Camcorder & Computer Video articles from February 2008

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from February 2008

Be your own Web celebrity.(UP FRONT)
February 1, 2008... Here's a quick test. Do any of these phrases mean anything to you--"The evolution of dance," "Hahaha baby" and "Little Superstar?" If you recognize one or all of these phrases, then you're already hooked. But if you're going "huh?" don't...

Net-ready camcorders.(CAMCORDER INSIDER)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Let's face it, today's younger generation of video enthusiasts are all caught up in the YouTube[TM] [TM] video-sharing phenomenon. According to YouTube[TM], more than 230 million videos are posted and more than...

Digital media suites in the iPhone world: what's new from Nero, Roxio and Apple.(NEW TECH)
February 1, 2008... G0ot media? More and more consumers are facing growing collections of media files--music and photos and video--and facing the desire to get organized, be creative and share their digital content. But there are some many media formats, stored on...

You can play with the pros: top sites for hosting online video.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The world of online video is finally going mainstream. Many of the big players in the entertainment and broadcast industry are jumping on the Internet bandwagon and throwing their hat, and their money, into the...

Canon HR10: records in the AVCHD format (with surprising results!).(CAMCORDER REVIEW)(Product/service evaluation)
February 1, 2008... The Canon HR10 is a relatively new breed of camcorder, recording to the unique AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format that records in high definition to standard DVD disks. While camcorders that record directly to high definition...

Become the next video star! History of viral videos.
February 1, 2008... Have you caught a viral video lately? No it's not an awful disease, but a cool little video that you found and shared over the Internet, or a funny video clip or movie that someone sent to you via e-mail or via other electronic means. Viral...

Adobe Premiere Elements 4: new features for the novice editor (plus, a review of Elements 6).(SOFTWARE REVIEW)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Adobe has released the latest installments in its Elements suite of consumer video photo and editing tools: Adobe Premiere Elements 4 and Adobe Photoshop Elements 6. Adobe continues to pull off a difficult trick...

JVC GZ-HD3: a big improvement in video quality over its predecessor.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The JVC GZ-HD3U represents state-of-the-art camcorder technology, recording to an internal hard drive in the tapeless HDD format and in high definition. Transfer video directly into your computer through a USB or a...

Survive the unexpected: gear to take along on any video shooot.
February 1, 2008... "Be prepared" is a motto I learned as a youngster in the Boy Scouts, and it's been sage advice all through my life, especially when going on a video shoot. Regardless of how well you prepare and plan things out, often you'll encounter the...

How to make money with your online videos.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Are you a moviemaker or video maker? Have you been creating and posting videos to sites like YouTube[TM], MetaCafe and MySpace video? You have been getting lots of great feedback, viewers have been "favoriting" your...

Canon ZR850: still a great choice for the Mini DV user.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Canon's ZR850 offers excellent features for the entry-level Mini DV camcorder enthusiast, plus it won't break your budget at $329. Let's take a closer look at what the Canon ZR850 can do for you. I think you'll be...

4x bigger card.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Panasonic's new 32-gigabyte (32GB) P2 card quadruples the storage capacity of its solid state memory card line-up. The new card will be offered in addition to the company's 16GB P2 card that began shipping in May...

No more markers.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Say goodbye to that messy marker; there's an easier and better way to label your CDs and DVDs. The new LightScribe Travel Kit from LightScribe Direct Disc Labeling lets users create personalized designs that combine...

Instant power.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Maha Energy's new line of rechargeable batteries, called IMEDION, answers the need for power right when you need it. The company claims that these batteries can be stored for an extended period of time without any...

Fast CF Card.(ZOOM IN)(CompactFlash)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you use a card reader on your computer and your card doesn't exactly have the fastest reading or writing speed it can take a while to upload hundreds of images. The faster the speed time, the less the wait. Delkin...

Filters to go.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're in the market for a great set of filters to use with your new DV or HDV camcorder, check out Schneider Optics' new 5-filter kit. The kit includes two ND filters for controlling depth of field under various...

Power unleashed.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Here's the perfect graphics card for garners looking for immersive Direct X10 gaming experiences--the new XLR8[TM] GeForce[R] GT 512MB graphics card. From PNY Technologies, this card delivers Blu-ray and HD DVD movie picture quality and is...

Elite memory.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Out of memory again? Kingston Technology has rectified that all-too-common problem of having too much info with too little space, with the upgrade of its popular CompactFlash Elite Pro memory card. With four new...

Smooth operator.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Low-mass mounted camera users can now enjoy the same smooth pan-and-tilt movement synonymous with larger, heavy-duty gear with two new fluid heads for Mini DV and HDV by Sachtler. Similar dampening technology was...

Fish eye sight.(ZOOM IN)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just when you thought 16x9's lens adapters could get no smaller, think again; the company has just debuted its Compact Super Fisheye. A smaller and lighter version of the high-end EX Super Fisheye, this 6.6-ounce,...

Easy mobile video.(ZOOM IN)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Enthusiasts of video watched at home or on the go can rejoice--a new software copying suite designed for viewing digital video on PCs, home theaters and mobile devices has hit the streets. Corel's DVD Copy 6 Plus...

What a card!(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A new-and-improved addition to the SanDisk family has arrived in the form of the SD High Capacity, a memory card that can support both 4GB and 8GB of capacity. It comes with a write speed of 9MBps and a read speed of...

Pretty as a picture.(ZOOM IN)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The EZ-DUB just got a makeover, a practical exterior redesign of the best-selling optical drive that is designed to better guide users through the duplicating and backup of computer files. Notably, Lite-On's new...

Pinnacle studio movieBox: still one of the best capture and editing software (now supports HDV and AVCHD!).(HARDWARE REVIEW)
February 1, 2008... Pinnacle Systems has just released Studio movieBox Ultimate, an all-in-one answer for consumer video capture, editing and multi-format output. It includes the latest version of Studio Plus Version 11 software for Windows XP/Vista, as well as an...

How to shoot pro-quality videos.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We used to state that digital camcorders were so good that they rivaled broadcast cameras. With hi-def, some consumer camcorders are better than broadcast cameras. With proper attention to lighting, an external...

Pure Digital Flip Video camcorder: perfect for shooting online video.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)
February 1, 2008... The new Pure Digital Flip Video camcorder is an easy-to-use compact camcorder that records directly to a built-in flash memory. It is great for beginning video users (even kids) and those who are not comfortable with lots of buttons or options....

It's all about me! Teaching teens to shoot and share online videos safely.
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Many of us have teenagers who want to use our camcorders, editing gear and computers to make movies. Of course, there are many teens that already have their own cameras and editing gear and just need a little...