Camcorder & Computer Video articles from June 2005

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from June 2005

Photo upgrade.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(from Mireth Technology )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Mireth Technology has added Photo VCD playback to its most popular VCD/Video player, the MacVCD X. MacVCD X plays almost anything--VCD, SVCD, AVl, DiVX, MPEG, Quick can also play back photo VCDs. It offers all the standard features--for...

Global appeal.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(new HD footage from Artbeats)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... World-class videos can be within your reach, thanks to exciting new HD footage from Artbeats. Its new HD collection features authentic footage of lifestyles, portraits, landmarks, religions, and crowd shots taken in Central America, the Andes,...

Right light.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(from LitePanels)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... LitePanels' new 1-foot-by-1-foot lighting system combines an ultra-flat profile with a combination of high output and low heat. Users can dial in any color combination from tungsten to daylight, and a full-range dimmer enables instant dimming...

Portable studio.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(from Sharpies)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Take more professional-looking photos every time with D-Flector, a new portable studio from Sharpies. Resembling a briefcase, it opens up to reveal a seamless white background that can be used on a tabletop or desk. This reflective background,...

Steady shots.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(OSN OS300 tripods)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... OSN has launched several new carbon-fiber tripods that feature a unique leg locking and release system. Carbon-fiber tripods traditionally use cumbersome rotating collar locks, but OSN's new tripods are equipped with "quick-lever locks" that...

Compact audio solution.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(from Edirol)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... Edirol's newest USB 2.0 product, the UA-101, is the company's most compact audio solution for PCs. It provides 10-in/10-out 24-bit, 96KHz full-duplex audio with Midi I/O. Two high-quality mic pre-amps allow users to record directly into the...

Do-it-all device.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(digital camera from Octave Systems)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... If you're a fan of multipurpose gadgets, check out the new Multipod 5-in-1 USB device by Octave Systems. This portable device is a digital camera that takes up to 3,000 photos (at low resolution), and also a video camera for capturing up to six...

Easy editing.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(digital video editor from MacroSystem US inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2005... MacroSystem has added its most consumer-friendly and compact digital video editor, the new to its Casablanca line. The Claro requires only one monitor (VGA or standard) to begin editing and burning fully authored DVDs. It comes complete with a...

Stacking up and going high-def.(CAMCORDER INSIDER)(Imation Disc Stakka)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... IMATION'S DISC STAKKA In this digital-storage age, I'm sure you've had the problem of quickly finding your video and image files when you need them. As for me, most of my CD and DVD libraries consist of a hodge-podge of discs scattered...

Video editing software: top picks '05.
June 1, 2005... You might only have one camcorder, but with it you'll very quickly have dozens if not hundreds of videotapes or DVDs. Each is likely to contain memories of a special moment--a family get-together, a wedding, children at play, a soccer game; the...

Nero 6.6 CyberLink Power Director 4.(VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE: TOP PICKS '05)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... UNDER $100 Two new and very interesting programs recently crossed my desk: CyberLink PowerDirector 4 and Nero 6 Ultra Edition 6.6. Even though they are designed to do two different tasks, they both offer video capture, editing, and...

Ulead VideoStudio 9.(VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE: TOP PICKS '05)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... UNDER $100 It's fun to edit your own movies--but it also can be difficult. There's the logistics of freeing up big chunks of hard-disc space and dealing with tapes; the complexity of all those compression options and delivery formats; and...

Sony DCR PC55: a camcorder for the cell phone set.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... Sony's DCR-PC55 camcorder is an innovative and eye-catching step forward in camcorder design. The body is super-compact and weighs only 10 ounces, making it one of the smallest camcorders on the market; yet the DCR-PC55 still uses Mini DV tape....

Ulead DVD movie factory 4 disc creator.(VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE: TOP PICKS '05)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... UNDER $100 Ever noticed the strange terminology in our digital-video world? If you assemble your tapes into a production, it's called video editing; if you assemble them into menus, it's called DVD authoring; and if you send them directly...

Magix Movie Edit Pro 10.(VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE: TOP PICKS '05)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... UNDER $50 There are many video-editing software packages on the market, and most of them work really well, have tons of cool transitions, have exciting special effects, and allow you to create wonderful videos. It's hard to stand out...

Downloadable free solutions.(VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE: TOP PICKS '05)(Buyers Guide)
June 1, 2005... If you have had your camcorder for a while, you probably have piles of videocassettes stashed away in drawers and closets, just waiting to be edited so that you could show them off to friends and relatives. The good news is that if you're...

Plan your shots.(HOW TO)(video shooting)
June 1, 2005... If you use your camcorder to tell a story, or if you shoot events, instructional videos, and documentaries, your viewers will be more engaged if you plan your shots in advance. Whether you edit in-camera as you shoot or edit after you shoot, a...

Canon Elura 80: an affordable mini DV camcorder for the enthusiast and the beginner.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... The Canon Elura 80 falls right in the sweet spot of affordable Mini DV camcorders at a price of $549 MSRR It uses an image sensor of 1.33 megapixels (1.33MP) to capture high-quality DV and good-quality digital stills. Unlike some other...

Buy a Combo-Cam.(camcorders)
June 1, 2005... I find myself in a difficult situation. Like many people, I am looking for a new camcorder. Although the number of camcorder manufacturers has fallen significantly in recent years, the range of choices is as daunting as ever. These days, one...

Tapeless DV recording: Focus Enhancements FS-4.(Hardware Review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
June 1, 2005... Tapeless recording is not a new idea to the camcorder industry. Some years ago, touting its technology prowess, AVID Technology released its professional broadcast CamCutter units that used the first-ever portable, hard-drive-based recording...

Videotape a newborn baby.(HOW TO)
June 1, 2005... Nothing has inspired the purchase of camcorders like a new family member on the way. Grandparents and parents feel a sudden urgency to video when a precious bundle of love arrives. It's just the beginning of a lifelong relationship with a...

Capture local history with your camcorder.
June 1, 2005... David Frederick knows good things when he sees them. For instance, take the Charleston Morris Island Lighthouse, known as "the Old Charleston Light." He became intrigued with this South Carolina landmark the moment he saw it, and he soon after...