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Canon REALiS WUX10

With its WUXGA resolution and 3,200 lumens, the 10.8-pound Canon REALiS WUX10 is a portable powerhouse. Positioned nicely between the less-expensive 1080p projectors and considerably more-expensive 4K projectors, the WUX10 hits a sweet spot for the intersection of price, portability, brightness, and sharpness. more »

E-on Software Vue 7.5 xStream

Using Vue 7.5 xStream is a fast, efficient and fun way to create rich, professional and believable animated environments, from planets to sweeping vistas and intimate interiors. more »

Bella HD Mouse

The Bella HD Mouse is a well-designed, well-built piece of hardware. If you can use the specific "HD" feature (and figure out how to use the supporting software), then you might find value in the HD aspect of this mouse as well. more »

5 Alarm Music's Needledrop Package for SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 5

SmartSound’s Sonicfire Pro software lets producers and film editors quickly find a song or music in a broad range of styles and customize how it plays throughout a film or video project. Now in version 5, Sonicfire Pro is an … more »

Puget Systems Genesis II Workstation

We're still wondering how the Puget Systems Genesis II managed to slam-dunk its closest competitor in our benchmark tests. It delivers a remarkable return on investment. more »

Idustrial Revolution ParticleMetrix

Imagine taking the new Alpha Transition effect that has been included with Final Cut Pro 7, turning it up a notch and not having to worry about dropping three clips into image wells to make it work. Sound good? more »

CoreMelt V2

The CoreMelt V2 package is one of the more full featured, yet affordable sets of plug-ins available for Final Cut Pro. A new update for FCP 7 will be available within the week. more »

Autodesk 3ds Max 2010

3ds Max 2010 is a milestone release, featuring updated modeling tools, improved viewport display, better rendering, advanced special effects and enhanced content management and performance. Though animation updates are a bit sparse, 3ds Max 2010 is still a must-have upgrade. more »

Luxology modo 401

While just about every part of modo was tweaked by its developers   in this release, the focus is on advanced rendering features, much improved animation, enhanced workflows, and, as always, better modeling tools. more »

The New Final Cut Studio

Apple has been listening to its customers. This release directly addresses some of the workflow issues of the past, while adding robust enhancements and maintaining the terrific functionality and interface of the original app. It's a ridiculous value with a ton of bang for the buck. It will make life easier-and much more fun-for a lot of editors. more »