Posted by:
jim
June 6, 2010 12:30 PM
The Matrox MXO2 family of products are revolutionary new HD I/O device from Matrox that supports both Mac workstations and Laptops! This Videoguys FAQ on the Matrox MXO2 Family is dedicated to the SDI products including the MXO2 LE, MXO2 and MXO2 Rack. ( Read More)
Posted by:
gary
March 4, 2010 9:35 PM
At Videoguys.com, we understand that professional video editors have different needs than the average consumer. Not only do you need the best tools available in the industry, you also need the fastest and most reliable solutions available because down-time may not only prevent you from making money, it may actually cost you money. ( Read More)
Posted by:
matt
January 22, 2010 10:19 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:
matt
January 12, 2010 4:03 PM
It's hard to believe another year has gone by. I think 2009 was one of the most challenging years for our industry. The troubled US economy created budget problems for videographers, video editors and producers on every level. In today's economy every Penney counts and before we invest in new technology, we have to be sure of the benefits.
In 2009 Tapeless camcorders started dominating the landscape, at every level of video production, each with their own unique wrinkles and complexity. The (Read More)
Posted by:
gary
November 20, 2009 10:44 AM
Recommendations for Videographers & Editors at Every Price!
In these difficult economic times the one thing that is on everyone's mind is savings and value. We've kept that in mind with this year's Videoguys' Holiday Gift Guide. We've broken the guide into several categories that I think will help make your holiday shopping easier: Gizmos & Gadgets, Blu-ray Disc Authoring, Upgrades, Hardware, Plug-Ins, and Training.
We realize that many of you are shopping for yourselves, but that doesn't ( Read More)
Posted by:
gary
November 4, 2009 1:50 PM
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 12 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:
matt
September 16, 2009 9:50 AM
Providing the industry's highest picture quality preservation and A/V synchronization, Grass Valley video converters are compatible with all video cameras, decks and editing systems, whether Windows-based or Mac OS-based. Which one is right for you? The modest ADVC55 converts VHS, S-VHS and Hi8 analog videotapes to DV in one simple step. The ADVC700, ADVC3000 and ADVC-HDSC1 fulfill high-end broadcast needs. The charts below can help you identify which video converter you need. ( Read More)
Posted by:
matt
July 14, 2009 2:19 PM
Inexpensive Consumer Video Editing programs like Pinnacle Studio, Adobe Premiere Elements, Sony Vegas Movie Studio, Apple iMovie, Windows MovieMaker are easy and fun to use. In fact, I think they are pretty amazing. While these products can be purchased for less then one hundred dollars they deliver a level of performance and features that would have cost 10 times as much just 5 years ago! While these products allow you to edit your video, create slideshows, author DVDs and export them to the we ( 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:
jim
April 9, 2009 1:40 PM
The Focus FS-5 is the new, lighter, and more portable disk recorder with a color screen featuring the next generation of Direct to Edit technology. DTE lets you bring your captured files directly from the FS-5 into your computer and begin editing. No messy file conversions or re-compressing is required. With FS-5, Focus takes DTE beyond simple file transfers into workflow productivity improvements using metadata that will allow you to edit faster and better. Learn more about the Focus FS-5 inclu ( Read More)
Posted by:
matt
March 6, 2009 10:07 AM
How to make a Blu-Ray DVD using CineForm NEO Scene and Adobe Premiere CS4 (Windows version). ( Read More)
Posted by:
jon
February 2, 2009 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:
matt
January 9, 2009 12:10 PM
Before we get into what's ahead for 2009, let's give credit where credit is due – to our top new products of 2008. The top four products stood out above all others this year and I want to give them special honors: Avid Media Composer 3, Adobe Production Premium CS4, Matrox MXO2 and Focus FS-5 all showed a level of innovation, new features, performance and superior workflow enhancement that make them my top picks of 2008!! ( Read More)
Posted by:
jim
December 4, 2008 1:46 PM
It's easier and less expensive than you think!!
When we began publishing this article over 5 years ago, the world of video was much more limited. DV Camcorders were over a thousand bucks (analog VHS and Hi8/8mm cams had just hit the under $500 level) and although you could shoot in several formats, the end result was almost always the same - producing a VHS tape that you could watch. Affordable DVD burners had just hit the market and we were in the middle of a format war. Web video was limited ( Read More)
Posted by:
jim
August 4, 2008 1:53 PM
Videoguys' Top 10 Products of 2007 includes Adobe Production Premium CS3, Apple Final Cut Studio 2, Matrox RT.X2 with Adobe Premiere Pro CS3 and Encore CS3, Sony Vegas Pro 8, Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks & Colorista, Newtek TriCaster Studio, Pinnacle Studio 11 MovieBox Ultimate, Black Magic Intensity Pro, Pioneer BDR-202 Blu-Ray Disc Burner, Canon HV20 HDV Camcorder ( Read More)
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