Camcorder articles from March 1998

Camcorder archives from March 1998

Turn your old PC into a video machine: the low-cost way to upgrade to desktop video.(Cover Story)
March 1, 1998... The Low-Cost Way to Upgrade To Desktop Video Have you looked at your old home computer recently? I mean really looked at what it is? Does it make you feel bad that you purchased an old '286, '386 or '486 "doorstop" just a few years ago...

Camcorders in motion: simple ways to add action to your shots.
March 1, 1998... Have you considered moving? No, I don't mean to New Jersey or Utah. I mean moving with your camcorder. When you put your camcorder in motion you create excitement, animation and energy--something your audience will really appreciate. ...

Windows 98 and video: Microsoft's next step features a host of multimedia improvements.
March 1, 1998... The biggest news in computers these days is the imminent introduction of Windows 98 (once called Windows 97 or Memphis). Beta versions are being tested right now and it should be out in the second quarter of 1998. Of course, from the...

Is digital killing Hi8?(digital video versus Hi8 video)(Cover Story)(Industry Overview)
March 1, 1998... Ever since Sony and Panasonic introduced the first Digital consumer camcorders, speculation has abounded that one day the new DVC format would replace Hi8. Today, with all manufacturers offering Digital consumer camcorders at reduced prices...

"Buz" it: Iomega's new capture/playback box promises big things at a low price.(video capture card)(Brief Article)(Evaluation)
March 1, 1998... Existing manufacturers of video-capture cards may be hearing an annoying noise as a new player enters the consumer-level video-capture business. The annoyance is coming from Utah, where Iomega (1-800/6978833; www.iomega.com) is unleashing...

Outboard editing center.(Datavideo SE-200 Integrated Editing Center)(Evaluation)
March 1, 1998... It Combines Video Editing, Titling, SEG, Color Processing And Audio Mixing How would you like an outboard (no computer needed) "black box"--that offers many hobby editing features all rolled into one? You can have it with the SE-200...

What's wrong with point & shoot?(using manual options on video cameras)
March 1, 1998... The point-and-shoot revolution began many, many years ago with the introduction of the first still cameras. They eliminated the need for professional photographers and all of the expertise that had been required to record an image on film....

Genlocks are back: the first computer/camcorder connection gets new life.(video production equipment)(Evaluation)
March 1, 1998... Almost 10 years ago, back in the very early years of desktop video production, I remember that the most sought-after accessory for any computer that claimed it was capable of the newfangled thing called desktop video production was a...

Smooth transitions: gradual dissolves and wipes give home videos that professional look.(editing techniques)
March 1, 1998... If you're a video enthusiast, it's easy to get caught up in eye candy: fancy digital effects like breaking cubes, twisting spirals and numerous other two- and three-dimensional transitions. However, if you look closely as you watch most...

Capturing virtual reality: combining multiple images into an interactive panoramic experience.(360 degree video techniques)
March 1, 1998... You may already know about VR, or virtual reality: You strap on an audio-video headpiece and "walk through" fantasy environments, usually shooting your way out of pretended danger. In addition to adventure games, VR is also used in...

Hitachi VM-H835LA.(camcorder evaluation)(Evaluation)
March 1, 1998... The New Hitachi VM-H835LA Ultravision combines many of the finest features found in today's camcorders into a sleek and beautiful package. This model delivers the foldout three-inch color LCD screen and uses the Hi8 tape format for sharp,...

Sony MVC-FD7.(digital still camera evaluation)(Evaluation)
March 1, 1998... The Newest Digital Still Camera Uses Conventional HD Floppy Disks In my opinion, the most important new feature that Sony has incorporated into the Digital MVC-FD7 Still Video recorder is the use of conventional HD floppy disks as the...

Canon Optura.(digital video camera evaluation)(Evaluation)
March 1, 1998... Remember the story about the blind men and the elephant? Each blind man felt a different part of the elephant and reported what he thought an elephant looked like. One touched the elephant's trunk and said it was like a snake. Another...

Video-in boxes.(MPEG video peripherals)
March 1, 1998... This year's hottest video products for home video and Internet video enthusiasts are the new crop of MVPs, or MPEG Video Peripherals. MVPs are outboard video accessories that connect to your PC computer's parallel Printer port and enable the...

Filtered images: simple add-ons that can add great creative potential.(using filters in video recording)
March 1, 1998... The most important filter on my valued camcorder is a cheap piece of glass protecting my precious lens. It safeguards the recessed multicoated lens against dust, salt spray and greasy finger marks. As a bonus, my UV filter also screens out...