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Ready to start creating movies on your desktop? Make sure you have the right camcorder, computer, and connection cables. Find information and reviews to help in your purchases and upgrades of desktop video editing hardware.
Digital Video Production Equipment

If you're new to digital video production, this article will help you get up to speed with the equipment that you need. Compared to old-fashioned filmmaking, digital video production is relatively simple. However, there are some standard pieces of digital video production equipment that are essential for every digital video project.

Buy a Video Editing Computer
read this guide before you buy a computer for video editing. These tips will help you pick out a video editing computer that fits your needs.
Buy a Camcorder Microphone – Buy an External Mic for Your Video Camera
If you want to record high-quality audio, you should use an external mic for your video camera, which will pick up sounds more clearly and accurately. These tips are designed to help you pick out an external camcorder microphone.
How to Install a Video Card in a Desktop PC
Video tutorial for how to install a video card in a desktop PC.
Before You Buy a Hard Drive
Things to think about before purchasing a hard drive, including speed, connection, size, portability and compatibility.
Choosing the Right PC
This questionnaire, from About Guide to PC Hardware, will help you find the PC that's right for video editing--and for all your other computer needs!
External Hard Drive Reviews
PC World reviews external hard drives from all the major manufacturers. Use this guide to compare prices and features.

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