Camcorder & Computer Video articles from March 2002

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from March 2002

Don't overlook Hi8 and "C". (Editor's Report).(digital video cameras)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... In the rush to get digital this and digital that, in our case digital camcorders, many people are overlooking some excellent machines at bargain prices. I'm referring to the old VHS-C and 8mm analog camcorders. It's sort of like the auto...

Digital checklist: which DV camcorder is just right for you?(Buyers Guide)
March 1, 2002... You are ready to buy a camcorder, and you have made up your mind that it has to be digital... but which one? With so many makes and models from which to choose, making a purchasing decision can be a difficult task. To decide which camcorder is...

MICROMV-Sony's new digital format: will it replace Mini DV?(digital video)
March 1, 2002... Remember a few years ago when the Mini DV format was introduced? There was all this excitement about a brand-new Digital Video (DV) recording technology--it was going to revolutionize the way we capture and edit video. Well, the promised DV...

Transitional effects: use these 15 tips to make your videos flow.
March 1, 2002... It's been said that the real distinction between video that looks professional and video that's obviously amateurish comes from the transitions. How you move from scene to scene and clip to clip, makes all the difference. Choosing the...

Maximum exposure: use the Web to get your video seen.(video cameras)
March 1, 2002... Would you like to be a star? Are you dreaming of becoming a professional video producer with your own movies and productions being seen and viewed by thousands of people worldwide? Even better, how would you like to make some money on these...

Automatic movies: muvee can instantly create your video.
March 1, 2002... I hate this product! I love this product! I'm waffling. Using muvee autoProducer almost makes everything I have endeavored to teach regarding video editing to readers and students over the years simply superfluous. Just install the muvee...

DV 101: learning from the pros.
March 1, 2002... Three good reasons for taking the DV Revolution workshops were in mind as I entered Apple s New York City seminar room. First of all, I was looking forward to learning new and better methods of shooting DV, as well as just understanding a...

Sony MICROMV DCR-1P7BT: smaller format, wireless--a hi-tech marvel!(digital cameras)
March 1, 2002... Back in December 2001, we tipped you off about Sony's new DCR-IP7 camcorder that was just then appearing in the Japanese consumer marketplace. The IP7 ($1,699 MSRP) is the first of a new generation of miniaturized, wireless digital camcorders....

Getting what you see: matching color between your camcorder, computer monitor, scanner and printer.
March 1, 2002... All of a sudden camcorders are doubling as digital cameras. Virtually every new digital cam (which represents at least half the market), as well as many analog models, offer some form of digital stills. Suddenly, it's a whole new ball game for...

Canon Optura 100MC: great for video and stills.(camcorders)(Evaluation)
March 1, 2002... Canon's new Optura 100MC ($1,699 MSRP) is a striking camcorder with several unique design features. The 100MC records to the Mini DV format, and behind the lens sits a 1.3-megapixel (1.3MP) CCD. Throw in a pop-up flash, and you've got a true...

PowerPoint video presentations: it's amazingly easy to do.
March 1, 2002... It was recently brought to my attention that, although I often talk about using video techniques for presentations, I've never discussed how to give a presentation using video. In the old days, as the presenter spoke, someone would fuss around...

Stay focused: separating your subjects with clarity.(video making)
March 1, 2002... I looked at some home video recently, and I couldn't quite figure out its subject. What did the creator of the videotape have in mind showing a giant cathedral, some people standing in the foreground, and a prominently featured fountain? ...

Lasting impressions: get your company noticed with a video business card.
March 1, 2002... Can you imagine--video on a business card?! It's an exciting time for video, as digital tape and digital discs come together in an attractive new package, the CD business card. A number of years ago when music CDs replaced cassette tapes as...

Changing your perspective: using super-wide and fisheye lenses.(camcorders)
March 1, 2002... If you need to shoot a large group of people or fit a whole room into your frame, sometimes simply zooming out isn't enough. That's where wide-angle lens attachments become important. You screw the attachment onto the front threads of your...

Making your titles readable: it's not what you say, it's what your audience can read.
March 1, 2002... Have you ever bought your child a musical instrument? If so, you quickly learned that there is very little correlation between having the right equipment and heating fine music. What's more, two or three years' experience on that instrument...

Test driving camcorders. (Camcorder Insider).
March 1, 2002... How do you take a camcorder for a test drive? As technical editor of C&CV, I'm called upon to evaluate at least one and sometimes as many as three camcorders a month. You can imagine how many cam reviews I've done over the years! Recently,...

New version of FCP. (Bulletin Board).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2002... To reach a wider audience of video editors, Apple recently unveiled its Final Cut Pro 3, which offers professional-quality, real-time effects without the addition of specialized hardware. It uses OfflineRT, an offline format that holds up to...

Multiple functions. (Bulletin Board).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)(Illustration)
March 1, 2002... When you want multiple functions--like editing, compositing, titling and audio--all in one package, the new MoviePack 4.0 software might be what you're looking for. This video software package imports and exports to multiple formats,...

Instant power. (Bulletin Board).(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)(Illustration)
March 1, 2002... You can keep shooting photographs even if your on-board batteries are dead, if you use the new line of instant power back-up batteries and chargers designed for camcorders and digital cameras. Using zinc-air technology, these batteries can...

Doc camcorder: the doctor is in--answers to your digital-editing questions.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2002... Extended Warranty Or Basic Only? Dear Doc: I'm buying a Sony DCR- TRV30 Mini DV camcorder, but I'm wondering if I should also buy an extended warranty (two or four years) beyond the standard warranty from Sony. Please advise! ...

Simple DVD: video editing meets video authoring.
March 1, 2002... Have you noticed? Everyone wants to burn video to DVD. Traditional video-editing tools are beginning to have the ability to export to DVD, and DVD-authoring tools are adding more editing capabilities. Some of the most exciting developments...

Using video for art: inspirations from sculpture by the sea.
March 1, 2002... We're all used to admiring art on the walls and floors of museums and galleries, but what about sculptures in a natural setting? This, you can have, if you're willing to travel to Sydney, Australia's annual sculpture-by-the-sea exhibition. ...