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proDAD Mercalli Plug-in

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT

This plug-in can solve a variety of vibration, camera shake and jerky motion problems, but it's no match for high-end or even midrange motion-tracking software....

nVeil Plug-In for Final Cut Pro/Express

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT

The nVeil plug-in takes the kaleidoscope idea and turns it on its ear with high customization, movement and looks....

Sony Vegas Pro 9

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 0:00:00 EDT

There's a fresh update to Sony Vegas Pro now available, and this ninth version of the esteemed editing software is better than ever. Refinements, most subtle but one not, are evident in the user interface, and you'll find new niceties on the editing timeline as well. Under the hood, there's even more compatibility with file formats and devices, and further evolutionary enhancements all around. It's a worthy upgrade for some users, but if you're looking for revolutionary changes, you won't find them here....

ROI: Matrox MX02

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT

The MXO2 is a portable and completely codec-agnostic input/output (I/O), device that’s designed for a number of workflows. It’s processor dependent, which means that the faster your system is, the better performance you’ll get out of the box (especially when working with HD source material)....

ROI: Kata OMB-77, One Man Band Bag

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 0:00:00 EDT

When testing the One Man Band from Kata, we were able to keep the camera fully assembled with the battery, monitor and matte box installed and ready for action....