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New ! Review - Zoom H2 Handy Recorder
The Samson Zoom H2 recorder has a lot of good things going for it - price, size, and portability. However, when I was using it at NAB, the one thing that disappointed me was the audio quality. Read the review here. (Published: Aug. 2008) Strengths and Weaknesses of Final Cut Server
Final Cut Server is out, but what does it really do? In this article, we take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of the product. Server has a lot of power, but it isn't for everyone -- this article helps you decide for yourself. (Published: Jun. 2008 ; Final Cut Serve v. 1.0) Updated ! In Search of a Backup Strategy
With the camera industry's head-long rush into tapeless image acquisition, having a soild backup and archiving strategy is critical because video tape masters no longer exist. In this commentary, I discuss the sad state of today's options and provide suggestions to keep you out of trouble. (Published: Jul. 2006 - Updated: Jun. 2008 ; Color) Notes on Blu-Ray DVD Costs and Competition
With Blu-ray winning the DVD format war, attention has now turned to the costs of creating a Blu-ray DVD. This article explains that the cost of replicating one of these new format discs isn't cheap. (Published: May 2008 ; DVD Studio Pro) The Future of Final Cut
Developing new versions of Final Cut is a balance between creating new features and enhancing what's already in the software. In this commentary, John Bertram argues for a better balance between the two. (Published: May 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. 6) Transition from Analog to Digital Television
The National Association of Broadcasters sent me the following memo, which I am posting as it has relevance for all of us involved in media production. (Published: Mar. 2008) Why Blu-Ray May Not Be All That Great
In a recent conversation with Bruce Nazarian, president of the DVD Association, during The BuZZ podcast, we were discussing the sudden shift toward Blu-Ray DVDs. (Published: Feb. 2008) Thoughts on Upgrading
Whenever a new operating system is released, I get flooded with questions on when, or if, to upgrade. While it is always a good idea to wait a bit, here is more information you can use in making your decision. (Published: Jan. 2008) HD-DVD vs. Blu-Ray Just Got More Confusing
We can shoot HD, we can edit HD, but we still can't effectively distribute HD due to the market standoff surrounding HD-DVD and Blu-Ray. Recently, things just got worse, as this article explains.
(Published: Oct. 2007) How Long Does Video Tape Last?
This article grew out of newsletter discussions over the last few months and features thoughts from experienced tape editors. (Published: Nov. 2004 - Updated: Jun. 2007 ; Compressor) | 
