Computers

Nobody likes to wait while the computer is processing their videos, and we have all suffered the frustration of having a computer flash an error message when processing a video using the latest software. So what are the best desktop video editing computers? Is there a laptop for video editing that will do the job fast enough? The articles in this section aim to answer those questions.

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Video Editing Techniques

In these articles video our editors explain the principles of good editing and will guide you through the editing process.

• How To Make a Slow Motion Video Clip
  January, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Slow motion is when the playback of a video clip appears to be slower than the natural speed of the events. This illusion can be done in several ways.
• 2009 Video Editing Software Programs Buyer's Guide
  November, 2009
  by Nathan Beaman
  We've seen lots of great updates in editing software this year on both the consumer and professional levels, giving the editor even more options to choose from.
• Basic Video Editing
  October, 2009
  by Kyle Cassidy
  So you've got a camera and you've gone out and shot some video with it. Sooner or later you're going to want to understand how to do Basic Video Editing.
• Editing Video Clips To Remove Unwanted Objects
  October, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  The most common offender is the tip of a shotgun mic that has dipped into the shot from above. We also might see the edge of a light stand or a barndoor
• Editing: Screen Capturing for Everyone
  September, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  Companies need promotional & instructional videos created for their software applications, web applications, web stores & other computer-platform…
• Editing: Fool Proof Collaboration for Online Video Producers
  August, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  Smart producers are using online video collaboration to get fast feedback from their clients and to make adjustments without needing to meet the client.
• Getting Started With Free Video Editing Software
  June, 2009
  by John Devcic
  If you buy a Macintosh or Windows based system, here are some tips on getting started with the free video editing software that comes with your computer.
• In box: readers' letters
  March, 2009
  by The Editors
  DTV Confusion Cleared a Bit: technical details of what was really happening... A Picture Worth 1000 Words: DIY camera jib ... More Editing Tricks: I hope I…
• Editing Scoping Out Your Video
  October, 2008
  by Morgan Paar
  Many editing software programs offer a variety of colorful scopes to help enhance the hue, color, and brilliance, among other editing tweaks. But how do they…

Video Editing Computer Reviews

These reviews will help you compare computers for video editing and discover what's best for your situation.

• Laptop Workstation Review: HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
  June, 2009
  by Lance Olinger
  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...
• Videomaker's 2009 Best Video Editing PC: Polywell's Adobe Optimized Video Editing Computer Review
  May, 2009
  by Lance Olinger
  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.
• Workstation Review iBUYPOWER Video Pro Editing Workstation
  January, 2009
  by Charles Fulton
  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…
• Editing Laptop Buyer's Guide
  January, 2009
  by Tom Benford
  Imagine hopping a plane in New York with your raw footage on your laptop and arriving in London with a fully-edited video several hours later. It could happen.…
• Computer Review HP xw6600 Workstation
  November, 2008
  by Charles Fulton
  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.
• Computer Review Cerise Eight-Core Workstation
  September, 2008
  by Charles Fulton
  Hands-down, one of the speediest video editing machines we've seen.
• Turnkey Editing System Review: DVGear DV Dream Matrox RT.X2
  January, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Fan-tastic Turnkey
• Tweaks: performance tips
  November, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  Do you remember the last time you defragmented your hard drives? If you're running Windows, you should... if you haven't defragged in a while, read on.
• 2007 Turnkey Buyer's Guide
  October, 2007
  by Brian Peterson
  Editing Systems: From SD to HD Ready to Editing

Computers Blog Posts

• A new Flash
  Nov 17
• Can I edit video with Linux?
  Nov 5
• The Computer Toolbox
  Nov 3
• Here's Microsoft Windows 7!
  Oct 22

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