Camcorder & Computer Video articles from March 2004

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from March 2004

The last analog camcorder?(Editor's Report)
March 1, 2004... Get you Hi8 or VHS-C camcorder quick; soon they may not be making any more of them. For well over a dozen years, analog camcorders were the mainstay of the home video industry. There was a potpourri of formats, including 8mm. Hi8, VHS,...

Express Digital Darkroom.(Zoom in: video editing essentials)
March 1, 2004... What is it? The latest photo software suite from Express Digital. What does it do? It delivers extensive image capture options, image enhancement, storage and management features, and printing options. Special features? It also protects...

Image Rescue 2.0.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? The latest version of Lexar Media's image recovery software. What does it do? It can recover "lost" or deleted digital images from ANY memory card, regardless of format or manufacturer. Special features? It can also...

Rechargeable battery system.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? Panasonic's new line of NiMH battery systems. What does it do? The batteries are ideal for powering high-drain electronics, such as digital video camcorders, cameras, and other devices. Special features? Both models include...

PowerCinema 3.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? A home entertainment software package from CyberLink. What does it do? Lets users watch DVDs, create slide shows, view and manage video files, listen and organize music, and much more with their computers. Special features?...

Camera case.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? A line of l0 carrying cases from Targus. What does it do? Protects all your video camera or digital camera equipment. Special features? Depending on the style, some cases include detachable neck or shoulder straps, belt...

FireStore DV Conversion Suite.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? A group of PC programs that supports post acquisition file and conversion needs from Focus Enhancements. What does it do? It can group video files into one big video clip with audio click/pop removal between clips, insert or...

Universal product line.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? A new line of rechargeable AA/AAA batteries and chargers for digital camcorders, cameras, and laptops from Battery-Biz. What does it do? The laptop battery provides up to 10 hours of run time and has a fuel gauge to indicate...

Zvue.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? A handheld personal video player from HandHeld Entertainment. What does it do? About the size of a deck of cards, it can play full-motion videos and MP3s on an ultra-bright 2.5-inch full-color screen. Special features?...

Texture Collection.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? The fifth edition of NewTek's Texture Collection. What does it do? This new collection includes 50 high-resolution textures with categories like Brick, Concrete, Stone, Masonry and Rocks. Special features? All textures are...

FVD-CI Pocket CameraCorder.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? A lightweight camcorder/digital camera from Fisher Multimedia. What does it do? It captures high-resolution MPEG-4 videos (up to 30 mins.) and 3,931 3.2MP stills, according to the company. Special features? It's very...

MB600.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? A portable memory card to CD-R recorder from EZ Dupe. What does it do? This lightweight, portable unit can turn any memory device (CF, SD, MMC, etc.) into permanent CD-R backups. Special features? Use it as an external USB...

Pyro A/V Link.(Zoom in: video editing essential)
March 1, 2004... What is it? A digital video converter from ADS Tech. What does it do? With composite, S-VHS and component connectors, it lets users capture video from any source, including analog. Special features? It's bundled with more than $1,500...

DSR-PD170 is sony's latest mini DV.(Camcorder Insider)
March 1, 2004... Sony has just introduced the DSR-PD170 camcorder, which replaces the venerable DSR-PD150, a camcorder that is widely used by advanced consumer and industrial videographers. When you look at it externally, it looks very similar to the new...

ABCs of video: coming to terms with camcoders.
March 1, 2004... The world of camcorders is filled with unique terms, nouns, verbs and adjectives that describe the features, functions and other aspects of digital video. Below you'll find a handy reference to help in your search for and use of this wonderful...

Which camcorder is best for you? Your top 10 questions answered.
March 1, 2004... If you are shopping for a camcorder--whether it is your first or you're upgrading to something new and improved--it pays to ask those key questions that will help narrow your field of choices and ensure you are making your most intelligent...

Sony DCR-DVD100: a DVD cam for under $1,000.
March 1, 2004... You could say Sony's new DCR-DVD100 is your entry-level device for this latest home video recording media, it covers the basics, getting you into a camcorder for less than a $1,000, throwing in some modest digital still camera features to round...

The top 12 NLE products: everything a video editor desires.
March 1, 2004... I've been scouring the industry looking for some great gift ideas for the digital video enthusiast. We've found productivity tools, add-ons, software plug-ins and utilities that will make a great addition to your NLE suite without breaking the...

Discovering WEVA: getting into event videography.
March 1, 2004... Digital camcorders and editing equipment have leveled the playing field between Hollywood moguls and the amateur videographer. With just a models video investment, you can create a romantic film, produce a compelling documentary or make a music...

Panasonic PV-DV73: surprise! It's a webcam, too ...(Camcorder Review)
March 1, 2004... Panasonic refers to its PV-DV73 as a "mid-size" model, and it certainly is. It's not so tiny that you can slip it into a pocket, nor so big that you need to hold it on your shoulder. It's ideal for the family who wants to get into digital video...

Applied Magic's HD Cinema: an HD-ready turnkey system.(HD Cinema Workstation)
March 1, 2004... For most people who are not computer-savvy, myself included, a turnkey system is definitely the best way to go. Turnkey systems are assembled, loaded and tested by pros that have done the research to determine which components work best...

Turning pro: the stand-alone DVD recorder grows up.(Hardware Review)
March 1, 2004... A stand-alone DVD recorder is nothing new to CAMCORDER & ComputerVideo readers. We've been reviewing them for as long as they've been available to consumers. What's new is that the concept of a stand-alone DVD recorder has finally arrived for...

How to take great videos of kids and pets.
March 1, 2004... If you ask most people who use camcorders, most of them, at one time or another, have used their camcorders to record their kids and families. In fact, I would wager, that most camcorder use is primarily related to videotaping and recording for...

How to make a DV movie on a budget.
March 1, 2004... Nothing has put movie-making tools into the hands of regular people like digital video equipment and editing software has. Just about anyone can make a movie now, think Spielberg, on the cheap. Of course, the democratization of film hasn't...

How to eliminate the shakes.
March 1, 2004... There's a whole lot of shaking going on, and it is not a good thing. Unlike dancing, Disneyland rides and rock & roll, shakiness, when you are shooting and playing back video, is not a good thing. Watching shaky videos is not pleasant, plus it...

How to capture colorful kites.
March 1, 2004... Crinkly brown wrapping paper, a few wooden sticks and a ball of string were all the material I had when I built my first kite. By contrast, today s high-tech high-flyers are computer-designed, made from space-age materials and decorated in...