Pinnacle Systems
Pinnacle VideoSpin is a free video editing application for Windows XP and Windows Vista that includes basic editing tools and also offers an easy way to upload completed videos to the Internet. An advanced codec pack that includes MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 codecs is available for $15.
www.videospin.com
Suggested Retail Price:
free
Focus Enhancements
Focus’ FS-100 direct capture device is now available in a 160GB version for the Panasonic AG-HVX200. The device can record up to 6.5 hours in 720p24PN or up to 2.5 hours in full framerate 720p or 1080i.
www.focusinfo.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$2,495
Sony
Sony’s BWU-200S Blu-ray Disc burner is twice as fast as its predecessor, capable of burning BD-R media at 4X and DVD-R/+R media at 16X. The drive includes CyberLink’s BD Solution software and utilizes a Serial ATA interface.
www.sonystyle.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$600