Microsoft Expression Encoder 2 review
Expression Encoder is a new addition to the Expression suite, a scalable encoding solution for producing and distributing VC-1 encoded video wrapped in a Silverlight container.
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Microsoft Expression Blend 2 review
Microsoft’s Blend is the heart of Expression Studio, the company’s suite of tools that allow designers to create rich Internet applications and user interfaces with Microsoft.NET technologies.
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Nikon Coolpix P5100 review
Next to the other models we’ve looked at here, the Coolpix P5100 is a bit on the chunky side, but as the camera is actually pitched against higher-end models, it’s actually pretty small.
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3dconnexion SpaceNavigator for Notebooks review
3Dconnexion's least expensive 3D input device is the 'TV quiz show buzzer'-shaped SpaceNavigator – and the company has now released a smaller version for use alongside laptops.
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NEC MultiSync LCD3090WQXi review
The LCD3090WQXi is a high-end 30-inch monitor, a grade above the likes of Apple’s 30-inch Cinema HD Display and Dell’s UltraSharp 3008WFP.
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Sorenson Squeeze 5 review
Unlike its rivals Autodesk Cleaner and Apple’s Compressor, Squeeze focuses on ease of use, though its feature set is fully professional. The learning curve is minimal; almost anyone can get results from the application within minutes.
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EXCLUSIVE: Sony Cyber-shot W300 review
The Cyber-shot W300 is a pocket-sized camera that offers one of best balances of size, performance and ease-of-use we've seen – and to us it’s one of the best looking to boot.
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Pantone ColorMunki review
With the ColorMunki Design Pantone is trying to make colour more exciting. It’s a winning mix of cute hardware and ludicrously easy-to-use software with a unique mix of colour tools.
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Canon HG10 review
At first glance, the HG10 might look rather out-of-place in this line-up, but it has several features that could make it suitable if your HD video-production needs are modest and occasional.
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Canon XH-A1 review
Last year, Canon’s XH-A1 bowled us over with its keen price and exceptional capabilities in low light. But the market has moved forward – particularly Sony’s offerings.
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JVC GY-HD201E review
JVC differentiates considerably between its consumer and professional ranges. Of all the camcorders on test, the GY-HD201E feels most like TV studio equipment.
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Sony HVR-Z7E review
Sony’s HVR-Z1E has become a classic, and is now the standard tool of the independent videographer – so the HVR-Z7E has a lot to live up to.
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Sony PMW-EX1 review
A quick glance at the PWW-EX1 reveals a family resemblance to the HVR-Z7E. But although its CMOS sensors also use the Exmor technology, the EX1 has a trio of 1/2in units.
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Nuke 5 review
Version 5 is the first edition of visual-effects software Nuke to be of significant interest to compositors outside large post facilities.
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LaCie 324 LCD Monitor review
The 324 LCD Monitor is aimed more at motion-based creatives than print designers and illustrators, and its specs are less high-end than the rest of LaCie’s range.
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Alpha 350 review
Sony's latest digital SLR the mid-range Alpha 350, a 14-megapixel model, which is one of the maker’s first to feature Live View using a novel, pull-out 2.7-inch screen.
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FxFactory Pro 2 review
FxFactory Pro 2 is a collection of filters, generators and transitions for Apple’s Final Cut Pro, Motion and Final Cut Express, offering 122 effects.
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Conduit Suite review
Conduit Suite by dvGarage is a nodal compositing plug-in that enables users to build effects in Final Cut Pro, Motion, After Effects and Photoshop using a flowchart-based system.
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eGo FireWire/USB review
Iomega introduced the eGo series of pocket-sized hard drives last summer, but has recently introduced a 250MB model with USB 2.0 and FireWire ports.
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Armari Magnetar QS2 review
This QS2 has 8GB of RAM and a single quad-core Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme processor, which proved to deliver better performance in our test applications...