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Adobe Systems Incorporated released an update of Adobe® Media Player, the customizable, cross-platform media player software that can provide high-quality playback of streamed, downloaded, or locally stored video in the FLV format. The latest release of Adobe Media Player includes significant user interface and navigation enhancements, improved performance, and new functionality. more
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 Attaching multiple wireless microphones to a video camera can be a daunting prospect for the uninitiated. This guide was created to show you the ins and outs of using these systems successfully with your video camera.
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 The Lone Videographer
Record professional sound without a dedicated sound engineer - How to record audio using a boompole and a shotgun microphone with a video camera when you are working alone.
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Are you a master of your zoom? Do you find yourself watching back your videos - huh, what was I thinking? That easy to use zoom control button is the most commonly abused control on your camcorder. 35x zoom can be dangerous if you don't know what you are doing. Here is a fun little tutorial about how to take control of your zoom more
Sony Audio / Music Studio Software: Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 and ACID Music Studio 7
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How to Set Up Your Camcorder - For video enthusiasts and prosumers - Creating a high-quality production isn't easy; the demands of an increasingly savvy audience require us to raise our game more so than ever. There are many simple functions right on your camera whose use will ensure exceptional quality from start.
 Do you use a wireless microphone system? Check out this Wireless Microphone System tutorial that will walk you through how to properly set up and use your wireless mikes, transmitters and receiver unit to capture great sound for your videos productions.
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Record professional sound without a dedicated sound engineer How to record audio using a boompole and a shotgun microphone with a video camera when you are working alone.
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Attaching multiple wireless microphones to a video camera can be a daunting prospect for the uninitiated. This guide was created to show you the ins and outs of using these systems successfully with your video camera.
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