Tips For Better Graduation Videos

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FAIR LAWN, N.J., May 6, 1997 -- Graduation is one of life's most memorable milestones, a time that comes only once, and a moment that families want to preserve. If you're planning on capturing graduation memories on videotape, however, Maxell's Peter N. Brinkman recommends a few simple tips that can help you get the most out your videos.

"Most of us who purchase camcorders do so at least in part because we want to record the memories of a lifetime. It's important to be thoroughly prepared when recording such moments," says Brinkman, national marketing manager, Consumer Audio/Video Products, for Maxell Corporation of America, Fair Lawn , NJ, a leading manufacturer of videotape.

One way for amateur videographers to be well prepared is to do what the professionals do: Pre-test all equipment prior to videotaping an event. That means doing preliminary recording with your camcorder and checking the results. The testing should take place as close in time as possible to the actual event. "After all," Brinkman explains, "you don't want to find out during your child's graduation that there's something wrong with your camcorder."

It's also a good idea to carry a generous supply of videotape so you're not caught short of tape when an important moment comes. "And don't skimp on quality," Brinkman advises. "Premium-grade tape doesn't cost much more than standard grades, and it will help ensure that you get the best out of your camcorder."

Finally, once you've recorded your graduation memories, take good care of the tapes. Under ideal conditions, the lifespan of a camcorder tape should be 30 years or more. Brinkman cautions against leaving tapes in a hot car during graduation season.

For greater tape lifespan at home, Brinkman recommends keeping videotapes away from high humidity, magnetic fields (such as those from televisions, audio speakers, etc.), and dusty environments in which particles may be deposited on the tapes -- all of which can compromise the quality of images from videotape.

"Test in advance, be prepared, and take care of your tapes to preserve the happy memories of this year's graduation," Brinkman concludes.

CONTACT: Ara Trembly, 201-386-1776, for Maxell