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Video Guide Part 3: Video Formats and Compression Methods

Published on September 24, 1999 to Networking

An overview of the most commonly used video formats, from AVI and MOV to MPEG, compression methods and an explanation of MPEG encoding with an example. Read more

Phanfare: Online Hi-Res Photo/Video Hosting

Published on June 20, 2007 to Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous

Phanfare offers unlimited, secure, online, uncompressed, high-res/raw storage and access services. So what's not to like? Read on. Read more

3 Video Cards Do Hi and Std-Def + Capture

Published on November 9, 2007 to Desktop Computers

We put three dual tuner TV capture cards through their paces, including the AverMedia M780, Hauppauge HVR-1800 and Saber VistaView DA-1N1-E. Read more

Video Projectors: Evolving Towards High Definition

Published on April 13, 2005 to Display Panels and Monitors

Manufacturers of video projectors and other video displays are spending loads of money on advertising to announce the imminent arrival of HDTV. For those who want to set up a home theater, THG looks at a series of HDTV-compatible video projectors. Read more

Video Forensics: Catching the Crooks on Camera

Published on March 18, 2005 to Digital Still Cameras

Countless businesses rely on surveillance cameras to solve crimes. Yet they often don't use the right equipment, nor take care of it properly. It often falls to video forensic investigators to turn poor quality video into good evidence, with tools like Cognitech's Video Active and Video Investigator. Read more

New Video Projectors: Ready for HD and More

Published on January 27, 2006 to Display Panels and Monitors

At the end of 2005, most manufacturers were offering new HD-ready video projectors year. Since this is not an easy field to find your bearings in, we took a comprehensive look at the available models, to help guide you in your shopping. Read more

Video Guide Part 1: Market Situation and Applications

Published on July 29, 1999 to Networking

The World is turning digital. The vision of a perfect blend of telecommunication technology, consumer electronics and the PC will soon be a reality. Read more

Digital Video Editing: The Canopus DVRaptor-RT

Published on April 12, 2002 to Networking

For $599, the DVRaptor-RT offers 20 filters, 38 effects and 15 transitions in real time. Its video editing performance is at a par with other high-end products of its ilk, provided the CPU in your computer has a clock speed of at least 1600 MHz. Read more

Digital Video Editing: The Matrox RT2500

Published on July 30, 2001 to Networking

The successor to the Matrox RT2000 is now available for $999. This video editing system targets hobby filmmakers and semi-professionals, adding compatibility with any 3D graphics adapter as well as Windows 2000 support. Read more

Video Editing for $250: Pinnacle Studio DV Plus

Published on January 11, 2001 to Networking

The Studio DV Plus is a low-priced video editing card with a digital fire-wire interface. We raised the question: what use is the card when used in conjunction with DV cameras? Read more

Video Guide Part 2: Applications for Companies

Published on August 3, 1999 to Networking

Professional video processing, video via the Internet, video conferencing systems and standards - everything the IT specialist should know. Read more

Digital Video Recorders: Take Control of TV

Published on June 28, 2005 to Networking

It's now possible - and affordable - to move up to digital recording by replacing your faithful old VCR with a digital video recorder. The presence of a hard disk to back up the DVD burner has radically changed the role of the TV watcher - instead of being a mere passive participant, the viewer is now an active protagonist who can interact with the TV, even in real time. Read more