Camcorder & Computer Video articles from June 2003

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from June 2003

Closing in on convergence. (Editor's Report).(Industry Overview)
June 1, 2003... Remember the days when the buzzword around consumer electronics was convergence? It was only about a year ago, yet somehow things slipped away; suddenly, that PDA/camcorder/ cell phone just didn't seem to have as much appeal (not when you...

MediaStudio Pro 7.0. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(from Ulead Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? Ulead's newest professional video-editing software. What does it do? It offers videographers software-only, real-time editing, display and output features. Special features? Its modular package includes video capture,...

SuperView. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? An all-in-one video server from Axonix. What does it do? It lets users view any lecture, class or video from anywhere via the Internet. These videos can be played by hundreds of simultaneous users on-demand using only a Web...

InstantCopy. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(from Pinnacle Systems)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? From Pinnacle Systems, it's a software suite for burning data, audio and video to recordable CD and DVD media. What does it do? Lets users burn a 9GB, dual-layer DVD video onto a standard recordable disc, and transfer DVD...

The Professional Lighting Sourcebook for Photo, Video, Cine & Theatrical lighting. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(Book Review)
June 1, 2003... What is it? As the book's name suggests, it's a 824-page comprehensive lighting guide from B&H. What does it do? The book is divided into sections categorized by lighting fixture type. Each section lists various lighting manufacturers...

C2SX. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? It's a composite-to-S-video converter from Tributaries. What does it do? The company says the unit is an easy solution to switching multiple-format video sources through an A/V receiver. Special features? It can also...

LifeBook C Series notebook. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(from Fujitsu Ltd.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? The latest generation of laptops from Fujitsu PC. What does it do? The notebooks come with a DVD-RW drive, allowing users to write or rewrite on 4.7GB DVD-R and DVD-RW media, as well as CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Special features?...

Data Back-Up solution. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(from IOMEGA Corp.)(from Toshiba Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? Iomega's Automatic Back-Up software bundled with Toshiba's removable 5GB PC Card hard drive. What does it do? It gives users a "set-and-forget" solution for backing up business and personal files. Special features?...

Mystical Lighting. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(Auto FX Software visual imaging software)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? A visual imaging software from Auto FX Software. What does it do? Lets users enhance the look of their images using the software's features, such as layers, layer presets, masking layers and unlimited undo capability. ...

Professional Series CompactFlash Cards. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(Lexar Media Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? From Lexar Media, it's a new line of CF memory with 2GB- and 4GB-capacity cards, speed rated at 32X. What does it do? The new cards allow for shooting large file formats like TIFF and RAW. Special features? The cards are...

Backpack DVD+RW. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(from Micro Solutions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? A portable and removable storage from Micro Solutions. What does it do? The unit gives digital enthusiasts an easy and fun way to create, edit and share DVDs of home videos, slide shows and digital scrapbooks. Special...

USB 6-in-1 card reader. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(from Crucial Technology)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? The newest USB 6-in-1 card reader from Crucial Technology. What does it do? It's a lightweight and portable device that lets users transfer digital data from flash memory cards directly to a desktop computer or laptop. ...

Ultra MAXi. (Zoom in: "the hottest video gear and software solution").(from Hakuba USA Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... What is it? Hakuba's newest travel tripod. What does it do? It offers more versatile shooting positions and traveling options. Special features? The patented Direct Contact Pipe System that which allows the user to extend and lock...

Projecting into the future: HDTV cams, DV technology & digital projectors.
June 1, 2003... Have we become so accustomed to the rapidity of technological innovation? Have we all grown impatiently expectant for the next big breakthrough? One would think so, particularly when it comes to electronic imaging. Great pinnacles have...

Mobile video: editing anytime, anywhere.
June 1, 2003... Sony's new line of multimedia PCG-GRX600 VAIO laptops include everything you need to capture, edit and distribute your own video masterpieces while you are on the road. No matter where you are, as long as you have power, you can be a movie...

Sony DCR-TRV350: more than your basic point-and-point.
June 1, 2003... If you're looking for a first camcorder and want something more than just a point-and-shoot, yet don't want to spend a lot of money, consider Sony's Digital 8 DCR-TRV350 Handycam. This is a wonderful camcorder with all sorts of fun features...

Angling for creativity: experimenting with angles, shots & paces.
June 1, 2003... If you are using computer-editing equipment to merely assemble your program, you are missing out on the capabilities this remarkable tool has to enhance your creativity. You can try out different combinations of shots and experiment to your...

Apple's Final Cut Express: a powerful DV editing tool for the masses.(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2003... A Powerful DV Editing Tool for the Masses Digital media is hot, hot, hot, and both Apple and Microsoft have been working diligently to develop and enhance the Macintosh and Windows platforms for digital media entertainment and production....

ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro: put more zip in your video.(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2003... Is your computer's video engine a Yugo or a Lamborghini? Does the video on your computer monitor lag as you change from one program to another? Do you need more resolution, more zip, more oomph from your computer video? Maybe it's time you...

Digital storage: put movies in your pocket.
June 1, 2003... How do you share your movies and multimedia projects with your friends and family? Are you still making fuzzy copies of your films onto VHS tapes and then schlepping them around town, or maybe you're shipping them across the country? ...

JVC GR-D90: good digital quality in compact design.(camcorder )(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2003... JVC's new, GR-D90 represent a breakthrough in the next generation of camcorders, reflecting the greater emphasis on adding digital still capability to the list of desirable features. The GR-D90 captures still images with a resolution of...

ADS instant DVD: is this the best DVD-burning software for Macs?
June 1, 2003... Macintosh enthusiasts have had the luxury of a couple of DVD-authoring applications--one is Apple's free, easy-to-use bundle called iDVD, and the other is Apple's more complex professional application called DVD Studio Pro (about $1,000...

A cutting-edge NLE: in-sync's Blade is compatible with any file format (even HD!).
June 1, 2003... Looking for some "cutting edge" nonlinear editing (NLE) software? Blade 2.0 is the latest offering by in-sync, one of the oldest and most established names in NLE, built on years of the development of Speed Razor, a top-end professional...

Three for 3D: producing eye-popping videos.
June 1, 2003... One surefire way to splash up a video production is to add some 3-D graphics, which can take many forms, from 3-D text to entire worlds. Choosing the right 3-D graphics program can be an exciting process, and it is a very personal one. While...

Samsung's new Duo Cam combines the best of both worlds. (Camcorder Insider).
June 1, 2003... In several of my past "Insider" columns, I've covered Combo-Cams--camcorders that capture BOTH Digital Video and high-resolution digital stills. Currently, the top honor goes to Sony with its 2MP DCR-IP220 Micro-MV Combo-Cam. I've also...

Underground video: how to make & market alternative media.
June 1, 2003... As rumors stir about FOX News Networks effect on last year's election, there is a rumble heard from the underground, a media tradition the history of which goes back to the dawn of film. Underground cinema has always been the genre of the...

Make video, not war: shooting protests, rallies & demonstrations.
June 1, 2003... Make Love Not War" was one of the great catch cries of the '60s. Flower people raised banners and protested against fascism, imperialism, and the atomic bomb. Then, the divisive Vietnam War became a serious issue. Student anti-war...