Desktop Video: Furniture for Editing Computers (page 2)

If you are one of the lucky few who needs to equip a professional studio for editing, you'll have a different set of criteria. Functionality will take preference over appearance, and heavy duty construction will override easy assembly. You may even require stands designed for rack-mounted decks, scopes and multiple monitors. For workstations designed specifically for professional video gear, look to the Web sites of companies like Omnirax (www.omnirax.com) and TBC Consoles (www.tbcconsoles.com). Products in this category start at about $1,500, but you can expect most professional units to fall in the $3,000-$5,000 price range.

Regardless of the style you choose, size is a major factor in the selection of an editing workstation. Editing desks are like basements, you can never have too much space. At the minimum you'll need room for your camcorder, a stack of videotapes and your buyout music library - not to mention your script, shot log, notes and caffeinated beverage of choice.

You will never regret having more desk than you need, but may wish you had more if you go for a too-small model. That said, get the largest desk that your home editing area can accommodate. You certainly don't need a gigantic corner unit if you edit with a simple iMac-and-camcorder configuration. Look for a desk that is appropriate for the tools that you have. When you think you've found just the right one, get something one size bigger.

Whether you are looking for affordable options, fine furniture or a specially designed editing rack, you're sure to find something to meet your needs in our manufacturer sidebar.

AFC Industries www.afcindustries.com

Anthro www.anthro.com

Beck Office Furniture www.beckofficefurniture.com

Biomorph Interactive Desks www.biomorphdesk.com

Boltz Steel Furniture www.boltz.com

Bretford www.bretford.com

Bush Furniture www.bushfurniture.com

Desks4Computers.com www.desks4computers.com

Hi-Tech Channel www.computer-furniture.com

Home Computer Furniture.com www.homecomputerfurniture.com

H. Wilson Co. www.hwilson.com

IKEA www.ikea-usa.com

ImageVision, Inc. www.imagevisioninc.com

Intelligent Designs www.id-furniture.com

iStand Workstations www.istand.net

Luxor Specialty Furniture www.luxorfurn.com

Middle Atlantic Products www.middleatlantic.com

Mobile-Tronics www.mobile-tronics.com

Nextech Desk Solutions www.nextechcorp.net

NRG Research www.nrgresearch.com

Omnirax www.omnirax.com

Sauder www.sauder.com

Steelcase www.steelcase.com

TBC Consoles www.tbcconsoles.com

Trendway www.trendway.com

Turnstone www.turnstonefurniture.com

Winsted Multimedia Products www.winsted.com

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