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Sony NSC-DCI, Samsung SC-DX10, JVC GZ-HD3, Azden FMX-32

Mark discusses Sony's NSC-DCI Netsharing cam, Samsung's SC-DX10 hybrid camcorder, JVC's GZ-HD3 camcorder and Azden's FMX-32 Channel Field Mixer. Derek talks abo …

Vegas Movie Studio, Newtek's Speededit, Dailymotion and Flock
Mark discusses Sony Vegas Movie Studio, and Newtek's Speededit. Derek talks about Dailymotion and Flock.
Adobe CS3, Final Cut Pro, Feedburner, E.U. on YouTube
Mark discusses Adobe CS3, Apple Final Cut Pro, and Movavi. Derek talks about FeedBurner, E.U. on YouTube, It's-All-In-Your-Hands and Pier Screenings.
Digieffects, CEA, iPhone, Adobe Visual Communicator 3, Jaman.com, Vodpod, Fablevision
Mark discusses Digieffects and some interesting information from CEA. Derek talks about Apple's iPhone, Adobe Visual Communicator 3, Jaman.com, Vodpod and Fable …

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