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• Reviews  simplydv

  Exclusive In-Depth Reviews from SimplyDV - Trusted and Respected for Impartiality Since 2002

• Tutorials  simplydv

  A guide to SimplyDV's Video Tutorials, Podcasts and How-To Screencasts.

• InfoBase  simplydv

  Essential information on choosing and using camcorders, formats, lighting, sound and more for digital videomakers

• About Us  simplydv

  Information about SimplyDV's founder and the website in general.

• Contact  simplydv

  Information about how to contact us with a comment, suggestion or question. Please don't ask for camcorder buying advice, though!

• Contents  simplydv

  Index of SimplyDV site contents

• Miscellaneous  (4)

  The category where we shove all the non-specific content!

  • 5 key points to consider when choosing a new camcorder 

    Spring is the time of year when people consider a new camcorder purchase - but think carefully before splashing the cash.

  • Panasonic HDC-TM900: Affixing the VW-CLT1 3D conversion lens 

    This shows you how the VW-CLT1 3D conversion lens is affixed to the Panasonic HDC-TM900 and HDC-SD900 3MOS AVCHD camcorder and also how to manually register…

  • Multi-format editing 

    Thoughts on how easily the older standard definition video formats can be combined with newer HD formats.

  • Seasonal Greetings 

    SimplyDv wishes all its visitors and contacts the very best wishes for the new year.

• News  (72)

  Product news, malicious gossip and stuff like that.

  • Panasonic HDC-Z10000 ready to roll! 

    We preview the new HDC-Z10000 2D/3D AVCHD camcorder from Panasonic that the company hopes will bridge the pro and amateur video making gap.

  • MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus Tutorials 

    Learn MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17 SimplyDV's exclusive screencast tutorials. Download them now and get started in minutes!

  • Adobe Premiere Elements 10 - now with 64-bit PC and Mac support. 

    Adobe announces the release of Premiere Elements 10 for Windows and Mac. Now with 64-bit support, too.

  • MAGIX introduces Movie Edit Pro MX 

    Two new MAGIX Movie Edit Pro MX video editing apps for better sharing via cloud services, mobile devices and social networks.

  • Panasonic HDC-Z10000 2D/3D cam "bridges gap between pro and amateur user" 

    Panasonic's HDC-Z10000 - the world's first integrated twin-lens 2D/3D camcorder compatible with AVCHD 3D/Progressive standard.

• Reviews  (15)

  Reviews of new products like camcorders, video editing software, groovy gadgets and all kinds of fab stuff.

  • Panasonic HDC-SD80 - an ideal HD choice for families? 

    As the world of camcorders heats up, we're witnessing a tough battle going on for control of the middle ground. Panasonic is squaring up to the challenge with…

  • Is the Panasonic HDC-TM900 as it good as it gets? 

    Read our full and exclusive SimplyDV review of the Panasonic HDC-TM900 AVCHD 3D Camcorder

  • JVC's Picsio GC-WP10 takes a dive! 

    Exclusive review of the JVC Picsio GC-WP10 Underwater Pocket Camera

  • JVC Picsio GC-FM2 full-HD pocket cam reviewed 

    The Flip video camera kick-started the trend for pocket-sized USB video cameras, and now all the main brands are in the same space. Not to be left out of this…

  • JVC's Everio GZ-HM1 reviewed 

    We're seeing a flurry of higher-specification high definition camcorders which offer increasingly high capacity flash memory storage, high recording bit-rates…

  • Camcorders  (13)

    Reviews of camcorders

    • Panasonic HDC-SD80 - an ideal HD choice for families? 

      As the world of camcorders heats up, we're witnessing a tough battle going on for control of the middle ground. Panasonic is squaring up to the challenge with…

    • Is the Panasonic HDC-TM900 as it good as it gets? 

      Read our full and exclusive SimplyDV review of the Panasonic HDC-TM900 AVCHD 3D Camcorder

    • JVC's Picsio GC-WP10 takes a dive! 

      Exclusive review of the JVC Picsio GC-WP10 Underwater Pocket Camera

    • JVC Picsio GC-FM2 full-HD pocket cam reviewed 

      The Flip video camera kick-started the trend for pocket-sized USB video cameras, and now all the main brands are in the same space. Not to be left out of this…

    • JVC's Everio GZ-HM1 reviewed 

      We're seeing a flurry of higher-specification high definition camcorders which offer increasingly high capacity flash memory storage, high recording bit-rates…

  • Video Software  (1)

    Reviews of video editing software

    • MAGIX claims 3D editing first 

      MAGIX has announced the latest in its successful line of video editing applications - Movie Edit Pro 17

  • DVDs  (1)

    Reviews of how-to, tutorial and general information DVDs of relevance to digital video-makers and camcorder users.

    • How to Light and Shoot Interviews - new DVD sets out the basics 

      The basic 3-point lighting technique has been with us since the beginning of cinema, and is still used to this day. But if it's so simple to apply, how come so…

• Infobase  (4)

  All sorts of wonderful information about, er, all sorts of stuff. Beginner-friendly, too.

  • Video for business: the DIY approach 

    Thinking of producing your own business promotion or training videos? Do nothing until you've read our simple how-to guide.

  • How to Light and Shoot Interviews - new DVD sets out the basics 

    The basic 3-point lighting technique has been with us since the beginning of cinema, and is still used to this day. But if it's so simple to apply, how come so…

  • 5 key points to consider when choosing a new camcorder 

    Spring is the time of year when people consider a new camcorder purchase - but think carefully before splashing the cash.

  • Which camcorder format? 

    Ready to splash the cash on a new camcorder but unsure what's right for you? Get the SimplyDV low-down now.

• Announcements  (10)
  • MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus Tutorials 

    Learn MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17 SimplyDV's exclusive screencast tutorials. Download them now and get started in minutes!

  • Panasonic HDC-TM900 Full HD test sequence online 

    Test clips taken with Panasonic's HDC-TM900 3D-capable AVCHD camcorder are now available to view online in full-HD resolution

  • Video for business: the DIY approach 

    Thinking of producing your own business promotion or training videos? Do nothing until you've read our simple how-to guide.

  • Special Clearance Deal on Tutorial DVDs 

    Given that Adobe Premiere Elements has been in Version 8 for some time now, we've decided to try and clear stocks of the 5-DVD set of tutorials entitled…

  • New forums! 

    Over the next few days you'll notice some weird goings-on in terms of the design and layout of the site. This will be due to some re-configuration work that's…

• Tutorials  (3)
  • MAGIX Movie Edit Pro tutorials due 

    News about our set of 24 screencast tutorial modules that will get you started with MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 17 Plus.

  • Convert HD video with Elgato turbo.264 HD 

    An exclusive SimplyDV tutorial guide on how to manage AVCHD video file conversions using Elgato turbo.264

  • How to convert AVCHD clips to 720p 

    The first in a series of how-to tutorials showing prepare full-HD AVCHD clips for editing in 720p using HD QuickLook and VoltaicHD software from Shedworx.

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