National Association of Forensic Video

"Because the camera has no opinion."

Welcome to the Reading Room of the National Association of Forensic Video.

In this section of the website, you will find a collection of informative articles related to video production, sound recording, procedures, and other topics of interest.

Most of these articles have been authored by our members or corporate sustainers. Feel free to submit your own articles to our office for publication on this site.

Audio for Sync Playback (aka Music Videos)

An introduction to shooting Music Videos involving Sync Playback. Proper timecode rates for playing back music for  NTSC video, 30P video, 24P video, HiDef, and 16mm/35mm motion picture.

Beginners Guide to using the ENG-44 portable mixing panel

An introduction to using the new ENG-44 portable mixing panel. Takes you through all the switches and settings, with lots of introductory advice for those new to using portable mixers.

 

23.976 Timecode and the HD Camera

Charles Parra, timecode expert at Denecke Inc. was kind enough to allow us to post his article explaining the new timecode format and its impact on production sound recording.

Introduction to the Use of Boompoles

Why use a boompole. How to use a boompole.

More articles on Production Sound Recording for Video can be found at the website of Equipment Emporium Inc. www.equipmentemporium.com

Send mail to office@natasfv.org with questions or comments about this web site. Visit our on-line discount GENERAL STORE for audio and video production equipment and accessories. 

Note that the General Store will not be shipping during the period of July 18 thru Aug 30, 2008.

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Last modified: 07/14/08