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IK Multimedia T-RackS 3 Deluxe Review

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Whether you want transparency in your tracks or just a little character T-RackS 3 Deluxe delivers.

Editors Keys Pro Edition Portable Vocal Booth Reviewed

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Easy to setup and use, effective and affordable, the Portable Vocal Booth Pro Edition by Editors Keys is a sensible solution to the acoustic anomalies plaguing…

ATI Video Card Comparison Review

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT

For 3-D modeling a workstation video card is a must. For Adobe CS4 any video card will do. For gaming, a top of the line workstation video card will work, but…

Blackmagic Design DeckLink Studio Review

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Blackmagic Design's DeckLink Studio is as close as you will get to a Rosetta Stone for capturing and displaying video

Elgato Turbo.264 HD Mac Video Capture Software and Device Review

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The Elgato turbo.264 HD is a complete Mac video capture software and device solution. There is no need to buy additional software since it is included.

Digital Video Converters

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

You have boxes of videotapes with precious memories stored on them. That's where digital video converters come in. They can transfer VHS to DVD.

Videomaker's 2009 Best Video Hardware: Blackmagic Design Intensity Pro Analog/HDMI Video Capture Card Review

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The Blackmagic Intensity Pro is a great value for its combination of analog & digital I/O, both SD & HD. Is this the last video capture card you'll…

Videomaker's 2009 Best Display Hardware: NVIDIA Quadro CX Video Card Review

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST

Pedal to the Metal - NVIDIA has something that could be nothing short of revolutionary to creative users: the Quadro CX chipset. The Quadro CX includes a&hellip…

Pinnacle Video Transfer Device Review

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Simplicity Itself

New full-screen animated wipes | Mercury SATA to FireWire | Blackmagic HDMI capture card

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PDT

New Gear: Swipes are full-screen animated wipes bundled with matching custom sound effects. OWC's Oxford SATA-to-FireWire. Blackmagic Intensity Pro HDMI…

Industry News | Xacti E1 Waterproof Camcorder | NYC YouTube Meet-Up

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Video Industry News: Sanyo introduces the E1 waterproof camcorder. Blackmagic Design with 24-bit audio and RCA connectors. NYC YouTube meet-up makes buzz

Blackmagic Design Intensity HDMI Capture Card Review

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Intense Video, Small Size

Store to Stash

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

There's no way you can ever really have too much storage. But if you're running low, what's the best way to get more?

NAB Show: The Rundown

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT

This year, at the National Association of Broadcasters 2010 Conference (NAB Show), expectations were met and in some cases exceeded.

Desktop Video: Titles and Graphics

Thu, 01 Dec 1994 00:00:00 PST

Titles and Graphics

Hitachi VM-E625LA 8mm Camcorder

Fri, 01 Nov 1996 00:00:00 PST

Hitachi VM-E625LA 8mm Camcorder Truevision Targa 1000 PCI A/V Capture Board Shure SM89A Condenser Shotgun Microphone Samsung SV-2040U VHS/8mm Dual-deck…

Desktop Video: Bundles of Joy

Sat, 01 Jul 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Bundles of Joy

Desktop Video: Digitize It

Wed, 01 Nov 1995 00:00:00 PST

Digitize It

DCI Internet Expo Vendors Show off their Wares

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Video industry news. Winnov company showed its audio-video capture board. Matrox Graphics, Inc. has released a snap-on module for its Mystique graphics…

Hitachi Offers Inexpensive VM-2900A VHS Camcorder

Sun, 01 Jun 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Hitachi VM-2900A VHS Camcorder Videonics Home Video Producer Pinnacle Systems VideoDirector Studio 200 miroVIDEO DC10 MJPEG Video Capture Card Boris…

Video Digitizers Change the Way we Shoot, Edit...

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

In this article, we'll look at the types of products that can give you what it takes to move into the world of digital video. Accompaniedby a nonlinear editor's…

CCD-TR930 Hi8 Camcorder

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Canon ES4000 Hi8 Camcorder�Gets a Time Code

Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 PST

Canon ES4000 Hi8 Camcorder Mini DV Face-off: Sony DCR-TRV7 Mini DV Camcorder Panasonic PV-DV710 Mini DV Camcorder Ulead MediaStudio Pro 5.0 Radius…

2 Camcorders for the Home Movie Maker

Sun, 01 Feb 1998 00:00:00 PST

Samsung SCL90 Samsung SCL91 Fast Electronics DV Master IEEE 1394 FireWire Panasonic Proline CT series Lexmark 7200V Color Jetprinter Videonics MXPro…

Easy to Use DV Camcorder Perfect for any Novice

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

Sony DCR-SC100MEtaCreations Bryce 3DMitsubishi HS-U680Martel Electronics Videomaster V456-2Panasonic PV-DP2000iRez CapSure PC CardDubner Stealer-in-ColorTechSmi…

Quick Focus

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Quick Focus

Tiberon Makes Underwater Video like a Day at the Beach

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Quest Tiberon Datavideo Technologies MD-1000 Video Producer Seagate Elite 47 Panasonic PV-L858 Panasonic PV-L958 RCA CC4371 MetaCreations Final Effects…

RCA's new MiniDV offers best features of LCD and DV

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

RCA ProV2000D MiniDV CamcorderPinnacle Systems miroVIDEODC30 plusDataVideo TBC-2000 TimeBase CorrectorSmith-Victor K-86 Light KitCanopus DVRex M1 DV Capture…

Cool-Lux Accessory is Cool in more than Name

Thu, 01 Oct 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Cool-Lux Stablecam Classic Video Productions Cobra Crane DPS Spark Plus/Video Action Sonic Foundry ACID Pinnacle miroVIDEO DV300 AIMS Lab VideoHighway…

Power Up Your PC: Configuring the PC for Digital Video Editing

Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 PST

Because of the massive amount of data that digital video uses, the nonlinear editing PC needs to be a finely tuned instrument for maximum performance. Learn…

Hi8 Camcorder Delivers Good Features for Price

Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 PST

A Production Cam for Home Videos

Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 PST

JVC GR-AXM700, Audio-Technica AT851a, Classic Video Products Cobra Crane, Cinovation Scriptware, Truevision Bravado 2000

Easy Editing Camcorder

Mon, 01 Mar 1999 00:00:00 PST

Canon ES970 8mm Camcorder Panasonic PV-L958 VHS-C Camcorder Cool-Lux U-3 Tri-Light On-camera Light Pinnacle Studio DC10plus Video Digitizer Edirol V-5…

PV-DV910 Mini DV Camcorder

Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 PST

Panasonic PV-DV910 Mini DV camcorder Samsung SCL 150 8mm camcorder Beyerdynamic MCE 86 N(C)S short shotgun microphone FAST DVMaster Pro DV capture…

Capture Boards for Every Videographer

Sat, 01 May 1999 00:00:00 PDT

If you want to build your own nonlinear editing workstation from the computer up, you�ll need to take a look at this grid of video capture cards.

Studio DV Editing Solution Combines best of Both Worlds

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

Gear

More on Copyright Issues, Please

Wed, 01 Mar 2000 00:00:00 PST

In Box

Benchmark:FAST AVMaster 2000

Tue, 01 Feb 2000 00:00:00 PST

FAST Multimedia AV Master 2000 Audio/Video Capture Card

Benchmark: Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEO DV300 FireWire/SCSI Adapter Board

Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Pinnacle Systems miroVIDEO DV300 FireWire/SCSI Adapter Board

Benchmark:Canopus DVRaptor IEEE 1394 Capture Card

Sun, 01 Aug 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Canopus DVRaptor IEEE 1394 Capture Card

Benchmark:Videonics MediaMotion 3.1 batch capture device

Sat, 01 May 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Videonics MediaMotion 3.1 batch capture device

Benchmark:ADS Technologies PYRO IEEE 1394 Capture Card

Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

ADS Technologies PYRO IEEE 1394 Capture Card

Benchmark: DPS Spark Plus Capture Card

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST

DPS Spark Plus Capture Card

Videomaker Expo Digitizing & Capture Card Panel and Buyer's Guide

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Find out what company representatives are saying about configuring your own system and check out the our handy buyer's guide.

Benchmark: Pinnacle DV500 Capture Card

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Pinnacle DV500 Capture Card

Benchmark: Pinnacle DC1000 MPEG-2 Digitizer Card

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Pinnacle DC1000 MPEG-2 Digitizer Card

Pinnacle Systems Studio DV Capture Card

Sat, 01 Jul 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Pinnacle Systems Studio DV Capture Card

Benchmark:Canopus Corporation EZDV Capture Card

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Canopus Corporation EZDV Capture Card

Test Bench:ADS Technology PYRO ProDV IEEE-1394 Capture Card

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00 PST

ADS Technology PYRO ProDV IEEE-1394 Capture Card

Computer Video Products

Thu, 01 Mar 2001 00:00:00 PST

Welcome to the world of digital video. Peruse our eight Buyer's Guides for details on everything from turnkey systems to editing software.

Taking it Digital: Video Capture Devices

Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 PDT

It doesn't matter if you shoot analog or digital video; if you edit with a computer, you're going to need a video digitizer or capture device.

Videomaker Bridges Consumer and Professional Video

Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 PDT

In Box

Test Bench:Matrox RT2000 MEGA Pack 3.0 with Adobe Premiere 6.0

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Matrox RT2000 MEGA Pack 3.0 with Adobe Premiere 6.0

The Trouble with Video Digitizer Cards

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 00:00:00 PST

In the world of digitizer and capture card installation, things aren't as simple as they could be. Here's how the professionals get the job done.

Video Capture Card Review: Pinnacle DV500 PLUS

Tue, 02 Oct 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Priced low and feature-packed, the Pinnacle DV500 PLUS works well with Premiere 6.0 and is well worth consideration as an editing solution.

Colossal Computer Video Buyer's Guide

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 PST

Our annual computer video product guide contains more than 350 products in 10 categories, from laptop editors to titling software

Hitachi Camcorder Plays Back on Home DVD Players

Wed, 01 May 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Hitachi DZ-MV270A DVD-R/DVD-RAM camcorderMGI VideoWave 5BeachTek DXA-6 Audio AdapterLaird Telemedia DVora Media Engine turnkey editing systemsOConnor…

Solving Video Capture Card Problems

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Ask Videomaker. Questions and comments from our readers and answers from the editor.

Sound Advice: Captured in Time

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Getting audio cleanly from the camcorder to the computer is key to your production.

Unlocking Turnkeys

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Plug it in, power it up and edit. That's the promise of a turnkey editing system.

Video Capture Cards Buyer's Guide

Sun, 01 Sep 2002 00:00:00 PDT

A little cardiac surgery is all you need to do to turn your home computer into a full-fledged editing wonder.

New Gear

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 PDT

MacroSystem US Casablanca Kron editing applianceViewcast Osprey 540 capture cardInnovators Co. Videomaster V1000 deposition systemUltralink Products composite…

New Gear

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 PST

ACD Systems VideoMagicCanopus ADVC-1394 digital/analog capture cardBrother P-Touch PT-1500pc LabelmakerStrata DVpro 5 editing softwareVideometry Digital Motion…

Test Bench:Matrox RT.X100

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Matrox RT.X100

11th Annual Guide to Computer Video Products

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 PST

A survey of nine hot computer video product categories.

Video Editing Computer Review: Canopus RES-100 DVStorm2

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Solid, reliable real-time DV-out straight from the source.

New Final Cut Pro Announced by Apple

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Video industry news. Apple Announces FCP4 and DVD Studio Pro 2. JVC Pro's Low Dollar High-Def Camcorder. Panasonic AG-DVC80 and Tapeless Technology. Ulead…

8 Capture Considerations: What to Look for in a Digitizer or Capture Card for Video

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Getting video into your computer is easier than ever.

World's Smallest Tape-Based Camcorder?

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

Zoom In

New Gear

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:00:00 PST

Sony DCR-PC105 Mini DV Camcorder MacroSystem US Avio DVD Editing Appliance AVerMedia DVD EZMaker USB 2.0 Analog Capture Device ADS Instant DVD 2.0 Analog…

New Gear

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 PST

Panasonic SV-AV100 SD Card Camcorder, nNovia QuickCapture A2D Portable DV Capturing Hard Drive, SmartSound Movie Music CDs, Xtreme Notebooks Prostar 8814,…

Tower Power

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 PST

Benefits of using a turnkey computer system designed by a system integrator.

Test Bench:Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme Pro Collection Capture Card

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 PST

Matrox RT.X100 Xtreme Pro Video Collection

In Box

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

In Box

From Beautiful, Downtown Burbank:

Sat, 01 May 2004 00:00:00 PDT

A Look Back at Videomaker Expo West 2004

New Gear

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

ADS Instant DVD+DV
SimpleTech 400GB SimpleDrive
Edirol V1 Video Mixer
Datavideo DC-DC Converter
ProPrompter Pocket PC
Outerspace Software BluffTitler DX9
Century Optics 2X Tele-Converter

ATI All-in-Wonder 9800 Pro Capture/Display Card Review

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Currently one of the most popular gaming and TV/PC cards, the ATI All In Wonder 9800 Pro also offers much to video editors.

Video Editing Cards

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Fast and efficient, if you want to get video onto your computer (and we assume you do) you'll need an interface card.

Random Noises

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Creating and editing your own foley sounds.

Adaptec VideOh! DVD Media Center Review

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Although Adaptec's VideOh! tackles video editing and DVD tasks with simplicity, the internal television tuner reveals that it is really a TV recorder (DVR).

Test Bench:Matrox RT.X100 Turnkey (EVO W4000)

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Matrox RT.X100 Turnkey

Test Bench: ATI All-in-Wonder 9800 Pro

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

ATI All-in-Wonder 9800 Pro

Hybrid Computer DVD Recorder | Turtle Beach Capture Board

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

Sony Announces Hybrid Set-Top/Computer DVD Recorder. Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI Capture Board. InterVideo DiscMaster 2 Gold and Platinum.

Best Video Products of the Year 2004

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.

United Media's Multicam Software

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

United Media MulticamSony DVDirectTurtle Beach Video Advantage PCI

Voyetra Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI Capture Card Review

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Voyetra Turtle Beach Video Advantage PCI Capture Card

Video Capture Card Roundup

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

VHS, Hi8, USB, FireWire, PCI, 8mm... confused on how to fit it all together? Don't be. We've got the ticket to your video capture dilemma.

MPEG Encoder Review: ADS Tech Instant DVD USB 2.0 Capture Device

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

The thought of a hardware MPEG encoder, editing, and DVD authoring solution for under $200 can make you giddy.

ADS CaptuTech Pyro Studio Vegas+DVD Bundle Firewire Capture Card Review

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

ADS Tech Pyro Studio FireWire Card/Capture Box/Vegas+DVD Bundle

Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor Review

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

A very good video capture solution, especially if you want better computer sound.

May I Propose a Toaster?

Sun, 01 Sep 1991 00:00:00 PDT

Imagine Products' ShotPut Pro Video Offloading Software Review

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST

Offload Your Worries - ShotPut Pro is a useful new application from Imagine Products that simplifies offloading video from memory cards. It's a tool that can…

Tips and Techniques - Select Tripod, Microphone and Camera for Web Video Production.

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:30:40 PST

Yes, you can use a web cam to produce a choppy online video with horrible sound, but you're likely to lose credibility in the first few seconds. You can get a…

New Gear hot off the presses

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

TMPGEnc MPEG Editor 3 provides frame-accurate MPEG-2 editing...Artbeats has added to its Ultra collection of clips shot at 1000fps... Focus' FS-5 direct…

New Gear Hoodman / Shining Technology / Sonnet

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Tips and Techniques - Capturing Sound Outdoors

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:57:52 PDT

Mark covers more tips for capturing sound when shooting outdoors.

News - Matthews M25 tripod and Black Magic Designs Intensity Pro

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:30:00 PDT

In our Video Bits & Bytes segment, Mark discusses Matthews M25 tripod and Black Magic Designs Intensity Pro. Derek talks about icaught.com and flektor…

News - Blackmagic Ships HDMI Intensity

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 06:00:00 PST

In our News & Technology segment, Blackmagic ships HDMI Intensity; Mark tells you about that along with a Panasonic announcement of a universal format live…

Best Video Digitizer of the Year 2004

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.

Tips and Techniques - Merlin Personal Steadicam by Tiffen with Exoskeletal Structure

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 01:00:00 PST

Letters and Tips - Dell/Alienware merger

News - Videomaker Crew Goes to National Association of Broadcasters Show

Wed, 10 May 2006 01:00:00 PDT

NAB 2006 Special - 194