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Sept
22
Using Video in Schools
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 9/22/2011 9:52 AM
Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic - the fundamentals of American Education - gets a new boost with video. Whether they are teaching how to make video stories, or teaching using video as a tool, educators are embracing this visual technology - and kids are responding. Read More
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Sept
21
The Craft of Editing
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 9/21/2011 11:12 AM
The craft of video/film/whatever you want to call it is a skill. The operation of a non-linear editing system is one thing but what about the craft? How do you learn what makes a good edit and what doesn't? I don't know if I have the answers but I've cut many projects, with about 65-70% destined for broadcast.

To me the craft of editing is not only knowing which buttons and knobs to push, tweak, click (which is a part of it, for sure) it's also knowing how to make the images 'sing' (what t Read More

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Sept
4
Everything you Need to Know to get Started in Video Editing
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 9/04/2011 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
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May
10
7 Quick Tips for More Efficient Editing
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 5/10/2011 9:49 AM
Editors are always being asked to do more in less time. But the answer isn’t to just work faster; we need to find ways to work more efficiently. Sure It helps us meet deadlines, but more importantly, working efficiently gives us more time for creative exploration.

Here are 7 quick tips to make you more efficient: Read More

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Mar
23
Adobe Creative Suite 5 Production Premium tips and tricks
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 3/23/2011 9:59 AM
Adobe recently published (with the help of Richard Harrington) a new collection of Adobe Creative Suite 5 Production Premium tips and tricks. This document was created to support DSLR workflows with Creative Suite Production Premium, but there are tips in here that are of use to just about everyone.

The document is full of tips for Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Bridge, Adobe Media Encoder, and After Effects, as well as several more about selecting gear, shooting footage, and recording a Read More

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Mar
20
What’s the Best Video Editing System?
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 3/20/2011 2:09 PM
Several years ago, VideoUniversity published Doug Graham’s excellent article, What’s the Best Editing System? And while lots of technology has changed, the basic answer that Doug put forth back then still holds true today – the answer, he said, is ‘What do you want to do with it?” Read More
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Aug
30
Video Editing Best Practices Part II: How to Use Pro-Grade Video Editing Software Article Contents
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 8/30/2010 12:05 PM
My job here as a writer for NotebookReview is to distill complicated information into something that the average consumer can understand. Most things computer-related have some kind of basic analogy anyone can grasp, but video editing is wholly its own entity. The basic workflow is simple and logical to me because I've been doing it for nearly a decade now. How do you quickly convey it to someone who's completely new at it? Read More
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Feb
24
2010 'State of the Edit'
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 2/24/2010 4:43 PM
This year’s “State of the Edit” report harvested some timely perspectives on our chosen craft from top industry insiders. “We’re seeing a growing interest in what we call ‘editing for engaging experiences’ in Internet distribution, letting Internet viewers appreciate the additional benefits of Web-based delivery,” said Simon Hayhurst, senior director, product management, dynamic media at Adobe Systems Inc. “That means including all the metadata information available to the online viewer. Our Read More
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Dec
30
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection Version 14 Review
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 12/30/2009 8:18 AM
Combined with its ease of use, powerful features, and a number of advanced enhancements Pinnacle's Studio 14 Ultimate Collection is an ideal choice for the budget minded beginner as well as the serious enthusiast. Read More
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Nov
18
Videomaker's Best Video Products of the Year 2009
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 11/18/2009 1:17 PM
Videomaker's annual review of the best new video products selected by the reviewers and editors of Videomaker Magazine.

Every year, we take a few weeks to step back, take a look at our records and reflect on what products we've looked at over the course of the year. It's a challenge, but it's one that's worth it, as we look at where the industry was and where it is going. Some products were difficult to judge. We saw a lot of new support gear that was created to help users shoot steadier v Read More

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Nov
13
Group Test: Video-editing applications
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 11/13/2009 10:21 AM
So whilst we’ve rated each of the following five packages overall, each one will appeal to a certain type of creative, depending on the kind they video work you do, and their budget.

The packages reviewed are:

  • Sony Vegas Pro 9
  • Premiere Pro CS4 4.1
  • Avid Media Composer 3.5
  • Final Cut Studio 3
  • Edius 5.1

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    16
    Videomaker 2009 Video Editing Software Programs Buyer's Guide
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    		 9/16/2009 2:06 PM
    With rapidly changing technology and software price reductions, incredibly powerful editing tools are available to anyone even on a modest budget, closing the gap between consumer and professional tools even further. Most applications come with additional software for making DVDs, music, graphics or uploading to the web, making complete media workflows available to everyone. Not happy with your current editor? Dive into something new or refine your skills on the latest and greatest versions. Read More
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    Oct
    20
    Avid Technology rolls out new Community User Forums.
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    		 10/20/2005 1:32 PM
    The new forums bring new design, improved technology and will provide a better opportunity for users of Avid products to collaborate and communicate. In addition to enhanced technology and features, such as topic filtering, email notification and private Read More
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