Computer Video

Computer Video magazine has been around a while and has become extremely staid. CV does reviews on video editing products but once thses same product hit the consumer the problems show up - often either totally missed by CV or failed to mention in case they offend a software supplier. The magazine carries a lot of repeated information in it's back pages - around 20 pages of the same stuff each month in a 100 page magazine! Information isn't always uptodate - with names that no longer apply and software that can't be found. The articles (beginner "how to" stuff) are often strung out over 3 issues and on occassions 4. Not at ...  Read the complete review

Repeated data in each issue out of date as well - a magazine that should left on the shelf - Advantages: old news, pictures - Disadvantages: repetative, over blown

The recent demise of Future Publishing's DV World magazines leaves Computer Video as THE key source for information on non-linear editing (NLE) equipment - covering both hardware and software. Editor Bob Crabtree has a feisty reputation among his readership. He's loyal to 'his' publication and isn't afraid to speak out when it comes to criticizing the opposition! Produced by a small dedicated editorial team, the magazine also features articles contributed by freelance specialists... Content Down-to-earth, no-nonsense advice is the trademark of Computer Video. And its warts-and-all reviews of products has won the ...  Read the complete review