term "high definition? ...

Best video tips ever: say good-bye to boring videos!
December 1, 2007... Plain and simple, camcorders are for capturing memories. Just as our mind tends to forget the monotony of day-to-day life and only remember the good times, a good video is shot and edited to accomplish the same task. Even a family trip or...

Ulead MovieFactory 6: still one of the best editing programs for under $50.(SOFTWARE REVIEW)(Product/service evaluation)
December 1, 2007... If you are looking for a program that enables you to capture and edit your videos and then create and burn DVDs featuring your home movies and family adventures, then the new Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6 from Corel could be the product for you....

Aiptek HD Cam: Hi-Def, tapeless recording for only $250.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)
December 1, 2007... Without a doubt, the two most exciting camcorder trends are Hi-Definition (Hi-Def) and tapeless recording. Hi-Def allows you to capture fine video resolution and detail (up to 1080i) and to enjoy that video playback on a widescreen Hi-Def video...

How to get pro-quality audio.
December 1, 2007... Creating good audio is often the most challenging part of producing good videos--especially for those of us who are using consumer-grade camcorders. It is easy to fool the eye, but very difficult to fool the ear. If you make a mistake with...

Movie goggles.(ZOOM IN)
December 1, 2007... Want to watch video and listen to stereo-quality sounds through a headset in either 2D or 3D ? For those of you who want to be close to the action when watching videos, playing video games or even linking up your iPod, the HEADPLAY[TM] Personal...

Your own box office.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... It used to be renting movies was done by going to the video store, followed by the getting your DVDs through the mail trend. Now, there is a new way of watching movies on demand. A new innovation called the VUDU box, it is essentially a unit...

Recharge your lights.(ZOOM IN)(Li-Ion battery)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Designed to work in conjunction with the Litepanels 1x1 light, the new 3-hour Li-Ion battery source will start up your lights when you can't find a power source or when you are on a remote shooting location. It's lightweight, because it's...

Blu-ray Camcorder Media.(ZOOM IN)
December 1, 2007... Blu-ray seems to be overtaking the high-def market as the standard and camcorders are following suit. As we see a new wave of Blu-ray camcorders being released, the media is rather small, literally. TDK's new 8cm Blu-ray media can record up to...

DVD/CD repair.(ZOOM IN)
December 1, 2007... If you're in the business of mass-producing CDs or DVDs, you'll know that inevitably they will degrade. The brand new Aleratec DVD/CD Disc Repair CG can repair and remove scratch damage from any photo, music, movie, game, data DVD or CD. This...

It comes standard.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
December 1, 2007... Alienware PCs are known to gamers and video-editors as a step above typical systems, with their sleek curves, high-end graphics cards and fast performance. The industry's standard for Blu-ray Disc Drive writer's is 2x, but Alienware has just...

2008 video trends: all about contradictions.
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Video has never been more accessible for consumers, and more confusing. It's even easier to use, but harder to understand and master. It's all about "one-click" simplicity, and an overwhelming profusion of options....

Video editing: on the net.(Mash Up Sites, Software And More!)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Imagine that you're on vacation, visiting wonderful destinations and shooting lots of video and digital stills of your travels and adventures. What do you do with the video and pictures? How can you share these...

Sony HDR-SR7: hours and hours of high-def shooting.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)
December 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sony continues to introduce new and exciting high-definition camcorders. Along with Panasonic and Canon, these companies are spearheading the effort to "democratize" high-def camcorders with the introduction of...

Be a hit on YouTube[TM]: getting started with streaming flash video.
December 1, 2007... Web streaming media was a hot topic five years ago, but getting your videos on the Internet turned out to be a messy business--with the confusion of dueling formats and their required media players (QuickTime, Windows Media, RealNetworks), the...

In the supporting role: consider these underrated camcorder features before making your next purchase.
December 1, 2007... It is common sense that prosumer and professional camcorder models will be generally more full-featured than consumer models but of course, at greater expense. When shopping camcorders, however, there are different features that differentiate...

3D Tools for Photographers, Illustrators & Graphic Designers.
December 1, 2007... 3D Tools for Photographers, Illustrators & Graphic Designers by Autodesk $59.99; Sybex/Wiley; www.wiley.com We didn't check the price on this book until after we decided to review it. Yes, it's pretty startling and you'll need Maya...

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Video Studio Techniques.
December 1, 2007... Adobe Flash CS3 Professional Video Studio Techniques The Definitive Guide to Creating Video for the Web by Robert Reinhardt $54.99; Adobe Press; www.adobepress.com It seems as though we ended up with two very expensive books in this issue...

Creating Digital Music and Sound An Inspirational Introduction for Musicians, Web designers, Animators, Videomakers, and Game Designers.
December 1, 2007... Creating Digital Music and Sound An Inspirational Introduction for Musicians, Web designers, Animators, Videomakers, and Game Designers by Chris Middleton 36.95; Focal Press; www.focalpress.com One thing's for certain, you'll definitely...

Photoshop CS3 Workflow The Digital Photographer's Guide.
December 1, 2007... Photoshop CS3 Workflow The Digital Photographer's Guide by Tim Grey $39.99; Sybex; www.sybex.com Part of the Tim Grey Guides series, Photoshop CS3 Workflow is a solid reference and learning tool for anyone who is using Adobe Photoshop CS3....

David Lynch: The Air is On Fire.
December 1, 2007... David Lynch: The Air is On Fire by David Lynch, et al $70; Thames & Hudson/W.W. Norton; www.wwwnorton.com If you happened to be in Paris last spring, perhaps you saw the David Lynch exhibition at the Fondation Cartier pour l'art...