Camcorder & Computer Video articles from October 2006

Camcorder & Computer Video archives from October 2006

High-def for the masses.(Upfront)
October 1, 2006... All talk, no action. That's how many of us felt about high-definition consumer video; it was wrought with camcorders that were priced way beyond most consumers' budgets, and the software and hardware were so new they were still a little rough....

Store more.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Capture more video and images with a new high-capacity memory card from Panasonic. Designed for use with any SD-compatible video cameras, digital cameras or audio players, this new card can hold up to 4GB worth of data. The card transfers data...

Visual effects in no time.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Creating visual effects in your film project can be very time consuming, especially when you're compositing. As a new plug-in for Apple Motion 2 software, dvGarage offers Conduit to cut your workflow in half using real-time compositing tools....

Media cover up.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Your CDs can finally be safe from destruction, whether it's a friend who scratches your favorite album, or accidentally nicking your favorite DVD. The Protective Disc Skins by d_skin is a plastic film cover you can latch onto any CD or DVD...

Pro camcorder bag.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Take your top-of-the line DV camcorders on the road without worrying about damaging them. The new line of Grab & Shoot bags for DV cameras by 16x9 Inc. is capable of holding the Panasonic HVX200, Sony HVR-Z1U, JVC GY-HD100U, or Canon XL-H1...

Portable entertainment.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Sometimes you just wish you could watch your favorite TV show or movie during a long flight or during some down time. With Magix's Movies2Go you can easily transfer your favorite DVDs, television shows, or Internet clips on to most mobile...

Missing link.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Directly connect your HDV or DV video cameras to your iPod or USB drive via Bella Corporation's new Catapult. The compact and portable device lets you immediately edit and digitize your video to any USB device or iPod, and has a rechargeable...

Memorial DVDs.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... If you're thinking of going into the business of producing funeral videos, get your hands on this new DVD, called Funeral Videos--Business Everlasting. Produced by Memory Vision and taught by Alan Naumann, the DVD advises users on how to create...

Do it all device.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Combine all your multimedia into one software interface that makes it easy to listen to your CDs, watch movies, play music videos, and other cool functions. 8 Dimensions International recently released TVedia 4.0 media center software, a...

Dual-purpose tripod.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Manfrotto introduces a new tripod that you can use with either a digital camera or video equipment. The new Modo series is an all-in-one tripod that collapses to 14-inches, or 17.1-inches with the 785B model. The compact 785SHB has a maximum...

Flash memory.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... TrekStor is proud to introduce its brushed-metal finished USB 2.0 compatible CS-D memory sticks available in 6GB or 8GB. A red LED illuminates to let you know the power is on; supplied through the USB connection it is plugged into. Along with...

Editing in a snap.(ZOOM IN: First Look At Video Gear And Accessories)
October 1, 2006... Easy enough to use for editing basic home video, the Magix Movie Edit Pro 11 lets you create professional high-def video with simple functions. Create your videos in surround sound, HD-TV, 16:9 widescreen, special effects, and 3D transitions....

Next-gen camcorders: HDD, HD and DVD.(Camcorder Insider)
October 1, 2006... 2006 is proving to be the year of High-Definition video for consumers, prosumers, and professionals alike. With five new models (three from Canon, and two from Sony), HD videographers have more choices than ever before. Canon enters the market...

High-def gets real!(New Tech)
October 1, 2006... High-def is here! Well, it's almost here. You can buy HDV camcorders for around $1,400 and shoot in real HD-resolution, and then, you can burn and share the results on high-def DVD burners for around $1,000. Yes, it seems we've been talking...

Become an independent DV filmmaker: professional results on an amateur's budget.
October 1, 2006... When Mini DV camcorders were introduced, many aspiring videographers immediately realized that they could take advantage of the revolutionary technology and create a very professional production for a fraction of the cost of high-end broadcast...

Panasonic AG-HVX200: high-def tapeless recording for the serious videographer.
October 1, 2006... This is it. The new Panasonic AG-HVX200 is our next camcorder. We have been using the Panasonic DVX100 for the past two years and we have loved it. It is a solid camcorder that produces exquisite images and has all of the necessary professional...

Adobe AfterEffects 7.0 and EncoreDVD 2.0: polish your video production with effects and sound.
October 1, 2006... Adobe's Production Studio, formerly known as the Adobe Video Collection, is comprised of a several powerful interlocking, Windows-based programs for video production. Anchored by Premiere Pro, one of the top editing packages for broadcast pros,...

JVC GZ-MG77: instant DVD recording (with companion DVD burner).
October 1, 2006... Hard Disk Drive (HDD) camcorders are starting to come into their own, with many different models from JVC and Sony now being offered. There's no question about their appeal, HDD camcorders can store more standard-definition video, 10-hours for...

LED camcorder lights: shedding new light on the subject.
October 1, 2006... While low-light camcorders work well in many settings, adding light usually lets you flatter your subjects and fill in shadows. Standard on-camera lighting--the incandescent kind--usually burns out batteries pretty quickly, and also the lights...

Taking in on the road: gear you need to shoot on location.
October 1, 2006... POWER TALK When you are using your camcorder at home to shoot a video, you don't have to worry about not having what you need close at hand. However, when you go on location to shoot an event like a wedding or a party, or to shoot a music...

Canon DC40: a high-end Mini DVD cam that shoots 4MP stills.
October 1, 2006... The Canon DC40 is a sweet package. It's compact, especially for a camcorder that records to Mini DVD, where the size of the disk somewhat determines the dimensions. It takes high-resolution still images with a variety of features that rival...

LiteOn HD-A740GX: a dual-purpose DVD recorder.
October 1, 2006... We've all heard about the wonders of TiVo, that nifty little subscription-based service that automatically finds and digitally archives all our favorite shows and movies. Well, this technology has now found its way into DVD recorders; today's...

Hitachi DZ-GX3300A: a $799 DVD camcorder with all the standard features.
October 1, 2006... The GX3300A is Hitachi's premier, sixth generation DVD camcorder. In addition to recording video, the GX3300A ($799 MSRP) sports a 3.3-megapixel CCD for capturing high-resolution still images as well, also with a number of special features to...

How to choose the right DVD recorder.
October 1, 2006... I'm still amazed at how quickly DVD recorders have caught on with the mainstream public. And I'm also amazed at how they've all but overtaken VHS tape completely as the preferred recording medium. As their acceptance and popularity have...

SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 4 and Sony Cinescore 1: automated soundtrack creation choices.(SmartSound Software Inc., Sony Media Software )
October 1, 2006... Do you need a music soundtrack to add emotional depth to your video productions? Even if you're a musician who could compose, play, and record your own scores, that's still a lot of work. At the other extreme, you can buy stock music, but then...

Hands-on Guide to Video Blogging & Podcasting: Emerging Media Tools for Business Communication.
October 1, 2006... Hands-on Guide To Video Blogging & Podcasting: Emerging Media Tools for Business Communication by Lionel Felix & Damien Stolarz Series Editor: Dan Rayburn $34.95; Focal Press/Elsevier www.focalpress.com; www.elsevier.com You don't have to...

Producing & Directing the Short Film & Video, Third Edition.
October 1, 2006... Producing & Directing The Short Film & Video, Third Edition by David K. Irving and Peter W. Rea $49.95; Focal Press/Elsevier www.focalpress.com; www.elsevier.com This oversized paperback is impressive not only because of its physical...

The Director's Idea: The Path to Great Directing.(Brief article)(Book review)
October 1, 2006... The Director's Idea: The Path To Great Directing by Ken Dancyger $29.95; Focal Press/Elsevier www.focalpress.com; www.elsevier.com Ken Dancyger, a professor of film and television at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, who...

iMovie HD 6 and iDVD 6 Visual Quickstart Guide: Learn iMovie HD and iDVD the Quick and Easy Way!
October 1, 2006... iMovie HD 6 and iDVD 6 Visual Quickstart Guide Learn iMovie HD and iDVD the Quick and Easy Way! by Jeff Carlson $24.99; Peachpit Press www.peachpit.com Mac OSX users take note--if you're just starting out making movies on your computer or...

Secrets of Videoblogging: Videoblogging for the Masses.
October 1, 2006... Secrets of Videoblogging: Videoblogging for the Masses by Michael Verdi and Ryanne Hodson, with Diana Weynand and Shirley Craig $24.99; Peachpit Press www.peachpit.com The title of this book pretty much says it all, especially the sub...