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.

Tips & Tricks Videos

Apple Mac Pro

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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.

• Time Lapse Video
  February, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Last issue we talked about the powers of the slo-mo effect. This month we'll talk about using the wonders of manipulating time, with time lapse video.
• 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.
• When To Use A Camcorder Filter
  July, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  The super clarity of HD has image-sensitive personalities clamoring for a camcorder filter that can best smooth out their wrinkles and rough edges.
• Color Correction Enhancement
  June, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  In this color correction tutorial (which is really color enhancement) we offer color correction methods for basic, intermediate and advanced users.

Video Editing Computer Reviews

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

• Getting The Job Done
  May, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Video editing can happen on all sorts of modern day personal computers. A fact that was not true when digital video editing was in its infancy. However, the…
• Workstation Buyer's Guide
  May, 2010
  by Lance Olinger
  Is your workstation just not fast enough to do what you want? Perhaps it is time for a new computer or maybe just an upgrade.
• Verbatim 500GB SureFire Portable Hard Drive Reviewed
  March, 2010
  by Lance Olinger
  The Verbatim SureFire 500GB pocket drive is well made and a great performer.
• Video Editing Computer Review: HP Z800 Computer Workstation
  July, 2009
  by Charles Fulton
  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.
• 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.

Computers Blog Posts

• Interview with Regis on Archiving and 12 Core Computers
  Mar 17
• 50 TB Flash Drives...The Future of Flash Memory?
  Mar 10
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  Mar 2
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  Feb 16

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