Camcorder & Computer Video articles from June 2007

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from June 2007

Choices unlimited.(Upfront)
June 1, 2007... Your options are virtually unlimited, at least when it comes to digital camcorders. If you're in the market for a new camcorder, there is a dizzying array of new models, brands, and of course, recording formats out there to satisfy your video...

Graphics card.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Creating amazing graphics and special effects for your video project takes a workhorse graphics processing unit (GPU). NVIDIA gives you this with its ultra-fast Quadro FX 4600, which has 67.2GB per second memory bandwidth, 768MB GDDR3 frame...

Hybrid drive.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
June 1, 2007... One part hard drive, one part flash memory, makes a unique hybrid hard drive for your computer, not only because it's small but it's faster than a conventional hard drive. Giving the end user up to 160GB of space and 256MB of flash memory, the...

Secure flash drive.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Popping it out, putting your flash drive it into one computer to other, from your work to your personal computer, or even using a public one at an Internet cafe makes your personal information more susceptible to identity theft. Now if you want...

Monitor viewing bag.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... If you have ever seen a behind the scenes look at movie set, the director is always look at a monitor through a protective box that is shaded and protected. While on location and viewing your video through a monitor as you shoot, you can look...

DVD super tower.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
June 1, 2007... Your video production is booming, the demand for your DVD output is on the rise, so how does supply meet demand quickly and efficiently? By gaining new ground with the Aleratec 1:11 DVD/CD Super Copy Tower HS stand alone DVD/CD Duplicator,...

Zune dock.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
June 1, 2007... If you've jumped onto the Microsoft Zune bandwagon and want to make it more than a portable device, than DLO can put your music, videos, photos, radio and more in your home theater television or speakers with its new HomeDock. Just place your...

Explorer bag.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Looking a bit like something Indiana Jones would wear to hold precious ancient treasures, National Geographic and Bogen Imaging have teamed up to give you a rugged, protective bag that looks like it should be out on a safari. The Earth Explorer...

HD projector.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
June 1, 2007... If you are a home theatre enthusiast who loves to update your system with the latest and greatest visual aids, than a true top-of-the-line high-definition projector, the JVC DLA-HD1, is for you. The projector is a full HD front projector for...

Universal optical drive.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
June 1, 2007... LG has come to the marketplace letting the two competing high-def formats (HD-DVD and Blu-ray) to cease somewhat. Not only do they offer a player that is cross platform, they have an internal optical drive that can write/read Blu-ray, playback...

Road warrior.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Combo-Cams are more prevalent nowadays, but now one that shoots 5MP video and stills lets you watch movies clips/video, record/watch TV shows, has a voice recorder, plays MP3s and video games all-in-one, is here--the DXG U.S.A. DXG-Roadster....

HDV head.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(high definition video)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Being able to get a steady shot on a tripod while shooting with your camera requires a good head, one that can handle payload and movement without problems. Manfrotto's new Fluid 501HDV head, designed for HDV camcorders, is just that. It has a...

New Blu-ray drive.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)(Other World Computing's Blu-ray reader/writer)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... A new Blu-ray reader/writer from Other World Computing, available in either internal or external, can also read and write DVDs, DVD-RAMs, and CDs. It's not only on the cutting edge of technology, it's also cross platform so you can install it...

New flavor of High-Def.(Camcorder Insider)
June 1, 2007... In the world of consumer camcorders the hottest thing going can be defined as, High Definition or High-Def. And it's not surprising, with ads for High-Def TVs appearing non-stop, and prices for such monitors getting more affordable (even some...

Mobile media goes wireless.(New Tech)
June 1, 2007... It's going to be a fun year for media on the go. Portable media players are adding full wireless support, and mobile phones are bulking up support for stereo audio and streaming media including live broadcast television. These features are...

Gear head: 15 video accessories you can't live without.
June 1, 2007... These 15 accessories will enhance your shooting, not only by improving the quality of your shots, but also saving you time, something videographers rarely have an abundance of on any given shoot. 1. TRIPOD An obvious one, right?...

High-Def hurdles: learn from one video professional's experience.(Go HD!)
June 1, 2007... High definition. The mere utterance of the two words oozes cutting edge. As techies we are drawn to ever sharper video and megapixel resolutions. "High definition is here!" So say-eth the media buzz, promising better video than you have ever...

Video overload: High-Def storage solutions.(Go HD!)
June 1, 2007... With all the cool new High-Definition cameras coming out, it appears that the world is rushing toward HD production. Price points are falling, and it seems easier and easier now to jump into the fray. But not so fast. There are some technical...

Canon DC50: a good DVD cam that records to all flavors of DVD media (including dual layer!).(CAMCORDER REVIEW)
June 1, 2007... The DC50 is Canon's new flagship DVD camcorder. For $799 it brings a new level of quality and flexibility to its DVD camcorder line. Following the trend in other camcorders, the DC50 has an improved CCD sensor, permitting a higher resolution in...

Avid Studio Toolkit 5.6: still one of the more robust special effects packages available.(SOFTWARE REVIEW)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2007... A wise college professor once told me that the difference between a student and an artist was that a student starts with a paintbrush, paint and paper, while an artist starts with a vision--the paintbrush, paint and paper are then chosen to...

Must-have camcorders: top trends to look for.(CAMCORDER EXPLOSION!!!)(Cover story)
June 1, 2007... The PMA Show held every year in the spring is a showcase for newly released imaging devices, including camcorders. The camcorders introduced some outstanding new features, and reflect the trend going away from tape and leaning more toward...

Buying a DVD cam? We got the best models here.(CAMCORDER EXPLOSION!!!)
June 1, 2007... The selection of video cameras and camcorders on the market is growing all of the time. Not only are there more and more models becoming available, the types of camcorders in the market are also expanding. Until recently, digital video...

muvee autoProducer 6: 30-minute movies!(SOFTWARE REVIEW)
June 1, 2007... Have you ever made a muvee? A muvee is a video or slideshow project created by the leading automatic editing software solution, muvee autoProducer6. Their products have been around since 2001 when the company introduced its first automatic...

Shoot video for the Web.(HOW TO)
June 1, 2007... So you want be famous? You want to see your videos and short films posted on YouTube, or one of the hundreds of other Web sites that will host and post your videos for free? But the big question remains, how do you do it? How do you create...

Corel/Ulead DVD MovieFactory 6: over 100 menu templates (plus, High-Def compatibility).(SOFTWARE REVIEW)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2007... If you want a comprehensive package of DVD-video and slideshow creation software, Corel/Ulead's DVD MovieFactory 6 Plus should be just the ticket. It has really easy-to-use features that will have you creating DVD disks in no time. And if you...

Testing 1, 2, 3: the right kind of external microphone.(SOUND BITES)
June 1, 2007... Recently I was helping a friend assemble all the tools and equipment needed for doing both in-the-field, and in-studio production and editing. While the video purchase decision in many ways is about selecting one specific camcorder, when it...

Adobe Soundbooth CS3: quick and easy audio creation.(SOUND BITES)(Product/service evaluation)
June 1, 2007... We video editors are focused on video, not surprisingly, and yet we still realize the importance of audio--to fill the senses and set the emotional tone of our productions. But how should we work with audio within the video production...

After Effects @ Work: DV Expert Series.(Brief article)(Book review)
June 1, 2007... After Effects @ Work DV Expert Series by Richard Harrington, Project Editor $44.95; CMP Books; www.cmpbooks.com Unlike most books, where readers only benefit from the author's expertise, After Effects @ Work provides insight and tutorials...

Secrets of Producing & Selling Successful Videos: How to Make Money With DVDs and Streaming Video.
June 1, 2007... Secrets of Producing & Selling Successful Videos How to Make Money With DVDs and Streaming Video by Hal Landen $19.95; Oak Tree Press; www.videouniversity.com Making money doing what you love doesn't have to be a dream, and while you may...

The DV Rebel's Guide: An All-Digital Approach to Making Killer Action Movies On The Cheap.
June 1, 2007... The DV Rebel's Guide An All-Digital Approach to Making Killer Action Movies On The Cheap by Stu Maschwitz $44.99; Peachpit Press; www.peachpit.com Any book that has the word "Rebel" in the title immediately grabs our attention, so we were...

The Technique of Film And Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice, Fourth Edition.
June 1, 2007... The Technique of Film And Video Editing History, Theory, and Practice, Fourth Edition by Ken Dancyger $39.95; Focal Press; www.focalpress.com As the title explains, this book is about the history, theory and practice of film and video...

Title Design Essentials For Film And Video.
June 1, 2007... Title Design Essentials For Film And Video by Mary Plummer $39.99; Peachpit Press; www.peachpit.com While many of us would rather shoot video than worry about details like titles, this seemingly small part of a production is, in reality,...