Camcorder & Computer Video articles from May 2002

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from May 2002

The new superchip. (Editor's Report).(Foveon's image sensor)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Stephen King made infamous the term "superflu" in his book and movie, "The Stand." Now, Foveon, a relatively new Silicon Valley high-tech company, may be about to make equally famous, but in a positive way, a new type of image sensor that can...

Shooting secrets from the pros: video enhancers.
May 1, 2002... Photographers have been in the trenches for a hundred years before us, acclimating people to be subjects for our lenses. Starting with only rudimentary cameras and sheer determination, they braved adverse shooting environments. Through the...

Move up to 3-chip: 7 choices for the ultimate video.(camcorders)(Evaluation)
May 1, 2002... At some point in the life of most videographers, quality becomes paramount. Maybe you have ventured into event videography, and are shooting weddings and such for profit (or, hopefully, at least for a living!). Or, perhaps you have taken up...

Sounds good: better audio = better video. (Audio Section).(video tape editing tips)
May 1, 2002... Sound is king in this current digital revolution. Whether you are creating a movie or a simple family video, stellar sound is the most cost-effective asset that can boost your video's production value. Think of recent movies, such as "Black...

12-bit vs. 16-bit: coming to terms with digital audio. (Audio Section).
May 1, 2002... If you're like most videographers, getting the best visual quality should be uppermost in your goals. But, what about capturing great audio to go along with those great visuals? Better yet, what about great digital sound? Few...

Rock steady: what to look for in tripods made for video.(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2002... Every camcorder deserves a good tripod, but with so many models, sizes and prices to choose from, how does one know which tripod to buy? When comparing tripods, there are two primary components to consider -- the legs and the head. Both...

But, will it play? DVD prices drop, authoring tools abound, yet confusion reigns.(digital video disk)(Industry Overview)
May 1, 2002... The year 2001 saw tremendous progress in the development of DVDs as a realistic option for creating video productions on desktop computers. By the end of the year, DVD burners had dropped in price to under $500, DVD media had fallen to under...

Canon ZR50 MC: mini DV in an evolutionary design at a good price.(mini DV camcorder)(Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
May 1, 2002... Mini DV camcorders that sell for under $1,000 seem to be the norm these days. Canon started this trend more than a year ago when it broke through the $1,000 price barrier with its entry-level ZR-series Mini DV camcorders. The company is now...

Storing raw video: big A/V drives have arrived.(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2002... Big drives are finally shipping. These aren't those puny little drives that are often found on off-the-shelf PCs, with sizes of 20 gigabytes (20GB) or 40GB. I'm talking BIG! A breakthrough in the hard-drive world, big drives promise to make...

V-mail: how to successfully send videos to cyberspace.
May 1, 2002... E-mail. It's not just for words anymore. V-mail, the art of attaching video clips to your e-mails, is within your grasp. Birthday greetings, baby's first steps, a house tour--these are just a few of the ways you can enhance your e-mails with...

Video on the wave: the new look of software-only editing.(VideoWave 5)(Software Review)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
May 1, 2002... VideoWave 5 is the latest software designed to help you edit your videos and make them ready for VHS, the Internet or DVD. Unlike many hardware/software combination solutions, VideoWave, manufactured by MGI software is a software-only package...

Real time, really! RTMac & Premiere--a great combo.(Matrox RTMac vidoe card)(Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
May 1, 2002... Video-editing software, like Adobe Premiere, promises infinite creativity, as you combine and design multilayer productions with transitions, motion effects, and blended overlays. Yet, in reality, your ability to experiment is limited when...

Capture the gold! Camcorders at the Olympics.
May 1, 2002... Tony Benshoof thrives on speed. He also raves about digital camcorders. As member of the USA Luge 2002 Olympic Team at the recent Winter Olympics in Park City, UT, Benshoof zipped down the equivalent of at least 30 stories at speeds...

Jester Minute ...: a storyboard for a movie you can shoot.(viodeography)
May 1, 2002... I think we all have someone in our circle of family and friends who is convinced he's Mr. Comedy Supreme. You know, he's the guy with the dumb puns, corny, jokes and the one-liners. I say "he," because it's almost always a male. I also say "I...

NewTek: Video Toaster [2]: you are the network. (Camcorder insider: the toaster returns).(Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
May 1, 2002... About 10 years ago, video editing was largely a structured process that required enormous investments in expensive analog equipment, such as a video camcorder, at least two VCRs (one for playback, one for editing), a video switcher, and video...

Maxtor triples storage. (Bulletin Board).(Maxtor's Personal Storage 3000LE external hard drive)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... If you're a professional, business or home user, you can now easily add data storage without opening up your computer with Maxtor's new Personal Storage 3000LE external hard drive. The latest addition to its hard-disk-drive family has triple...

Powerful and portable video editing. (Bulletin Board).(Avid Express DV v3)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... You can now buy a real-time, affordable and software-only version of Avid's professional-strength editing solution with its new Avid Express DV v3. It features more than 100 customizable real-time effects, including dissolves, titles, color...

New lens adapter. (Bulletin Board).(LensPlus' LE-Adapter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Add a whole new dimension to your photo experience with LensPlus' new patented LE-Adapter (lens to eyepiece). The adapter can easily and inexpensively couple the lens of most digital cameras or camcorders, and other products like microscopes,...

The doctor is in--answers to your digital-editing questions. (Doc Camcorder).(video tape editing)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Low-Light Lament Dear Doc: My camcorder produces a grainy picture and ugly color reproduction in low-light conditions, yet in bright sunlight, it creates beautiful, color-accurate pictures. What aspect of the camcorder determines the...

Limelight limitations: Shooting in the near dark.(videography)
May 1, 2002... Videotaping live shows can be tricky, but they sure make for some entertaining video clips. As a keen videographer, I'm always searching for exciting subject matter that can be turned into lively video clips. Fortunately, living in a big city,...