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 Italy

  In our "Hands On" segment, Videomaker goes abroad as Mark takes a peek inside Manfrotto's Tripod Factory in Italy.
• Review of 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.
• Review of Matthews M25 Tripod

  In our "Hands On" segment, Andrew shows us some features to an affordable tripod, the M25 by Matthews.
• Sanyo's X-acts 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 …
• New Tech from Apple, Tips on Interior Lighting

  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 Studio 2: Final Cut Pro 6

  In our "Hands On" segment, John takes a hands-on look at Apple's Final Cut Pro, version 6.
• How to Use the MuVee AutoProducer 6 Video Camera

  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.
• Use Matrox MXO for Monitoring Solutions

  In our "Hands On" segment, John explores Matrox's MXO.
• Common Visual Effects for Shooting Video with 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 …
• Eight-core Workstation, 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.
• Everio GZ-MG555 Camcorder Review

  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 …
• Review of Manfrotto HDV 501 Tripod

  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 Review

  In our "Hands On" segment, Charlie looks at Gateway's FX530.
• Deceptive Shooting with Canon HV20 Video Camera

  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 …
• HC7 Camcorder Has More Manual Controls

  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 HVX 200 Camcorder Review has DV Tape Transport

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

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

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

  In our "Hands On" segment, Mark shows off a DVD-Hard Drive hybrid camcorder from Hitachi, the "DZ-HS300A".
• Review of Sony V10 Camera

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

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

  In our "Hands On" segment, Mark looks at -Magic Bullet Colorista by Red Giant Software.
• SoundTech's Lightsnake Cable with USB Connection and XLR

  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.
• Review of 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 the "Hands on" segment, Charlie and Mark discuss the Cal-digit external hard drive.
• New Canon XH-A1 Review

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

  In our new "HANDS ON" Matt York and Charlie open up a new Gateway Workstation and check under the hood.
• Hands-On Demonstration of Sony FX7 Hi-Def Video Camcorder

  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 …