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Videoguys is happy to make our video editing and technologiy guides available as a free service to our customers and visitors to our website. If you are looking to purchase video editing and production gear from us please call 800-323-2325 with any questions you have.

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Posted by: gary January 6, 2012 1:07 PM
Thunderbolt is a new, high-speed, dual-protocol I/O technology designed by Intel and introduced by Apple that delivers amazing performance, with ease & simplicity. It makes attaching Thunderbolt enabled storage and I/O cards a breeze. All of the current Apple iMacs, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and Mac Minis have Thunderbolt. Today’s iMacs with Thunderbolt no longer have the drawback of limited upgradeability. They are easily expandable and support video capture and output as well as professional (Read More)
Posted by: gary September 13, 2011 9:39 AM
One of the most confusing things about digital video editing is the storage requirement. In this article the Videoguys Techs will help you better understand just what kind of storage you'll need for your video productions. Mac or PC based video editors face the same storage challenges and questions, and we've got the straight forward answers you need! (Read More)
Posted by: jim August 12, 2011 11:24 AM
Videoguys.com is your source for video editing software and hardware including non-linear editing and Blu-ray disc authoring software and plug-ins, video capture cards and I/O devices, storage, add-ons and more but we do not offer fully configured computer systems. Our tech support and service can help you find a machine that would work well for your needs but we realize some of you would rather save time and purchase a fully configured turnkey system. The dealers listed on this page are all fri (Read More)
Posted by: gary August 3, 2011 4:44 PM
We get asked all the time about what laptops we recommend for video editing. This is a more difficult question to answer, because unlike a desktop, you are very limited in what upgrades and changes you can make after you buy it. So we are not going to recommend any specific models, but rather what brands of laptops we recommend and the model family they fit into. Before we get into the Laptops, lets talk about the specs we look for: (Read More)
Posted by: gary July 28, 2011 12:44 PM
We get asked all the time, "What computer system should I use for Video Editing?" So, we created this page to give you some basic guidelines. Every month computers get more powerful and less expensive, so the recommendations on this page could become outdated very quickly. We will try our best to keep it up to date but if you see something that doesn’t look right or if you’re configuring a system that may be somewhat different please e-mail (videoguy@videoguys.com) or call the Videoguys at 800- (Read More)
Posted by: gary November 20, 2010 10:50 AM
If you're like me, you shoot tons of video of your family. I've got hours and hours of videotape of my kids. Over the past 16 years I've learned a thing or two about getting the best possible footage. No matter how cool your NLE system is and how many awesome special effects you can add, the bottom line is - The video is only as good as the video you shoot. (Read More)
Posted by: gary October 1, 2010 3:46 PM
The DSLR revolution has had a dramatic impact on videography, combining some of the best features of professional video with high-end photography. DSLRs are affordable and the image quality is spectacular.

October 2011 update. Today's latest NLEs allow you to edit DSLR footage easily, as long as you have a powerful computer. We've updated this guide to include info about that, as well as our tips and tricks for using older versions. If you have questions about working with and (Read More)

Posted by: jim September 21, 2010 3:23 PM
With Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5 software, you can craft stories more efficiently, save time by integrating with Adobe After Effects® and Adobe Photoshop,® edit virtually anything thanks to broad native tapeless and DSLR camera support, and enjoy industry-leading 64-bit performance. Stepping up to the enhanced videoediting power of Adobe CS5 is now easier than ever. (Read More)
Posted by: gary September 1, 2010 9:30 AM
Matrox MXO2 Mini - Great Things DO Come in Small Packages!

I think it's time to start talking more about one of the most cost effective tools you can add to your HD video editing arsenal - the Matrox MXO2 Mini. There are lots of great features in this mighty mite, and I'm going to use this article to tell you all about them. We've had great success in the past using an FAQ format to better explain new products and technology, so we'll keep at it now. (Read More)

Posted by: gary September 22, 2009 2:01 PM
We have been getting a ton of emails and phone calls asking us about Windows 7 and compatibility with our latest DIY7 build and all our products. We are going to wait until after Windows 7 ships on October 22nd to officially recommend it, but we are very excited about it. For now, our advice is simple, have your cake and eat it too. If you are thinking about getting a new computer, take advantage of Microsoft's current offer to purchase Windows Vista 64 today with a free upgrade to Windows 7. (Read More)
Posted by: gary May 26, 2009 2:13 PM
If you are reading this article, I think it’s a pretty safe bet that you have a big screen HD TV in your house. Now that you have it, you wonder how you ever watched sports or the latest action movie or a documentary or even the cooking channel without it. I know that now when I watch standard definition TV, all I can think about is how much better it would look in HD! Lets face it, everything just looks better in HD. Well maybe not everything or everyone, but I think you get the picture. It’s (Read More)
Posted by: matt April 21, 2009 11:43 AM
AJA's miniature stand-alone converters are available in both HD and SDI product lines, with a full range of conversion and other capabilities. (Read More)
Posted by: gary March 31, 2009 10:35 AM
The following troubleshooting tips are provided FREE as a service to our customers. If you purchased your equipment from someone else, you are welcome to use these tips but remember, the Videoguys offer the best customer service and tech support in the industry. We hope you will remember this the next time you need to purchase Digital Video Editing products. (Read More)
Posted by: matt March 26, 2009 4:13 PM
Today’s video production workflows benefit tremendously from applications that are architected and optimized for 64-bit operating systems. You can experience 50% to 200% faster high-definition (HD) workflows moving from 32-bit with 4GB of RAM to 64-bit with 16GB of RAM. Performance gains include increased editing speed, rapid switching among tools, and faster rendering—all of which give you more time to be creative with CS4 Production Premium. (Read More)
Posted by: matt March 26, 2009 10:55 AM
Its official – Videoguys now recommends Windows Vista 64 for your video editing workstation! We've been warning our customers to stay away from Vista for quite some time, and we still do not recommend the 32-bit version because the operating requires a lot of RAM for reliable operation and that's one of the greatest advantages of Vista 64. (Read More)
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