Are you frustrated or confused by desktop video
and all that video editing jargon?
There's such a huge range of digital video
equipment out there - from digital camcorders and Firewire cards to video
editing programs and DVD authoring packages. All you want is to make a
simple home video! Why must it be so difficult?
Well, I had the same problem when I started out in
video editing. I guess you learn as you go along.
The aim of this website to allow me to share with you
what I know about the latest desktop video concepts and equipment - without
boring you with too much technical detail.
There are step-by-step guides and product reviews so that you get only the most
essential information you need. You'll learn how to select and buy quality video
equipment, as well as techniques for shooting and capturing digital video. I
also cover the video editing process and how you can share your video with
others.
In no time, you'll be creating desktop video productions like the pros!
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Corel
VideoStudio Pro X2 is a great video editing package for beginner digital video
enthusiasts. It provides simple-to-use features but yet allows you the option to
‘grow’ into the product and try out advanced level stuff. I think this program
has hit just the right balance between ease-of-use and complexity of its
functions. Read my review of it
here.
Creating your own desktop video production involves the following steps:
Within the pages
of this website, you will learn stuff like:
It seems complicated, but its quite simple once you get into it. You'll want to
read this article for an overview of the entire desktop video creation process.
The articles in this website cover each of the above steps in greater detail.
Before we get started in shooting those digital videos, we'll need some basic
equipment. At the minimum, we'll need - a camcorder, a video capture device, a
decent computer, a video editing program and a DVD authoring package. This site
will show you what to consider when purchasing such equipment.
Here's a list of
all articles found in this website:
A review of Adobe Premiere Elements 7
This article discusses the main features of Adobe Premiere Elements 7, a powerful video editing software suite that's suitable for beginners and intermediate level users.
Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 review
This article provides a Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 review, one of the better video editing software packages in the market.
A review of Muvee AutoProducer 5
This article gives a review of muvee autoProducer 5, a simple, yet powerful movie making software.
A review of the Canon ZR100 MiniDV camcorder
This article features a Canon ZR100 MiniDV camcorder review. The Canon ZR100 is one of the latest camcorder offerings from the Japanese brand name.
The HD digital video camera
This article gives you some background on the high-definition (HD) digital video camera. These cameras are now de-facto standard equipment for digital video enthusiasts, due to the proliferation of HD.
Learn about CCD digital video cameras
This article gives you a brief overview of CCD digital video technology. CCD technology is a great step forward for digital video and a video enthusiast would do well to know its ins and outs.
How to make your own video site
This article shows you how you can make your very own video site. So you can upload all the videos in your life for the world to see and enjoy.
Some tips for converting video to the DivX Format
Have you ever wanted to convert your video into the compact DivX format? Well, here are 5 tips for converting video to DivX. Definitely useful to know if you need to store your digital video in a compressed format.
Learn how to use the Google Picasa Program
Learn how you can use the Google Picasa program to good effect. This is one of the best image editors out in the market and best of all, it's free!
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