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• Cinematic is In - Editing Wedding Videos
  June, 2012
  by Mark Jensen
  Editing wedding videos used to be about catching all the right elements of the event: ceremony, cake cutting, bouquet toss, etc., but now wedding video editors…
• Avid Media Composer 6 Advanced Editing Software Review
  May, 2012
  by Mark Holder
  Packed with professional features Avid's Media Composer 6 may well be the ultimate editing system available.
• Sony Vegas Pro 11 Advanced Editing Software Review
  April, 2012
  by Doug Dixon
  Vegas Pro 11 is a welcome upgrade to this classic professional editing tool.
• Selecting the Right Video Editing Software
  January, 2012
  by Mark Montgomery
  There are many video editing software packages available today. So many, in fact, that it can be an overwheling task to choose the right video editing software…
• Revving Up Your Editing Options: Editing Software Buyer's Guide
  October, 2011
  by Dave Sniadak
  The road to editing greatness begins by shifting into the right gear. You can't drive your projects forward with software that leaves your computer idling in…
• Getting into GPUs
  October, 2011
  by Douglas Dixon
  It's time to take another look under the hood of the next generation of processing for video. Hardware acceleration for video editing has changed greatly in…
• An AVCHD Update
  September, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Are you Looking to upgrade your editing program but are unsure of some of the stories you've read about codecs and the newer formats? Don't be too concerned…
• Editing - How Do I Do This Stuff?
  August, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Video editing is a rare task that requires left-brain and right-brain activity: One side for the technical, the other for the art. What happens when the…
• NVIDIA Quadro 4000 Graphics Card and 3D Vision Reviewed
  August, 2011
  by Mark Holder
  NVIDIA's Quadro 4000 graphics card delivers blistering fast performance - and a pretty amazing 3D experience. Additionally, for another dimension to Blu-ray…
• ViewSonic VX2268wm FuHzion 3D Display Reviewed
  August, 2011
  by Mark Holder
  If explosive 3D magic is what you desire then look no further than the ViewSonic VX2268wm.
• Optimizing Edit Organization
  July, 2011
  by Peter Zunitch
  Most of us hate organizing - yet we love it when things are in order. Here are some tips to keeping our love-hate relationship with organization within a Zen-li…
• 3 Ways to Edit Video Online
  June, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Online web applications have begun to sneak into the vernacular producer's dictionary. Editing "in the cloud" has its ups and downs, here's a look a few…
• The Video Editing Log Jam
  May, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Whether you use film, flash files, or videotape, every editor needs to have the footage on their editing machine before they can start cutting the project…
• First Look: Editing 3D Video
  March, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  The world of two-dimensional TV took a major shift last year when new technology gave us the choice to add that third dimension to video. Still in its infancy,…
• Shooting for 3D
  February, 2011
  by Tony Bruno
  With the rise of 3D films, television programming and video games, many hope to get in the stereoscopic game. The technology is new, but good techniques aren't.
• Video Editing for N00bs
  January, 2011
  by Mark Montgomery
  Where to start? How to choose? When you're the one the rest of your world approaches for video assistance, and you're just starting out yourself, these…
• Viewfinder: Near Camera Editing
  October, 2010
  by Matthew York
  New technology enables us to practice "near-camera editing", which is a techniques similar to in-camera shooting,but instead of editing in your camera you make…
• Easy Tricks to Edit Quickly
  October, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Editors working on tight deadline understand the need for proficiency and speed. If you're editing on a daily or weekly basis, you will benefit greatly from…
• The Best Editing Software for your Videos
  October, 2010
  by Douglas Dixon
  The video editing software market has been remarkably stable over the past decade, with a clear divide between "consumer" in the $50 to $150 range, and "profess…
• Multicam Editing for All
  August, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Multicam editing is becoming more popular as software programs adopt tools that make the process much easier. Now just about anyone with a prosumer level video…
• Royalty Free Music Tips
  June, 2010
  by Mark Montgomery
  Using music and sound effects libraries is easy, but knowing how to use them is confusing. Here are some tips on buying and using royalty-free music.
• 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
• 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.
• Sofa Film Schools
  June, 2009
  by Mark Montgomery
  How to turn your sofa into a film school. The best film school is as close as your living room. Watch the best filmmakers do what they do best-make films.