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As CPUs get faster, machines are able to utilize more RAM and editing software gets more efficient, the need for intermediate codecs for editing HDV may fall away.

Consider the gear you'll need to support your HDV vision before you plop several months' wages down.

If you're eager to leap into High Definition production, but prefer to limit your six figure purchases to real estate, then HDV is for you.

Understanding the concept of MPEG-2 and DVD authoring can be frustrating, but when you break down the terminology, you'll have better understanding of the process.

Video Acronyms and Abbreviations

Got a web page? Got a camcorder? Here's how to put your video clips on the Web.

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When digital video (DV) is combined with FireWire, you have everything you need to edit great quality videos. Dr. Cathode answers your questions about this new technology that's creating an exciting upheaval in the video world.

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How to Convert analog to digital video using an external A/D converter or DV camcorders as analog to video converters.

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MPEG-4 explained and compared to other MPEG flavors.