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A brilliant idea - the WaterBuoy

A brilliant idea - the WaterBuoy

Thu, May 17, 2012

Secure your underwater camera or camcorder

FOXTEL XBOX 360 Kinect upgrade not all smooth sailing

FOXTEL XBOX 360 Kinect upgrade not all smooth sailing

Wed, May 16, 2012

Some issues after installing and some glitches still to be fixed. But it works and the support system shines.

Wanted: The perfect camera/camcorder backpack

Wanted: The perfect camera/camcorder backpack

Tue, May 01, 2012

For years I have been trying to find the perfect camera backpack. Here's what I reckon makes one.

New Dr Who Trailer

New Dr Who Trailer

Mon, Mar 26, 2012

Here's the first look at the new Dr Who series for 2012. Can't wait!

 7 Days of Complimentary Downloads: 50,000 Clips

7 Days of Complimentary Downloads: 50,000 Clips

Thu, Mar 22, 2012

To create awareness for VideoBlocks.com, they are giving away 7 days of complimentary downloads to more than 50,000 motion backgrounds, video clips, production music tracks and more:

Hello 2012, 2027 replying...

Hello 2012, 2027 replying...

Fri, Feb 24, 2012

We have finally got a reply to our RFI from 2027 ....

We do all backup don't we? Hmmm? A Case Study

We do all backup don't we? Hmmm? A Case Study

Tue, Feb 21, 2012

“The fear of losing media files meant that I previously spent a significant amount of my time making backups and then backups of backups' - Munir Kotadia, ophotographer and videographer.

ABCinema SPECIAL PRICE- Save $50 - normally $99.95

ABCinema SPECIAL PRICE- Save $50 - normally $99.95

Wed, Feb 15, 2012

In ABCinema there are over 80 hours of tutorials..... this is the bargain of the year for video making enthusiasts! Read on!

WIN A Kaiser Baas Car Camera

WIN A Kaiser Baas Car Camera

Mon, Jan 30, 2012

We reviewed the Kaiser Baas Car Camera last year and now we have three to give away!

Keyboard Shootout; Logitech v Kaiser-Baas

Keyboard Shootout; Logitech v Kaiser-Baas

Sun, Jan 22, 2012

We test two contenders as partners for your Android tablet

Nikon to sponsor Tropfest

Nikon to sponsor Tropfest

Thu, Jan 19, 2012

Nikon has provided a prize pack up to the value of $6,000RRP of Nikon gear for the winner of Tropfest 2012

New Contour ShuttlePro Settings for Avid Media Composer 6

New Contour ShuttlePro Settings for Avid Media Composer 6

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Avid Media Composer 6 settings are now available for the ShuttlePRO (v2 and v1) and ShuttleXpress

I haven't left the planet!

Sat, Dec 10, 2011

Sorry for the lack of updates.... here's why (there vare no issues as such!)

Auscam Survey

Auscam Survey

Fri, Nov 25, 2011

Take our survey on your needs for training! Are the software vendors doing a good job? Do you need more?

Now this is a bit confusing!

Wed, Oct 26, 2011

I had to do some video editing today from some old tapes. My application of choice is Sony Vegas Pro... so WTF!

Microsoft FlightSim meets real life video!

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Forget the video camera? David Smith used Microsoft's Flight Sim to recreate a trip of a liftetime

New type of camera

New type of camera

Mon, Oct 17, 2011

A Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera??? Yes indeedy.

What makes the perfect Camcorder?

What makes the perfect Camcorder?

Sun, Oct 16, 2011

Your BIG chance to shape the world!

A new special RØDE mic - it's a classic!

A new special RØDE mic - it's a classic!

Thu, Oct 06, 2011

RØDE has announced a custom edition of its Classic II, exclusively limited to an edition of 500 worldwide

Live Webcam of Mt Everest is simply stunning

Live Webcam of Mt Everest is simply stunning

Mon, Oct 03, 2011

Technology has taken another step, with a live Mobotix webcam keeping an eye on lofty Mount Everest

Get Your 7 Days of Complimentary Downloads

Get Your 7 Days of Complimentary Downloads

Fri, Sep 23, 2011

Get Your 7 Days of Complimentary Downloads!

Budweiser dog is a bit poorly

Budweiser dog is a bit poorly

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Regular Auscam family members are aware of BudweiserDog, the successor to VBtheDog ...

Logitech adds to remote control market

Wed, Sep 21, 2011

The doyen of remotes has added to their range ...

NEW!! Auscam Subscription Options

NEW!! Auscam Subscription Options

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

How do you like your Auscam? Now there are more ways to get your favourite video magazine

Quick Look: Windows 8 and Metro

Quick Look: Windows 8 and Metro

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Windows 8 is a radical departure from what we are used to. And it has a major, major trick up its sleeve sure to rattle the market.

Kogan starts selling "brand" names (Updated)
Review: Livescribe Echo 4GB

Review: Livescribe Echo 4GB

Mon, Sep 12, 2011

You'll never look at a pen the same way again. And this does far more than a quick look suggests.

Shed new light on your videos. Literally.

Shed new light on your videos. Literally.

Mon, Sep 12, 2011

Rays is a plug in that creates volumetric lighting for your video projects

Short Auscam magazine survey

Short Auscam magazine survey

Sun, Sep 11, 2011

We have created a quick 5 question survey to get some recommendations from our readers on the New Auscam magazine. We'd love you to fill it it out - it will only take about 2 minutes!

Review: PowerMonkey Traveller Extreme

Review: PowerMonkey Traveller Extreme

Sat, Sep 10, 2011

Never run out of power ...

Join us and WIN! And it's FREE!

Join us and WIN! And it's FREE!

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Join the Auscam community (it's free!) and go into the draw to win fabbo prizes!

New lenses from Panasonic

New lenses from Panasonic

Fri, Aug 26, 2011

Panasonic has unveiled the ‘X’ Series of LUMIX G Micro System lenses

Review: Fostex AR-4i Audio interface for iPhone 4

Review: Fostex AR-4i Audio interface for iPhone 4

Wed, Aug 24, 2011

The AR-4i Audio interface has been designed specifically for the iPhone 4

Take one and call me in the morning. TAblet that is.

Take one and call me in the morning. TAblet that is.

Mon, Aug 15, 2011

I wonder how many have asked this question? And how many more just went and bought one? Baaa! David Hague has a few suggestions.

Minuscule

Minuscule

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

If have never seen an episode of Minuscule, you don't know what you have missed!

How anyone can become an accredited sporting videographer

How anyone can become an accredited sporting videographer

Fri, Jul 22, 2011

It doesn't matter if it is motor sport, tennis, dressage or swimming, the basics of starting are still the same says 30 year veteran David Hague

Emotions and Memories

Emotions and Memories

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Time can never be re-lived; not even Dr Who can organise that (Series 1 episode “Father’s Day”) and so yes memories are important.

Hello Dad. Some news about the Tour de France

Hello Dad. Some news about the Tour de France

Wed, Jul 20, 2011

You passed away 25 years ago, but your love of all things “pushbiking” has for some reason of late filtered down to me

Competition Update - Prize List

Competition Update - Prize List

Thu, Jun 30, 2011

So what could you win? Here is the list after just one day of us hunting for TOP prizes!

Competition! For all the UFO freaks....

Competition! For all the UFO freaks....

Wed, Jun 29, 2011

Here's a creative challenge!

My top five gadget tips - Ex-Dragon's Den's James Caan

My top five gadget tips - Ex-Dragon's Den's James Caan

Tue, Jun 28, 2011

I am a huge fan of Dragon's Den on FOX, and also Lord Alan Sugar's The Apprentice. James Caan is an ex-Dragon and these tips are useful in any situation.

Apologies for Downtime

Apologies for Downtime

Mon, Jun 27, 2011

We have had lots of network gremlins ...

Sneak Peek! Auscam Magazine Cover!

Sneak Peek! Auscam Magazine Cover!

Sun, Jun 19, 2011

Here is a sneak peak of the first edition of the reborn Auscam magazine!

Video Review: Canon XA10

Video Review: Canon XA10

Thu, Jun 09, 2011

Steve Turner took an XA10 to the outback for a proper road test.

Copyright issue? This could be a BIG problem

Copyright issue? This could be a BIG problem

Tue, Jun 07, 2011

Do you own your images? The EU says no. Pay or don't shoot it seems.

Sneak Peek at Windows 8

Sneak Peek at Windows 8

Thu, Jun 02, 2011

Here's a sneak video of some of the new features of the forthcoming Windows 8. Video editing with hands gestures anyone?

Today's Winner of a FREE Auscam subscription!
WIN a FREE 12 Edition Subscription to Auscam mag AND website

WIN a FREE 12 Edition Subscription to Auscam mag AND website

Mon, May 23, 2011

Yes, a FREE sub to the website AND the magazine...one given away per day for the next 14 days

The WINNER of the SONY camcorder

The WINNER of the SONY camcorder

Mon, May 23, 2011

Who won the Sony shoulder mount camcorder? Click here to find out!

Free?: YES! But only 7 days to go...

Free?: YES! But only 7 days to go...

Wed, May 18, 2011

VideoBlocks.com is giving you 7 days of complimentary downloads to anything you want