Camcorder & Computer Video articles from July 2002

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from July 2002

Big changes coming in cams. (Editor's Report).(camcorders)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Big changes are happening in the camcorder field. Manufacturers are changing their product lineups and some old names are disappearing. For example, once the current models are sold out, you aren't likely to find any more RCA cams out...

Take-anywhere cams. (Four for the Road).(camcorders)
July 1, 2002... Planning a trip this summer? Of course you are! Nearly four out of five Americans vacation somewhere during the summer months, whether it's a Memorial Day outing at the beach or a cruise on the Mediterranean. Perhaps you're going to visit...

Video in danger: new threats to cams at security checkpoints.(camcorders)
July 1, 2002... Have you ever had a queasy feeling in your stomach as you watched your camcorder, digital camera, or its contents go through an airport X-ray machine? Have you ever wondered if the photos or CD-ROM you sent to cousin Willie in Washington, D.C....

Sun, salt & sand: protect your camcoder at the beach.
July 1, 2002... Relaxing on the beach on a summer's day is for many the idea of paradise. What could be more enjoyable than soaking up the hot sun, fanned by the fresh, cool spray from the incoming surf. But, what seems like paradise for you and me can be hell...

JVC GR-DVL920: record MPEG and generate V-Mails.(camcorders)
July 1, 2002... A short and stout, packed powerhouse--that's what you get with JVC's shiny GR-DVL920, a member of this year's cream of the crop Mini DV camcorders. The DVL920 is one of a new series of camcorders breaking through the one-megapixel (1MP)...

Bungee! Combining DVD with Tivo and ReplayTV.(Evaluation)
July 1, 2002... No doubt you've heard about the hottest activity in home video right now--making DVD or SVCD copies of your favorite home videos. And, you probably have heard about Personal Video Recorders (PVR), which go by various trademark names, such as...

The new format war: Mini DV vs. Micromv.(Evaluation)
July 1, 2002... In case you haven't heard, there's a new video format on the block. It's called MICROMV, Sony's latest camcorder format. The big thing about it is that it's small--super small. It uses a newly developed videocassette that is less than one-third...

Move up to high-end: how to buy a Mini DV camcorder.(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2002... So, you have decided to go Mini DV--a good choice. But, which model do you go with? In narrowing down your decision, you are probably confronted with a broad range of Mini DV models from which to choose, with prices ranging from $500 to $1,500...

Canon ES8400V: no-nonsense shooting.(Evaluation)
July 1, 2002... Canon's latest installment in the video format--the ES8400V--is perfect for those seeking a simple, straightforward and low-cost approach to shooting great videos. You will immediately find, as I have, that using it is as close as you can get...

Making the connection: unraveling the mystery of video signals.
July 1, 2002... In the good old days, Charlie Couch-cucumber had to deal with only one kind of television signal. That was the signal that came down his antenna wire and into his television set. Even the folks in professional television studios had primarily...

Internet ready: put your analog movies online.(Internet Starter Kit from Ravisent Technologies)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2002... There's no better, or easier, time than right now to start converting your old analog videos (VHS and 8mm) for use over the Internet. Ravisent Technologies, also known as Axeda Systems, has a new package called the Internet Starter Kit, with...

Advanced camera techniques: make your videos stand out.
July 1, 2002... Variety is the spice of life, as they say, so if you want to add more flavor to your videos, you need to break free of the mold and experiment with new ways of videotaping. Not only will your videos become more interesting, you will also cross...

Effective 3-D: creating splashy animations.(Eovia's new Carrara Studio 1.1)(Software Review)(Evaluation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Forget the steep learning curve when trying to generate your own 3-D models, and check out Eovia's new Carrara Studio 1.1, a slick-looking 3-D modeling and rendering package. Carrara Studio is basically a successor to Ray Dream Designer and...

All-in-one PC solution. (Bulletin board: camcorder & computer video).(ATI Technologies' RADEON 8500DV)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... ATI Technologies' new ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 8500DV is a multipurpose PC solution that uses the graphics power of the Radeon 8500 processor and ATI's multimedia technology, including stereo TV tuner, TV-on-demand time-shifting capabilities,...

Charge it in under 30. (Bulletin board: camcorder & computer video).(Advertising)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Forget waiting up to six hours to charge a lithium-ion cell battery. With Mach 1 Speed Charger, Lenmar promises charge times in under 30 minutes. The Mach I Speed Charger uses what Lenmar characterizes as Neotherm technology to charge...

Slideshows in a snap. (Bulletin board: camcorder & computer video).(DVD PictureShow)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Create cool-looking slide shows with a few simple clicks with Ulead's new DVD PictureShow software program. It offers guided steps, drag-and-drop photo ordering and ready-to-use menu templates to help you create your own slide shows using...

Doc camcorder: the doctor is in--answers to your digital-editing questions.(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... White Balance -- Auto or Not? Dear Doc: I have noticed a strange thing happening when I'm shooting video indoors. I start panning the camcorder from one part of the room to the other, but for some strange reason the colors seem to...

"New 3-chip from Sony". (Camcorder Insider).(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... A New 3-Chip From Sony Anytime there's a new 3-chip camcorder introduced, it's newsworthy. These are the high-end cousins of the regular single-chip cams that most consumers buy. But, in this case, more is better. Three chips give the...

Ultimate DVD: support for every feature of the DVD-video standard.(Apple DVD Studio Pro 1.5)(Software Review)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2002... Apple's DVD Studio Pro takes over where most DVD-editing applications leave off. It's a full-featured DVD-authoring tool ($999 street) that provides support for every feature of the DVD-Video standard while still maintaining a quite accessible...

Automatic editing: checking out AutoProducer, Movie Shaker & Cinematic.(Software Review)(Evaluation)
July 1, 2002... Video editing is not just for experts. You don't even need to know much about it to create cool video productions with fancy effects and transitions, all cut to your choice of music tracks. All you need is an automatic editing program that can...

Xtreme tools: software that prepares videos for DVD, the Net, or (shudder!) tape.(Buyers Guide)
July 1, 2002... Are you looking for an inexpensive video, audio and still image-editing package that will let you create masterpieces for distribution on videotape, over the Internet or burned to a CD-ROM? If so, check out the new Digital Studio from Extreme...