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NewTek TriCaster

Consider the marvels of miniaturization. We're used to hearing about complex electronic circuits being shrunk smaller than the head of a pin, or millions of transistors reduced to an area tinier than a postage stamp. more »

M.Klemme Technology K-Tek 102

The K-Tek brand from M.Klemme Technology has long stood for superb quality at prices that any video pro or soundperson can afford. The K-Tek102 Boom is no exception: anyone who needs a boom can now get their hands on quality without having to hock their mic collection. more »

Medea VideoRaid 10/2000 FCR2X

It's a fact: high-resolution video requires a lot of space and very fast hard drive systems. Yet the fastest transfer speeds require fibre channel arrays, which initially were astronomically expensive more »

Avid’s SOFTIMAGE|XSI v.5.0

Can you afford custom graphics from a leading visual effects facility, such as Weta Digital or Industrial Light and Magic? For 99.9 percent of video and film producers, the answer is no. more »

Sony Vegas 6

This recent upgrade to Sony's Vegas will be welcome news to the growing body of video professionals who prefer Vegas's intuitive interface more »

Avid Xpress Pro HD

As computer systems become faster and cheaper, software editing systems continue their NLE market domination. Avid is keeping its rivalry with Apple Computer going with Xpress Pro HD... more »

AJA Video KONA 2

For users of Apple Final Cut Pro HD and Final Cut Studio, the KONA 2 capture card from AJA Video is a sure-fire way to make the move from SD to HD post production. The powerful 133 MHz PCI-X SD/HD card for the more »

Sony HVR-A1U

Sony's Second Offering In Its PRO HDV Lineup Is The HVR-A1U. This camcorder is squarely aimed at the budget HDV'er, and for the price is a surprising offering. I recently had the opportunity to work with more »

Autodesk Combustion 4

The more I work with Combustion 4, the harder it is to review. It just does so many things, so well, and I have such little space. In simple terms, Combustion 4 is Autodesk's way of bringing you top drawer more »

Adobe Audition 1.5

I've worked in recording studios, and as a broadcast engineer. As a kid I even remember editing sound with a razor blade. Audition 1.5 has power beyond anything I could have imagined only a few years ago. It more »