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May
4
Matthew Cherry Studios Chooses FFV's sideKick HD Camera-Mounted DVR
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 5/04/2012 1:33 PM
Noted cinematographer Matthew Cherry has selected FFV's new sideKick HD™ camera-mountable straight-to-edit digital video recorder (DVR) to work in tandem with his Sony CineAlta® PMW-F3 camcorder. When paired with the F3, the sideKick records the camera output at broadcast-quality data rates and streamlines the studio's editing workflows by capturing video directly into native NLE formats. Read More
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May
3
FFV sideKick HD NAB Promo Bundle w Accesories $1995
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 5/03/2012 11:23 AM
For a limited time only, Fast Forward Video is offering a complete bundle with the SideKick HD and Accessories for just $1,995. This complete bundle includes: Fast Forward Video sideKick HD, Custom Carrying Case, External Battery Mount with Charger & FREE Avid DNxHD CODEC Read More
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Mar
22
FFV SideKickHD now supports Avid DNxHD Codec
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 3/22/2012 11:46 AM
FFV Now Offers Straight-to-Avid Editing Workflows for Avid® Users Through Support of Avid DNxHD® Codec

New sideKick HD™ and sideKick HD Studio™ Digital Video Recorders Enable Instant Import of Camera Footage Into Avid® Without Transcoding Read More

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Mar
9
Fast Forward Video Launches sideKick HD Digital Video Recorder
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 3/09/2012 3:19 PM
New Multi-Format, Camera-Mountable DVR Delivers Pristine Video Quality and Streamlines Production Workflows by Eliminating Time-Consuming Transcoding

Fast Forward Video (FFV) will unveil the sideKick HD, a multi-format, straight-to-edit, camera-mountable digital video recorder (DVR) that raises the bar for image quality when paired with today's state-of-the-art camcorders Read More

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Dec
20
REVIEW: Fast Forward Video Sidekick HD Recorder/Monitor
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 12/20/2011 9:36 AM
Let’s start this review off by dispelling a long-held rumor. I’m a PC guy, just always have been, and after reviewing just about every PC NLE at least once, I have settled on Adobe Premiere Pro (and the CS 5.5 suite) as my editor of choice. Not too long ago, I had a freelance client that absolutely insisted on Apple ProRes files for the output of a project. Unfortunately, Apple does not allow PCs to write ProRes files, and at the time PC’s couldn’t read them either.

Fast-forward a few mon Read More

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Oct
17
Hands on Review: Fast Forward Video sideKick HD
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 10/17/2011 12:24 PM
Over the past few weeks the folks over at Fast Forward Video have given me the opportunity to test out their sideKick HD. The sideKick HD allows you to capture the highest quality video, with a straight to edit workflow. The sideKick HD is capable of recording directly from the camera up to 10 bit precision, 220Mbit/s , 4:2:2 sampling using Apple ProRes 422 HQ. Read More
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Jul
14
Fast Forward Video sideKick HD Now In Stock at Videoguys.com!
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 7/14/2011 12:21 PM
The new Fast Forward Video (FFV) sideKick HD is a versatile recording solution designed to ease production workflow and satisfy the demands of both producers and postproduction editors. The camera-mountable sideKick HD captures video directly from HD/SDI or HDMI outputs at bit rates up to 220 Mbit/s, with 4:2:2 sampling and 10-bit resolution in multiple codecs starting with ProRes on removable 2.5" SSD drives. Recording directly to high-quality NLE formats eliminates time-consuming transcoding, Read More
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Apr
8
Videoguys NAB Coupon and Hardware Specials
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 4/08/2011 2:31 PM
The 2011 NAB Show Begins April 9th and We are Offering a Special $25 Off Coupon on All Orders Over $500!

Just Enter Code NAB25 at www.videoguys.com

The NAB Show is one of the largest trade shows in the video production industry and we are expecting a lot of exciting announcements from the large software companies like Apple, Adobe, Avid and more. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for updates from the show and, while you're waiting for those announcements, check out these great Hardwa Read More

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Apr
1
The sidekick HD another ProRes recorder launched for NAB
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 4/01/2011 1:50 PM
They are going to be 'the' gadget of NAB 2011, the portable LCD screened ProRes recorder for your video camera or DSLR. In true London bus style (you wait and then three come at once), Fast Forward Video have announced the sidekick HD.

Another booth for you to mark down on your card at NAB if you are interested in recording the HD-SDI or HDMI out of your camera. Take a look at the sidekick HD from Fast Forward Video, they are going to give one away on their stand #C12719 too. The jog wheel Read More

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Mar
25
Fast Forward Video's sideKick HD Digital Video Recorder to Debut at 2011 NAB Show
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 3/25/2011 2:50 PM
New Multiformat, Camera-Mountable DVR Streamlines Production Workflows and Eliminates Transcoding by Supporting High-Quality NLE Formats Such as ProRes

Fast Forward Video (FFV) is launching the sideKick HD, a multiformat, straight-to-edit, camera-mountable digital video recorder (DVR), at the 2011 NAB Show in Las Vegas. The sideKick HD is designed to ease the production workflow by providing a versatile recording solution that meets the needs of both producers and post-production editors. Read More

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Mar
4
Fast Forward Video sideKick HD - camera-mountable DVR
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 3/04/2011 10:44 AM
The new sideKick HD is a versatile recording solution designed to ease production workflow and satisfy the demands of both producers and postproduction editors. The camera-mountable sideKick HD captures video directly from HD/SDI or HDMI outputs at bit rates up to 220 Mbit/s, with 4:2:2 sampling and 10-bit resolution in multiple codecs starting with ProRes on removable 2.5" SSD drives. Recording directly to high-quality NLE formats eliminates time-consuming transcoding, which can degrade image q Read More
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