Camcorder & Computer Video articles from November 2002

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from November 2002

In search of whales. (Editor's Report).
November 1, 2002... A Tale of Two Camcorders For my summer vacation, my wife and I took a cruise to Alaska aboard the Holland America ship, the Zaandam. No, the budget for this editor hasn't gotten bigger; the price of cruises has come down. In case you...

NiteMax. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? A digital night-vision viewing system from Infrared Imaging. What does it do? The device lets users see with clarity in the dark, as well as record images without being detected, making it applicable in a variety of...

VmailTalk. (Zoom-in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? It provides users with easy-to-use controls to create and send video e-mails directly from popular e-mail programs from Talkway Communications. What does it do? When a user records a message; it is instantly streamed to...

MovieShop Deluxe 6. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? A video-editing solution (with CD/ DVD-authoring capabilities) from Broderbund. What does it do? Lets users take their video files, capture them into MovieShop Deluxe 6, and then edit/enhance their clips by adding titles,...

Studio 8. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? A video-editing suite that includes integrated DVD authoring from Pinnacle Systems. What does it do? Makes it easy for users to create Hollywood-style DVDs, using advanced features previously found only in professional...

RS-212. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? A DVD+RW/+R Recorder from Vivastar. What does it do? The internal combo DVD recorder includes six standards in one unit: DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM and CD-ROM. Special features? 4.7GB single-sided, 2.4X write...

Archos Jukebox Multimedia 20. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? From Archos, its a portable device that combines an MP3 player, recorder, built-in microphone, photo album, camcorder, video player and recorder in a single unit that measures less than five inches. What does it do? The...

ACD VideoMagic. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? Automatic movie-making software from ACD Systems. What does it do? Combines digital video clips with your choice of music tracks to create high-quality music videos. Special features? It automatically analyzes video...

Mach 1. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? A battery charger from Lenmar. What does it do? It charges lithium-ion batteries in less than 30 minutes. Special features? Mach 1 continuously monitors, conditions and maintains the quality of batteries, extending...

StuffBak. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? Loss recovering system for portable electronic devices, such as camcorders, cameras, laptops and cell phones from StuffBak. What does it do? Each StuffBak I.D. label has a unique identification number, which, when registered...

SM-332. (Zoom in: must-have gadgets and accessories).
November 1, 2002... What is it? CD-RW and DVD combination drive from Samsung. What does it do? It offers 32X CD recording, 10X CD rewriting and 40X CD-ROM reading, and 12X DVD-ROM reading. It also supports recording and editing of high-capacity photo, video...

Upgrade? Should you get a new digital camcorder? (Buying Your Next Cam).
November 1, 2002... Today there are 43 million camcorders in the United States. Chances are, one of them is yours. Camcorders have been widely available to consumers for more than a dozen years. That means that about half of the 40-odd million camcorders...

Top 10 questions: to ask yourself before buying a camcorder. (Buying Your Next Cam).
November 1, 2002... Selecting a camcorder to purchase can be a daunting task, particularly if it is your first one. Unless you understand the ins and outs of what makes one camcorder better or cost more than another, the selection process can be quite confusing....

All about tapes: what you need to know about formats and quality. (Buying Your Next Cam).
November 1, 2002... Smaller tape sizes, smaller camcorders and huge advancements in technology have made electronic imaging about the most engaging mass communication activity on the planet. Commercial videotape us started in 1956 with the 2-inch quad tape....

Sony DCR-IP5: pro features in a palm-sized cam.
November 1, 2002... Personal electronics, such as cell phones, PDAs and MP3 audio players, have shrank to sizes small enough to fit into pockets and purses. Some small Mini DV camcorders are small enough to fit into a large pocket, but the new Sony...

DVD secrets.
November 1, 2002... Whether you are starting to create our own DVDs or are just naturally inquisitive, software DVD-player applications are wonderful tools for playing DVDs on your desktop and for looking under the hood to explore their structure. We are used to...

DVD comes of age: why buy a VCR when you have a DVD recorder?
November 1, 2002... DVD has exploded in popularity in the past few years, particularly as the set-top DVD player has joined the VCR next to the television in many households. There also has been a lot of buzz about using DVD on computers for desktop authoring...

JVC: a prosumer camcorder with streaming video capability. (GY-DV300).
November 1, 2002... The JVC GY-DV300 Streamcorder is a dynamite camcorder that has received a lot of hype from the press and from the broadcast community because of its ability to broadcast straight to the Internet. By using a special converter pack, plus...

Punch up your sound: gadgets and gizmos to sweeten your audio.
November 1, 2002... Most likely, you've never heard of a variable-gain amplifier or a gate or a compressor. The words "expander" or "limiter" probably sound Greek to you, too. But, it might be time to get familiar with these terms, which are actually audio...

Just the basics: plain and simple shooting techniques. (Creative Shooting).
November 1, 2002... So often camcorder conversations are inundated with tech talk--formats and resolution. CCDs, LCDs and USBs. But, in truth, it's the person behind the lens and the skills he or she brings to the table that makes the difference between good and...

In your face: shooting a successful interview. (Creative Shooting).
November 1, 2002... The trick to catching someone on videotape takes a lot of action; however, most of the action is behind the scenes during the setup. Believe it or not, interviewing is a major part of the professional video industry. When most people...

Zoo shoot: zooming in between the bars. (Creative Shooting).
November 1, 2002... Zoo animals are excellent subjects for videotaping, but they are not always easy conquests. On the surface, a zoo has tremendous potential for a video production. Often the animated animal residents look as if they are just waiting for...

MICROMV--next generation. (Camcorder Insider).
November 1, 2002... For this month's "Insider," we're giving you a preview of two new MICROMV camcorders from Sony. If you thought that Sony was only testing the waters with MICROMV technology, it shows it is actually behind it 100 percent with the introduction...

HDTV for the rest of us. (D-VHS).
November 1, 2002... If you're like me, you've probably ignored all the hype about HDTV. Quite frankly, I don't blame you. It requires quite an investment (about $2,000 to $6,000) to enjoy it. You have to get an expensive HDTV receiver, and then you have to rely...

Extreme camcording: catching daredevils on videotape.
November 1, 2002... As a mild-mannered videographer, I sometimes wonder why so many people are willing to risk their lives leaping off high bridges, jumping out of airplanes or shooting dangerous rapids in rubber rafts. Of course, it's all a calculated risk...