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Computer Editing: Split Man

Editing is an art. To create each masterpiece, the editor/artist takes a bunch of elements from his palette (we call them video clips, audio...

Audio

Test Bench:Videonics, Inc Command Post Media Controller

Videomaker

$199 Videonics, Inc. 1370 Dell Avenue Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 866-8300 www.videonics.com The Videonics CommandPost is a keyboard and mouse adjunct designed to make editing quicker and easier by providing...

Editing

Test Bench:Avid Xpress DV 1.5 on IBM Intellistation turnkey editor

Videomaker

$6,909 IBM (888) 746-7426 www.ibm.com/pc/intellistation For years Avid editing workstations were the systems of choice for legions of film and television editors. In recent years, Avid has begun...

Editing

Test Bench:Boris FX Inc. Red 1.2 titling and 3D effects software

Videomaker

$1,995 Boris FX, Inc. 381 Congress 3rd floor Boston, MA 02210 (888) 77-BORIS www.borisfx.com As computer-based editing continues to explode, a whole host of editing add-on and plug-in software is...

Editing

Test Bench:Play Inc. HoloSet ChromaKey and virtual set

Videomaker

Price as tested: $4,800 Starter Kit: $1,575 Play Inc. (800) 306-PLAY www.play.com Traditionally, when you want to create a chromakey effect it's a much-involved and tricky affair. You'll...

Cameras

Home Video Hints: Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Videomaker

Because we generally use our camcorders to record the happy events of our lives, and because our happiest times usually coincide with good weather,...

News

Burning a DVD with MGI VideoWave III

Videomaker

Q. Burning (CD) Question I have a music video I created using MGI VideoWave III editing software. I want to get it onto disk to...

Directing

Six Kid-friendly Home Video Ideas

Videomaker

You would like to play a game with the kids, but you're not quite sure what to do with the camera. Then you remember...

Lighting

Light Source: In the Mood? Creating Mood with Light

Videomaker

The next time you go to a movie or rent a video, pay close attention to the way the director uses lighting to help...

Profitmaking

26 Video Ideas: A to Z On How To Make Money With Video

Videomaker

MAKING VIDEO can be an expensive hobby. When you total the cost of your camcorder, mikes, computer, editing software, lights and other equipment it...