• Which Camcorder Format to Choose? There are a confusing range of camcorder formats on offer: Here's how to choose the right one for you.
• Your Camcorder Questions Answered You have questions, we have answers: Our expert tackles your queries on camcorders and digital video.
• Making Movies: Tips for New Camcorder Owners Have you just received your first camcorder? Here are the five things you need to know, plus predictions for the next year in video.
• Making Movies: Camcorders for the Holidays Not sure which camcorder would make the perfect gift? Our video expert is here to help.
• Making Movies: A Quick Look at Video-Hosting Web Sites How do you pick an online home for your videos? We check out several of the popular online video-hosting services.
• Making Movies: Vacation Videos on the Road Take vacation videos and post them on the Web.
• Making Movies: New Camcorders Shake Up the Market Canon's clutch of new camcorders are going to make a buying decision more complicated. Here's what you need to know.
• Making Movies: The New HD Camcorder Format Explained Sony and Panasonic are among the companies supporting the new AVCHD format. So what does it mean for you?
• Making Movies: Your Home Movie Questions Answered You asked, and we answered: Here's what you wanted to know about transferring your home movies to DVD.
• Making Movies: What Does High Definition Really Mean? A recent experience with the Sony HDR-HC3 camcorder has led our columnist to a surprising discovery: He was wrong.
• Making Movies: From VHS to DVD Copying your home movies from videotapes to more durable DVD doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. Here's how we did it.
• Making Movies: Set Your Movies to Music Looking for legal music to enhance your videos? Here's where you can find all sorts of cool tunes that won't get you in trouble.
• Making Movies: A Question of (White) Balance Setting and using the white balance is one of the most confusing aspects of using camcorders. We explain what it is and how to use it.
• Making Movies: HD Camcorders not Ready for Prime Time? Here's what you need to know if you're thinking of buying a high-definition video camera.
• Making Movies: Newbie Tips, New Year Predictions Here are a few tips for getting the most from your new camcorder. Plus, predictions for 2006.
• Making Movies: Pick the Perfect Present for Your Camcorder If your camcorder has been good, it deserves something nice for the holidays. Here are my suggestions.
• Making Movies: Video & Camcorder Jargon Decoded Got jargon? Here's how to bluff your way through the world of digital videospeak.
• Making Movies: The Art of the Zoom Modern camcorders have powerful zoom lenses that can be used in both good and bad ways. Here's how to use your zoom properly.
• Making Movies: Copying Old Home Movies to DVD How to get the best quality when transferring your old home movies from analog tapes to DVD.
• Making Movies: Reader Questions Answered You've got camcorder and video questions; we've got answers.

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