Reviews Archive
Matrox MXO
By Frank Capria

A solid, cost-effective transcoder for editors needing SD monitoring, HD to SD down-converts, and HD SDI output from HDV and VariCam sequences.

On2 Flix 8 Live
By Will Law

If you need to Webcast live Flash now, this is the product for you. Professionals may want to wait for a more flexible product.

Cinescore
By Jeffrey P. Fisher

Better than library music alone because the customization options offer nearly infinite variations.

Artemis DV Pro
By Mike Elwell

Good value for an extremely versatile rig.

N-Gen Portable Power System
By Mark Rinehart

Makes great sense for off the grid applications--network remotes and military use--where shipping issues and wrangling refill tanks are incidental to getting the shot. For more typical shoots, the convenience and familiarity of batteries is hard to beat.

FireStore FS-100
By Aaron Barry and David Collier

The FS-100 is a powerful tool at a good price, and a very good complement to the HVX200.

HDV Disk Recorder
By John Jackman

An interesting device for HDV playback and displays at trade shows or conventions, but not as useful for the average editor.

Sonicfire Pro 4
By Jeffrey P. Fisher

If you rely on library music, Sonicfire Pro 4 has the features you always wanted to make the music work specifically for you.

syncVUE Media Synchronizer
By Todd Sali

syncVUE is a remote QuickTime review tool with a level of ease, functionality, immediacy and affordability that sets it apart from anything prior. I imagine using it in most of my projects.

Boris Blue
By James Rankin

Blue offers easy integration of 3D compositing with several nice features, such as the ability to use extruded 3D objects in a particle generator, 3D image effects, great 3D text effects, and real-time interaction.