Camcorder & Computer Video articles from March 2006

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from March 2006

High-def for under $800.(Upfront)
March 1, 2006... High-definition home video recording for less than $800, imagine that. This vision is now reality with Sanyo's announcement of the new Xacti HD1, the world's smallest camcorder to shoot high-def video. It's also the most affordable, with a...

Into the Blu.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... Pioneer's new Blu-ray disc player, the BDP-HD1, can deliver 1920x1080p output (the highest of the three high-def signals), which means you get the sharpest audio, video and interactive content from your player. This unit has IP network...

Pocket your photos.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... Enjoy your slide shows on the go with CEIVA Logic's new Pocket Digital Photo Album. Users simply retrieve their photos through a single-wire connection to any desktop CEIVA receiver. Plus, the unit runs on batteries that get recharged in its...

New-gen player.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... Also from SanDisk is the new Sansa e200 series MP3 player, the company's flagship MP3 player that's also perfect for viewing personal videos and photos. It features a large 1.8-inch color screen and 6GB of storage, so it can hold more than...

Power up.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... Check out Panasonic's new and improved Oxyride Extreme Power Batteries, which the company claims last longer than alkaline batteries based on head-to-head comparisons vs. other brands. These long-lasting batteries make them ideal for use with...

Portable drives.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... SanDisk's new line of USB Smart Drives called Cruzer Crossfire are not just for garners; these nifty little drives are also ideal for storing digital photos and music. The drives come with an attractive metal lanyard that attaches to a snap-on...

High-def players.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... High-def content comes to life when played on one of Toshiba's latest high-def players. Models HD-XA1 and HD-A1 both connect to HDTV sets via a High-Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, the first industry-supported all-digital A/V...

Virtual videos.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... Experience video on the go just by putting on a pair of sunglasses? That's the idea behind the new DV920 Video Eyewear from Icuiti. When used in combination with the new video iPod, you simply don the eyewear and watch videos, check e-mail or...

iPod connection.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... Transfer your own home videos from your PC to the new iPod easily with the new Video Vault from Diversified Multimedia. The program lets you export directly to the iPod, organize your collection and overlay subtitles on top of the video. The...

Big picture.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
March 1, 2006... Imagine taking all your videos, photos and music from your PC to your TV, but not just any other TV. With HP's new 37-inch high-def TV, the Advanced Digital Media High-Def LCD TV, you get bright, clear pictures, thanks to its high-performance...

Sony's 2006 cam line-up.(Camcorder Insider)
March 1, 2006... Sony has recommitted itself to the fastest growing category in camcorders DVD recordable versions introducing new DVD camcorders that you'll find to be very affordable. And finally, it is about to introduce a hard drive-based camcorder. Read on...

Webcams for video blogging conferencing and surveillance.(New Tech)
March 1, 2006... Digital camcorders are great for shooting and editing video clips, but there's another, even more immediate and fun, aspect of video on computers--live video conferencing and even remote surveillance, using tiny and inexpensive Webcams. ...

Top-of-the-line camcorders.
March 1, 2006... When it comes to durability and reliability, all camcorders are about the same, at least in their construction and assembly. No manufacturer puts out junk, stuff that stops working one day after the warranty expires. That might still happen...

Location, location, location.(Professional Video Tips Anyone Can Use)
March 1, 2006... When you watch the credits of any movie roll, you see dozens, if not hundreds, of names, each of which played a role in creating it. If you are an independent moviemaker, you will probably end up fulfilling many of these roles yourself,...

Controlling depth of field.(Professional Video Tips Anyone Can Use)
March 1, 2006... Perhaps no aspect of videography causes confusion to newcomers like depth of field. When handled well, however, the right depth of field can maximize the effectiveness of your shots. In all but the rarest circumstances, the main subject in...

Color correction.(Professional Video Tips Anyone Can Use)
March 1, 2006... Remember the unique film Pleasantville? This popular film effectively illustrated its point by comparing current lifestyles to a more Leave It to Beaver era of the 50s. To pull this look off visually, the producer; or colorist, chose a very fun...

Automating a screenplay.(Professional Video Tips Anyone Can Use)
March 1, 2006... The screenplay serves as the foundation for many video projects and certainly for the narrative movie. Even if you are shooting a movie yourself, with no intention of submitting it to industry professionals, using a proper screenplay format is...

JVC GR-DF550: a great multi-purpose mini DV cam.(Camcorder Review)
March 1, 2006... I started shooting moving images back in the early 1970s when the Super 8 film format was the rage, and Super 8 sound cameras were as good as it got in that pre-consumer video era. There were lots of cool things like lap dissolves and true slow...

All about DVD recorders.(HARDWARE REVIEW)
March 1, 2006... These days DVDs are the most convenient way to share and play back video, and with VHS VCRs falling by the wayside, most homes now have a DVD player as an integral part of their home entertainment center. Unless you are one of the (currently)...

Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4 Disc Creator: perfect for beginners.(Product/Service Evaluation)
March 1, 2006... Despite the long, complex name, the Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4 Disc Creator software package is a very easy-to-use program that enables almost anyone, from first-timers to experienced videographers, to quickly capture and edit video, author a...

Rips clips from your DVDs.(HOW TO)
March 1, 2006... DVDs are not just for playback anymore. DVD discs are not only a convenient way to play and share your videos, but now you also can use them as your video archives--you can extract clips from your DVDs to re-use in new presentations. New DVD...

Transfer home movies to your iPod.(HOW TO)
March 1, 2006... No doubt, Apple's iPod is the hottest electronics device these days, allowing you to play your favorite music, see your digital photos and watch some TV shows and music videos. But, did you also know that you can watch your own home videos on...

Tsunami MPEG DVD Author Pro: features you won't find on other software.(SOFTWARE REVIEW)
March 1, 2006... A brand name like Tsunami MPEG definitely gets our attention. TMPG, Inc. is the company and D Author Pro is the product. This is what it will do for you. Short and sweet, this program does just what you think, helps you produce DVDs. What...

Turn your photos into movies.(Momento software)
March 1, 2006... Canopus has just introduced a new Windows-based software program called Momento ($49.99), which can transform digital photos into exciting animated slide shows with motion effects, artwork, transitions, titles, music and voice-over. These...

Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro 5.
March 1, 2006... Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro 5 Level 3 Certification by Alexis Van Hurkman and DigitalFilm Tree $49.99; Peachpit Press www.peachpit.com Part of Peachpit's Apple Pro Training Series, this book not only delivers a...

Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 5 Level 2 Certification.
March 1, 2006... Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro 5 Level 2 Certification by Michael Wohl $49.99; Peachpit Press www.peachpit.com Also part of the Apple Pro Training Series, this 600-plus page book will prepare you for Apple Pro Certification....

DVD Demystified Third Edition.
March 1, 2006... DVD Demystified Third Edition by Jim Taylor, Mark R. Johnson, Charles G. Crawford $49.95; McGraw-Hill Education www.books.mcgraw-hill.com Understanding DVD technology is a formidable task and not one that everyone is willing to undertake....

Hands-On Guide to Webcasting Internet Event and AV Production.(Book Review)
March 1, 2006... Hands-On Guide to Webcasting Internet Event and AV Production by Steve Mack and Dan Rayburn $34.95; Focal Press/Elsevier www.focalpress.com; www.elsevier.com Webcasting is hot these days, and if you have an Internet connection, chances are...

Premiere Elements 2 for Windows Visual Quickstart Guide.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
March 1, 2006... Premiere Elements 2 for Windows Visual Quickstart Guide by Antony Bolante $21.99; Peachpit Press www.peachpit.com Like all of Peachpit Press's Visual Quickstart Guides, Premiere Elements 2 for Windows is well-organized, thoroughly...