Computers
Hands On
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.
Video Editing Computer Reviews
These reviews will help you compare computers for video editing and discover what's best for your situation.
- Computer Review
HP xw6600 Workstation 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 Hands-down, one of the speediest video editing machines we've seen. - Turnkey Editing System Review: DVGear DV Dream Matrox RT.X2 Fan-tastic Turnkey
- Video Editing Computer Review: Gateway E-66100 SB Workstation in Black
- Test Bench:
NLE Systems Kanai Avid Liquid Pro Editing Computer NLE Systems Kanai Avid Liquid Pro Editing Computer
Instructional Videos
Introduction to Digital Video Editing: The Guide to Getting Started With Computer Video (DVD) You'll learn important information about digital video editing software. You’ll learn the tools you need to get started in digital video editing including valuable tips and techniques for creating titles, editing sequences and editing audio.
Advanced Editing -- Guide to Advanced Computer Video Editing (DVD) The editors and experts at Videomaker have created this DVD to introduce you to the video editing software, and techniques you need to know to edit like a professional including tips for creating video titles, and how to adjust color when editing.
Introduction to DVD Authoring and Design (DVD) With this DVD, you'll learn about the various aspects of making a DVD from video. We start with the basics of making a DVD. Then we cover the most common dvd authoring tools found in DVD authoring software followed by DVD menu creation and MPEG Encoding.
Video Editing Techniques
In these articles video our editors explain the principles of good editing and will guide you through the editing process.
- Editing
Scoping Out Your Video 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 work? - Editing Software Buyer's Guide 2008 Finding the right tool to edit your masterpieces
- Viewfinder How Easy Can It Get?
- Editing: Polished Work From rough cut to finished product, you want to deliver the goods as cleanly as possible. Here are the Seven Steps to Creating an Excellent Polished Work.
- Tutorial: Transitioning Naturally Every blockbuster movie has hundreds or even thousands of edits, yet the viewer often is unaware of the cut. Why? In many cases, the change is very subtle, using a technique which is often known as a Natural Transition.
- The Craft of Family History Videos: Making Classics Out of Clutter We treasure our memories, but we can be easily overwhelmed. Fearlessly dive into your archives and uncap your camera lens for the holidays to create a video that will stand the test of time.
- Timeline: Cookin' with Keyframes Cookin' with Keyframes
- Director's Chair: Back to Film School Watching films is a classroom in itself, yet you really have to have the right tools to become a critical viewer.
- Charity Video For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?
- Video Editing: What is Multicam Editing? Shooting performances or group discussions is difficult using one video camera, but it can be a nightmare with several cameras and without good planning.
- Multicam Shooting Whether it's shooting a wedding, baseball game, church service or two-person interview, shooting it with more than one camera can be a time-saving and very creative endeavor.
- Video Editing : Plan A: B-roll
- Timeline: Time Control As editors, we are in control of the time universe. We can stretch it, shorten it, and even change Fate by manipulatiing time.
- Quick Focus Videomaker Presents: Vidcasting!
- Director's Chair: Everyday Masterpieces December - a time of cold and perhaps snow. A few weeks of quiet time before the onrush of the holiday season.
- Basic Training: Editing 101 "Leave it on the cutting room floor" is an old film phrase signifying to edit out stuff you don't need. It's a good reminder to cut down your piece for a tighter final project.
- Stock Footage Buyer's Guide Something Borrowed, Something New
