Today’s Technology presents - Features For Good Professional Video Editing Software

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Features For Good Professional Video Editing Software
By Kelly Hunter

When it comes to using editing software, a lot of us do not know what we are doing. Most of the time, we just have to go with what they put on the box. For example, if they say that the product is a professional piece of software, then we just have to believe them. However, for those of you that want to know what to look for in a video editing application, then you have come to the right place. Today we are going to talk a bit more about some of the features that your application should have in order to be considered good enough for those that would use the tool to earn a living. There are a lot of programs out there, but not all of them are great. It’s time to find out which ones are and which ones are not!

First of all, one of the best things that you are going to need from your video editing software is the ability to be able to edit your audio and video tracks separately. On top of that, you should be able to combined multiple video and audio files into one long timeline. As far as your video goes, you need to be able to add in visual effects to your videos. These are effects that you should be able to add in yourself. Next, any great software should also be able to actually enhance any kind of movie that is put on it. Not only that, but you should be able to overlay one movie on top of another. Most of the time, this should also include the ability to use picture in picture, as well as the green screen effect that so many movie editors like to use.

The next thing that you are going to want to look at when choosing video editing software would be what kind of movies it supports. Your video software for editing needs to be able to make movies and convert movies of all different types, whether it is AVI format or MPEG format. Also, with all of the different TV’s out there nowadays, you need to make sure that your editing program is also able to create movies in normal and widescreen. Professional video software should also always give you the ability to do voice over for your movies, and give it narration. You should be able to also adjust the volume for the overall movie at any point. This gives you the ability to do fade effects and more. Pretty much, you should be able to join multiple movies together, regardless of their movie time into one film.

As you can see, there are tons of things that you are going to need from your video editing application. There are some things that should also be included, but these are things that are going to be in just about any kind of editing program for video. This includes the ability to make different kinds of movie formats like DVD and VCD. You should also have the ability to export your videos directly to other sources, even if they do not have this software.

Kelly Hunter owns and operates http://www.professional-video-editing-software.com and writes about Professional Video Editing Software

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Today’s Technology presents - Reel to Reel Tape Transfer to CD, WAV Or MP3 - Tape, Track Formats and Speeds, Machines and Repair

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Reel to Reel Tape Transfer to CD, WAV Or MP3 - Tape, Track Formats and Speeds, Machines and Repair
By Adrian Finn

If you have any reel to reel tape recordings you’d like to hear again you’ve probably thought about how to do this or how to transfer these recordings to another format that is easier to use and distribute such as CD. There are a range of transfer services that advertise on the internet such as mine but if you’d like to do it yourself you will need to know a few things about the tape or tapes in your possession before you will even be able to hear the recordings correctly.

  1. Physical Condition What type of physical condition are the tapes in? If you can see mould on the edges of the tape or if the tape appears to be stuck to itself when you carefully unwind it a little then STOP now and seek some advice.

  2. Tape Width. What width the tape is. Audio tape was manufactured in a range of widths, usually referred to in Imperial Measurements: 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 1 inch and 2 inch. When selecting the appropriate machine for playing your tapes back you must know the tape width otherwise you may choose the wrong machine.

  3. Tape Speed What speed it was recorded at. Recording speed on most reel to reel recorders could be altered to allow for longer recordings at the expense of sound quality to shorted recordings at better sound quality.

  4. Track Format What track format was used. There were a bewildering array of reel to reel recorders made with a range of ways to record. Some were mono and used the whole width of the tape (full track), some were stereo and either used the whole tape width or only half and the reel could be turned over at the end like a cassette tape. In more professional recorders used in recording studios you were able to record from 4 to 24 discrete tracks. If your tape still sounds odd or one speaker is playing backwards music or speech then you’ve probably got the track format incorrect for the playback machine you are using.

There are some other issues too such as EQ curve used and noise reduction but while important not knowing these two will not stop you hearing the recordings although it will stop you hearing them exactly are they were meant to be heard. Once you have ascertained the 4 main pieces of information about your tape you can now try to find a machine to play it back on. Audio transfer services should be able to cope with most tapes but may not and will be very unlikely to cater for all the wider multi-track types. If you already have a machine, when did you use it last? Most machines are at least 20 years or older now and if they haven’t been regularly looked after and services they are at best not going to perform to their utmost and at worst not work at all!!

If you need to buy a machine 2nd hand is your only choice. To my knowledge no one makes new reel to reel machines in 2009. There are many bargains around especially the ex. broadcast and professional machines but you must buy with care as many will have had a hard life and are generally only worth as much as the condition of their heads as these can wear and are expensive and sometimes not possible to replace. Many professional machines also will not play certain speeds and track formats. Once you have a working machine that has the right speeds and track formats for your tape the first thing you should do is give the heads and tape path a good clean with Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) and a cotton bud. Any brown marks on the heads need to be cleaned off and it’s also a good idea to demagmetise the heads and tape path too.

Now you’re almost ready to play your tape. Check again that it’s in good condition and it’s not made by Ampex as many of these tapes exhibit ‘Stick Shed Syndrome’ and need to be carefully heated or ‘baked’ before they can be played. Put the reel on the left spool and unwind the tape, placing it carefully through the tape path and onto the empty spool on the right or the take up spool. Now turn it on and press play!! IF you can’t hear anything, check the connections to your stereo or headphones and also look at the meters, if there are any, to confirm if there is a signal on the tape. If there isn’t you could have a blank tape or the tape may have been stored ‘tails out’ and would need to be rewound from the takeup spool before you can play it. By now you should be listening to your tape - Well Done! The transfer to CD or computer should be much easier in comparison!

Adrian Finn is the founder and proprietor of greatbear analogue and digital media, a small business based in Bristol, UK that specialises in helping individuals and organisations adapt and make the best use of the Digital Age. This includes web design and development, computer support and audio and video transfer, copy and restoration services to CD and DVD.

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Today’s Technology presents - How to Speed Up a Computer

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How to Speed Up a Computer
By Trevor Johnson

A slow computer can be frustrating. This article was written for those of you who often find yourselves looking, trying to figure out how to speed up your computer. Contrary to popular belief screaming at the computer will not make it go faster. There are some tips and tricks to help your computer move a little faster.

The first thing is your internet connection. If you have a slow internet connection, such as dial up, you won’t really have much luck speeding up your computer. If you are willing to invest in a faster internet connection it will help. High speed internet is available in almost all areas now and can cost anywhere from $20-$50 a month.

Another thing that you can do to speed up your computer is run antivirus software. Even if you are sure you don’t have a virus, these programs are great for detecting spyware. You should run your antivirus software often to protect your computer.

You should also delete all your cookies. You can do this by going into internet explorer and clicking on tools. Once the menu comes up go down to internet options. Once there you will see an option to delete cookies. This could also say something like; delete temporary files, history, saved passwords, and web form information. Go ahead and click delete.

Deleting your cookies won’t mess up your computer, but it will delete any saved passwords you use on the internet. So if you have your e-mail on automatic log it you will have to type your username and password next time you log in. Don’t worry; you can set it to store your information again.

Doing these things should help speed up your computer, however if they don’t you might want to try running defrag. You might also think about taking your computer to a repair shop for a computer tune up!

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