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How to MPEG on the Mac with Optibase MovieMaker

Step 1 Install the board Install the Optibase MovieMaker 200SP "Publisher" board, which offers SDI Video inputs, Balanced XLR and AES/EBU Audio Inputs and the ability to record audio directly into more »

Deal with shifting light during tracking shots on outdoor shoots with the Canon XL2

Step 1 Check white balance Make sure the camera already has a good white balance. Step 2 Set proper exposure Check the proper exposure for the starting angle and the finishing angle and compare the number of more »

How to edit a variety of file formats with Canopus EDIUS Pro 3

step 1 Let's start EDIUS Pro 3 and create a new project. The Project Settings dialog appears. The settings here determine the output hardware and format to use. Unlike other editing applications, the project more »

Canon XL2

Overall Rating Summary : Canon offers redesigned features and added SMPTE time code, 12-bit digital signal processing, XLR balanced audio inputs and a host of other pro-level features to attract shooters to more »

Pinnacle Liquid Edition 6

Overall Rating Rating This is a 5, based on value, performance and innovation. Summary : Several software manufacturers offer suites or collections of software tools-including an NLE, titling, 2D and 3D more »

Sony XDCAM PDW-530

The World of Tomorrow was delivered to my studio recently, neatly packaged in two massive blue shipping crates. Inside was a new XDCAM PDW-530 system more »

Sonic DVDit 5

DVDit is strong on price and simplicity, scaling easily from entry-level to more elaborate projects, according to the experience of the user. It's also very powerful-and may be the more »

Hitachi’s CP-X1250 Projector

In all the excitement over the new two- and three-pound projectors, it's easy to forget that similar advances are occurring at the other end of the spectrum. more »

DigiEffects Fantazm

Overall Rating Summary : This new collection features 36 plug-ins for After Effects (or programs like Apple Final Cut Pro that can host AE plug-ins). "Blueprint" is one standout which can make a clip more »

Avid Xpress Pro Studio Complete

Avid Xpress Pro Studio Complete offers a low price, impressive hardware and nearly seamless integration between applications. It is one of the most comprehensive, under $10,000 more »