From the people at Videomaker (the renowned publication aimed at camcorder enthusiasts and video producers) this latest effort proves once again that a respected name in print doesn't necessarily translate into quality when crossing over to video. Opening with an explanation of computer basics (this is a hard drive, etc.) and closing with a segment covering essentially the same thing, this compilation of Videomaker segments filmed over the past four years gives you just enough information to get a glimmer of an understanding of yesterday's technology. Although a couple of newer sections toss out the names of some desktop video editing software for the PC and the Mac (such as Adobe Premiere 4.0, which has since seen an update to take advantage of 32-bit architecture), this cut and paste compilation lacks coherent organization, is repetitious, and--there's no excuse for this--just badly filmed in some segments (the camera operator in the opening overview of hardware requirements should have had his zoom hand slapped...repeatedly). Not recommended. Aud: H, C, P. (R. Pitman)
Introduction to Desktop Video
(1996) 40 min. $12.95. Videomaker. PPR. Color cover. Vol. 11, Issue 6
Introduction to Desktop Video
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