Camcorder & Computer Video articles from May 2005

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from May 2005

Everything you need to know about video and DVD cams.(EDITOR'S REPORT)(Editorial)
May 1, 2005... With all the hoopla about DVD players and recorders these days, you'd think that DVDs were the greatest thing since sliced bread. Three manufacturers (Sony, Panasonic, and Hitachi) even offer camcorders that record to DVDs that can be used in...

A balancing act.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Get smooth, steady shots every time with the new Chrosziel Twister DV from 16x9 Inc. It offers stable support for most lightweight camcorders; you simply attach the camcorder to the system's central mounting plate, and once installed, the...

HDV, DVD and beyond.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Sony Media Software upgraded its industry-standard Vegas 6 software and combined it with the authoring capabilities of its Architect DVD software in its latest release, Vegas+DVD Production Suite. This platform provides a complete media...

Customized CDs.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Give your CD/DVD covers more personality with Cyberlink's LabelPrint, which includes software and templates for creating jewel case covers, inlays, mini-disc and standard labels, and high-res images for use as backgrounds. It takes only four...

Fully loaded.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... With Archos' latest AV4100 portable video player and recorder with a 100-gigabyte capacity, you can pack in even more videos, television shows, music and photos that you can enjoy anywhere, anytime! With it, you can movies, or store photos, or...

Photos on the go.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Kodak's new EASYSHARE Picture Viewer is a pocket-sized digital photo album that lets you store and share your photos on the go. You can store up to 150 digital images, and view them on a 2.5-inch high-res display screen. The Picture Viewer can...

DVDs in a snap.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Copy DVDs and CDs in minutes, and with just a few button clicks with Norazza's new CDcopy and DVDcopy. To copy discs, you simply load the master disc in the read drive, load the blank CDs or DVDs into the writer drives, and press the button....

Get a grip.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... If you shoot with a Sony Z1U-HDV Handycam, checkout this new mini HDV handle bracket from VFGadgets. It lets you add extra mini LCD monitors, audio transmitters, or other accessories to your Sony HDV camcorder. The bracket is designed to be...

On a roll.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... LowePro's latest Rolling CompuTrekker Plus AW is the perfect back-pack for outdoor photographers, and users of small-sized camcorders. Aside from compartments to store cameras, accessories and lenses, it can also store a 15.4-inch laptop, ideal...

Movie magic.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Making your own home video, even if you're a first-timer, is a cinch with MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 10. Impressive features include easy capture, intuitive editing, 15 video themes, automatic movie functions and instant CD/DVD burning. The program...

Ultra energy.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Maha has added a new battery to its already-popular line of NiMH units. The new PowerEx AA 2500mAh battery can be recharged hundreds of times with no memory effect, and the company claims it can last up to twice as long as ordinary rechargeable...

Stick 'em up.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Creating labels for your DVDs and CDs just got easier, thanks to Casio's new CW-L300 disc title printer. It prints not only on individual labels, but you can place your CD or DVD that's filled with digital images, music or video directly on the...

Mass printing.(ZOOM in: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
May 1, 2005... Primera's just announced two new products that can take care of all your large-scale printing needs. Its new BravoPro Disc Publisher is an automated CD/ DVD duplication and printing system that can easily burn a disc and then prints full-color...

Exploring DVDs and HDV.(CAMCORDER INSIDER)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... It's no big secret that the HDV format is set to re-energize the camcorder market. The thought of producing widescreen, high-definition video to dazzle the senses gets my creative juices flowing. JVC and Sony have already introduced three new...

Forces of nature: cracking the mystery of natural light.(video production)
May 1, 2005... There's nothing quite like awakening at 4 a.m. to anticipate a morning of shooting nature's glorious surprises. The natural world is still unrealized and is yours for the taking, at least for a short window of time, because, when it comes to...

10 steps to editing your home video.
May 1, 2005... It's one thing to purchase a camcorder and generate a ton of tapes. Editing takes this material to the next level, ultimately creating a new synergistic whole that is greater than the sum of its many parts. Editing your tapes is well worth the...

Skimp vs splurge: get the best deals on video equipment.
May 1, 2005... Every videographer and independent filmmaker struggles with hard decisions when it comes to acquiring equipment. Along with talent and persistence, getting the most bang for whatever bucks are in your budget is one of the most crucial skills...

Hitachi DZMV780A: faster start-up time, smaller size, and multi-disk compatibility make this DVD cam a great buy.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... Hitachi was the first company to produce a DVD camcorder, recognizing the direction of home video, by creating a camcorder that offered the convenience of VHS-C but in a more desirable format for today's home entertainment systems. Now, with...

What's hot in audio for video: the latest products to give your videos pro-quality sond.(Buyers Guide)
May 1, 2005... The more you learn about video production, the more you realize just how essential great audio is to your successful project. Stellar audio is what differentiates great professional video projects from amateur video. Each time I see a new DVD,...

Serious Magic's Visual Communicator trio: get your point across.(Software review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... Serious Magic is one of those software companies that just keep on introducing new versions of its groundbreaking products. It entered the market a couple of years ago with a product called Visual Communicator, which established a new paradigm...

JVC GZ-MC200: highly portable, this single-chip can record to a variety of formats (including microdrive), and captures 2.1MP stills.(CAMCORDER REVIEW)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... Many new camcorders on the market today seek to increase their appeal to buyers by combining the ability to capture still images as well as video with the same camera. JVC's new Everio series, self-styled as "digital media" cameras rather than...

Wireless video: doing it all on your mobile phone.(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... Are you too busy to watch TV? Only have a few minutes to catch up on the latest news or sports highlights from last night? Verizon Wireless has the answer, in the form of its V CAST wireless multimedia service, delivering TV clips on...

Lite-On's "secret" storage: more than your basic DVD recorder.(Hardware review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... Lite-On continues to innovate in the set-top DVD recorder market. Its earlier-generation set-top DVD recorder, the LVW-5055, has just about every bell and whistle you might want on a multi-format DVD recorder, except one--an internal hard...

Just Vlog It! Create your own video blog.(Software review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... Have you vlogged lately? No, it's not a disease or a new dance--vlogging, vblogging or video blogging is a new way to distribute and share your ideas, thoughts and opinions with the rest of the globe by using the Internet and video. You...

Moving pictures: turn your photos into video with ProShow Gold.(Software review)(Product/Service Evaluation)
May 1, 2005... Sometimes you come across a program that is such a great piece of software you just want to tell people about it. ProShow Gold is just that, an incredibly powerful, yet easy-to-use, image-editing system that is perfect for turning your photos...

How to use your Camcorder's Macro feature.
May 1, 2005... Have you ever tried moving your camcorder really close to your subject? I mean REALLY close. Most camcorders' autofocus mechanisms adjust to provide sharp focus to within millimeters of your subject, and this opens a whole world of...