Gadget Inspector
Pinnacle Studio is a powerful video editing app
Many video editing apps available for smartphones and tablet devices including Apples own iMovie offer fewer features than their desktop computer counterparts. Pinnacle Studio, by contrast, is a full-featured video editing app that gives you precise control over your videos via a simple tap interface. Beyond the basics like cutting clips together and syncing audio tracks, you can also add effects like motion titles and 3D animations. With the ability to pan and zoom on still photos, you can even mimic a Ken Burns-style documentary.
For more information, visit pinnaclesys.com. $12.99 in the iTunes app store (currently unavailable for Android or Windows Phone).
The Blackmagic Cinema Camera offers pro quality for an amateur price
If you are looking to make high-quality videos on a low budget, the Blackmagic Cinema Camera could be the answer. Its sleek but unassuming look doesnt do its interior justice. The Cinema Camera records at up to 2.5K resolution and outputs raw video files. This means that the video files created by the camera are uncompressed, so there is no loss in image quality when you transfer the files from camera to computer. This allows you or your video editor to create beautiful 1080p videos with a professional look for significantly less than a high-end camera will cost you.
For more information, visit blackmagicdesign.com. Prices vary depending on model, starting at $1,995.
The Samsung HU8550 4K TV will show off your videos in style
4K televisions are all the rage right now, providing the sharpest resolution possible in consumer TV sets. If youre looking to join the club, the Samsung HU8550 offers one of the best pictures on the market. In addition to the large number of pixels on the screen, this TV also includes Samsungs top-of-the-line picture features such as LED local dimming, which adds more contrast, making images even clearer. With 3-D capability and Smart TV features such as the ability to surf the Internet while you watch TV, the HU8550 has just about everything you could ask for in a TV.
For more information, visit samsung.com. Prices vary by television size, starting at $1,599.99 for a 50-inch set.
