updated 10 August 2008

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August 10th, 2008: Part of a series examining the Canon VIXIA HG20 and HG21 consumer AVCHD camcorders: a look at the HG20 camcorder's exterior, and an overview of its new menu interface.

August 7th, 2008: We're taking a close look at the Canon VIXIA HF11 Dual Flash Memory AVCHD camcorder. Austin Meyers, of Austin, Texas takes the little camera to Auditorium Shores to shoot some comparison video with it and the Canon HV30 HDV camcorder. Plenty of downloadable video clips included.

July 19th, 2008: From one of our community message board discussions, Stephen Gradin offers some useful tips and helpful hints for covering weddings and similar event videography in his guide to focus and low light shooting with the Sony HVR-Z7U.

June 30th, 2008: Charles Papert, S.O.C. takes the Steadicam Pilot for a test drive and provides an engaging three-page report as well as a sample video for your review. Continue on to read Page One and Page Two. The video clip is on Page Three.

March 1st, 2008: Josh Chesarek called nNovia directly to make sure about the NTFS support and the devices ability to capture long takes without breaking up a file. He bought the QC HD 120 and shares his thoughts about it in his review of the nNovia QuickCapture HD and Small Camera Mount.

February 27th, 2008: Adobe Premiere Pro 3.1 introduces support for Panasonic P2 cameras. This means that native ingest, editing and output of content are all possible. The Panasonic P2 Workflow Guide for Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 describes the workflow and advantages of using Adobe Premiere Pro with Panasonic P2 content.

February 2nd, 2008: Chris Soucy of Fairfield, New Zealand (a suburb of Dunedin) graciously provides us with an extensive hands-on review of the Vinten FiberTec video tripod system.

Pt. 1: System Overview --
Pt. 2: The FiberTec tripod --
Pt. 3: Spreader & Soft Case --
Pt. 4: Full System Handling --
Pt. 5: Conclusion, price and availability

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Need help exporting videos in final cut Hi guys, I have been using Final Cut for about 6 months now and I am STILL having trouble exporting my files. I mean there are so many options I am unsure which one to choose. This current wedding video I did for a client...due to my lack of expertise, the footage turned out very grainy. I still...

can you rotate 5d video I shot some footage off a train but held the camera vertically now on playback it looks strange as i thought there would be a way in the media player to rotate the picture but seems only photos can be rotated ,am i wrong

TV pilot I am currently working on a pilot for a local TV show for NE Florida. The pilot will be shot in a garadge with two z1u's and a improvised lighting kit with a set of flats, cheap I know. Once we get a budget, we will move into a local studio with better equipment and a full crew. Once the pilot...

Projectors Recntly a Couple asked me that they wanted a live feed of the speeches on the projector... i have a Sony HVR-V1U, could you guys tell me what i would need in order to connect the camera to the projector? Thanks

Comer 1800 Power Adapter I ordered the Comer 1800 light and would like to make an adaptor so i can remotely mount the battery (like the sony light). has anybody done this already and would like to share? Otherwise, i have seen a series 7 adapter plate that would be perfect but does anybody know if the series 7 adaptor...

Borrow a JVC battery for 10 seconds in LA area? I've got a JVC HD10 that I need to get a tape out of and am wondering if anyone in the LA area has a battery for an HD100 (they take the same battery) that I could come and use for 10-15 seconds to eject this tape. I'll buy a cup of coffee for the gesture! I'm in a bit of a pinch, so I'd want to...

Bollywood Style Engagement Video Although, it's not 100% bollywood style video where there is dancing but does offer some touch to it. This is of Bilal+Sonia, same couple who's stills we posted earlier this week. Since the song is not in English, the video has two versions. With Subtitles and Without. I will urge everyone to...

Contemplating 5dMkII Purchase... I am in the market for a new HD camera to shoot a narrative short film. I am considering the HPX 170, the JVC HM100 or the 5DMkII with Zoom H4n. I want to know what the biggest drawbacks are of using the 5D. Obviously doing double system sound and not having 24p are downsides, but other than...

Does becoming a Photographer make you lazy? Now I have a couple years videography under my belt, but sometimes business gets a little slow. I have shot music videos, commercials, talent shows, conferences, etc...I decided to try my hand at photography on my off time. Since January I have been picking up photoshoots here and there. And...

Stage lighting samples and imovie09 and macbook pro settings here, i took advice from here and took out the stills in the film here EX1 at mostly f1.9 and about 40 feet from the action. schoeps CMIT-5U gun set the white balance before the shoot and iMovie09 correction afterward was minor. YouTube - On Broadway - Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat -...

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