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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) Working with Tapeless Media
As our industry moves quickly to tapeless media and acquisition, properly archiving your footage can make the difference between happiness and heart-ache. In this article, I outline what you need to know about archive formats. (Published: Jul. 2008 ; Studio Suite) Monitor Dimensions vs. Video Playback Dimensions
Confused about all the video monitor sizes? This article explains the difference between video monitor dimensions and video playback dimensions -- and which is more important. (Published: Jul. 2008) Shooting 24 fps Video
Lots has been written about the benefits - or lack thereof - in shooting 24 fps video. Here's a quick look at a complex subject. (Published: Apr. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6) Editing on a UVW-1800 Betacam Deck
Yes, Virginia, analog video tape still exists. And if you've ever wondered whether you can edit to a Betacam SP deck, this article will reassure you that Final Cut Pro works great with it. (Published: Apr. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. 4, HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6) Updated ! Review: Matrox MXO
The Matrox MXO offers a reasonably priced way to monitor and output HD video. Learn more about it in this review. (Published: Aug. 2007 - Updated: Apr. 2008 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.1x, 6) Picking the Right Hardware
Making sure you have the right equipment - and figuring out what equipment to buy - is probably the question I get asked the most. So, I put this article together to help you build the studio of your dreams. (Published: Mar. 2008 ; Studio Suite) A Workflow for the Canon HV20
Canon's new HV20 camera shoots a modified version of 24 frame video. Up until recently, Final Cut did not easily support this format. In this discussion learn how to capture video from this camera, as well as a short discussion of when shooting 24 fps is appropriate. (Published: Dec. 2007 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x, 5.1x) MS Audio Mikes in Final Cut Pro
MS microphones are popular in documentary recording because they avoid problems with phase-cancellation. However, there is not an easy way to use them in Final Cut Pro -- until now, that is, using this very simple technique. (Published: Dec. 2007 ; Final Cut Pro v. HD, 5.0x, 5.1x, 6) Dealing with Dropped Frames
Are dropped frames driving you nuts. Here's a checklist of tips you can use to resolve your dropped frames problem -- before you drop your computer out a second-story window. (Published: Jun. 2007) | 
