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The Desk Top Video Handbook On Line version 15.9
Welcome to The Desk Top Video Handbook On Line Version 15.9! If you are looking for information about PC based digital video editing software & hardware, DVD authoring /DVD burning and the new HDV HiDef Video format, you have come to the right place!!
Our well organized handbook has all the info you need about the latest video capture cards, digital video editing software, video storage solutions, and digital video. Our video editing software and hardware reviews are easy to read and understand. We are here to guide you along the way to HDV, HD, Blu-Ray and your Hi-Def future! Best of all, the VIDEOGUYS are just a phone call 800 323-2325 or email away to help you finalize your purchase decision.
We have information for beginners getting started and experienced users looking to upgrade, troubleshoot or optimize your digital video editing software or hardware. With new digital video editing products coming out every six months, and even more exciting breakthroughs ahead, you need a place where you can find some answers. We have digital video editing software & hardware reviews, comparison articles, round-ups and more. We hope that these pages help you to learn all about digital video, and help guide you to make the right purchase.
The Videoguys are the world leader in affordable digital video editing software & hardware, because we fully understand the products we sell.
Our understanding of the ever changing technology and our ability to guide you to the correct purchase decision is what sets us above the competition. How do we know so much about DTV? Because we are digital video editors just like you. We use the equipment we sell and we try to test and evaluate every new product before we add it to our product line. |
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DTV Handbook On-Line Quick Navigation
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Did you just get a new Camcorder, DVD burner or Computer this holiday season? Perhaps you've got a little extra left over to spend on improving youre existing digital video prodcution studio? Are you looking for the best gear to buy to edit your video digitally and/or make your own DVDs? Check out these great new articles on Videoguys.com:
Videoguys Guide: Everything you Need to Know to get Started in Video Editing (Dec '07)
It's easier and less expensive than you think!!
Anyone and everyone can make video that they can share, but not all video is equal. If you want your videos to look better and be more enjoyable to watch, you need to edit them. Many folks getting started in video editing want to learn more about the various options they have to produce videos that look great and more. This article has been updated to provide you or your friends, family members, children or business associates the information they'll need to get started and do the job right. If you are already an experienced digital videographer, pass this along to the folks you know who are looking for a starting point.
Desk Top Video Q & A (Sept '04)
This page features very straight- forward, easy to understand information about getting started in the exciting world of Desk Top Video (DTV). We give you a nice overview of what you need, what you can do, and what some of the hottest buzz words mean.
FireWire Q&A (Oct '03)
Digital camcorders equipped with FireWire jacks were first introduced in 1996. In 1997 the first FireWire based non-linear editing solutions were introduced to the market. Since then FireWire has become the most important technology in video editing. Over the past 5 years we've seen the technology get better, less expensive, more reliable and much more powerful. As popular as FireWire has become, many of you are now just getting to know and use it. In this very straight forward discussion we will attempt to explain the technology, why it is so important, and dispel a few myths along the way.
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Videoguys Capture Card &
Capture Device Comparison Matrix
We offer a tremendous selection of video capture cards. We have created this handy Video Capture Card Matrix to help you find the card that is best for you. All of the video capture cards we carry are arranged by price point, from lowest to highest. We have broken them down by category. For each card we list the compression used (CODEC), video inputs and outputs supported as well as any bundled video editing and DVD authoring software. We have also included a brief section for special features. For more information about any of the capture devices listed, just click on their image and you’ll be taken to their product page.
We have broken them down into 3 categories:
- External FireWire Video Capture devices / Converters
- External USB2 Video Capture Devices
- Internal Video Capture Cards
Check out the Videoguys Capture Card Matrix!
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We are the digital video editing and production experts!!!
 The Electronic Mailbox is proud to invite you to join us in celebrating our 20th year as the video editing and production experts - an honor that has affectionately dubbed us "The Videoguys."
Our commitment today is to provide you with the same great service and support that we have shared with thousands of customers every year over the last two decades. Our knowledgeable advice, FREE tech support, and 30-day money-back guarantee are still unmatched in the industry and will help you get the right editing system, regardless of your level of expertise - beginner, event & corporate videographer or broadcast professional.
Call 800-323-2325 and let us answer all your questions about video editing, DVD production and more! We understand the products we sell - we are digital videographers just like you!!
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One of the coolest new ways to communicate on the web are blogs. Blogs are basically an online diary, that allows you to post your stories, news or thoughts.
We will use this new Videoguys' blog as our way of instantly communicating with our customers and web surfers all over the world. We'll be posting new information about upcoming products, technologies and promotions. We'll be able to include images and links that you can follow for additional information.
Our goal is for the Videoguys Blog to become your information portal to the world of digital video editing & DVD production - including HDV & HD!
We'll be posting press releases, links to on line reviews, first glimpses at new products and of course - the latest and greates Videoguys specials, deals & promotions! Videoguys Blog http://www.videoguys.com/blog
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 Videoguys' Matrox RT.X2 LE FAQ
Our Videoguys HD editing experts have been getting a lot of questions about the exciting new Matrox RT.X2 LE and we'd like to share some of the most common answers with you to help you decide to get the Hardware Advantage today!
What is the difference between Matrox RT.X2 LE and other capture cards?
Matrox RT.X2 LE is a real-time hardware accelerator. This means that it is far more powerful then just a simple Input/Output capture card. With Matrox RT.X2 LE you get real-time performance that goes beyond what you can accomplish from software alone.
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Videoguys NAB 2008 Report
The feelings around this year's NAB Show were of apprehension, tension and excitement. With the announcements that first Avid, and then Apple had pulled out of the show, no one was really quite sure what to expect. When we hit the show floor on Monday it was a bit disorienting. No longer was Avid the first booth you saw in the South Hall, and nowhere to be seen where all the folks scurrying around the Apple booth. Instead, the show had a more open and even flow to it. While the traffic was definitely down from prior years, the general mood was up, and the quality of the attendees was what counted most. The folks who came to NAB2008 came for business, and they knew what they were looking for - Improved HD workflows, higher performance, top quality products and as much bang for the buck as they could find. As you will see from our report - NAB2008 was not a disappoint.
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Videoguys' DIY6: Quad Core System
Last spring we updated our DIY5 article to reflect the then latest round of Dual Core processors. Almost as soon as the article came out, we found ourselves bombarded with questions about Quad core CPUs. Back then you paid a pretty hefty premium for them, so we didn't feel it was necessary to build a DIY machine for Quad core. That pricing model held true until the end of last year, when Intel dropped the prices on their Quad core processors and made them just a slight premium over a Core 2 Duo. We knew what we had to do, and the plans for DIY6 where set in motion.
Before we get into the actual nuts & bolts of our DIY 6 machine, I think it is necessary to go over our findings for Quad vs. Dual core processors for NLE.
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Videoguys.com Top 10 Products of 2007
It's hard to believe that it's that time again. I've been doing this for over 10 years now, I can remember the first Videoguys' Top 10 article that was published in 1996. Back then MotionJPEG capture cards were the only way we could get video into our computers, and that was no easy matter. The PCI bus was the new technology but IRQ problems, driver conflicts and storage bottlenecks were still the norm. For a walk down memory lane visit the Videoguys article archive.
Wow! How things have changed. Today we can edit HD video with an off the shelf computer and a FireWire port. Video editing products are stable, reliable and, most importantly, affordable. The level of sophistication and features found in today's video editing software and plug-ins are simply amazing.
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Videoguys Guide: Everything you Need to Know to get Started in Video Editing
It's easier and less expensive than you think!!
Anyone and everyone can make video that they can share, but not all video is equal. If you want your videos to look better and be more enjoyable to watch, you need to edit them. Many folks getting started in video editing want to learn more about the various options they have to produce videos that look great and more. This article has been updated to provide you or your friends, family members, children or business associates the information they'll need to get started and do the job right. If you are already an experienced digital videographer, pass this along to the folks you know who are looking for a starting point.
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DIY – GPU - Picking the right graphics card for your NLE workstation
One of the most often asked questions we get asked on our tech support and sales lines (as well as in emails, online forums and user groups) is what is the best graphics card for NLE. The answer is actually pretty simple, once you understand why. It all depends on the NLE software you plan on running, what kind of video work you do and if you are also going to be using any additional hardware in your system. Click here for the complete article
Videoguys' Tips for Shooting Family/Home/holiday Video
If your like me, you shoot tons of video of your family. I've got hours and hours of videotape of my kids. Over the past 10 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 this: The video is only as good as the video you shoot. November '07 update
The Real Deal advantage of The Electronic Mailbox
Deciding where to buy your NLE & DVD gear is as important as choosing which products to buy. We've got the best pre-sales support, customer service and tech support in the industry. Check out this article to learn why we think the real deal and your BEST deal is to purchase from The Electronic Mailbox!
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