Posted by:
gary
April 29, 2011 11:56 AM
While Apple may have stolen a lot of the buzz from NAB with their Sneak Peak of Final Cut Pro X at the FCPUG Supermeet, that didn’t mean that the rest of the industry sat quietly on the sidelines. Avid, Adobe, Grass Valley and others all had their own updates to talk about. In fact, it looks like we’re entering the first stage of a war for marketshare among the three Big “A”s of editing, Apple, Adobe and Avid. While Apple fired the first shot with their FCPX Sneak Peak, Avid and Adobe still hav ( Read More)
Posted by:
gary
April 19, 2011 2:42 PM
One of the big stories leading up to NAB2011 was the rumor that Apple had taken over the FCPUG SuperMeet and that they would be showing a sneak peak of the new Final Cut Pro X. Apple didn’t just take over the SuperMeet, they took over NAB. You could not go to a booth or have a meeting without people talking about FCP X. There was a lot of speculation over what would be announced and what exciting news Apple had up their sleeve.
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Posted by:
gary
January 10, 2011 4:02 PM
2010 was one of those years that I think we will look back at as a key turning point in our industry. While HD camcorders have been around for 5 years, it was in 2010 that we hit the tipping point that made HD editing a reality for everyone. Many professional videographers migrated to HD years ago with an HDV camcorder that delivered great looking footage. The resolution was there, but the camcorders lacked the optics and focal controls, and flexibility, to make your video look like something sh ( Read More)
Posted by:
gary
December 2, 2010 9:48 AM
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 - Low-priced recommendations for everyone!
Blu-ray Disc Authoring - Now is the time to start delivering Blu-ray Discs!
Hardware - Do you need more video storage, Hardware I/O or a new graphics boa ( 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:
jim
August 27, 2010 12:15 PM
Turning Dongles into Gold with the Avid Media Composer 5 Upgrade with Avid Production Suite for only $695 from Videoguys.com!
Avid Media Composer 5 has been shipping for several months now, and the feedback we are getting from editors all over the world is that AVID is BACK! We know that many Avid editors have switched over to Apple Final Cut Pro or other NLEs over the past few years as Avid struggled to find it's way. Avid is back, and even more important Avid WANTS YOU BACK! If you still ( Read More)
Posted by:
jim
August 9, 2010 9:18 AM
Event Videography is one of the most challenging and rewarding areas of digital videography. It can also be very profitable - if you do it right!
One of the most important aspects of event videography that makes it so challenging is that you only get ONE chance to shoot it. Just like the old days of live TV, you have to get it right the first time. You need to make sure your lighting is good, your audio is coming through loud and clear and most importantly, that you have plenty of power avail ( Read More)
Posted by:
gary
June 14, 2010 1:31 PM
Meet the fastest, most powerful editing tool available. With Media Composer 5 software, you can work with more formats and in more ways than ever before, and speed through common media barriers to get right to what really matters — telling a great story. ( Read More)
Posted by:
gary
May 4, 2010 9:47 AM
NAB2010 was very exciting for us and everyone I have spoken to who attended!
We have been waiting for action-packed show full of excitement for a couple of years and thanks to Adobe, Avid, Matrox and others we finally got one! The buzz on the NAB Show Floor was about a bunch of exciting new products, technology and more efficient workflows. Every videographer, producer and editor I spoke to had been waiting for new technology that would finally make their workflow better and I think they've (Read More)
Posted by:
jon
April 15, 2010 2:40 PM
We knew this day would come. We’ve been waiting for more then two years to break free from our 32-bit shackles and finally embrace the 64-bit future. We have seen the future, and we have built a machine to take full advantage of it. Videoguys DIY7 is simply the most cost effective platform for video editing we’ve ever put together. For under $2,000 this machine blows the doors off any DIY build article we’ve ever done. The jump in performance and power from DIY6 to DIY7 is nothing short of amazi ( Read More)
Posted by:
gary
March 15, 2010 10:59 AM
If you are a long time Liquid user, you need to know that after several years of speculation and frustration, Avid has finally come out with the official news:
Avid has put together an incredible upgrade offer for their loyal Liquid users. You can upgrade to Media Composer 4, with all 3rd party plug-ins, for just $495! (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)
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