Top Video Editing

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Free Video Editing Software – What’s Out There and is it Any Good?

But the problem with tools such as that is that they are both complex and expensive. A copy of the Adobe Creative Suite (With Premier, After Effects and a few other image manipulation tools) will cost you upwards of $1800 retail (with Premier alone costing almost $800). Apple’s equivalent Final Cut Studio is no less expensive requiring an outlay of $1300 but the purchase of a fairly hefty Apple computer to run it on.

So what if you’re just a sensible amateur videographer who wants to be able to take his camcorder footage and slap it together cheaply? Maybe you want to upload it to Youtube or one of the other video editing software packages? Do you really want to spend obscene amounts of money on this hobby?

Maybe you do. If that’s the case (and it is for me) then go ahead. Use the top of the range tools and produce video’s that are awe inspiring and jaw dropping.

But for the rest of the mere mortals who don’t want to go down that road, what’s out there that can help?

The good news is there’s loads of free video editing software out there.

The Basics

Both PC’s and Mac’s come furnished with a reasonable competent free video editing software tool. The Mac version is called iMovie and the PC version is called Windows Movie Maker.

They are both the ‘drag and drop’ type of tool, which basically means that you capture your video from your camcorder and then drag each clip that you want into a sequence for editing. They both allow the creation of titles and the use of fades and dissolves.

For a lot of users this will be enough for what they need. After all, unless you’re George Lucas you don’t need a whole load of fancy transitions to stick between the shots of Aunt Mable and Uncle Don dancing the hokey-cokey at Maria’s wedding, do you?

But if you do want a little bit extra there are some other very good tools out there, which are free.

The Others

Hyperengine-AV is a Mac based free video editing tool which has pioneered the concept of trackless editing. With Hyperengine things like audio and video, transitions and effects can be placed randomly across the timeline without being stuck on a particular track. It makes for an interesting looking timeline! It also comes linked in with all the effects that are bundled with Apple’s QuickTime toolset (which do things like allow adjustment of video colour, brightness and other such alterations)

If that doesn’t appeal to you – or you want something a little more complex, how about Blender? This is one of the best pieces of open source software available. Not only is it free video editing software, it is also a compositing and 3d computer graphics tool. The functionality is amazing, but so is the learning curve. This is a complex piece of video editing software to learn but it will give most of the top-of-the-range tools a run for their money.

Currently the market leader in professional video editing tools is Avid (most Hollywood movies nowadays are edited on Avid tools). Guess what? Avid has a free video editing tool for home editing as well. It’s called Videospin and it is actually a less functional version of their Pinnacle editing software (which is a commercial package). It supports many different formats of video and can output to many different formats as well. The main selling point of Videospin, though, is the fact that it can output directly to Youtube!

A favourite of mine is Avidemux, This is a very simple free video editing tool that works on both Windows, Mac and Linux. It’s quite basic, but it will support many different file formats and is very stable.

There are many others on the market, we haven’t even touched items such as Wax, T@BZS4 or Jahshaka, and the whole area of tools for video conversion between formats is worthy of an article of it’s own, but I hope this has opened your eyes to some of the tools that are available other than the basic ones supplied on your PC or Mac.

Gary Comerford runs the Free video editing website at http://www.free-video-editing.com/ez The site has links to and reviews of Linux, Mac and PC software devoted to video editing, special effects, video conversion and DVD creation, as well as tutorials and other editing related items. It’s also the place to find out all about the tools mentioned in this article. Why not subscribe to the Ezine (http://www.free-video-editing.com/eza) to be kept up to date in this fast moving area of software?

Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 Ultimate
Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 Ultimate

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Step up to Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 Ultimate – your end-to-end video-editing software for results that scream blockbuster! Get all the high-speed HD editing tools in VideoStudio Pro X4, plus pro-quality bonus plug-ins proDAD Mercalli SE for extreme video stabilization, and Boris Graffiti for broadcast-quality titles, animations and graphics.

Multimonitor support–2 monitor view. View larger. Multimonitor UI–left-hand screen image View larger. Multimonitor UI–right-hand screen image. View larger. Main editing interface. View larger. Stop motion animation UI. View larger. Multi-trim Video UI. View larger. Add/edit chapter UI. View larger. Corel VideoStudio Pro X4 is the powerful, creative and easy way to take your video footage from shoot to show–fast. Quickly load, organize and trim SD or HD video clips. Fix common video problems and easily cut together your production using integrated movie templates. Get creative with amazing effects, music, titles, transitions, including new Stop Motion animation and Time-Lapse tools, then even export to 3D! And because VideoStudio Pro X4 is optimized for the latest hardware from Intel and AMD, you see the results on screen faster than ever. Share anywhere–on iPhone, mobile device, disc, your favorite website or your TV. Live life. Make movies. Corel VideoStudio Pro X4. Key Features and Benefits Complete, professional-quality video editing VideoStudio Pro X4 Ultimate provides an end-to-end HD video-editing experience, with broad import support for a variety of cameras, advanced image correction, high-speed editing, amazing real-time effects and all of the most popular sharing options. It’s everything you need to turn your action-packed video into pro-quality movies. proDAD Mercalli SE and VideoStudio Pro X4–extreme image correction and video stabilization Fix even the shakiest video with proDAD Mercalli SE–rock-steady video stabilization, rolling-shutter correction and zoom/pan optimization. You can also adjust color, white balance, tone, exposure and more with multicore processor-accelerated color correction, Advanced DeNoise, Auto Exposure and Lensflare filters, all included in VideoStudio Pro X4. Boris Graffiti 5.3–the industry standard for video effects creation Create broadcast-quality titles and graphics directly within VideoStudio Pro X4, without importing and exporting! You can even add even sophisticated title animations, including type-on-text, text on a path, jitter and randomization. Plus, create 3D text with bump maps and reflections. An expansive Style Palette and the Boris Library Browser provide easy access to hundreds of preset effects and styles. Superior AVCHD speed and performance Edit and render faster with unparalleled AVCHD acceleration, and support for new high-performance hardware, including 2nd generation Intel Core and AMD processors, plus multi-core and GPU optimization. 230+ royalty-free sound effects Choose from hundreds of authentic sound effects, including 100 new sounds! This collection includes sirens, engine sounds, impacts, explosions, laugh-tracks, rain, flute and much more for all of your productions. Stop motion animation Create your own animated movie featuring people, toys, clay figures or any object. The VideoStudio Pro X4 Stop Motion module is the ideal video and animation workshop for users of all levels. Improved workspace and updated libraries Make more room to work and get better control over your tools! Just drag to resize and position panels where you want them, even across two monitors. Quickly organize and find your content–including video and audio clips, photos, filters, graphics and transitions–with the streamlined Navigation panel. Then use the enhanced Timeline to place titles on any track, add transitions, and apply settings and filters to multiple clips and batches of images. Time-lapse photography With the VideoStudio Pro X4 Time-Lapse effect, you can make the sun set in seconds or show a day in the life of your neighborhood in just minutes. Start with a video clip and speed it up or remove frames. Or use a series of photos taken at regular intervals and play them in sequence as a movie. A cool effect made easy! Instant and portable projects Create, import and export movie templates to save time and get great results. Make a template of cool title sequences, effects or complete movies, then reuse or share with others on Corel’s free template trading site: www.photovideolife.com (EN only). 3D movies–glasses included! Save your 2D movies in 3D or upload them to YouTube 3D, then watch them with your free 3D glasses! (Glasses in boxed version only.) Top 10 Reasons to Buy 1. Complete, professional-quality video editing VideoStudio Pro X4 Ultimate provides an end-to-end video-editing experience, with broad import support for a wide variety of cameras, advanced image correction, high-speed editing, amazing real-time effects and all of the most popular sharing options. It’s everything you need to turn your action-packed video into pro-quality movies. 2. NEW proDAD Mercalli SE and VideoStudio Pro X4–extreme image correction and video stabilization Fix even the shakiest video with proDAD Mercalli SE–rock-steady video stabilization, rolling-shutter correction and zoom/pan optimization. You can also adjust color, white balance, tone, exposure and more with multicore processor-accelerated color correction, Advanced DeNoise, Auto Exposure and Lensflare filters, all included in VideoStudio Pro X4. 3. NEW Boris Graffiti 5.3–the industry standard for video effects creation Create broadcast-quality titles and graphics directly within VideoStudio Pro X4, without importing and exporting! Add sophisticated title animations, including type-on-text, text on a path, jitter and randomization. Plus, create 3D text with bump maps and reflections. An expansive Style Palette and the Boris Library Browser provide easy access to hundreds of preset effects and styles. Boris Graffiti version 5 delivers EPS file import, extrusion and animation capabilities, and over 30 new filters. 4. Superior AVCHD speed and performance Edit and render faster with unparalleled AVCHD acceleration, and support for new high-performance hardware, including 2nd generation Intel Core and AMD processors, plus multi-core and GPU optimization. 5. ENHANCED 230+ royalty-free sound effects Choose from hundreds of authentic sound effects, including 100 new sounds! This collection includes sirens, engine sounds, impacts, explosions, laugh-tracks, rain, flute and much more for all of your productions. 6. Stop motion animation Create your own animated movie featuring people, toys, clay figures or any object. The VideoStudio Pro X4 Stop Motion module is the ideal video and animation workshop for users of all levels. 7. Flexible workspace and updated libraries Make more room to work and get better control over your tools! Just drag to resize and position panels where you want them, even across two monitors. Quickly organize and find your content–including video and audio clips, photos, filters, graphics and transitions–with the streamlined Navigation panel. Then use the enhanced Timeline to place titles on any track, put transitions at the beginning and end of clips on overlay tracks, and apply settings and filters to multiple clips and batches of images. Time-lapse tool. View larger. 8. Time-lapse photography With the VideoStudio Pro X4 Time-Lapse effect, you can make the sun set in seconds or show a day in the life of your neighborhood in just minutes. Start with a video clip and speed it up or remove frames. Or use a series of photos taken at regular intervals and play them in sequence as a movie. A cool effect made easy! 9. Instant and portable projects Create, import and export movie templates to save time and get great results. Make a template of cool title sequences, effects or complete movies, then reuse or share with others on Corel’s free template trading site: www.photovideolife.com (English only). Take your projects to go, or collaborate with friends or across your organization using Smart Package, now with integrated WinZip technology, to combine all the video, photos and audio related to a project in one package, so you can take it with you and work on any PC, anywhere! 10. 3D movies–glasses included! Save your 2D movies in 3D or upload them to YouTube 3D, then watch them with your free 3D glasses! (Glasses in boxed version only.) What’s Included VideoStudio Pro X4–powerful video editor and advanced image correction, proDAD Mercalli SE–professional video stabilization, Boris Graffiti 5.3–broadcast-quality titles and video effects, 3D glasses (boxed version only), and free tutorial videos.

Features

  • End-to-end video-editing software–take your footage from shoot to show
  • Same high-speed HD editing tools as in VideoStudio Pro X4, plus more
  • Pro-quality bonus plug-ins proDAD Mercalli SE for extreme video stabilization
  • Boris Graffiti for broadcast-quality titles, animations and graphics
  • Amazing visual effects, including new stop motion animation and time-lapse tools
Viewsonic's VA2448M-LED 24-Inch Widescreen LED Monitor - Black
Viewsonic’s VA2448M-LED 24-Inch Widescreen LED Monitor – Black

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ViewSonic’s new VA2448m-LED features an LED backlight 24″ (23.6″ Vis) thin bezel widescreen monitor with integrated speakers. Mercury-free VA2448m-LED offers full HD 1920×1080 resolution, 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, DVI and VGA inputs, 5ms response time, VESA mountable glossy finish design. The aspect ratio adjustment feature automatically senses the input single and will not stretch a 4:3 signal but instead will position the image in the middle of the screen with side bars. A 3 year warranty, Energy Star 5.0 certification, the industry’s best pixel performance policy, and energy saving Eco mode make the VA2448m-LED a great long-term investment

ViewSonic’s new VA2448m-LED widescreen monitor features a LED backlit 24″ (23.6″ Visible) thin bezel display with integrated speakers. The VA2448m-LED is mercury-free, and offers a full HD 1920×1080 resolution. This beautiful display has a 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, DVI and VGA inputs, 5ms response time, and a VESA mountable glossy finish design. The VA2448m-LED features an automatic aspect ratio adjustment, which senses the input single and will not stretch a 4:3 signal but instead, it will position the image in the middle of the screen with side bars. With a 3-year warranty, Energy Star 5.0 certification, the industry’s best pixel performance policy, and energy saving Eco mode, the VA2448m-LED is a great long-term investment. Key Features: 24″ (23.6″ Visible) widescreen LED backlit monitor; great value for small office, home office applications, corporations, government and education Up to 50% power savings over a traditional CCFL 24″ monitor 1080p Full HD resolution with 16:9 aspect ratio for perfect image reproduction Connectivity options with DVI with HDCP and VGA inputs Multimedia enriched with integrated stereo speakers 100mm x 100mm VESA compliant for wall mount or monitor stands Highest grade panel with the best pixel performance policy in the industry What is a LED monitor? The term “LED monitor” generally refers to a monitor with a LCD panel and a LED backlight. A typical LCD monitor uses cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) as a light source to illuminate the LCD panel. In an LED backlit monitor, white LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are used as the light source. LED backlights provide the following benefits: About 50% less power consumption compared to traditional CCFL monitor 10,000,000:1 MEGA Contrast Ratio mercury-free backlight Low EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) Slimmer design Weight reduction   Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp LED: Light Emitting Diode   Save cash and save the planet With its mercury free backlight and low energy consumption, the Energy Star 5.0 certified VA2448m-LED is friendly on your electricity bill. The savings of LED can add up to thousands of dollars saved for large install bases, such as big corporate buildings or schools. The savings can be as dramatic as $20,000 in five years! MEGA dynamic contrast ratio One of the great features of VA2448m-LED is its ability to dim the backlight completely for pure darkness during dark scenes, such as a night shot in a movie. Contrast ratios refer to the ratio of the brightest color to the darkest color. With traditional CCFL backlit displays, contrast ratios are limited to the fluorescent lamp’s ability to dim, in order to reproduce darkness. However, with the LED backlight, each LED has the ability to completely shut-off allowing for a near infinite ratio of black to white contrast. The end result is true blacks that result in greater overall image quality. Full HD 1080p resolution The VA2448m-LED features a 24″ (23.6” Visible) widescreen with 1920×1080 resolution is capable of displaying a native Full HD 1080p image. Today, devices that can display Full HD content output are getting more and more common. However, without a native Full HD display, you will not be able to experience the picture clarity and the details of the 1080p content you view. Pair it with a ViewSonic or Mac computer One of the key advantages of the VA2448m-LED monitor is its diverse connectivity options, making it flexible to be paired with a PC or a Mac computer. ViewSonic has recently announced a full line of PC products, including PC Minis and all-in-one PCs. Now you can hook up any Viewsonic PC as well as a MacBook® or a Mac Mini to the VA2448m-LED and enjoy a full 24″ (23.6″ Visible) widescreen with LED backlight! ViewSonic PC Mini VOT132 Apple Mac Mini VESA mountable The VA2448m-LED features a 100mm x 100mm VESA mountable design that allows you to mount it on a monitor stand or on a wall, depending on your specific needs. You can detach the base easily by unscrewing four screws and then mounting the display on its new stand or wall mount. Eco-mode for up to 35% energy savings ViewSonic’s proprietary Eco-mode function comes standard with the VA2448m-LED. When you don’t need all of the powerful features the VA2448m-LED has to offer, you have the option to reduce the monitor’s brightness, save energy, save the planet and prolong the lamp life. You can select one of the “Optimize” or “Conserve” options and save up to 35% energy. Especially under low ambient light conditions, adjusting the brightness will improve visibility by reducing eye fatigue. Reducing brightness will also prolong the monitor’s lamp life, improving your return on investment. The best pixel performance guarantee and 3 year warranty One of the aspects that makes ViewSonic a market leader in displays is its dedication to quality. ViewSonic is committed to use the highest grade panels and offer the best pixel performance policy in the market. We also back our displays with 3-year limited warranty for your peace of mind. What’s in the Box LCD monitor Power cable VGA cable Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM Apple, MacBook and Mac Mini are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Windows 7 is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other corporate names & trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. Copyright(c)2011 ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved.

Features

  • 24″ (23.6″ Vis) Full HD 1080 Widescreen LED
  • Thin Bezel Design
  • 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, Integrated stereo speakers
  • Automatic Aspect Ratio Adjustment, DVI with HDCP and VGA inputs
  • Energy Star 5.0 and TCO5.1 Certified, VESA mountable 100mm x 100mm
Viewsonic VX2450WM-LED 24-Inch (23.6-Inch Vis) Widescreen LED Monitor with Full HD 1080p and Speakers - Black
Viewsonic VX2450WM-LED 24-Inch (23.6-Inch Vis) Widescreen LED Monitor with Full HD 1080p and Speakers – Black

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ViewSonic’s VX2450wm-LED features an LED backlight 24″ (23.6″ Vis) widescreen monitor with up to 50% energy saving compared to a regular 24″ monitor. Mercury free VX2450wm-LED offers a Full HD 1920×1080 resolution, 5ms response time, 20,000,000:1 MEGA Contrast Ratio, digital and analog inputs and integrated stereo speakers. Ideal for both home and office with the piano black finish, VX2450wm-LED can be mounted on a VESA compliant stand or wall mount bracket. It also has an automatic aspect ratio adjustment so when your input is a 4:3 signal, the image will not be stretched but instead it will be positioned in the middle of the screen with side bars. 3 year warranty, industry’s best pixel performance policy and Windows 7 certification make VX2450wm-LED a great long term investment.

Features

  • 24″ (23.6″ Vis) Widescreen LED monitor with up to 50% energy saving
  • 1920×1080p full HD resolution, 20,000,000:1 MEGA Contrast Ratio, 5ms Response Time
  • DVI and VGA Inputs For Diverse Connectivity Options
  • Integrated Stereo Speakers
  • VESA mount compliant 100mm x 100mm
Viewsonic VX2453MH-LED 24-Inch Ultra-thin Widescreen LED Monitor - Black
Viewsonic VX2453MH-LED 24-Inch Ultra-thin Widescreen LED Monitor – Black

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ViewSonic’s VX2453mh-LED features an LED backlight 24″ (23.6″ Vis) ultra-thin widescreen monitor with up to 40% energy savings compared to a regular 22″ monitor.Mercury free VX2453mh-LED offers Full HD 1920×1080 resolution, two HDMI inputs, external power supply, 2ms response time, 30,000,000:1 MEGA Dynamic Contrast Ratio, book stand option and SRS Premium Sound. Ideal for both home and office with a glossy black finish. The aspect ratio adjustment feature automatically senses the input single and will not stretch a 4:3 signal but instead will position the image in the middle of the screen with side bars. A 3 year warranty, the industry’s best pixel performance policy, energy saving Eco mode and Windows 7 certification make VX2453mh-LED a great long term investment.DIMENSIONS of the Item (WxHxD):-            Physical    22.6″ x 16.9″ x 7.7″ (574mm x 229mm x 195mm)    Packaging    24.9″ x 19.6″ x 5.4″ (632mm x 498mm x 137mm)

ViewSonic’s VX2453mh-LED features an LED backlight 24″ (23.6″ viewable) ultra-thin widescreen monitor with up to 40% energy savings compared to a regular 24″ monitor.Mercury free VX2453mh-LED offers Full HD 1920×1080 resolution, two HDMI inputs, external power supply, 2ms response time, 30,000,000:1 MEGA dynamic contrast ratio, book stand option and SRS Premium Sound. Ideal for both home and office with a glossy black finish. The aspect ratio adjustment feature automatically senses the input single and will not stretch a 4:3 signal but instead will position the image in the middle of the screen with side bars. A 3 year warranty, the industry’s best pixel performance policy, energy saving Eco-mode and Windows 7 certification, make VX2453mh-LED a great long term investment. Key Features: Uses 40% less power. Without compromising your viewing quality and has mercury free WLED backlight. Full HD 1080p with 16:9 aspect ratio. Achieves perfect image reproduction without distortion. 2 HDMI inputs plus VGA input for diverse connectivity. Integrated speakers with SRS Premium Sound for multimedia applications. Dynamic contrast ratio at 30,000,000:1. For true-to-life picture depth and clarity in any room. Highest grade panel. For crisp images and the best pixel performance in the industry. PC and Mac® compatible. Book stand option. Bookstand Option The VX2453mh-LED features a very innovative industrial design, which allows it to be utilized with either the traditional base or in a bookstand configuration. Simply remove the base and tilt the neck back, to allow the monitor head to be displayed as a picture frame on the desktop. This allows not only the advantage of having the monitor head at desk level, but also brings a new degree of portability to the monitor. In the bookstand configuration the VX2453mh-LED can easily be carried to meetings as a companion display for your notebook computer! What is a LED monitor? The term “LED monitor” generally refers to a monitor with a LCD panel and a LED backlight. A typical LCD monitor uses cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL) as a light source to illuminate the LCD panel. In an LED backlit monitor, white LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are used as the light source. LED backlight provide the following benefits: About 40% less power consumption compared to traditional CCFL monitor 30,000,000:1 MEGA Contrast Ratio mercury-free backlight Low EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) Slimmer design Weight reduction   Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp LED: Light Emitting Diode   Save cash and save the planet With its mercury-free backlight and low energy consumption, the ENERGY STAR® 5.0 certified VX2453mh-LED is not only but also friendly on your electricity bill. The savings of LED can add up to thousands of dollars saved for large install bases, such as big corporate buildings or schools. The savings can be as dramatic as $20,000 in five years*! For estimated savings that would apply to the VX2453mh-LED, please visit the LED Savings Calculator at ViewSonic.com/tco-led MEGA dynamic contrast ratio One of the great features of VX2453mh-LED is its ability to dim the backlight completely for pure darkness during dark scenes such as a night shot in a movie. Contrast ratios refer to the ratio of the brightest color to the darkest color. With traditional CCFL backlit displays, contrast ratios are limited to the fluorescent lamp’s ability to dim in order to reproduce darkness. However, with the LED backlight, each LED has the ability to completely shut off allowing for a near infinite ratio of black to white contrast. The end result is true blacks that result in greater overall image quality. What is response time? Response time in monitors refer to the amount of time a pixel (dot) takes to go from black to white and back to black again. It is measured in milliseconds (ms). The lower the number, the faster the pixels can change, reducing the ghosting or streaking effect you might see in a moving or changing image such as in games and movies. Common response times range anywhere from 14ms to 5ms. Monitors that are designed for faster applications feature response times as fast as 2ms. These monitors are ideal for gamers, video enthusiasts, engineers and movie production houses.   Slow (higher) response time Fast (lower) response time Full HD 1080p Resolution The VX2453mh-LED features a 24″ widescreen with 1920×1080 resolution that is capable of displaying a native Full HD 1080p image. Today, devices that can display Full HD content output are getting more and more common. However, without a native Full HD display, you will not be able to experience the picture clarity and the details of the 1080p content you view. The Power of HDMI® HDMI is one of the most powerful and widely available communication standards that connects digital audio/video sources such as set-top boxes, DVD players, personal computers (PCs, laptops), video game consoles such as the PlayStation® 3 and XBOX 360®, and AV receivers to compatible digital audio devices, computer monitors, and digital televisions. With just one cable, HDMI supports any TV or PC video format, including high-definition video and up to 8 channels of digital audio. This powerful technology comes standard in VX2453mh-LED. This way, you can connect your monitor to your desktop or laptop computer and work, surf the web or play games. Or you can connect it to your gaming console and enjoy the large 24” screen, 1ms response time and integrated speakers. You can even connect it to a cable box or a satellite receiver and watch TV on your monitor! Although the monitor doesn’t have a tuner to receive the TV signals from the air, HDMI + receiver box combination gives you the same TV experience. And another great example of the countless video sources you connect to is a Blu-ray® DVD/CD player. SRS Premium Sound ViewSonic partners with industry leading audio expert, SRS Labs, to provide you with a great sound experience. Now is the time to hear the true nature of sound with SRS Premium Sound™ technology on your monitor. SRS Premium Sound delivers a superior audio experience for music, video and games: more natural and immersive, with deeper bass, clearer dialog and outstanding surround sound. SRS Premium Sound software is included in the ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM. It needs to be installed and should be running on your computer in order to deliver the great sound experience. WITHOUT SRS Premium Sound: Flat audio sound, low bass WITH SRS Premium Sound: Cinema quality surround sound Diverse connectivity The VX2453mh-LED features three video inputs, Dual HDMI and VGA. You can connect three different sources at the same time and then toggle from one to another by selecting the input source through the On-Screen-Display (OSD). Also, you can connect your audio source to the VX2453mh-LED and listen through the integrated speakers or you can easily hook up your headphones to the monitor for privacy.   Eco-mode for up to 35% energy savings ViewSonic’s proprietary Eco Mode function comes standard with the VX2453mh-LED. When you don’t need all of the powerful features the VX2453mh-LED has to offer, you have the option to reduce the monitor’s brightness, save energy, and prolong the lamp life. You can select one of the “Optimize” or “Conserve” options and save up to 35% energy. Especially under low ambient light conditions, adjusting the brightness will improve visibility by reducing eye fatigue. Reducing brightness will also prolong the monitor’s lamp life, improving your return on investment. The best pixel performance guarantee and 3 year warranty One of the aspects that makes ViewSonic a market leader in displays is its commitment to quality. ViewSonic is committed to using the highest grade panels and offer the best pixel performance policy in the market. We also back our displays with a 3-year warranty for your peace of mind. What’s in the Box LCD monitor Power cable HDMI Cable VGA cable Quick Start Guide ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM Dimensions and other features: PlayStation® 3 is registered trademarks of Sony Corporation of America. XBOX 360® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other corporate names & trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies. Copyright© 2011 ViewSonic Corporation. All rights reserved.

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  • 24″ (23.6″ Vis) Widescreen LED monitor
  • 1920×1080p Full HD resolution
  • Up to 40% energy saving with LED backlight, 30,000,000:1 MEGA Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • 2xHDMI and VGA inputs, Ultra-Thin Design
  • External Power Supply, SRS Premium Sound
Adobe Premiere Elements 10
Adobe Premiere Elements 10

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Turn milestone moments into memorable movies you’ll share with pride. Adobe Premiere Elements 10-the newest version of the No. 1 selling consumer editing software-delivers automated moviemaking options that that help you create great-looking movies with less effort. Enhance your productions with professional-quality visual and audio effects. And then share them with your social network or on virtually any screen. Award winning for 10 years.

Turn milestone moments into memorable movies you’ll share with pride. Adobe Premiere Elements 10–the newest version of the #1 selling consumer editing software–delivers automated moviemaking options that that help you create great-looking movies with less effort. Enhance your productions with professional-quality visual and audio effects. And then share them with your social network or on virtually any screen. Turn milestone moments into memorable movies you’ll share with pride. The #1 Selling Consumer Editing Software Choose a Trusted Solution Bring your videos and photos to life with a powerful solution from the makers of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro software, industry-leading professional photo- and video-editing software. Do It All With One Product Use Adobe Premiere Elements 10 software for all your video needs. Import and organize clips, edit them yourself or use automated options, share on virtually any screen, help protect videos, and view them virtually anywhere you are. Enjoy Your Videos on the Go Easily share your videos with your social network and view videos virtually anywhere you are. Videos are synced between your desktop and devices so you see the same ones at home and on the go. Create a Polished Movie Instantly Take advantage of Hollywood directors’ techniques with InstantMovie, which automatically edits together your best clips with coordinated music, titles, and effects from your choice of movie theme. All new themes are included. Save Time With Automated Options Let Adobe Premiere Elements software automatically fix shaky footage and color and lighting problems, trim away all but your best footage, and balance audio elements to give you professional-quality sound throughout your movie. Adobe Premiere Elements 10 now makes it easy to share video clips to YouTube directly from the Organizer after importing. Create an InstantMovie that combines video and photos using your best footage or quickly bring photos to life using customized pan and zoom motions. Three-Way Color Corrector lets you independently adjust colors in specific areas, such as highlights, shadows, and midtones for perfect color throughout your movie. Easily Do More With Video Clips and Photos Make all your memories shine whether they’re captured on video or in photos. For example, enhance color in video clips as easily as you do in photos, and quickly bring photos to life using customized pan and zoom motions. Quickly Find the Clips You Need Easily find your best clips or clips that meet a particular set of criteria. The Auto-Analyzer tags your footage and photos for quality and interest, and a variety of smart search options make it easy to zero in on what you need. Make Movies With Drag-and-Drop Ease Create your story fast in the Sceneline, an easier alternative to the more traditional video-editing Timeline. Make your movie by simply dragging and dropping thumbnails of your clips, transitions, and effects. Edit and Preview in One Convenient Place Edit and view your movie in one convenient place–the large Monitor window–where you can easily trim and split clips, drop effects right on a frame, create fun picture-in-picture effects, type titles and text right on screen, and more. Add Quality Effects and Transitions Add fun graphics that automatically follow the action in your movie. Easily combine elements from different scenes for entertaining results. And add hundreds of amazing special effects and transitions, including all-new options. Energize Your Movies With Music Use SmartSound to add a variety of musical soundtracks that automatically adjust to perfectly match the length of your movie. (Now available for Mac.) Even synchronize scenes to the beat of your soundtrack. Get Creative Inspiration Bring your ideas to life with relevant how-tos that appear just when you need them. New how-tos help you explore creative possibilities. Share With Convenience Follow easy steps to create your movie once and then share it on disc, the web, or mobile devices. Share on high-quality HD or Blu-ray Disc–and even get HD quality on standard DVDs. Enjoy your movie on virtually any screen, from your iPod to your HD flat screen TV. What’s New in Adobe Premiere Elements 10? Turn Photos Into Entertaining Movies Easily bring your photos to life using customized pan and zoom motions that add drama or fun to fit your story. Automated options can even do the work of finding faces and panning and zooming to them. Now you can use your Facebook Friends list to quickly tag faces in your photos and easily share them on Facebook from within the Elements Organizer. Show off your favorite videos and photos from your iOS or Android device using the Photoshop Express companion app. Easily Enhance Footage Color Footage color a little flat? Automatically boost tone and vibrance without affecting skin tones, or use sliders to adjust color with complete control. Make Subtle Color Corrections Independently adjust color in highlights, shadows, and midtones for perfect color throughout your movie. Get HD quality on standard DVDs–Burn HD quality movies to affordable DVD discs using standard burners. Quickly Share on Popular Sites Import video clips and immediately share them on Facebook and YouTube, and quickly share finished movies on Facebook. Tag Photos Faster Using Your Facebook Friends List Use your Facebook Friends list to quickly tag faces in your photos and easily share them on Facebook. Quickly Find Photos of Specific Things Want to find shots that include your surfboard, your Grandma’s house, or the Eiffel Tower? Let Object Search automatically find your photos based on what’s in them. Export in AVCHD Format Share movies in high-quality AVCHD format. Enjoy support for 64-bit Windows 7–Edit with speed and stability thanks to support for 64-bit Windows 7 systems. Get Fresh Looks With New Creative Options Enhance the visual appeal of your movies with new movie themes, Online Album templates, and more. Enhance Your Audio on Mac Use SmartSound to add a variety of musical soundtracks that automatically adjust to perfectly match the length of your movie. Now available on Mac.

Features

  • Take the work out of video editing with automated moviemaking options
  • Add professional polish with amazing visual and audio effects
  • Quickly showcase clips and movies anywhere, including on discs, HD TVs, Facebook, YouTube, and interactive Online Albums
  • Enjoy your photos and videos virtually anywhere you are, and get automatic online backup with 2GB of free storage
  • Adobe Premiere Elements 10 software helps you turn milestone moments into memorable movies with a complete video-editing solution
Diamond VC500 One Touch Video Capture Device
Diamond VC500 One Touch Video Capture Device

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Diamond VC 500 Video Recorder PERP

Features

  • Easy to Use Capture by the Touch of One Button
  • Capture Video from Almost Any Video Source
  • Preserve Your VHS tapes with One Touch
  • Arcsoft Show Biz video capture, editor and DVD creator
  • Software included to burn Videos to DVD/VCD
Kodak PlaySport (Zx5) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera - Black  (2nd Generation)
Kodak PlaySport (Zx5) HD Waterproof Pocket Video Camera – Black (2nd Generation)

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If you’re going to live with no limits, you need a pocket video camera that can deliver the goods in full 1080p HD. The Kodak PlaySport Video Camera is up for the challenge. We built it to take on the most extreme lifestyles with an insanely tough design – we’re talking shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof to a depth of 10 feet. And built-in image stabilization smoothes out even the roughest ride. Whether you’re carving up the mountain or pulling stunts in the skate park, the PlaySport is up for anything. And with a touch of the Share button, shocking your social network couldn’t be simpler. Show the world why you’re so Kodak. We dare you.

Features

  • Shockproof, dustproof, and waterproof up to 10 ft
  • Kodak’s Share button lets you choose your favorite sharing destination, e-mail address, or Kodak Pulse Display
  • Full 1080p HD videos and 5 MP HD stills, with auto focus
  • Get sharper videos and less blur thanks to built-in digital image stabilization
  • On-camera editing
Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Headphones

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Audio-Technica ATH-M30 dynamic stereo headphones are the perfect choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians. ATH-M30 headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy in a design engineered to provide maximum comfort for hours of listening. Their low-profile, closed-back design provides exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations. Features include: neodymium magnet structure; lightweight, adjustable cushioned headband; gold-plated stereo 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and snap-on 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) adapter; ultra-flexible 11-foot cable with single-side exit. Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Stereo Headphones Features Exceptional clarity and sonic accuracy for mixing High power handling for tracking sessions Circumaural design ensures superior isolation 40 mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils Adjustable cushioned headband and lightweight design for maximum comfort OFC litz wire cables, convenient one-side exit Gold-plated stereo 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) adapter

A perfect choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians, Audio-Technica’s ATH-M30 dynamic stereo headphones offer the highest level of sonic accuracy in a design engineered to provide maximum comfort for hours of listening. The headphones’ low-profile, closed-back design provides exceptional clarity and superior isolation in high-volume listening situations. Features include: neodymium magnet structure; lightweight, adjustable cushioned headband; gold-plated stereo 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) connector with strain relief and screw-on 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) adapter; ultra-flexible 11-foot cable with single-side exit. Key Features Exceptional clarity and sonic accuracy for mixing High power handling for tracking sessions Circumaural design ensures superior isolation 40 mm diameter drivers, neodymium magnets and CCAW voice coils Adjustable cushioned headband and lightweight design for maximum comfort OFC litz wire cable, convenient one-side exit Gold-plated 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo connector with strain relief and professional screw-on 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) adapter Specifications Type: Closed-back dynamic Driver Diameter: 40 mm Magnet: Neodymium Voice Coil: Copper-clad aluminum wire Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz Maximum Input Power: 1,600 mW at 1 kHz Sensitivity: 100 dB Impedance: 65 ohms Weight: 7.0 oz (200 g) without cable Cable: 11 feet (3.4 m), OFC litz wire, left-side exit Connector: 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) with screw-on 1/4-inch (6.3 mm) adapter

Features

  • Professional-quality closed-back cynamic stereo monitor headphones
  • Great choice for project studio engineers, home recordists and recording musicians
  • Adjustable cushioned headband and lightweight design for maximum comfort
  • Ultra-flexible 11-foot cable with single-side exit
  • Includes 3.5mm stereo connector with strain relief and professional and screw-on 1/4-inch adapter
  • OFC litz wire cable, convenient one-side exit
LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 500 GB FireWire 800/ FireWire 400/USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 301371
LaCie Rugged All-Terrain 500 GB FireWire 800/ FireWire 400/USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive 301371

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The LaCie 301371 500 GB Rugged Hard Disk with FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 is designed to survive the harsh elements of the real world. This durable, portable storage drive offers 500 GB of storage with a triple interface for maximum compatibility and performance, and is built with a rugged, drop-resistant aluminum alloy shell and a shock-resistant rubber bumper.

Features

  • 500 GB external hard disk with rugged, shock resistant case
  • Triple interface including FireWire 800, FireWire 400, and USB 2.0 for speed and universal connectivity
  • Bus-powered so no bulky power adapter required
  • Measures 3.5 x 1.0 x 5.7 inches (WxHxD); backed by a 3-year warranty
Intel Core i5-2500K Processor
Intel Core i5-2500K Processor

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Part of Intel’s family of 2nd generation Intel Core computer processors, the Intel Core i5-2500K Processor delivers speed and smooth performance –whether you’re uploading and editing home videos or checking your e-mail. This quad-core processor runs at 3.30 GHz and uses the LGA1155 socket. It features a 6 MB L3 cache, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, and Virtualization Technology to improve speed and computing productivity. It’s also fully unlocked for extra performance and flexibility. Built-in visual technologies, like Clear Video and InTru3D, support high-definition and Blu-ray playback.

Features

  • Specs: Quad-core 3.3GHz, 6M Cache, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 95 watt TDP, Dual-channel DDR3 memory support, socket LGA1155
  • Quad-core processor delivers four-way multicore processing via parallelism resulting in more efficient use of processor
  • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling very high performance while also delivery power-conservation.
  • 6 MB Intel Smart Cache is dynamically shared to each processor core, based on workload
  • All Core i5 processors have Intel Turbo Boost Technology

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