February 03, 2009
Welcome to this edition of Desktop Video News. In this issue, we'll be talking about codecs and why it's important to 'stay in your plane' when filming a digital video. Enjoy the newsletter!
Term Of The Week
Dual-Layer DVD - A Dual-Layer DVD is different from a standard DVD because it has a second physical layer within the disc itself. To read this type of disc, you need a drive with dual layer capability. The drive will access the second layer by directing the laser through the first semi-transparent layer.The advantage of a dual layer DVD is that it is available on DVD-R and DVD+R disc format and can record up to 8.5 GB per disc, much more than the 4.7 GB on single-layer discs.
Tip Of The Week
If you've taken shots of the same subject from multiple camera angles, then proceed to edit the scene together, try to remember the 45 Degree Rule. This rules says that you should always try to use shots that are looking at the subject from at least a difference of 45 degrees. This prevents the shots from being too similar and appearing like a jump cut to the audience.
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Simple guide on how to burn VCDs using Nero Burning ROM.
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A brief guide to buying the best VCD and DVD authoring software.
How to jazz up your videos with professional DVD menus
This article shows you how to create great looking DVD menus to accompany your video productions.
Convert digital photos to VCD format
How you can convert digital photos to VCD format using Ulead DVD PictureShow.
All about the different types of camera movement
Learn about the camera movement techniques that professional videographers uses.
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