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Reviews - Professional and Prosumer Gear

Reviews of Camcorders, Video Hardware, Production Gear, Editing Software, Camera Support Systems and other assorted stuff needed to create professional looking video and film

 

Updated October 7, 2009

 


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Sony HDR-FX1000Sony HVR-Z5U HDV camera provides dual XLR audio, native progressive 24p/30p, DVCAM recording, SMPTE timecode support,. Read the Review
What's in the Bag? - - Look inside the bag of a traveling filmmaker - what accessories do you really need to make great documentaries?
Review of the new GlideCam HD 4000 camera support platform.

 

 

Sony HDR-FX1000Sony HVR-Z5U HDV camera provides dual XLR audio, native progressive 24p/30p, DVCAM recording, SMPTE timecode support,. Read the Review
The new Panasonic AG-HPX 300 is affordable and includes the lens.  Read the Panasonic AG-HPX 300 review here
Are you a video editor who wants to convert the two big hard drives in your PC into a powerful and reliable RAID back up system? Accordance M70 Makes It Easy. Accordance Systems M70 RAID Controller is Perfect for Video editors and Power Users. Read the press release  ARAID 2200 Product Review by TV Technology
Sony's HDR-CX500V 32GB Hi-Def Flash Memory HandycamReview: Sony's HDR-CX500V 32GB Hi-Def Flash Memory Handycam - includes GPS, HD, Touch Screen Operation, Low light Operation and Slow Motion Video
The JVC GY-HM100U  is a Compact Handheld camcorder with performance and features found only in larger and more expensive models. It's designed to be easy to use, making it ideal for news reporters and producers. Seasoned shooters will find that its small size lets them work in environments where larger cameras would be impractical—all while producing recordings on par with broadcast cameras. More Info. Now under $4500!
 

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New Pro Camcorder from Panasonic

PANASONIC AG-HMC40 captures ACVHD video; 3-Megapixel ¼” 3-MOS Imagers with Full HD Resolution 1080 and 720 Recording

 

 Weighing less than 2.2 pounds, the new Panasonic AVCCAM AG-HMC40camcorder is packed with an impressive range of professional features including  full HD 3MOS imagers, high-resolution 10.6-megapixal still photo capture, 12X optical zoom and high-quality, solid-state AVCHD recording on widely-available SD cards.

MotionDSP vReveal Video Enhancement Software 

 by Douglas Dixon - vReveal is a professional video enhancement and color correction solution developed for consumers - easy to use and very affordable

 All about low budget - high quality audio post production and ADR for video. Includes  Digidesign 003 Rack, Pro Tools LE 7.4, Mac OS X 10.4.11, Dynaudio Acoustics BM6A powered speakers, Digidesign Pro Tools LE 8, ADR, Digidesign Music Production Toolkit 2, Smack LE, Hybrid, and iZotope RX.  Read the article


What's New and improved with the latest version of Apple's Final Cut Studio

Apple has announced and released an updated Final Cut Studio, with new versions of  Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, Soundtrack Pro 3, Color 1.5, and Compressor 3.5 (www.apple.com/finalcutstudio). The price has dropped by $300 to $999, and the upgrade is $299. Read the article

VideoStudio Pro X2 - Video editing & DVD authoring with high-definition supportAll about Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 video editing software  
Canon XHA1SHD Camcorder Review - The Canon XH A1 HD Camcorder Is Flexible, Powerful And Simply Outstanding.
Sony Vegas Pro 9 Video Editing Software for WindowsAll about the New Sony Vegas Pro 9 Video Editing Software Suite

Ideal for standard definition and high-definition digital video production, streaming content creation and broadcast production MORE

 The Adventures of Audio Post for Film - All about low budget - high quality audio post production and ADR for video. Includes  Digidesign 003 Rack, Pro Tools LE 7.4, Mac OS X 10.4.11, Dynaudio Acoustics BM6A powered speakers, Digidesign Pro Tools LE 8, ADR, Digidesign Music Production Toolkit 2, Smack LE, Hybrid, and iZotope RX.  Read the article
So you want to get some great smooth tracking shots and can't afford a Steadicam? Check out this hands on review of the new GlideCam HD 4000 camera support platform. Run up and down stairs, go high, go low. Follow the action smoothly.
How to use Adobe "Clip Notes" in Adobe Premiere and After Effects to make it easy to collaborate with your video clients no matter where in the world they are
 Here is a cool little tutorial from Adobe about how to use Adobe Premiere to shoot video directly to your hard drive. If you don't have a good web cam or want to get better quality than you can get with a web cam, it makes sense to use your video camcorder to shoot simple talking head videos.
 
 
Class On Demand details how to use the Media Encoder featured within Adobe CS4.
The Datavideo DN-300 is built for professionals wanting to maximize their time by eliminating the need to digitize tapes. This product is loaded with features, constructed from quality materials and has everything you need inside the box, including a 250GB hard drive. Purchasing a digital video recorder (DVR) allows you to free up your non-linear editing system (NLE) or possibly your camcorder from capturing tapes. read the review


Sony HDR-FX1000

Professional Camcorder Review - new Sony High Definition HVR-Z5U

The Sony pro-level HVR-Z5U  offers some important step-ups for professional shooters. The most significant are dual XLR audio, native progressive 24p/30p, DVCAM recording, SMPTE timecode support, and full docking ability with Sony's new HVR-MRC1K compact flash recorder. Read the Review

Zoom H2

Portable digital recorders  are designed to capture professional-quality audio for applications such as music production, podcasting, and professional journalism.

So … where do you begin when considering the purchase of a portable digital recorder? Read the Article

Adobe Premiere Elements 7 Review - Summary and Overview of New Features
Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition adds expanded HD video support (HDV, AVCHD), and burning to Blu-ray Disc. The Pro Pack bundle includes Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 plus additional libraries of sounds and effects. It bundles DVD Architect Studio 4.5 for DVD authoring and adds Cinescore Studio for automated music soundtrack creation. Read the Review
The New Sony HDR-FX1000 HD Camcorder Delivers Cinematic Film-Look for Amateur Videographers
Hands-On with the Canon XH-A1Hands-On with the Canon XH-A1 - Bridging the gap between professional and prosumer -
A first look at Sony's PMW-EX3Sony HD Camcorders! A first look at Sony's PMW-EX3
Doug Jensen explores the new Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX's versatility. Are you shooting High Def yet?
Adobe Audition 3 - Professional Audio Editing and Mixing. A guide and overview of Adobe's Audition - How to make great sounding audio for professional video
Rhozet Carbon Coder and Carbon Server by Jan Ozer    In this video tutorial, Streaming Media.com contributing editor Jan Ozer shows you the new features in Rhozet's Carbon Coder 3.0
 The new Gotuit VideoMarker Pro™ is an application for publishers to package and present their broadband video libraries with a new level of rich video metadata that drives greater traffic, longer session times, and superior monetization. more


How to edit using Adobe Premiere Elements 4 and Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 - A guide for the Creative VideoMaker
 

Corel Photo Impact X3 Review -  Powerful, easy and affordable image editing for families, digital photo enthusiasts and even professionals

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Do you want to use your computer to record, edit, restore, encode, and master a wide range of audio formats and types?  Check out Doug Dixon's review of Sony Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 It includes interactive Show Me How tutorials to help step though learning new tasks. more
Antonio TibaldiSony PMW-EX1 Review  by Antonio Tibaldi
The Film director/videographer gives us a hands on review of the Sony PMW-EX1
Sony ACID Music Studio 7 is designed for consumers or prosumers who want to create original music using loops or recording vocals, instruments, or using MIDI -- DJs and remix artists, home recording studios and musicians, video and multimedia producers, podcast and streaming media creators, educators, trainers, and presenters. more
Apple Color Overview for users of Final Cut Studio. All about Apple Color - great software-based 2k color correcting for Mac users more
Adobe Audition 3 for Professional Audio Production - Adobe Audition vs Adobe Soundbooth CS3 and new Adobe Audition features  - A summary of new enhancements and key features in Adobe Audition 3, released at the end of 2007 as Adobe's flagship stand-alone tool for professional audio production more
 The Plug-In Pavilion - The editor's tools: 3D compositing, titling, FX creation, lighting, color-correction and more with  BorisFX, Graffiti 5.1, Red 4, and Boris Blue 2.
Audio for Professional Video -  Sony Sound Forge goes much farther as a professional digital audio production suite. It is designed for the entire audio workflow: record, analyze, and edit more 
Canon's new three-CCD HD camcorders – the XH A1 and XH G1 models - provide broadcasters, cinematographers and production facilities with a full line of professional, high quality, low cost HD solutions. more
 

 

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