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11/25/2011 1:40 PM
We would like to thank all of our customers and friends for your support and patronage throughout the years. We hope you had a great evening with your families yesterday and remembered to shoot lots of video. In case you missed it, here is a link to our latest version of Videoguys' Tips for Shooting Family/Home/Holiday Video

As you know, today is kicks off the holiday shopping season. Below are several Tweets and Facebook posts we’ve been making about some of the fantastic #Blackfriday de Read More

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Nov
21
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11/21/2011 9:41 AM
Avid Media Composer 6—as well as Symphony 6 and Newscutter 10—were officially released to the public today. This follows Avid’s announcement several weeks ago, detailing the software’s new features. Over the past few months, I’ve had the opportunity to beta test Avid Media Composer 6. Now that the software has officially been released, I’m excited to begin sharing tutorials on the newest Media Composer 6 features with the PremiumBeat community. Read More
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Nov
16
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11/16/2011 1:16 PM
Have you upgraded to Sony Vegas Pro 11? Use these tips to get the most out of the new features. 1. To deliver a high-quality video file for posting on sites like YouTube, Vimeo, or your own website, render to the MainConcept AVC format and use the Internet HD 1080p template. Read More
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Nov
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11/14/2011 1:53 PM
In part 1 of PsF’s missing workflow, we introduced the new terms benign PsF and malignant PsF (Progressive Segmented Frame), reviewed their vital importance and fragility in post-production, and clarified the PsF status of two Panasonic professional AVCHD/AVCCAM cameras. In part 2, we covered the PsF status of the Canon XA10 professional AVCHD camera. In part 3, we clarified the PsF status of Sony’s professional AVCHD/NXCAM cameras. Now, in part 4, we’ll cover some file-based recorders (from man Read More
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Nov
9
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11/09/2011 8:04 PM
Hell froze over with Avid’s launch of Symphony 6, Media Composer 6 and NewsCutter 10. Not only are these the long-awaited 64-bit versions, but one huge feature is Avid’s new open I/O architecture, which permits full implementation of third party hardware. Simultaneously support was announced by Matrox, MOTU, AJA, Blackmagic Design and Bluefish444 for their popular capture cards. Read More
Nov
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11/09/2011 7:37 PM
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in this industry over that past 20 years is that no matter how much I think I might know what new technology is coming around the corner, the fact is, there’s always a few surprises when new stuff actually is announced. Last Thursday (November 3, 2011), there were three major announcements from industry players, in this order: Avid, Canon and RED. To my surprise, none of the announcements played out as I would have expected. This is neither good or bad, it ju Read More
Nov
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11/07/2011 2:27 PM
Well I’ve been deliberating, experimenting and talking to other editors over which NLE to adopt following the launch of FCP-X. I’ve played with Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 which is really easy to transition to from FCP as it has a similar interface and editing style. I’ve experimented with FCP-X, which is very fast but has so many missing features and forces you to work in ways I don’t always like Read More
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Nov
7
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11/07/2011 10:43 AM
Walter Biscardi has been beta testing Media Composer and gives his "Avid from a Final Cut Pro" point of notes in this article. This is not a full review, Walter tells us, but a point by point relay on Avid test systems, AJA Kona support, storage support, promises kept, and where it goes from here. Read More
Nov
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11/04/2011 2:54 PM
Got FCP? Got Kona or Decklink or MXO2? Crodssgrade to Media Composer 5.5 for $995 (while supplies last) and register before Nov 15th to get a FREE upgrade to MC6!!

Videoguys.com took advantage of a special purchase opportunity that allows us to offer Apple Final Cut owners the "crossgrade" to Avid Media Composer 5.5 for just $995 while supplies last and a FREE upgrade to the new Avid Media Composer 6. Here's how you can take advantage of this last chance offer: Read More

Nov
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11/03/2011 10:18 PM
Today Avid Avid announced Media Composer version 6, Symphony version 6 and NewsCutter version 10 . Avid matins they acer deeply committed to professionals, and are pleased to announce that all of these new applications are 64 bit native. Avid Media Composer 6.0 has been rebuilt from the core on an entirely new open, 64-bit architecture. Avid is also introducing a sleek, new User Interface that is designed to speed up workflows while preserving the same functionality. This means it will still Read More
Nov
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11/03/2011 2:41 PM
We’ve got the purple kool-aid, and we’ve got the firehose: New. Avid. Releases. Now that the cat is out of the bag, I can share with you dear readers a comprehensive list of what is new and groovy inside the latest offering from Avid. Like what you see?

By far, the biggest news is the open I/O architecture. From day 1, virtually every release of Media Composer has relied on Avid branded I/O. And while this closed eco-system allowed for a high level of tight interoperability and thus incr Read More

Nov
3
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11/03/2011 2:10 PM
Key Features Include Native RED Epic and AVCHD Support, ProRes Encode/Decode, and 4:4:4 DNxHD

Avid announced a new "Media Composer family" today, with a fresh 64-bit code base underlying Media Composer 6, Symphony 6, and NewsCutter 10. Key features in this update include an expansion of Avid's AMA, which now supports native AVCHD, native RED Epic, ProRes encode and decode, and a new DNxHD 4:4:4 codec. Support for Avid's Artist Color hardware interface has been beefed up, and Pro Tools roundt Read More

Nov
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11/03/2011 12:15 PM
AJA Video Systems announced support for the latest releases of Avid(R) Media Composer(R) 6.0, NewsCutter(R) 10.0 and Symphony(R)6.0 with all of AJA’s newest desktop solutions and mobile I/O devices. The current family of KONA cards, KONA 3G, KONA 3, KONA LHi and KONA LHe Plus, will all support Avid Media Composer 6.0 Read More
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10/28/2011 4:08 PM
Discover what has professional editors talking and find out how to edit like you’ve never been able to before. Join Avid for an exclusive webcast —Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 1 pm ET (10 am PT).

Check out the IBC2011: Technology Preview Avid Media Composer 6 video below for some more cool info Read More

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Oct
25
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10/25/2011 1:59 PM
Hurry! Time is running out and so are supplies.

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Fantastic deals when you crossgrade to Adobe Production Premium & Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Sony Vegas Pro and Grass Valley Edius!! Save even more when you bundle you crossgrade with I/O hardware, storage, Blu-ray and more!! Read More

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