Camcorder & Computer Video articles from June 2004

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from June 2004

3-chip cam choices.(Editor's Report)
June 1, 2004... If you're an event videographer, are shooting video for business applications, or if you're a hobbyist moving up to high-quality video, you're going to want to move up to a 3-chip camcorder. As those in the field know, a 3-chip camcorder...

SyncMaster 172X & 192MP.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What are they? Samsung's latest LCD monitors. What do they do? The 17-inch model (172X) is ideal for gaming, animation and watching videos on the Internet. The 192MP is a 19-inch unit that can be a stand-alone television or a video display...

PowerProducer 2 Gold.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? The newest DVD-creation tool from CyberLink. What does it do? Provides a hassle-free way to convert images and videos into slide shows and videos. Special features? It supports multiple video formats, so users can create...

RoadStor.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? A portable media player from Micro Solutions. What does it do? About the size of a small book, it combines a digital photo viewer, CD burner, DVD and MP3 player all in one unit. Special features? Has built-in video and...

KAS-303.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? From Gateway, it's a home theater system that includes a receiver, progressive-scan DVD player, center channel speaker, and five satellite speakers and subwoofer. What does it do? Provides a powerful, 1,000-watt system at almost...

FP767-12 & FP783.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What are they? Two new LCD monitors from BenQ. What do they do? Deliver sharp, flicker-free full motion images. Special features? With slim bezels and two-tone design, these monitors feature 12 millisecond response time, or the time it...

eFilm PRO.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What are they? Expanded storage capacities for Delkin Device's eFilm PRO CF and SD memory card line. What do they do? The SD Pro Cards will initially have 256MB and 512MB capacities, which can hold approximately four hours and 20 minutes...

VP-1.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? The first-ever projector from Olympus. What does it do? It delivers high-resolution images (S-XGA) without jagged edges and color-rich presentations. Special features? Its lightweight design (just over two pounds),...

OS tripod line.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? A new line of tripods from OSN (One Source Network). What do they do? The tripods are designed to hold video and digital cameras, even large SLRs. Special features? They're constructed of sturdy aluminum, with a...

LVL & compact tripod line.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? Gitzo's latest line of leveling and ultra-compact tripods. What do they do? The G1227LVL and G1228LVL allow users to level their camera without having to adjust the tripod legs. Simply twist the knob and users can adjust the...

GDC collection.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? Kata's latest collection of carrying cases for video and digital cameras. What do they do? With the bags' outer ribbed design, they protect expensive digital gear from moisture, dust and the elements. Special features? The...

iPod battery.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? Battery Technology's newest battery that complements the Apple iPod line. What does it do? It powers your iPod MP3 player for up to 40 hours. Special features? It comes with interchangeable cradles that let you connect the...

Elite series.(Zoom in: these great electronics/accessories include multimedia components, protection & power solutions)
June 1, 2004... What is it? The latest notebook case line from Targus. What does it do? Fits and protects notebooks with screens up to 15 inches. Special features? Built with the company's exclusive SafePORT technology that "floats" the notebook...

Good news for DivX users but judge rules against 321 studios.(Camcorder Insider)
June 1, 2004... THE NEW DIVX-IT'S BACK AND BETTER Now, here's some interesting news from Plextor, a company that has been making high-quality CD and DVD recorders. It has recently partnered with DivX Networks to create the first DivX-certified hardware...

High-end video editing options: Final Cut Express and Premiere Pro: which one comes out on top?
June 1, 2004... So, you have been shooting tons of footage of your family with that shiny new camcorder, but just watching a replay of unedited video is pretty much torture for everyone but you. It's time to start editing that footage. Fortunately, this is not...

Memory of choice: will Flash Media overtake DVDs?
June 1, 2004... I was recently reading an article about the possible sale of Blockbuster Video (you know, the big chain that rents tapes and DVDs) by its parent company. Apparently, the reason for the sale was that the age of DVD rentals was rapidly drawing to...

ArcSoft Video Stabilizer and Outerspace BluffTitler DX9.(Software Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2004... There are lots of great video-editing and effects programs on the market that seemingly can do everything but wash the windows and burp the baby. However, once in a while you come across cool video tools that can do a specific job better than...

Sony DCR-HC30: Sony is breaking new ground with its HC camcorder line, incorporating its impressive Super NightShot technology and an LCD touch-screen in an ultra-compact design.(Camcorder Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2004... Just when you thought Mini DV camcorders couldn't get any smaller, here comes the DCR-HC30 from Sony. The HC30 ($600 MSRP) is actually one-third of a camcorder trio that includes the HC20, HC30 and the HC40. Sony redesigned the models last year...

Better DVD burning: Ulead's DVD MovieFactory 3 lets you re-edit, plus gives you more output options.(Software Review)
June 1, 2004... Back at the dawn of the DVD age, the wacky idea of playing movies from a disc was originally conceived as a one-way, write-only process: assemble the assets, design the DVD, burn a master, and then manufacture a bazillion copies to sell to the...

Canopus ADVC300.(Hot NLE products: round out your video arsenal)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2004... The Canopus ADVC100 has set the standard as the best-quality AV/DV converter in the industry. Digital video editors at every level and on any platform use it. What sets a Canopus DV converter apart from all the others is its superior DV CODEC....

Plextor PX708A 8X DVD burner.(Hot NLE products: round out your video arsenal)
June 1, 2004... It's hard to believe that just two short years ago Pioneer changed the face of video production with the world's first DVD burner under $1.000. Since then, DVD burner prices have fallen dramatically as the technology and features have improved...

Boris FX and Graffiti 3.(Hot NLE products: round out your video arsenal)
June 1, 2004... Every year, the gang at Boris FX keeps improving and adding features to its already top-notch NLE plug-ins. This latest round of upgrades is no exception. The new versions of Boris FX and Graffiti offer the usual improvements you've come to...

WorldTech devices specialist keyboards.(Hot NLE products: round out your video arsenal)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... I'm a big fan of using a customized keyboard for editing. Keyboard shortcuts help you edit faster and make you more productive, which explain why all the best NLEs have them. With a customized keyboard, you can learn these shortcuts faster....

Pinnacle Studio 9.(Hot NLE products: round out your video arsenal)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Pinnacle Systems has just released the latest upgrade to its top-selling Studio NLE application. With each new version, Pinnacle has added new features and capabilities that make editing video and producing DVDs easier. With Studio 9 ($99), the...

Output options: narrow down your choices.
June 1, 2004... There was a time when the choices of the video editor were fairly simple. While there were different tape options for the edit or duplication master; when it came time for generating copies for the masses, one size really did fit all. The VHS...

Canon Elura ZR80: Canon's ZR80 adds a skin detail mode, allows selectable focusing points, plus uses the new DIGIC DV chip for enhanced videos.(Camcorder Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2004... Mini DV camcorders have reached mainstream acceptance because you can typically buy them for less than $500. Canon has recently introduced three Mini DV models, and two of them fall in this sub-$500 sweet spot--the ZR85 ($499) and ZR80 ($399)....

DVD creation with CyberLink's PowerDirector 3: takes you all the way from capture to your finished DVD.(Software Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2004... CyberLink is a high-tech Taiwanese company striving for position as a leader in the world of home video editing. Its new PowerDirector 3 software is just one of a whole stable of programs designed to satisfy the many different needs in today's...

How to shoot anniversary videos.
June 1, 2004... On balance, I owe my neighbor Erik a few favors, but when he recently asked me if I could videotape and photograph his golden anniversary, I still reluctantly said, "No way." "Holli, I just want you to have a good time, and only when you...

Transfer your family video to DVD: easy options.
June 1, 2004... There isn't a week that goes by without several C&CV readers asking us for help in transferring their family archive videos to DVD. While we have covered this subject many times in the past using various software programs and hardware, it's...