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Digital Video Essentials
Ten things you've just gotta know to be successful as a new editor.
Hot Gear to Make Cool Video
Simple editing solutions to get you started editing video without going broke or insane: editing appliances, turnkey computer editors, external capture devices, beginner editing software, and streaming MPEG and QuickTime Encoders.
Technical Terms Made Easy
Use this handy glossary to help you sort out some of the confusing technical jargon used by video editors and Web streamers.
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Editor's Letter: So you want to learn how to make video with your computer?
Making high quality video is easier than ever before.
Home Video Hints: Shooting to Edit - 5 Tips for Success
Learn to shoot video with the mind of an editor and your editing will be faster, easier and a lot more fun.
Web Hosting
Check out these free Web sites that specialize in hosting your streaming videos.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Encoding for the Web
Learn how to take your video file from your hard drive, create a streaming media file and then post it to a Web site.
Editing Digital Audio
The secret ingredient that all the pros agree must be added to each of your video recipes if you want to cook up an outstanding program.