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Creating a Successful Media Database

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 00:00:00 PDT

A database is a tool for storing, organizing, searching, investigating and displaying mass amounts of information and how it relates to even more information…

Storage Buyer's Guide - Creating a Media Storage System

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST

An effective and efficient media storage system to store your data is crucial for today's video editors. As video editors, we are aware of the importance of&hel…

Enhance Technology Proavio EditBOX EB400FR RAID Reviewed

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 PDT

With its large storage capacity, plethora of fast inputs and outputs, and reasonable price, the EditBOX EB400FR gives any editor the choice to get projects…

G-Technology G-SPEED Q RAID External Hard Drive Reviewed

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PDT

A fast and flexible RAID drive that will keep data safe within its solid and sleek design.

Datavideo DN-60 Field Recorder Reviewed

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PDT

Lacking some of the bells and whistles of its pricier competitors, but Datavideo's DN-60 compact flash card recorder gets the job done at a fraction of the…

Maxell iVDR VC102 Direct-to-Disk Video Capture Adapter and Nexto NVS 2500 Video Storage Pro Review

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PST

If you're a video pro or enthusiast seeking a solution to working with solid state media then the Nexto DI Video Storage Pro NVS2500 or the iVDR VC102 might…

Verbatim 2-Disk RAID External Hard Drive 2TB Review

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT

A fast hard drive that will keep data safe in a quiet and sleek design.

Matrox MXO2 Mini with MAX Technology Review

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PDT

A very versatile video capture device with the portability edge.

NewTek TriCaster TCXD300 Review

Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Tightly integrated system that works right out of the box. The portable TriCaster TCXD300 offers unprecedented power, pound for pound.

Verbatim 500GB SureFire Portable Hard Drive Review

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST

The Verbatim SureFire 500GB pocket drive is well made and a great performer.

Key Factors To Consider When Creating A Media Storage System

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Learn to create a media storage system that stores your data efficiently, effectively and safely.

Nexto Video Storage portable hard drive Review

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The Nexto Video Storage offers terrific options for security and portability when using memory card-based camcorders.

Media Storage Solutions for Videographers

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Videographers need media storage solutions with quick throughput and substantial capacity. External drives make sense for editing. Blu-ray is for the long haul.

RiDATA Racer 32GB eSATA Performance as a Flash Video Hard Drive Review

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

A good performer, if a bit pricey for the capacity. But expect prices to keep coming down. We've been itching to play with a solid-state drive (SSD)...

Clickfree Transformer Automatic Backup Device Review

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The Clickfree Transformer by the Storage Appliance Corporation backs up your media without any effort & costs the same as more complicated backup products.

G-Technology G-RAID 3 External Hard Drive Review

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

G-RAID 3 is an external hard drive that directly attaches to a computer which performs all RAID operations in hardware transparent to the operating system.

Western Digital My Passport for Mac WDMEA5000AN 500GB Portable Hard Drive Review

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Slim Western: Western Digital (perhaps better known as WD these days) has broadened its product lineup significantly over the past few years, going from...

Videomaker's 2009 Best Storage Device: Proavio EditBOX EB8MS Disk Array

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

The Stacker: Professionals agree that disk speed is the biggest bottleneck in any computer system. Power-hungry users - video professionals included - eagerly…

Synology Disk Station DS408 Network Attached Storage Device Review

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PST

Easy and Powerful... The Synology Disk Station DS408 is more than just a simple network attached storage device (NAS). With its 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM,…

LaCie 2big Dual 2TB RAID Review

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 PDT

A satisfying choice for a fast and versatile external disk array.

G-Technology G-DRIVE Mini 500GB Hard Drive Review

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Lil' Shredder

SimpleTech Duo Pro Drive 2TB Storage Device by Fabrik Review

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

SimpleTech's Duo Pro Drive

LaCie d2 Quadra 1TB Quad-Interface External Hard Drive Hardware Review

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Quick Silver

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 capture card.

Iomega Power Pro RAID Video Storage

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Get your RAID on

Tweaks - Performance Tips

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Performance Tips

CalDigit S2VR HD eSATA Array External Media Storage Review

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

While not quite as easy to configure as a USB or FireWire drive, the CalDigit S2VR HD will reward you with remarkable speed.

Reviews - Cal-digit External Hard Drive

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:10:23 PST

In the "Hands on" segment, Charlie and Mark discuss the Cal-digit external hard drive.

Grass Valley REVPRO External USB Removable Storage Drive Review

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

Gigabytes to Go

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?

Do yourself a Favor - Do it Yourself

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Face it--you want it, you dream about it, you really really need it. It's time to upgrade to a new computer. But what's the best way to go about it? By doing…

ES3000 Hi8 Camcorder Improves Upon Last Model

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Canon ES3000 Hi8 Camcorder Sony DHR-1000 DV Editing VCR Audio-Technica AT835b Shotgun Condenser Microphone Seagate Medalist Pro 2520 2.5GB ATA-2 Hard…

VCRs and Hard Drives Buyer's Guide

Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 PST

Editing VCRs and hard drives perform the same basic function in the video editing world: they store video and audio information. Whether you prefer linear or…

Hard (Drive) Questions

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 PST

We'll give you straight answers about how A/V hard drives differ, which ones are suitable for video and how many are necessary.

Benchmark:IBM UltraStar 9LZX 9.1GB Ultra2 SCSI Hard Drive

Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

IBM UltraStar 9LZX 9.1GB Ultra2 SCSI Hard Drive

Benchmark:Medea VideoRAID for Casablanca

Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 PST

Medea VideoRAID for Casablanca

Buyer�s Guide: Editing VCRs and Hard Drives

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 PST

Information to help you choose the VCR or hard drive that will meet your video editing needs.

Benchmark: VST Technologies FW1280 8GB FireWire Hard Drive

Mon, 01 May 2000 00:00:00 PDT

VST Technologies FW1280 8GB FireWire Hard Drive

New Mini Camcorder Has Digital Stereo Audio

Tue, 01 Aug 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Gear

Spacious & Speedy: Hard Drives for Video Editing

Sat, 01 Jun 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Today, even inexpensive hard drives are likely to have the performance characteristics necessary to edit video.

Computer Hard Drives for Video Q&A

Thu, 01 Feb 2001 00:00:00 PST

Expert answers to reader questions about computer hard drives and their ability to edit video.

VCR and Hard Drive Buyer's Guide

Sun, 01 Apr 2001 00:00:00 PST

When it comes to editing, you've got to have the right gear. Here's a complete two-part buyer's guide-plus purchase tips to help you select the VCR or hard…

No Rendering Wait with Edirol's VideoCanvas

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 PST

Edirol VideoCanvas DV-7 Digital Video WorkstationNighingale Voice Box production elements: Just Kids and BabiesVinten Vision 3 Pan and Tilt TripodDazzle 6 in 1…

Videonics FireStore Camera-to-Hard Disk Recorder Review

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 PST

Videonics FireStore Camera-to-Hard Disk Recorder

Test Bench:Maxtor 3000XT FireWire Hard Drive

Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:00:00 PST

Maxtor 3000XT FireWire Hard Drive

Six Ways to Soup Up Your Computer for Video Editing

Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 PST

The good news is that modern computers are often ready to edit. The great news is that you can make yours even faster.

Videomaker Helped Me Understand, Love Video

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 PST

In Box

Hard Disk Considerations

Sat, 01 Mar 2003 00:00:00 PST

Picking the right hard disk components for your NLE system can make all the difference.

New Gear

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Eovia 3D BasicsDatavideo TL-1 IntervalometerViviclip Video Filters 2Ulead COOL 3D StudioCSS Digital DittiesIBM Intellistation M Pro 6219Serious Magic Visual…

New Gear

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

JVC GR-HD1 Mini DV/HD CamcorderMaxtor Personal Storage 5000DV FireWire/USB 2 Hard DriveCanon ZR CamcordersSharp Z-series ViewcamsSchriber Acoustic SA-568…

New Gear

Fri, 01 Aug 2003 00:00:00 PDT

DV Caddie Camera SupportEdirol V-4 Video MixerTDK Armor Plated DVDsMaxell Camcorder DVDsIkebana 40GB USB Hard DriveMedea VideoRAID RTSDVControl RM-BARE LANC…

Canon Elura can Record Movies to Memory Cards

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Canon Elura 50 Mini DV Camcorder, Bella Editing Keyboards, SanDisk Cruzer Memory Card Adapter, Sony DSR-DU1 Hard Disk Recorder, Shining Technology CitiDISK DV…

Two New Opturas Available

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Zoom In

New Gear

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 PST

Boris Title Toolkit After Effects Plug Ins Software Architects GreatVideo! 2.0 DVD File Converter Focus FireStore FS-3 Capture Device Contour Design…

Mass Video Storage Drive: Maxtor OneTouch External Hard Drive

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 PST

A no-hassle drive with massive capacity.

Best Products of the Year Awards 2003

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 PST

The best consumer video products of 2003 as selected by the editors of Videomaker.

Test Bench: Shining Technology CitiDISK FW1256B-40 External Hard Disk

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 PST

Shining Technology CitiDISK FW1256B-40 External Hard Disk

New Gear

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Huge Systems MediaVault U320-R Max Disk Array
Digital Juice BackTraxx 1& 2 Royalty-Free Music Libraries
Panasonic AG-DVC30 Mini DV Camcorder
Canon Optura 300 Mini DV Camcorder
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3 Disc Creator
Reliant Digital Duplication Suite
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7

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

New Gear

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Audio-Technica, Iomega, Gitzo, VideoTraxx, Bebob, Eovia, Boxx

Event Videographers Find Lots to Like in New XL2 Mini DV camcorder

Fri, 01 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Zoom In

Hard Drives and RAIDs

Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT

All of the data on your computer has to be stored somewhere. These are the devices that keep your information at your fingertips.

Test Bench:Medea Firefly 2/240 FireWire Hard Drives

Thu, 01 Jul 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Medea Firefly 2/240 FireWire Hard Drives

Beef it Up: Basic Hardware Requirements for Editing

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

What to buy, what to buy? The toughest decision to make when building an editing system is "Where do I begin?" Here's an easy-to-follow guide to get you…

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.

Maxtor One Touch:External Hard Drive Review

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Maxtor One Touch

Test Bench:Medea Firefly 2/240

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Medea Firefly 2/240

USB 2.0 Hard Drive Review:Seagate 5.0 GB USB

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Seagate 5.0 GB USB 2.0 Hard Drive

So Many Systems, So Little Time

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST

What you need to know to choose the editing system that's right for you.

Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device Review

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Shining Technologies CitiDISK HDV 120GB Direct-to-Edit Device

Infrant ReadyNAS 600 Network Attached Storage Device with 4 250GB Hard Drives Review

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Infrant ReadyNAS 600 Network Attached Storage Device with 4 250GB Hard Drives

Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device Review

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Anthology Solutions Yellow Machine Network Attached Storage Device

LaCie 1TB FireWire Drive Review

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT

LaCie 1TB FireWire Drive

Removable Hard Drive Review: Maxell Professional iVDR-Xtreme 250GB

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Maxell's iVDR-X field hard drive system emphasizes the physical protection of your digital assets. It fills a much-needed niche in today's digital...

New Gear Hoodman / Shining Technology / Sonnet

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT

New Video Equipment: G-Technology's G-RAID Pro |Pelican's 1730 Transport Case| Varizoom's VZ-SnapCrane

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT

New Gear. G-RAID Pro hot swappable 7200rpm SATA 3.0Gbs w/ 4TB. Varizoom's adjustable camcorder crane.

In the News | SMX-10 Stereo Microphone | Shoulder-Mount AVCHD Camcorder

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 PST

Azden shows off new SMX-10 Stereo Microphone, Panasonic reveals new shoulder-mount AVCHD camcorder, Fabrik announces Pro Series hard drive.

Reviews - Review of JVC All-In-One Media Center

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:51:15 PDT

Mark looks at JVC's "all-in-one media center," a record and playback deck designed to capture, transfer and archive data.

News - Video Blogging Week

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 01:00:50 PDT

In our Video Bits & Bytes segment, Derek and Mark celebrate Video Blogging Week and take a look at mefeedia.com, revver.com, myvidsrock.com, Media Composer 2.7/…

News - Video Industry News for Editing Storage

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:35:04 PST

In our Video Bits & Bytes segment, Mark has some Video Industry News for editing storage. Seagate announces the World's fastest drives that runs at 15-thousand…

News - Seagate: New Drive Technology

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 00:44:00 PDT

News and Technology - Morgan & Andrew Seagate: new drive technology BenQ's Blu-ray burner Apple completely ditches CRTs — no more eMac Prop:…

Best Video Hard Drive 2004

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

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