All Product Reviews
Final Draft 7 Scriptwriting Software
Adobe Premiere 6.5 Video Editing Software
Canon GL2 Mini DV Camcorder
Hitachi DZ-MV100A DVD-RAM Camcorder
LaCie External DVD-R Drive
This JVC camcorder pushes the boundaries of what a professional shooter can expect from a small camcorder. It's ideal for tough shooting environments.
If you're looking for a compact, ultra slim Mini DV camcorder that can fit in your pocket but still has all the bells and whistles, then the GR-DVP7 is worth a close look.
My 'Pod - When is a 'pod not a tripod? When it's a monopod, of course. When does a monopod have one leg and three feet? When it's the 560B by Manfrotto.
Ahead Nero 6.6 Ultra Edition Disc Burning Software
Panasonic AG-DVC7 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony Media Software Vegas 6 Video Editing Software
Eovia Carrara 2 Basics vs. Ulead COOL 3D Studio
Although Adaptec's VideOh! tackles video editing and DVD tasks with simplicity, the internal television tuner reveals that it is really a TV recorder (DVR).
Adobe Audition 2.0 Audio Editing Software
Photoshop CS2 is a major upgrade from CS with significant new features really making it a must-have upgrade. The two CD set includes the install disc, plus a one-hour highlight training CD from Total Training.
Consumer video editing with impressive automated assists plus advanced features.
Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Software
Audio Editing Made Simple
Keep your eye on Adobe Story as it matures into a polished application and is integrated with the Adobe Production bundle.
It's hard to beat this robust, under-$100 editing software.
The AG-DVX100A Panasonic digital camcorder is a serious contender in the 3-chip prosumer camcorder market.
Nero 6 has excellent tools and utilities for experienced disc burners.
Minor quirks aside, an easy to use, relatively inexpensive professional looking title animator.
APC Back-UPS RS 1500VA Uninterruptible Power Supply
Apple DVD Studio Pro 2 is an entirely new application that might make the Mac the best platform for DVD authoring.
Apple Final Cut Express Editing Software
Apple Final Cut Express HD Video Editing Software
Final Cut Studio can play well with the average editor and the high-end professional, making it a great choice for just about anyone who wants to create great video presentations.
iMovie '09 is a flexible video editing application that is ideal for starters or enthusiasts.
Apple Power Mac G5 Turnkey Video Editing Computer
Currently one of the most popular gaming and TV/PC cards, the ATI All In Wonder 9800 Pro also offers much to video editors.
Audio Software Review of the Digital Juice StackTraxx Production Library
Getting inTunes for Your Video: A Review of the Stock 20 Nusic Library
Alesis MultiMix 8 FireWire Audio Mixer
TAPCO Mix.120 - Audio Mixer
Smile! You're on GPS! Are you looking for the ultimate HD camcorder? Sony's new HDR-XR520V AVCHD camcorder is compact, versatile and easy to use.
Avid breaks out with a solid release that adds many refined features to an already impressive editing palette.
AKG WMS 60 Wireless Microphone System
Artel Software Boris FX 3.5 for Adobe Premiere
DPS Spark Plus Capture Card
DRS-Digitrax Services TeleScreen-32
Edirol VideoCanvas A-6 Digital Multi Audio Station
IMSI Lumiere Video Studio 2.0
Panasonic PV-L859 VHS-C Camcorder
Pinnacle DC1000 MPEG-2 Digitizer Card
Pinnacle DV500 Capture Card
Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEO DV300 FireWire/SCSI Adapter Board
Roland DR-10 hypercardioid dynamic microphone
Samsung SCL850 Hi8 Camcorder
Sharp VL-PD3U Mini DV Camcorder
Sony VAIO PCG-C1XS PictureBook Laptop Computer
Studiomaster Club2000 102 DSP Audio Mixer
Terran Interactive's Media Cleaner Pro 4
VST Technologies FW1280 8GB FireWire Hard Drive
MAGIX Music Maker Professional Audio Software
Sony DVMC-DA1 Media Converter
Adaptec, Inc. Easy CD Creator 4 Deluxe
Adobe Premiere 5.1 for Windows95
Adobe Systems After Effects 4.1 Production Bundle
ADS Technologies PYRO IEEE 1394 Capture Card
Apple Computer iMac DV Special Edition Turnkey NLE
Apple Final Cut Pro Bundle Turnkey Nonlinear Editing System
Apple PowerBook N7633LL/A
Applied Magic Screenplay Version 1.1 Turnkey NLE Appliance
Canopus Corp. RexRack Turnkey NLE
Canopus Corporation EZDV Capture Card
Canopus DVRaptor IEEE 1394 Capture Card
Canopus DVRex-R3 Turnkey Editing Workstation
Core Microsystems PhEnix X2 Turnkey NLE System
DPS Perception RT/3DXi-4200-18 Turnkey Nonlinear Editing System
FAST Multimedia AV Master 2000 Audio/Video Capture Card
Fresh Music Library Fresh Produce Production Elements and Sound Effects Library
Hitachi VM-H955LA Hi8 Camcorder
IBM UltraStar 9LZX 9.1GB Ultra2 SCSI Hard Drive
Interactive Solutions MovieWorks 4.6 Multimedia Software
GR-DVL9500 Mini DV Camcorder
JVC GR-DVM70u Mini DV Camcorder
Matrox Pro Edit Realtime Workstation
Medea VideoRAID for Casablanca
MetaCreations Bryce 4 3D Landscape-creation Software
Mitsubishi HS-U790 S-VHS VCR
NRG Research 51903 3-light Kit
Panasonic PV-DS1000 Editing Appliance
Panasonic PV-DV950 Mini DV Camcorder
ProMax Systems FireMAX Studio Core System Turnkey Nonlinear Editing System
Sharp Electronics VL-SD20U Mini DV Camcorder
Shure Brothers Microflex MX391/c Boundary Microphone
Smith Victor Q250-SG On-camera Light
Sony DCR-TRV10 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-E518DS turnkey nonlinear editor
Taking Studio Mikes for a Test Drive
Truevision Ready-to-edit turnkey nonlinear editing workstation
Ulead Systems Cool 3D 2.5 Titling Software
Ulead Systems VideoStudio 4.0 Editing Software
Videonics MediaMotion 3.1 batch capture device
Sony CCD-TR700 Hi8 Camcorder
- Sony SV-S7000 Hi8 VCR
- Hitachi VM-2600A VHS Camcorder
- Sony FXE-100 Video Editor/Switcher
- Hitachi VM-E625LA 8mm Camcorder
- Truevision Targa 1000 PCI A/V Capture Board
- Shure SM89A Condenser Shotgun Microphone
- Samsung SV-2040U VHS/8mm Dual-deck VCR
- MetaTools Kai's Power Goo
- Sharp VL-H550U Hi8 Viewcam
- Videomaker's Nickel-cadmium Battery Test
- Studio 1 Productions Dual Proc Amp
- Apple Macintosh Performa 6400 with Avid Cinema Nonlinear Editor
- CrystalGraphics 3D Vortex Plug-in Transitions
- Sony DCR-PC7 Mini DV Camcorder
- Videonics Titlemaker 3000 Character Generator
- Azden WR22-PRO Wireless Microphone Receiver
- DraCo Systems Casablanca Stand-alone Nonlinear Editor
- TAO Media Systems L-Port 422 Protocol Convertor
- Canon ES3000 Hi8 Camcorder
- Sony DHR-1000 DV Editing VCR
- Audio-Technica AT835b Shotgun Condenser Microphone
- Seagate Medalist Pro 2520 2.5GB ATA-2 Hard Drive
- Macromedia Extreme 3D 2.0
- Hitachi VM-2900A VHS Camcorder
- Videonics Home Video Producer
- Pinnacle Systems VideoDirector Studio 200
- miroVIDEO DC10 MJPEG Video Capture Card
- Boris Effects 2.1 (Power Mac)/2.2 (Windows)
- Panasonic PV-A207 VHS-C Palmcorder
- Canon ES970 8mm Camcorder
- Elite Video BVP-4 Video Processor
- NewSoft Presto! Multimedia Suite
- Metatools Bryce 2.0 3D Scene Generator
Samsung SCA18 8mm Camcorder, Bogen 3181 Tripod/3063 Mini Fluid Head, MZ-R30 Portable MiniDisc Recorder, Videonics Video ToolKit 3.0, Corel Lumiere Suite Nonlinear Video Editing Software
- Canon Optura Mini DV Camcorder
- Hitachi MP-EG1A Digital Recorder
- DataVideo Technology SE-200 Integrated Editing Center
- Matrox Rainbow Runner Studio MJPEG Video Digitizer
- MGI VideoWave Nonlinear Editing Software
- JVC GR-AXM25 VHS-C Camcorder
- DataVideo Technologies SE-300 Digital Video Illustrator
- Mitsubishi HS-U780 S-VHS Editing VCR
- Data Translation Broadway 2.5 MPEG-1 Video Digitizer
- FutureVideo Media Commander 100 Batch Digitizer
- Hitachi VM-H835LA Hi8 Camcorder
- Videonics Personal Titlemaker
- JVC HR-S9400U S-VHS Editing VCR
- Hewlett Packard SureStore 7100 CD-Writer Plus
- Medea VideoRaid EIDE Disk Array
- Canon XL1 Mini DV Camcorder
- Hitachi VM-8300A VHS Camcorder
- Samsung SCF34 VHS Camcorder
- in:sync Kohesion Nonlinear Editing Software
- Strata StudioPro 2.1 3D Animation Software
- Panasonic PV-D607 VHS-C Camcorder
- Sony CCD-TRV52 8mm Camcorder
- Samsung SCL918mm Camcorder
- Organica 3D Modeling Software
- Pyromania! Pro
- Panasonic PV-L558 VHS-C Camcorder
- Sima SCW-2 ColorWriter Plus Titler
- Strata VideoShop 4.0/3D Nonlinear Editing Software
- Nady 802 Platinum Wireless Microphone System
- Smith-Victor M-75 & MP-100A On-camera Lights
- Sharp VL-DX10U DV Camcorder/Still Video Camera
- Elite Video SD-3 Duplication Station
- Bryce 3D Software
- Mitsubishi HS-U680 VHS VCR
- Video Sphinx Pro MPEG-1 Video Digitizer
- RCA ProV2000D MiniDV Camcorder
- Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEODC30 plus
- DataVideo TBC-2000 TimeBase Corrector
- Smith-Victor K-86 Light Kit
- Canopus DVRex M1 DV Capture Board
- Videonics MXPro Digital Video Mixer
- Panasonic PV-A208 VHS-C Camcorder
- Sima SFX-M Digital Video Mixer
- Crystal Graphics 3D IMPACT! Pro 3D Title Creation and Rendering Software
- Dubner Scene Stealer Tape Logger
- Sony DCR-TRV9 Mini-DV camcorder
- Rab-Byte 3-D Animation Library Professional Tapes Volumes 1-19.
- Elite Video Variety Pack Volume #1 Royalty-free Music CD
- Videonics Python Video/Still Digitizer
- Pinnacle Systems Studio 400 Video Digitizer and Edit Suite
- Casablanca DV Nonlinear Editor
- Azden ECZ-990 Zoom Microphone
- Sharp VL-PD1U Slimcam
- Cool-Lux Video Kit light kit
- Magix Music Maker music creation software
Canon Vistura Mini DV Camcorder, Microsoft Netshow Tools, RealNetworks Real Publisher, XingMPEG encoder, Classic Video Products SteadyTRACKER F-10 Camcorder Stabilizer, JVC HR-S9500U S-VHS Editing VCR
JVC GR-AXM700, Audio-Technica AT851a, Classic Video Products Cobra Crane, Cinovation Scriptware, Truevision Bravado 2000
- Canon ES970 8mm Camcorder
- Panasonic PV-L958 VHS-C Camcorder
- Cool-Lux U-3 Tri-Light On-camera Light
- Pinnacle Studio DC10plus Video Digitizer
- Edirol V-5 VideoCanvas video mixer/titler
- Panasonic PV-DV910 Mini DV camcorder
- Samsung SCL 150 8mm camcorder
- Beyerdynamic MCE 86 N(C)S short shotgun microphone
- FAST DVMaster Pro DV capture board
- Iomega Buz Multimedia Producer video capture board
- Canon ES4000 Hi8 Camcorder
- Mini DV Face-off:
Sony DCR-TRV7 Mini DV Camcorder
Panasonic PV-DV710 Mini DV Camcorder
- Ulead MediaStudio Pro 5.0
- Radius PhotoDV/MotoDV IEEE 1394 FireWire Capture Card
The BenQ Joybee GP1 Mini Projector is an easy to use projector with fast setup times, making it perfect for bringing it to a friend's house and enjoying a big screen an any spare wall.
Blackmagic Design's DeckLink Studio is as close as you will get to a Rosetta Stone for capturing and displaying video
A Little Blu - By and large, it seems that consumers are still very much on the fence regarding the next generation of high-definition video disc formats. Not the manufacturers, however. They have already picked their sides and are busy building those products...
Renaissance Shooting (in Hi-Def) - The 501HDV tripod head is an elegant and useful update to the well-known Bogen/Manfrotto tripod 501 series.
Ugrip, We Dig It - The Ugrip system is a pro camera stabilizer and organizer made up of multiple pieces which work together. Using Ugrip, we added...
Panasonic PV-GS400 vs. Sony DCR-HC1000 Mini DV Camcorders
The Canon ES410V is solid, affordable 8mm camcorder designed for beginner to intermediate users.
Hard Drive'n Canon - The HG10 is Canon's first HDD AVCHD camcorder. It is small and well balanced, and it comes with a 1/2.7" CMOS sensor and a host of new features that all add up to great-looking HD video. The HG10 is a good-looking compact camcorder...
HD In a Small Can - The HR10 is part of Canon's second generation of AVCHD camcorders attempting to deliver the DVD format for consumers. Using the AVCHD codec, the HR10 takes the next step by giving consumers HD on a DVD. DVD-recordable formats made a big impact on consumers...
Canon Optura 300 Mini DV Camcorder
Canon Optura 600 Mini DV Camcorder
Canon in HD - No more tape? Not for Canon's new Vixia HF10. It records directly to a built-in Flash memory. As if that weren't enough, the HF10 also offers high-definition video recording at a 1920x1080 resolution. Right away, as I pull the sleek black camcorder out of the box...
Overall, the DZ-GX20A has one of the prettiest pictures from a DVD camcorder. It also has some nice in-camera editing options.
A Little Something for Everio-one - The JVC GZ-HD3 Everio is a fun to use camcorder that provides very long recording times with high-def resolution. Along with its big brother the HD7, this camcorder employs Constant Bitrate Recording (CBR) and Variable Bitrate Recording...
Shoulder Mount at a Reasonable Price - A big camcorder is a professional camcorder. The layman often assumes this, and a large form factor camcorder can be useful, especially for making an impression on a client. Manufacturers are often caught up in miniaturizing...
Panasonic AG-HPX170 DVCPRO HD Camcorder shows good color detail and has extensive picture customization options. The P2 based media, though, is still costly...
Panasonic for the Ages - Get in line: It has finally arrived. Panasonic's new HDC-HS100 is an SD/HDD hybrid camcorder that is sure to shake things up. It's a beauty with an innovative design and a very user-friendly touch. At $1,200, the HS100 is a much welcome edition...
Panasonic SDR-S100 3CCD SD Card Camcorder
With the number of full-size VHS camcorders dwindling, the CC4392 is one of the very best the industry has to offer.
Great little camcorder that is the perfect fit for all shooters.
Samsung SC-L810 Hi8 Camcorder
Set Phasers to HD - Hands down, the HD 1000 gets its highest marks for coolness. Whip it out at the next family reunion and envy will fill the air. This camera is genuinely stylish; add in its light weight and small size and it becomes a very useful little tool.
Tapeless Entertainment - The HDR-CX7 is the first Sony camcorder to record AVCHD video directly to Sony's Memory Stick PRO Duo. The CX7 is very small and fits in one hand easily. With a collection of other features, like its 1/2.9" ClearVid CMOS sensor and dual record mode...
Sony DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder
Sony DCR-DVD505 DVD Camcorder
Solid State Performer - The rarified realm of professional video cameras used to require an outlay of $60,000 and up, and this was minus a lens. Adding decent glass to that package got you to $80,000 or more easily. But you got what you paid for when it came to image quality.
Canon Optura Xi Mini DV Camcorder
Canon XL H1 HDV Camcorder
JVC Everio GZ-MG70 Hard Drive Camcorder
Panasonic AG-DVC30 3-CCD Mini DV Camcorder
Panasonic PV-GS35 Mini DV Camcorder
Panasonic PV-GS70 Mini DV Camcorder
Panasonic VDR-M50PP DVD Camcorder
Samsung SCD6040 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony DCR-HC32 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony DCR-PC55 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony DCR-VX2100 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM Camcorder
Sony DSR-PDX10 DVCAM Camcorder
Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder
Sony HDR-HC1 HDV Camcorder
Panasonic PV-L552H VHS-C Camcorder
Sony DCR-TRV22 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony DSR-PD150 DVCAM Camcorder
JVC's GR-SXM740U is an inexpensive, entry-level camera that might just do everything you need. As an analog camcorder with a sharp image, this could be a great camera for a causal user who doesn't necessarily want to edit their video on a computer.
The Lumix GH1 is fun to use and creates great HD video that rivals pro camcorders costing twice as much.
Load Up Your Canon! Canon's new VIXIA HG21 is a high-definition hard-disk-drive powerhouse, with 120GB of hard-drive space and a ton of exclusive Canon-only features. Prosumers rejoice: the HG21 is the perfect fit for family events, weddings and entry-level professional videography.
Shoot a Canon... The HV30 is a good camera. It captures really good images for its category. And, even though it isn't tiny, it will fit nicely in a small bag or even an oversized coat pocket.
Ready, Aim, Shoot! Whether you feel you're ready to enter the professional realm of cinematography or you're a serious amateur, Canon's XL H1A is here to meet your expectations.
Fisher FVD-C1 SD Card Camcorder
JVC has capitalized on the demand for smaller, smarter technology by giving shooters multiple formats to choose from and an endless amount of shooting time.
AVCHD Goes Pro... The Panasonic AG-HMC150 is a remarkable camcorder that will make shooting professional HD video a reality for many of us.
A robust, flexible camera. Good choice for those who want their video on tape.
Camcorder reviews of the past. See what videographers used to get for their camera buying dollars over a decade ago.
It's no surprise that the Merlin has more than 30 years of R&D behind it.
Great images look even better with the many useful devices on the market. Both of these can certainly enhance one's shooting pleasure, and add that extra POV shot.
Not long ago, the still shot feature on camcorders was only marginal, with image quality that was not much better than just grabbing a frame from the video. The IP220 is a serious still camera, snapping 1600x1200 images using a 2.11 megapixel (gross) CCD.
Varizoom StealthZoom Camera Controller
A low-cost and easy-to-operate stabilizer for small camcorders.
Nice Head Light: Manfrotto released its 503 tripod head a while back, then updated the design, added a few features and dubbed it the 503HDV. As usual with Manfrotto, you can purchase most of the parts separately, so, if you have good legs, you might need to upgrade...
Aside from missing many features the bigger camcorders offer, due to the lack of real estate, these tiny cameras have the big problem of getting a steady shot.
The ES410V Canon 8mm camcorder is compact enough to carry in a daypack or purse and light enough to hold comfortably for long periods of time.
The Canon HF S10 AVCHD camcorder is prosumer at its best. 900 lines of resolution,divic image processing, 64 GB of Flash memory and 8.0 Megapixel Stills.
If you're looking for an inexpensive point-and-shoot camcorder capable of capturing quality images, the ES60 is one heck of a deal.
The HV10 HDV Canon camcorder tha is small but fierce
Canon Digital Camcorder reviewed and Tested.
Overall, the Canon Elura is a pretty good little Mini DV camcorder. It's small size and impressive performance make it a natural choice for videographers on the go.
The 7D has manual control, great function control, and can work with a variety of traditional lenses and accessories.
The ES8100V is a solid camcorder, especially for beginners. If you're looking for a simple camcorder that can record good images, then this Hi8 camcorder could be for you.
Canon ES8400V Hi8 Camcorder
In terms of handling comfort, the ZR30 MC is very user-friendly. It fits in the hand comfortably and has easy-to-operate record, on/off, zoom and photo controls.
The Canon ZR50MC is a nicely engineered, easy to use, high-quality camcorder for home video, as well as a useful tool for those who want to edit.
The Elura 2 and 2MC camcorders are tiny powerhouses of DV muscle. They are built to last and their features are well thought out and presented.
Canon Optura 20 Mini DV Camcorder and S830D Photo Printer
Canon's 3-chip DV camcorders like the XL1 and GL1 are exceptional. Their past single chip DV camcorders, like the Elura, also have been decent performers. Now, Canon is re-using the name of their first consumer Mini DV camcorder, the Optura, and calling their latest Mini DV/digital still effort the Optura Pi.
The Canon VIXIA HF20 Camcorder packs in a very impressive 12 hours of shooting time, with the help of its 32GB of internal memory and the use of an SDHC Card.
The solution is a batch-encoding application like ProCoder. First, we imported our source video into the application. We then configured our encoding settings for each of the above situations.
Intense Video, Small Size
Overall, Celtx is a perfect script writing software for beginners and intermediate writers/producers that embodies the whole process of script writing. And, it's free.
CineForm Aspect HD HDV plugin for Premiere
Hands-down, one of the speediest video editing machines we've seen.
Speed Demon, Part 8... It's fast, but whether its speed is something you need now or can wait for is between you and your pocketbook.
HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000 is the easy answer for your Video to DVD transfer.
ADS' USB instant DVD 2.0 MPEG-2 Encoder converts analog video to DVD-ready MPEG-2 via a USB port.
Understandably lacking in higher end features Corel Digital Studio 2010 contains a nice mix of options for the home photo/video enthusiast.
Although small in size, the Creative Vado is an easy grab-and-go camera. The buttons are easy to use, the battery life is long and it's fun shooting big HD clips for such a small price.
CyberLink PowerDVD 5 Deluxe DVD Player Software
The DN-400 is a video recorder capable of creating DV and HDV videos from both analog and digital sources.
Dazzle Hollywood DV-Bridge Analog to Digital Converter
Dell Dimension 8100 Editing Computer
Dell Precision Workstation 650 Editing Computer
Digidesign's upgraded Mbox series is a nice hearty platform for the audio editor looking to go pro but requires additional components to work best.
Sony DCR-VX2000 Digital Camcorder
A digital camera and camcorder are quickly becoming indisquinishable from each other, so which combo camera is best for you?
Still a great video mixer with excellent transitions.
Datavideo SE-800 Digital Video Mixer
Sony DCR-TRV350 Digital8 Camcorder
JVC HR-DVS1U Dual Deck VCR
A duplicator that can burn both dual-layer DVD+R and DVD-R discs.
All of the controls were easy to find and operate. There are front-mounted inputs that include composite video, S-video, stereo audio, IEEE 1394 and a Panasonic 5-pin edit control port. On the back of the deck is another set of composite video, S-video and stereo audio inputs and two sets of S-video, composite video, and stereo audio outputs.
Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 DVD Authoring Software
InterVideo WinDVD Creator Platinum 2 DVD Authoring Software
Sonic ReelDVD 3.0 DVD Authoring Software
A powerful, easy to use and comprehensive DVD authoring program for intermediate video producers.
Ulead DVD Workshop DVD Authoring Software
Ulead DVD Workshop 2 DVD Authoring Software
The Hitachi DZHS300A comes with 8GB HDD that can record up to 110 minutes of video at the highest quality.
A simple but remarkably useful duplicator that is ready for practically any short run.
NTI CD & DVD Maker 7 Titanium Suite is aimed primarily at the hobbyist who wants to edit home camcorder movies and save them to recordable DVDs, in addition to producing audio compilation CDs and data backup CDs and DVDs.
Pioneer PRV-LX1 DVD Recorder
Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder
Hitachi DZ-MV380A DVD-R/-RAM Camcorder
Liquid Edition Pro is a professional real-time hardware editor in an affordable and reliable turnkey from DVS Direct.
HP Pavilion 9720 Editing Computer
Sony Vegas 8 is powerful, intuitive and perfect for anyone wanting to edit video, beginner or professional.
Though a bit of a financial and learning commitment, probably the best suite of applications for going pro.
Pinnacle Studio 7 Editing Software Review
Edius 5 is a powerful editing program with excellent real-time performance and broad format support.
Discreet cleaner XL Encoding Software
If you need an external DVD burner that will work anytime, anywhere, on any machine with any format of disc, the TDK indiDVD is it.
G-RAID 3 is an external hard drive that directly attaches to a computer which performs all RAID operations in hardware transparent to the operating system.
While not quite as easy to configure as a USB or FireWire drive, the CalDigit S2VR HD will reward you with remarkable speed.
Apple Final Cut Pro 4.0 Editing Software
ADS Tech Pyro Studio FireWire Card/Capture Box/Vegas+DVD Bundle
Focus Enhancements FireStore FS-100 DTE Recorder
Glidecam 2000 Pro Flying Camera Support
This Green Screen Program is a significant upgrade that offers a wealth of features for the beginning or hobbyist video editor.
Within an hour of opening the box, we had installed the green screen software, hooked up our Mini DV camcorder via a FireWire connection, and created a written and edited one-minute program segment.
Capture Pod... We have seen the future in direct capture devices, and it's the Focus FS-5. Focus Enhancements' FS-5 direct capture device marks a sea change in how we use video. Not only does the device capture video from a Mini DV or HDV camcorder, it allows editing directly on the computer it is attached to, and it also allows something very revolutionary - the ability to add metadata to clips on the fly via an Ethernet or a Wi-Fi connection.
Hash Animation:Master 3D Animation Software
Canon's ES7000V Hi8 camcorder addresses this problem by offering a simple switch on the camcorder that lets you choose either NTSC or PAL playback.
A good moderately-priced entry-level camcorder that delivers a good image and has built-in edit control.
Sony CCD-TRV98 Hi8 Camcorder
The Pure Digital Flip MinoHD camcorder is impressive. Now quality video & decent sound can now be had in a camera no larger than your TV's remote control.
Panasonic AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD camcorder
One of the easiest ways to get 5.1-channel audio into your workflow, even if your camcorder only handles stereo audio.
The Presario is the machine we'd want at home. It was faster and had more storage than the HP. we preferred the software package that came with the HP including the full version of Studio 7 and Sonic MyDVD that did all of the MPEG-2 encoding automatically.
If you are looking for the hardware to match your software, the HP xw4100 is a great workstation.
Ikan S200D Fluorescent Light Kit
Every videographer knows the value of a steady truck or dolly shot. But not every videographer has the budget to obtain the expensive moving equipment.
JVC's Budget Solution - The GZ-MG330 JVC camcorder sets its crosshairs precisely at the entry-level user. Its small size, low price and color options will most likely appeal to the family reunion shooter or to the non-technical members of Generation-Y who want to link their YouTube clips...
The New JVC Digital Camcorder GR-D33 is an excellent choice for the point-and-shoot crowd.
JVC GR-DVL9800 Mini DV Camcorder
The JVC GR-DVL815 Mini DV Camcorder is well suited for casual users who have access to a fairly well-equipped computer that offers USB and/or FireWire.
JVC's GR-D200U is a hobbyist camera that slants towards looks, but away from manual functions
JVC GY-DV300 StreamCorder Mini DV Camcorder
The JVC GZ-HM400 is a handy little HD hard drive camera with tons of bells and whistles for its size.
JVC GR-DV2000 Mini DV Camcorder
JVC GR-DV800 Mini DV Camcorder
Don't let its small size fool you. Fitting into the pocket of your windbreaker is just the beginning for this JVC Mini DV digital camcorder.
The JVC GR-AXM225 VHS-C camcorder is simple and sweet. Point the camcorder, record and immediately watch it on your VCR.
Customizable, roomy, and ready for action! The OMB-74 is perfect for professional shooters who need a reliable equipment bag.
1 Beyond and Dell DVGear go Head to Head for the best video editing laptop.
A top of the line performer, no setup required, and plenty of media devices for a video editor. Originally, the word laptop and video editing would never...
LaCie External LightScribe DVD burner
Outside of the firmware issues, the LVW-5045 is a good DVD Recorder with plenty of HDD space.
Though pricey, Litepanels 1X1 Bi-Color is one sweet piece of lighting equipment with lots of great features.
Apple eMac and iMac Editing Computers
Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro Audio Mixer
Magix Movie Edit Pro 10 Video Editing Software
MAGIX Music Maker 7 deLuxe Multimedia Production Software
A no-hassle drive with massive capacity.
Now as a software-only application, Media 100 has some powerful tools that definitely make it worth a closer look.
The CX-1 disc publisher never had one loading or burning error through multiple tests. It uses name-brand parts so doesn't have to be sent back for repairs.
Rode VideoMic Camera-Mounted Microphone
Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint 2003
JVC GR-HD1 Mini DV and HD Camcorder
Sharp VL-WD650U Mini DV Camcorder
JVC GR-DVP3 Mini DV Camcorder
An excellent choice for the casual, on-the-go videographer who shoots hand-held.
Camcorders - Sony DCR-PC5 Mini DV
Panasonic AG-DVC80 Mini DV Camcorder
When Panasonic calls this unit a "Palmcorder", believe them. This little gem fits nicely in the average adult's hand, and is surprisingly comfortable to hold onto.
Canon's Optura 100 MC is a great digital video/still camera, if you can afford it.
Panasonic BDS AG-DV1000P Mini DV VCR
Sony DCR-DVD300 DVD-R/-RW Camcorder Review
When Sanyo introduced the HD1 Xacti at this year's International CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January, the tiny Sanyo garnered much attention for good reason: who wouldn't want a pocket-sized camcorder capable of recording progressive HD video onto a memory card?
Seeing Double - As prices of LCDs slowly drop, multi-LCD displays become more affordable. Anybody can take two LCDs and put them beside each other. Doublesight is offering a simpler, more elegant solution: one stand to support both your LCDs. The result is more available...
A truly remarkable wireless phone with revolutionary video capabilities.
The thought of a hardware MPEG encoder, editing, and DVD authoring solution for under $200 can make you giddy.
Nero 7 Ultra Edition Editing, Burning, DVD Authoring Software
Stack o’ Storage - A network attached storage device (NAS) is a simplified server with the primary purpose of storing data that can be accessed by...
The Nexto Video Storage offers terrific options for security and portability when using memory card-based camcorders.
Alienware Area 51 Notebook Turnkey Editing Computer
Quick and External. A very nice drive, but a better performance over USB or FireWire than eSATA. USB, FireWire 400, FireWire 800 and eSATA ports.
Panasonic AG-DVX100 3CCD Mini DV Camcorder
A compact Mini DV camcorder that actually comes apart and becomes a tiny digital still camera. Targeted at consumers who prize compactness, image quality and dual still/video functionality above all else (including price), the PV-VM202 provides all of the above and more.
Panasonic DMR-HS2 DVD Video Recorder
The DVC10 delivers excellent images, but feels like a lightweight.
Microsoft Plus! Photo Story 2
Pinnacle's Edition promises to become an integral part of the company's overall multimedia strategy. The Edition DV package includes TitleDeko, Hollywood FX and Pinnacle's Impression DVD Pro 2.2.
Priced low and feature-packed, the Pinnacle DV500 PLUS video capture board works well with Premiere 6.0 and is well worth consideration as an editing solution.
Champagne Features, 6-Pack Price
If you have never edited video on a computer, this is a great package. Analog and DV inputs, solid editing, a great titler, fun FX and usable tools are all reasons to consider Studio 8.
Pinnacle Studio 9 Editing Software
Pinnacle Studio Plus Version 10 Editing Software
Including 3 great plugins, and following the SmartMovie guide and Montage templates, a beginner can have a nice movie edited and uploaded within a few hours.
Combined with its ease of use, powerful features, and a number of advanced enhancements Pinnacle's Studio 14 Ultimate Collection is an ideal choice for the budget minded beginner as well as the serious enthusiast.
Automatic for the Rookies
The AKG Perception 100 is a sturdy and professional microphone for the budget-minded producer. If you're looking to add a strong voice-over to your next production consider the Perception 100 as the starting point.
Slim Western: Western Digital (perhaps better known as WD these days) has broadened its product lineup significantly over the past few years, going from...
The Primera Bravo SE is an elegantly engineered light to medium duty CD/DVD duplication system that delivers heavy-duty print quality.
Adobe Encore DVD Authoring Software
- Sony CCD-TRV30 8mm Camcorder
- Elite Video BVP-4 Broadcast Video Processor
- Mitsubishi HS-U770 S-VHS VCR
- Samsung SCX 904 8mm camcorder
- Shure VP wireless microphone system
- TM-900SU 9-inch Color Monitor
JVC JX-ED11 Video Editing Controller, Knox Studio40 Character Generator, Hitachi VM-3700A VHS Camcorder
- RCA CC740 VHS-C Camcorder
- Sharp VL-L64U SlimCam
- Sony XV-AL100 Video Editing System
- Sharp VL-L64U SlimCam
- Nady 551 VR Wireless Microphone System
- Panasonic AG-DS850 VCR
- Fujix Fotovision FV7
- Canon ES800 8mm Camcorder
- Goldstar GVR-DD1 VHS-8mm VCR
- Panasonic WJ-TTL7 Titler
- Sony CCD-TR400 Hi8 Camcorder
- JVC BR-S800U S-VHS Editing Deck
- Steady Tracker Flight Stick Pro
- Sony CCD-FX730V 8mm Camcorder
- JVC TM-1400SU Video Monitor
- JVC JX-T88 Character Generator
- Sony RM-E1000T Editing Controller/Titler
- Panasonic AG-DP800P S-VHS Supercam
- Sima FX-L Video Ed/it
- Sony SLV-R1000 S-VHS Hi-fi Deck
- Hitachi VM-H71A Hi8 Camcorder
- Go-Video GV-8020 8mm/VHS Dual Deck VCR
- Sony UVW-1800 Betacam SP VCR
- Panasonic PV-IQ604 VHS-C Palmcorder
- Sharp VL-H450U Hi8 ViewCam
- Panasonic PV-D705 VHS-C Palmcorder
- Sony SVO-2000 S-VHS VCR
- Canon ES5000 Hi8 Camcorder
- Panasonic PV-MP10 Color Video Printer
- Toshiba Integrated Multimedia Monitor (TIMM)
A sturdy and relatively inexpensive camcorder for beginners with the convenience of instant playback in a home VCR.
The RCA CC6394, packed with bells and whistles, is switchable between VHS and S-VHS and can even double as a digital still camera.
Maxell's iVDR-X field hard drive system emphasizes the physical protection of your digital assets. It fills a much-needed niche in today's digital...
The Canon ES55 is an entry-level camcorder targeted at casual shooters and video newbies operating on a budget. Its sub-$400 list price will surely attract the attention of first time camcorder shoppers, and its features will allow future experts to learn the art of making video without having to spend thousands of dollars on a camcorder.
The TriCaster STUDIO features six sets of live component, Y/C and composite inputs, and spectacular virtual sets that include sophisticated chroma key, reflection, refraction and lighting effects.
The PC120BT is a good video camera even without its Bluetooth features (more on these later). Small yet solid, the video image displays the same sharpness that is characteristic of Sony camcorders.
The Atlas Camera Support and Stabilization System alleviates both body strain and the "handheld" video look.
The Canon GL1 Camcorder has nearly all of the manual controls that you could ask for. Users can manually control focus, white balance, iris and shutter speed.
Weighing in at about a pound and a quarter, the single-CCD design delivers very good-looking video. Notable and important features include an optical image stabilizer, plenty of manual controls and a full complement of jacks that can function as both inputs and outputs.
The Clickfree Transformer by the Storage Appliance Corporation backs up your media without any effort & costs the same as more complicated backup products.
The Elgato turbo.264 HD is a complete Mac video capture software and device solution. There is no need to buy additional software since it is included.
Evolved Lighting sent us a variety of lights and products to try out. Opening the hard plastic case revealed a pair of fluorescent video lights.
The little LEDs in this DV camera-mounted light kit produce a very nice even light and are extremely power-efficient, consuming less than 1/3 the power of standard tungsten bulbs.
A good performer, if a bit pricey for the capacity. But expect prices to keep coming down. We've been itching to play with a solid-state drive (SSD)...
Serif MoviePlus X3 is a an all around entry level editing program for making professional looking videos and taking your projects to the next level.
One of the coolest features on this Mini DV camcorder is the Nite Pix mode. Like the IR night modes on other cameras, this allows you to shoot in a pitch-black environment.
Adobe After Effects 7.0 Professional Compositing Software is a huge step forward for an industry giant
The Ulead HD Plug-in transfers video from an HDV camcorder and creates editable MPEG-2 video files on your computer.
Beginners will be blown away at the beauty of the effects and animation professionals will gasp at the speed.
The Pico allows users to back up audio and home-movie DVD collections, archive personal data, or create and duplicate CDs and DVDs for home, business, educational, or ministry projects.
Who would want to use a FireWire-equipped stand-alone mixer? Wedding and event videographers who use multiple Mini DV camcorders and want to do all-digital live switching, certainly. But users can also combine a Videonics AB-1 edit controller with the MXProDV for an all-digital linear editing suite.
Roxio Creator 2010 is a powerful, easy to use, suite of digital media applications suitable for everyone from novice users to enthusiasts.
Roxio's media suite is loaded with features, but not at the expense of it's core competency: burning discs.
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5 Video Editing/Disc Burning Software
The 10 DVDs also include individual animated and still elements numbering in the hundreds, such as textures, mattes, photos and backgrounds
Though videographers looking to do heavy-duty editing would be disappointed, those who want a quality S-VHS deck for dubbing tapes and watching movies will be pleased with what they get for their money.
Super VHS ET allows S-VHS quality recording on standard VHS cassettes for increased economy and convenience. The higher image quality helps reduce generation loss when making copies, and by using a tape adapter you can play its tapes in a full-sized S-VHS VCR.
Handy Dandy Portable Digital Audio
A good, user-friendly camera, but it falls short in settings and quality.
Sharp VL-FD1U Mini DV Camcorder
We really liked the built-in shooting guides, especially useful for beginners (although even experts could benefit from a reminder about the fundamentals). We especially liked the built-in Rule of Thirds shooting guide. This could help you cultivate solid composition habits.
Azden SGM-1X Shotgun Microphone
Excellent performance and value in a shotgun microphone.... RODE is a well-known Australian manufacturer of microphones, whose products tend to deliver more sound than their prices might suggest.
SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 3.1
Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 vs. Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5
Much improved version that keeps Premiere at the top of the software for video editing list. Adobe Premiere 6.0, as a creative tool, has gone through a metamorphic transformation. DV camera support seems good, but it's still unclear how the new capture/digitizer hardware versions react with 6.0.
When Three Just Isn't Enough
W/T: Starting With a Story
Offload Your Worries - ShotPut Pro is a useful new application from Imagine Products that simplifies offloading video from memory cards. It's a tool that can be used along with your favorite NLE or as a standalone application. ShotPut Pro can be configured to do many...
The Analog Bridge - For most of us over the age of 20, memories of VCR recording are still stuck in the back of our brains. Over the years, we've all found some embarrassing childhood memories under a couch on some dusty videotape. The birthday with that invincible piñata.
Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 Video Editing Software Review
Let's Test The Elements... Most beginner editors want to jump right in and start cutting up some video as soon as they can. It's not always that easy. User-friendly operation can be hard to come by when we want to make a professional-looking product.
Streaming Video Made Simple... Adobe Visual Communicator 3 turns your computer into a production studio with streaming video capabilities.
Feature Rich Editing... A great editor, focused on speed, stability and workflow. Avid Media Composer has been the standard on which all NLEs have been based.
Edit Easy... It's interesting that editing software of all levels has gained features unimaginable even a couple of years ago, while becoming easier to use at the same time. This is the case with Corel VideoStudio Pro X2. For a lot of quick editing jobs, there's really not much this program can't do.
A powerful, fun-to-explore video transition program... Implementing transitions is not the easiest part of video work. Working with a lot of effects can get intimidating, especially if you're just getting your feet wet with video. ProDAD understands and presents its family of Adorage products, a line of transition products that includes volumes such as Particles and Lights, Universal Tricks, Diamond Composites, Power FX Pearls, Eyecatcher FX and Particles and Objects.
The Sound and The Fury... Everyone knows that the musical score is responsible for a lot of the emotional impact of your video. The score underlies the emotional cues that you want the picture to express.
Sonic Foundry Vegas+DVD 4 Editing and DVD Authoring Software
The CCD-TRV16, like almost every other Sony camcorder, has a NightShot feature. This allows you to get a picture even in total darkness. When you use NightShot, your video will have a greenish tint.
The TRV730 is ideal for beginner to intermediate hobbyists wishing to record digital video onto standard 8mm tapes and capture high quality still images.
Sony HVR-A1U HDV Camcorder
Sony DCR-Vx2100 Camcorder
In addition to its video capabilities, the TRV510 also doubles as a digital still camera. It has a 2MB flash memory chip that holds 20 higher-quality JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) images or 33 standard-quality JPEGs.
What if you could skip a step and have a camcorder that allowed for in-camera nonlinear editing? Then you'd have the Sony DCM-M1 MiniDisc camcorder, a disc-based camcorder targeted at shooters who want to edit short productions without having to invest in an editing system.
You don't need night vision to see how good this camcorder handles
Sony DCR-TRV950 Mini DV Camcorder
Sony DCR-PC110 Mini DV Camcorder
The Sony VAIO is an accessible multimedia machine for families and home video enthusiasts.
DCR-TRV820 Sony Digital8 Camcorder
Little Sony HD Camcorder That Can
The PC5 is one of the smallest camcorders on the market. Because of its small size, the PC5 is a bit of a challenge to hold and may be difficult for larger hands to coordinate.
The TRV80 is a feature-rich camcorder for folks looking for an all in one imaging solution.
Sony Pictures Digital Vegas 5.0 Editing Software
Audio editing powerhouse - from raw audio to editing to mastering, including sound design, audio restoration, processing and effects, and even Red Book CD creation.
Sony DCR-TRV900 Mini DV camcorder
Stand-alone compression tool to automate your work and package projects with advanced options - now with integrated delivery online, notifications, and review and approval process.
A basic, but rapid, way to create your own sound effects.
The Sound of Music - And Speech
SimpleTech's Duo Pro Drive
Easy and Powerful... The Synology Disk Station DS408 is more than just a simple network attached storage device (NAS). With its 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM, Linux Kernel, USB and LAN ports, it's also a media server.
A satisfying choice for a fast and versatile external disk array.
Switronix's TL-50 TorchLED video light is a highly versatile on-camera light with a sweet price point.
Synrillium Cool Edit Pro 2.0 Audio Editing Software
Intel Pocket PC vs. D-Link DSC-350 Digital Cameras
Final Draft Audio Video vs. Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000
1 Beyond 883 HD Turnkey Editing Computer
Adobe After Effects 6.0 Professional Compositing Software
Adobe Encore DVD Authoring Software
AIST MoviePack eXtreme Media Editing Software Suite
Apple Final Cut Pro 3 Editing Software
ATI All-in-Wonder 9800 Pro
Audio-Technica U100 Series UHF Wireless Microphone System
Avid Xpress DV 2.0 PowerPack Editing Software
Canon ES8200V Hi8 Camcorder
CyberLink PowerDirector 3.0 Editing Software
DigiEffects Delirium Plug-ins for After Effects
DVS Direct Pinnacle Liquid Edition Pro Turnkey Editing System
Editing Software - Sonic Foundry Vegas Video
Frezzi Micro-Fill Dimmer Starter Kit On-Camera Light
Hitachi VM-D865LA Digital8 Camcorder
Camcorders - JVC GR-AXM225 VHS-C
Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Professional
MacroSystem US Casablanca Avio DVD Video Editing Appliance
Manfrotto 754 MDeVe Carbon Fiber Tripod and 501 Fluid Head
Panasonic PV-DV701 Mini DV Camcorder
Professional Sound Corp. DV Promix 3 Portable Audio Mixer
Roxio Videowave 5 Editing Software
Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device
Shining Technology CitiDISK FW1256B-40 External Hard Disk
Sonic Foundry Vegas Video
Sonic Foundry Vegas Video 3.0 Editing Software
Sonic MyDVD 5 Studio Deluxe
Sonic Solutions DVDit! PE 2.5 DVD Authoring Software
Tsunami MPEG DVD Author Encoding and Authoring Software
Ulead Pick-a-Video Stock 3D Collection
Adobe Encore DVD Authoring
Alienware Roswell 5000 Matrox RT.X100 Bundle
Animated Communications 3dChor Video Effects Studio
Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device
Apple iDVD 5.0 DVD Authoring Software
Apple Motion Compositing Software
Arri Softbank 1 light kit
Cakewalk Sonar 5 Producer Edition
Canon Optura 300 camcorder
Canopus ProCoder Express Transcoding Software
Editing Computer - Compaq Presario 7000Z DVD-R Turnkey
Dell Dimension XPS Turnkey
Disc Makers ReflexMax4 DVD Duplicator
Edirol M-10E 10 channel mixer
Final Draft AV 2.5 Scriptwriting Software
Infrant ReadyNAS 600 Network Attached Storage Device with 4 250GB Hard Drives
JonyJib JonyPrompter Prompting Device
Lite-On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder
Lowel DV Creator 44 Tungsten Four-Light Kit
The Manfrotto name has been present since the birth of video production. And if you've been shooting video for a while, you're familiar with their its products.
Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme Pro Video Collection
Medea Firefly 2/240 FireWire Hard Drives
NewTek TriCaster Portable Live Production System
NLE Systems Kanai Avid Liquid Pro Editing Computer
Panasonic AG-DVC30 camcorder
Pioneer PRV-LX1; DVD Recorder
Primera Bravo Disc Publisher
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 Disc Authoring Suite
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7
Safe Harbor Tsunami RT.X100 Workstation
Serious Magic ULTRA Chromakeyer with Sets
Sharp VL-Z7U Mini DV Camcorder
SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 4 Music Creation Software
Studio 1 XLR-MIX Pro, Guy Graphics GG-14 and Audio Technica AT8410a
Tsunami MPEG DVD EasyPack Suite DVD Authoring Software
Ulead DVD PictureShow 2 Digital Camera Suite
Velocity Micro NoteMagix Z71 Ultra Notebook
Adobe After Effects 5.5 (Production Bundle)
Adobe Premiere 6.0 Editing Software
ADS Technology PYRO ProDV IEEE-1394 Capture Card
Ahead Software Nero 5.5 Multi-Format Disc Creation software
Alienware Roswell Turnkey
Apple DVD Studio Pro 1.0 DVD Authoring Software
Apple DVD Studio Pro 2 DVD Authoring Software
Apple Final Cut Pro 2.0 Editing Software
Apple iBook with iMovie 2
Apple Power Macintosh G4 with iMovie 2
Apple Power Macintosh G4/733 with SuperDrive
Editing Computer - Apple Power Macintosh G4/733 with SuperDrive
Apple Titanium PowerBook G4
Applied Magic Sequel Editing Appliance
Arboretum Systems Montage Editing Software
Avid ePublisher Interactive Content Software
Avid Xpress DV 1.5 on IBM Intellistation turnkey editor
Boris FX 6.1 Effects and Compositing Software
Boris FX Inc. Red 1.2 titling and 3D effects software
Cakewalk Sonar Multitrack Audio Editor
Camcorders - Canon ES8200V Hi8
Canopus DVStation portable Turnkey
Canopus StormRack Editing Computer
Carvin StudioMate SM162 Audio Mixer
Compaq Presario 7000Z with MyMovieSTUDIO Bundle
Contour Design ShuttlePRO Multimedia Editing Controller
Editing Computer - Core Micro PhEnix DV-X2000
Core Microsystems PHEnix Total DVD Turnkey
Datavideo DVR-3000 Video Disc Recorder
Dazzle DVD Complete Deluxe DVD Authoring Software
DV Gear DVWonder Turnkey Editing Workstation
DVDez RP-3310DV 1-to-3 DVD Duplicator
DVGear Pro-ONE Turnkey Editing Computer
DVLine DVStorm Editing Computer
Editing Computer - DVLine DVStorm
Edirol DV-7 Editing Appliance
Gateway 700XL Digital Film Maker system
Gateway Solo 9300cx Laptop with MGI VideoWave
GlacierDVS Matrox RT2500 Turnkey Editing Computer
Camcorders - Hitachi VM-D865LA Digital8
HP Pavilion 8785C Turnkey
Editing Computer - HP Pavilion 9720 Turnkey
IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6219 and in-sync Blade 2.1
MacroSystem Casablanca Kron Editing Appliance
MacroSystem Prestige Editing Appliance
Manfrotto 522 LANC Remote Control
Matrox Parhelia Multi-Display Card
Matrox RT2000 MEGA Pack 3.0 with Adobe Premiere 6.0
Maxtor 3000XT FireWire Hard Drive
Media 100 Media 100i 7.5 LEDV
Capture Card - Media 100 Media 100i LEDV
MedioStream neoDVDstandard 3.0 DVD Authoring Software
Mina T2 NewTek Video Toaster 2 Turnkey
MovieWorks Deluxe 5.0 Multimedia Software
muvee autoProducer Cobalt 2.0 Automatic Editing Software
Panasonic AG-DVC10 Mini DV Camcorder
Philips DVDR80 DVD+R/+RW Burner
Photoflex Medium Starlite Kit
Pinnacle Express DV-DVD Authoring Software
Pinnacle Expression DVD Authoring Software
Pioneer DVR-A06U Multi-format DVD Burner
Play Inc. HoloSet ChromaKey and virtual set
Play, Inc. Pocket Producer
Road Rags Light Control Kit
Sharp VL-A110U 8mm Camcorder
Camcorders - Sharp VL-FD1U Mini DV
SkyCrane SKeyeWALKER hand-held jib
SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 3.1 Soundtrack Software
Sonic Desktop Movie Maestro Music Creation Software
Sonic Desktop Sonicfire Pro Music Creation Software
Sonic Foundry Vegas+DVD 4.0 Editing and DVD Authoring Software
Sonic Foundry, Inc. Stream Anywhere
Sonic ReelDVD 3.0 DVD Authoring Software
Terran Interactive Cleaner 5
Ulead DVD Workshop DVD Authoring Software
Ulead Media Studio Pro 6.0
Ulead MediaStudio Pro 6.5 Video Capturing Software Review
Ulead VideoStudio 5.0 Editing Software
Videonics, Inc Command Post Media Controller
TriLab Productions Digital Hotcakes Stock Footage Library
Solid as a Rock - A solid foundation for good video production should be built on, well, a solid foundation. And investing in a sturdy tripod is one...
An inexpensive, MPEG-2 video editing appliance with some image degradation that would fit perfectly in a home theater setup as well as in some edit suites.
A premium Canopus real-time beast that makes rendering a thing of the past.
A powerful turnkey that can meet many people's analog and digital needs.
DPS Velocity D3D-4500XI-36 Turnkey Editing Workstation
Dell Dimension XPS Turnkey Editing Computer
With integrated hardware and software, Applied Magic's HD CINEMA turnkey is ready-to-go, trouble-free HDV editing.
MSP7 is a technologically advanced editor (with seventh generation stability) that has a number of killer features that we expect competitors will incorporate (if they want to remain competitive) sometime in the future.
Ulead MediaStudio Pro 8 Editing Software
Tripp Lite SmartPro 700 USB UPS and American Power Conversion Smart-UPS 700 Net UPS
Seagate 5.0 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive
The Verbatim SureFire 500GB pocket drive is well made and a great performer.
JVC GR-D200 Mini DV Camcorder
A very good video capture solution, especially if you want better computer sound.
Priced low and feature-packed, the Pinnacle DV500 PLUS works well with Premiere 6.0 and is well worth consideration as an editing solution.
An excellent product that simplifies CD-ROM or streaming video production
A tiny, light, straight-to-disk DV capture solution, ideal for editing in the field.
Matrox Parhelia APVe PCI Express Video Card
Anyone who's serious about encoding for a wide variety of formats and doing it efficiently will find this video compression software their main squeeze.
Solid, reliable real-time DV-out straight from the source.
A lightning-quick machine that is ready for the 64-bit and HDV future.
The HP Z800 serves as a Video Editing Compter that uses less power to do more work, so you are working smarter and you get more work done in less time.
A review of a video editing computer for the professional.
The HS-U795 has a few editing features, but is better suited for the home entertainment system than the edit bay.
The GR290P is a fully-appointed desktop replacement, complete with a DVD/CD-RW drive.
The HP xw4200 Video editing PC is a cutting edge workstation with a mature design, polished features and stable performance ready for your software.
A beginner-oriented editing program that will get the absolute novice up and editing video.
A good, low-cost nonlinear editing program with nice-looking effects.
CyberLink PowerDirector 4.0
Avid Liquid Pro 7 Video Editing Software
Avid Xpress Pro HD Video Editing Software
If you like the Casablanca, you'll like this upgrade.
Video effects products come in many shapes, sizes and price points. In a field populated by software that ranges from simplistic, fun-loving home video filters to high-end compositors, animators and 3D titlers, Boris FX occupies the middle ground.
Bella DV Keyboard with Jog/Shuttle Controller
Panasonic AG-456UP S-VHS Camcorder, Sony CCD-TR600 Hi8 Camcorder, Audio-Technica AT-MX341a SmartMixer.
"Alpermann+Velte TE501 Editor.Mitsubishi HS-U650 VHS VCR.Goldstar GVC-D475 VHS Camcorder
Edit Suite Edit Controller. JVC GR-SZ9U S-VHS-C Camcorder.
An affordable 3-light package that will allow you to light great-looking video without breaking the bank.
The Cadillac of portable video light kits, it's a good choice for purchase or rental.
Photoflex 3 Octodome nxt Softbox Light
An excellent product that simplifies scriptwriting and storyboarding, to help videographers be better prepared and organized on their video projects.
Serious Magic DV Rack 2.0 video recording software puts an entire production truck's worth of monitoring hardware right on your computer.
Too bad the powerful bundle with Bridge, Dynamic Link, Clip Notes and tight Photoshop integration is only available for PC. Might it inspire those who switched to Apple to switch back?
Apple iMovie HD (part of iLife '05)
Shoot From the Wrist... Hoodman’s new Wristshot serves as a video stabilizer by providing wrist support for better &am; longer handheld shooting.
A great way for home videographers to get into video streaming, but not a good solution for serious videotape production.
The Omni-Tracker SL is a lightweight dolly that delivers precise, smooth moves, with the added flexibility of working in tight quarters.
Pedal to the Metal - NVIDIA has something that could be nothing short of revolutionary to creative users: the Quadro CX chipset. The Quadro CX includes a technology called CUDA, which stands for Compute Unified Device Architecture. Basically, the idea is...
Being able to shoot HD video with the Mark II SLR allows go from a Canon still camera to a Canon high definition camcorder with the flick of a switch.
Consumer camera at its best. Offers both manual customization & auto presets for any shooting scenario. A beauty with the same user-friendly touch as the HS100.
Magix Video Pro X is a good video editing program. It takes beginners up to the next step, and applies that same user-friendly workspace to avoid confusion.
Goin' Prime-Time. One of the main tools of the cinematographer's art for controlling image properties is depth of field (DOF). If you're going for the "Film Look" the first place to stop is the Redrock Micro M2.
A World-Class Composer for the Rest of Us. Abaltat Muse 2.0 gives visual editors a leg up on creating custom music scores in a simple, no-fuss interface.
Moderately priced, Canon's Vixia HF S11 is a powerful choice for video producers looking to make their mark on the professional video landscape.
A solid addition to the growing line-up of pocket Web-oriented HD camcorders.
A well-balanced camcorder that shines bright with professional features and high-bitrate AVCHD recording to SD media.
The Stacker: Professionals agree that disk speed is the biggest bottleneck in any computer system. Power-hungry users - video professionals included - eagerly snap up computers with fast buses, as well as fast disks. Proavio has capitalized on the ability to pair a fast bus...
Imagine That... Costing $3,200, the HDR-FX1000 is Sony's new version of the HDR-FX1. Sony has included three 1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS sensors instead of three CCDs, chopped off about an inch of the body, and added a new 20 x 29.5mm wide-angle G-Lens. With a few design and...
The Polywell x5800A-CXY is a top of the line video editing computer. No set up is required, and there are plenty of media devices for the video editor.
The Premiere Editing Suite: The Adobe CS4 Production Premium video-editing suite is a perfect combination of creative tools for the video-editing guru or post-production business. Enhancements to the CS4 Production Premium bundle include both the impressive
Sony is telling us something; Vegas video software is here to shake things up! With a host of new features, extensive import, capture & exporting options.
The Blackmagic Intensity Pro is a great value for its combination of analog & digital I/O, both SD & HD. Is this the last video capture card you'll ever need?
The Videssence KSH2057P-SB video light kit comes equipped with 3 Matthews Reverse Stands that have a maximum height of 82.5 inches and a maximum load of 11 pounds.
MotionDSP's vReveal is one of the easiest ways to organize, clean up and render your videos for distribution.
Videonics FireStore Camera-to-Hard Disk Recorder
The I/O jacks on the VL-Z7U are suitably clustered in the back of the camera body. USB, headphone, FireWire, A/V and DC complete the array. The A/V jack is a proprietary all-in-one jack that terminates in RCA stereo audio, composite video and S-video Y/C signals.
Voyetra Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI Capture Card
Before spending your money on expensive complex software, try this free program from Microsoft.
The Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth camcorder microphone is lightweight & easy to use. The signal has an impressive operating range & remained strong during all tests.
Azden 100LT UHF Wireless Lapel Microphone System Review
This inexpensive wireless unit is good for amateur productions, but advanced videographers might want more from a wireless.
Great wireless microphone system at a super price.
The Professional... The best way we've found to think of iBUYPOWER's Video Pro system is as a well-primed canvas that is ready to accept the paint of your video projects. It's the first 64-bit Windows Vista-based system (this one happens to run Home Premium) to cross our threshold...
These three products both promise and deliver greater control over the image acquisition process and will be a welcome addition to the serious DSLR video producer's toolkit.