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How to choose the right computer for video editing: 4 key specs to check

Buying the best workstation for your needs means understanding how the CPU, GPU, RAM and storage options work together to enhance overall performance.

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How to Choose the Right SD Card

Kyle Cassidy

SD stands for “Secure Digital” — it’s a technical specification published in the waning years of the 20th century, created by three digital giants:...

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An editor’s guide to working with HDR video

Chris Ace Gates

HDR is one of the latest advances in video technology. Like the dawn of 4K, it means new standards and processes for video creators,...

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How much RAM do you need for video editing?

Luis Maymi Lopez

Let's dive in to better understand the importance of RAM and why having more is not necessarily an immediate need for most. RAM vs VRAM Random...

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ISO: What it is and how to control it

Mike VanHelder

Put simply, ISO is how sensitive to light film stock is. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive your film and the less time...

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Keeping Up with HDR — No Camera Upgrade Required

Videomaker

We’ve all had those moments in our lives when we are stopped in our tracks by the awe-inspiring beauty of the “now”. Magnificent morning...

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How does image stabilization work?

Pete Tomkies

There are various ways for a videographer to stabilize their footage. If your camera doesn’t need to move, a tripod is ideal. Where camera...

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Which image sensor is right for you?

Sky Scholfield

We all know light sensors make our cameras work, but what makes a good light sensor? Which camera and image sensor combo is best...

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This is how your camera’s lens produces a usable image

Pete Tomkies

In its most basic form, a lens is a piece of glass or plastic with curved surfaces. Lenses are used to bend rays of...

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Editing in 4K: Minimum System Requirements

Odin Lindblom

To start editing 4K video, you’ll first need to ask yourself some questions about your projects. What type of footage will you be editing:...