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Feb
2
DIY8 Update - Sandy Bridge? NOT YET!!
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 2/02/2011 4:20 PM
I have just updated our DIY8 article with infor about the new Intel Sany Brdige chips.

January 2011 Update- Sandy Bridge?!? Intel pulled a fast one on me, releasing new chips based on their new Sandy bridge technology, before releasing an affordable Hex-core. These chips have an exciting new developement - Read More

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Jan
28
EdPrep optimization tool for Avid Workstations
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 1/28/2011 10:31 AM
EdPrep is a simple tool for optimising PCs running Microsoft Windows in preparation for the installation and operation of Avid editing software. Previously only available internally to Avid (and used by Avid staff for preparing systems in-house) it is intended as a tool for Project Engineers and System Integrators as well as support staff Read More
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Jan
28
The Battle of the P67 Boards - ASUS vs. Gigabyte at $190
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 1/28/2011 10:18 AM
Today, we pit arguably the two most popular motherboard vendors at a price point that will see a significant number of sales from consumers and enthusiasts alike – the ASUS P8P67 Pro and the Gigabyte P67A-UD4, which were both released during the Sandy Bridge week for $190. Forget all the marketing fluff; this is a showdown! Read More
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Dec
22
Thank You from a Very Happy Videoguys Customer
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 12/22/2010 12:50 PM
Hey, not only did I order and receive a great deal on the Pioneer BDR-206 12x Blu-ray writer from you, but I also found all the great articles and the forum that you have set up. I especially found the article on building a nice machine with the I-7 8 core processor a great source of information. I was impressed with your knowledge and dedication to doing it the right way. Very informative and helped me to order my new computer today. Read More
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Dec
20
Free Webiner: Building The Edit Room: Mac Edition
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 12/20/2010 1:43 PM
Videoguys is proud to announce that we are a Gold Sponsor of the NewMediaWebinars.com FREE Live Webinar

In this webinar we will discuss specific hardware and to some degree software options to build a system for Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer and Adobe CS5. While storage options are common to all three platforms, we will be "building" a system specific to the unique demands and feature sets of each. Read More

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Oct
15
Videoguys' System Recommendations for Video Editing (Oct 2010 Update)
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 10/15/2010 1:11 PM
I just wanted to let everyone know that I've just updated our NLE systems (for Windows) recommendations page. If the time has come to upgrade your old or get a new NLE workstation, this article is a great place to start.

If you are upgrading to Adobe CS5, Avid MC5, Sony Vegas 10 or Grass Valley Edius 6 this is definitely a worthwhile read. Read More

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Sept
23
Configuring a Mac Pro for Editing
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 9/23/2010 9:27 AM
Nearly any modern laptop or desktop computer has enough horsepower to run the leading graphics, editing or encoding applications. The right choice depends on your need for expandability, interconnectivity and/or performance with specific formats.

I do a lot of Apple Final Cut Pro editing, so I stick with Macs. This also equips me for the other possibilities, including Adobe CS5, Avid Media Composer 5, Media 100 or Autodesk Smoke for the Mac. If I opted to set up a Windows partition under B Read More

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Aug
9
How to Unlock Adobe Premiere CS5 to use almost any NVIDIA graphics card with CUDA acceleration
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 8/09/2010 2:43 PM
This is a great article and can save you big bucks. We recommend the new FERMI based GTX460 w/ 1GB DDR5 for outstanding Mercury performance for under $250!!

Adobe Premiere CS5 was release with the new Mercury Playback Engine (MPE) that can use a video card’s GPU to accelerate playback, effects and rendering. Adobe has only “certified” a few of the high end video cards from NVIDIA. (See Note 4 at the end of this article, About Adobe's Certified Video Cards) Read More

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Apr
28
Editing for the Future: Moving to 64-bit Video Production
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 4/28/2010 10:08 AM
Are you ready for 64 bits? Like the American westward expansion, it's about opening up new vistas and wide open spaces - but for video editing tools - which have become cramped and slowed by the demands of working with more applications, using higher resolutions, and applying a ton more layers and streams. Read More
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Dec
23
Microsoft Windows 7 Test Drive, Part 1
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 12/23/2009 10:55 AM
It's time to look at Microsoft Windows 7, which I'm doing in two phases. First, I'll upgrade an existing Windows XP installation and detail the experience and my first impression of Windows 7. Then, using a multiboot computer, I'll test the performance of Windows Vista against Windows 7, and if the stars align, perhaps even Windows XP. Read More
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Dec
8
Matrox Mx.tools 4.2 Beta Release with Win7 support
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 12/08/2009 9:57 AM
Public beta releases of Matrox Axio.utils version 4.2 and Matrox Mx.tools version 4.2 are now available on our user forums. We are in the process of testing these drivers but would like to offer them to users in the meantime. Matrox Axio.utils version 4.2 and Matrox Mx.tools version 4.2 provide the following new features:
  • Support for Microsoft Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate (64-bit).
  • Support for Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder CS4 4.2 (earlier versions of Adobe Premiere Read More
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    • Dec
    2
    Release the Hidden Graphics Processing Power in your Macbook Pro
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    		 12/02/2009 3:05 PM
    Since sometime in late 2008, Apple’s 17” and select 15” Macbook Pro models have included not one but two graphics processors, the nVidia 9400M and 9600M GT. It is my understanding that by default the laptop uses the integrated lower-wattage 9400M, which includes 256MB RAM and helps extend battery life. It will run the main laptop display and push an external display as well. The additional nVidia 9600M GT graphics option is actually a discrete internal PCI-E card featuring 512MB of RAM and offer Read More
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    Nov
    24
    DIY7.7 - Windows7 on Core i7 hits the JACKPOT!
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    		 11/24/2009 4:42 PM
    Back in the summer we started talking about Windows7 and how we couldn't wait for it to be officially released. We told you that we would be updated our DIY7 build and posting a new article once we had the chance to test it.

    We built it, we tested it, we love it! JACKPOT!! We dare you to build a better, faster, more stable system for video editing for under $2,000

    We've run Avid, AdobeCS4 and Vegas Pro 9 on it so far. We'll be testing the Matrox MXO2 Mini next Read More

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    Oct
    30
    It's official: 64bit is the future for Premiere Pro and After Effects
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    		 10/30/2009 9:11 AM
    There is the question as to why is Adobe announcing this now, so far in advance of anything? The answer is you my friends. We want to make sure that you're aware of where we're going and that if you have any thoughts about upgrading in the future, that you have the necessary time to get ready for it. In addition, if you're using CS4 and not using 64-bit now, you should run not walk to the store to upgrade your OS and memory. Read More
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    Oct
    28
    It's Official: The future of Adobe video is 64 bit !
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    		 10/28/2009 10:43 AM
    Today we took a major leap forward in our future development of Premiere Pro and AfterEffects. We announced that we would no longer support 32 bit OSes in future releases of Premiere Pro and After Effects. As many of you know, we are not new to the 64 bit arena, Photoshop CS4 is already native 64 bit on Windows and we have been running the last 3 versions of Premiere Pro and After Effects on 64 bit OSes. Read More
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