Reviews

Avid's Media Composer 2.7

John takes a "first look" inside Avid's very powerful Media Composer 2.7 software.

• Manfrotto's Tripod Factory

  In our "Hands On" segment, Videomaker goes abroad as Mark takes a peek inside Manfrotto's Tripod Factory in Italy.
• JVC All-In-One Media Center

  Mark looks at JVC's "all-in-one media center," a record and playback deck designed to capture, transfer and archive data.
• Matthews M25

  In our "Hands On" segment, Andrew shows us some features to an affordable tripod, the M25 by Matthews.
• Sanyo's X-acti E-1 waterproof camcorder

  In our Video Bits & Bytes segment, Mark discusses Blockbuster embracing BluRay. Derek talks about Pier Screenings, YouTube Remixer and Brightcove. In ou …
• Apple Mac Pro

  In our Video Bits & Bytes segment, Mark discusses Western Digital, Sonic Studio and Ulead VideoStudio 11. Derek explores Safari 3, Pier Screenings, iPhone, …
• Final Cut Pro 6

  In our "Hands On" segment, John takes a hands-on look at Apple's Final Cut Pro, version 6.
• Muvee AutoProducer 6

  In our "Hands On" segment, Mark shows us around Muvee AutoProducer 6.
• Pelican 1560 Hard Case

  In our "Hands On" segment, Andrew gets tough with the Pelican 1560 Hard Case.
• Matrox's MXO

  In our "Hands On" segment, John explores Matrox's MXO.
• Tiffen Dfx

  In our "Hands On" segment, Mark shows how videographers can use the trial version of Tiffen Dfx ... a multitude of common visual effects for both shooting video …
• Alienware MJ12-8550i

  In our "Hands On" segment, Charlie looks at the eight-core workstation, Alienware MJ12-8550i.
• Everio GY-HD 7

  In our "Hands On" segment, Mark looks at JVC's Everio GY-HD 7 and Share Station.
• JVC Everio GZ-MG555

  In our "Hands On" segment, Charlie takes us on a quick tour of the JVC Everio GZ-MG555 camcorder, which includes a 30GB hard drive and a dock connection that al …
• Manfrotto HDV 501

  In our "Hands On" segment, Mark has Bogen's newest Manfrotto HDV 501 tripod, designed with the larger HD camcorders in mind.
• Gateway's FX530

  In our "Hands On" segment, Charlie looks at Gateway's FX530.
• Canon HV20

  In our Video Bits & Bytes segment, Derek and Mark talk about Adobe's big announcement: CS3 Production Premium software suite ready for release. Also.... ime …
• Sanyo CG65 AVC/H.264

  In our Video Bits & Bytes segment, Mark has video news about Sanyo's latest CG65 AVC/H.264 Camcorder and some DV camcorder rebates from Canon. Derek brings …
• JVC GZ-HD7 hi-def Everio

  In this week's Video Bits & Bytes: Mark and Derek have news on JVC's new GZ-HD7 hi-def Everio...and some Free Final Cut Pro Plug-ins from Noise Industri …
• Panasonic's HVC 200

  In our "Hands On" segment, Andrew is back with a look at some features to Panasonic's HVX 200 camcorder.
• Sony's Vaio HDV

  HANDS ON: Charlie looks under the hood of Sony's Vaio HDV workstaion.
• JVC GY-HD200U

  In our "HANDS ON" segment, John shows you some of the features to JVC's latest prosumer HDV Camcorder: the GY-HD200U.
• Hitchaci DZ-HS300A

  In our "Hands On" segment, Mark shows off a DVD-Hard Drive hybrid camcorder from Hitachi, the "DZ-HS300A".
• Sony's V1U

  In our "Hands On" segment, Brian looks at "Sony's V1U".
• Sonic DVDit Pro HD

  In our "Hands On" segment, Charlie demos "Sonic DVDit Pro HD" by Roxio.
• Magic Bullet Colorista

  In our "Hands On" segment, Mark looks at -Magic Bullet Colorista by Red Giant Software.
• Soundtech's Lightsnake

  Our "Hands On" segment finds Charlie discussing SoundTech's Lightsnake.
• Synk Audio's MusicBed DV

  Our "Hands On" segment finds Mark discussing Synk Audio's MusicBed DV, an inexpensive but powerful program for the Mac that offers a new approach to music creat …
• Canon's Console Software

  In the "Hands on" segment, Charlie and Mark are back again to take a closer look at Canon's Console software... and how it works using Canon's XH-A1 Camcorder.
• PCTV HD Pro Stick

  In the "Hands on" segment, Charlie and Mark examine ways to view HD content on your computer using PCTV HD Pro Stick, a new device from Pinnacle.
• Cal-digit external hard drive

  In our News & Technology segment, Derek and Mark look at a couple of "Off Shore Sightings" from Japan... JVC has a new Everio prototype while Panasonic is …
• Canon XH-A1

  In the "HANDS ON" segment, Mark is just back from New York and shows Charlie a new camcorder from Canon, the XH-A1.
• Gateway Workstation

  In our new "HANDS ON" Matt York and Charlie open up a new Gateway Workstation and check under the hood.
• Sony FX7

  And in this episode we begin a new segment, "Hands On", viewers are asking for more close-up looks at some of the gear we feature, and Videomaker delivers! Each …