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| 06|01|2005 |
By Pete PutmanHitachi’s CP-RS55 Performa is a groundbreaking product with an estimated street price just under $900. The CP-RS55 was designed to be functional, yet inexpensive. That means you don’t get a zoom lens, and... »
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| 06|01|2005 |
By Will HollowayThere are times when a director should consider replacing a handheld, dolly or small jib shot with a Steadicam tracking shot to help enhance or even tell a story. I used a Steadicam Flyer on a recent... »
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| 06|01|2005 |
By Pete PutmanCanon’s Realis SX50 is the least-expensive LCOS front projector available today—it’s yours for a measly four grand. LCOS is a great choice if you routinely give presentations that include video and text... »
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| 05|01|2005 |
By Bruce NazarianAnyone who has attended one of my DVD classes or seminars knows that when someone asks about using "sticky labels" on their DVDs, I throw up my hands and run from the room shouting " No Labels... »
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| 05|01|2005 |
By Peter PlantecWe’ve probably all used Photoshop, the professional’s standard. But if you think you really know it, take a closer look at CS. At first glance I was disappointed because the interface is deceptive, hiding... »
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| 05|01|2005 |
By Mike CaputoThe first noticeable thing about Carrara 4 Pro is the interface and the way it takes over the screen. Don’t be afraid—underneath the non-standard sliding drawers and overly designed color scheme lies a... »
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| 05|01|2005 |
By David EnglishWireless video projection? Seems like it’s always just around the corner, or too expensive for mere mortals. Fortunately, two trends are making this a real possibility. Prices have fallen dramatically for... »
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| 04|01|2005 |
By David EnglishSometimes the right tool is a heavily discounted consumer product rather than an overpriced professional product. That may be the case with the Archos AV420 Pocket Video Recorder. This 9.88-ounce device offers... »
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| 04|01|2005 |
By David EnglishTiming is everything when buying a computer. If you buy too early, you may miss a significant leap in performance. If you wait too long, you may miss the opportunity of having a faster system. It’s a tricky... »
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| 04|01|2005 |
By David LeathersFor anyone who has ever tried to move a project from an editing program into a motion graphics program by exporting multiple QuickTime or AVI media files and multiple EDL’s and then rebuilding the project in... »
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| 04|01|2005 |
By George AvgerakisThe NewTek Video Toaster made its debut in 1991 and started the "desktop video" revolution. It’s 14 years later and this product is now in version 4, dubbed VT[4], and is being offered in several... »
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| 03|01|2005 |
By David EnglishHate wishy-washy reviews? You won’t find one here. Apple’s 30-inch Cinema HD Display is the best computer monitor I’ve ever used (or have ever seen anyone else use). Period. Why is it the best? That... »
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| 03|01|2005 |
By Kevin M. KilbrideContribute is Macromedia’s attempt to streamline the workflow of professional Webmasters by pushing at least part of the HTML data entry process into the hands of content managers, researchers, developers... »
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| 03|01|2005 |
By Erik HolsingerSerious Magic’s DV Rack is an elegant software package that handles all the typical signal monitoring functions of studio test gear, while packing in a variety of handy production features. Using the... »
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| 03|01|2005 |
By Kevin KilbridePanasonic claims a 3000:1 contrast ratio and 11-bit dynamic range for its new 50-inch color gas plasma display, the TH-50PHD7UY. Naturally, I wasted no time putting this claim to the test. After unpacking the... »
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