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NEWSWIRE

DRM: Chaining the Fun
After the music and film industries, game developers have come to realize that DRM doesn't curb piracy.

More Than a Hole in the Wall!
A unique project that is spreading computer literacy among disadvantaged children in remote parts of India.

TEST CENTER

Product of the Month
The Asus N61Jv - a portable entertainment powerhouse that doubles up
as a desktop replacement.

Hardware Reviewed
Everything from designer cellphones to the latest in graphics card technology tested and rated.

Software Spotlight
An excellent all-round security suite that’s worth every penny.

Software Reviewed
Photo editing tools, data back-up utlities, antivirus software, and more.

CHIP CPU-GPU Guide
We provide you with the necessary perspective on the CPU and graphics chips market.
    
FEATURED

Supercharge Your TV
Move beyond cable and harness the power of the Internet to stream TV content directly to your living room.

Animate Your Career
Everything you need to know about pursuing a career in animation, straight from the experts.

New Age Motherboards
The CHIP Test Center evaluates 14 motherboards featuring H55 and H57 chipsets.

The New League
CHIP gives you the lowdown on the increasingly popular ULV laptop segment.

All-purpose Convertors
We put various free and paid video convertors to the test.

HANDS ON

Dr CHIP
Our in-house expert helps you sort out your PC hardware and software woes.

Same Router, Extreme Power
Use alternative firmware to increase the transmission power of your router.

Shades of Grey
We show you how to create stunning black and white images.

Rev the Clocks!
Overclock your CPU and graphics card the way the enthusiasts do it, or simply hit the magic button.
    
UNWIND

No More Couch Potatoes!
After Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft are reinventing game controls.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2
The best multi-player shooter out there.

Heavy Rain
So immersive, it makes real life seem mundane.

Just Cause 2
A mindless, adrenaline-fueled ride.

Metro 2033
A brilliantly atmospheric experience.

REGULARS

Editorial
Colophon
In the News...
New Products Launched
Personal Tech
PC Configs
Web Watch
Dr CHIP
Tips & Tricks
Market Watch
Letters
Contests
Last Word


CHIP PLUS CONTENTS:

BEHIND THE SCENES

From human to Na'vi
An interview with Sam Worthington gives us an insight into the making of Avatar and the technology used in the movie

The technology and the Prince
Vivek Oberoi tells us about the advancement of technology in movies

Behind the Scenes
The makers of Prince share their experiences with us

The Guts, the stunts, and the beauty
The sizzling hot Aruna Shields tells us about the action scenes of Prince

Top Bollywood action scenes
Here are some of our favorite Bollywood action scenes


DISHOOM

Stunts gone smart
Renowned Bollywood stuntmaster, Allan Amin shares his views on stunts

This is how they did it
Ever wondered what it took to shoot a stunt? Here's the answer

stunt equipment explained
We stepped into the office of Allan Amin, armed with a camera

Tales from the script
Ranjan Ghosh of Whistling Woods International on the art of scripting

An exclusive chat with Kookie Gulati
Can comic books inspire storyboards? Mr. Director tells you how

The magic of pre-visualization
What pre-visualization is all about and how it is used in Prince

SPECIAL EFFECTS

Visual effects and movies
We show you how visual effects make everything possible in a movie

Create your very own special effects!
An expert guides us as we explore the wonders of the 'green screen'

The technology behind bullet time
If you're a fan of slow motion action then here's how its done

Bollywood time reel
Bollywood has matured through the years. We track its growth.

Film Effects
A chronlogical arrangement of the advances in film technology

PowerDirector 8 vs Windows Movie Maker 6
Here's a free versus paid guide that helps you decide which video editor is better

From the camera to your computer
How you can transfer video from your camcorder to your PC for editing