Welcome to Gary Bettan & The Bettan Family Homepage

You may already know me as The Videoguy, and my company Videoguys.com (aka The Electronic Mailbox). Those of you on the rec.video.desktop use groups and various on line video related forums and email lists are probably familiar with my postings. I try to be informative and honest, while promoting our company and products. It is not an easy line to walk, and I may occasionally cross it. Thank you all for your tolerance and support.

POB MATH
This website is for concerned parents in the Plainview-Old Bethpage school district who are opposed to the Investigations Math curriculum being taught to our children.

Leading the Way Into HD & HDV!
We Are the Digital Video Editing & DVD Production Experts!

For over 20 years we have been the desk top video editing pioneers, leading the change over from deck-to-deck based systems to computer based video editing. When new technologies like DV, FireWire, Real-Time video editing and DVD burning/DVD authoring became available the Videoguys' were first again; leading the way and explaining in simple terms how you could use the new technology. Now we are here to guide you along the way to HDV, HD, Blu-Ray and your Hi-Def future!

Let the Videoguys be your guide as the next revolution in digital video editing & production technology takes place. We offer our 30-day money back guarantee and FREE tech support on all purchases to make sure that you are up and editing as soon as possible.

Today's software based Non Linear Editing (NLE) solutions harness the power and performance of today's lightning fast computers to deliver unprecedented features and capabilites. Some vendors utilize both real-time digital video editing software and hardware for even more power, especially when it comes to editing HD & HDV footage. Now is the time to upgrade your existing NLE system and move up to one or more of these incredible new digital video editing software & DVD authoring packages. The "Desk Top Video Handbook Online" , "The DVD Cookbook Online" & the new "HDV Handbook Online" are your first place to look to learn about these technologies and products.

Videoguys most popular digital video editing software & hardware

Check it out! The VIdeoguys' Blog

One of the coolest new ways to communicate on the web are blogs. Blogs are basically an online diary, that allows you to post your stories, news or thoughts.

We will use this new Videoguys' blog as our way of instantly communicating with our customers and web surfers all over the world. We'll be posting new information about upcoming products, technologies and promotions. We'll be able to include images and links that you can follow for additional information.

Our goal is for the Videoguys Blog to become your information portal to the world of digital video editing & DVD production. We'll be including press releases, links to on line reviews, first glimpses at new products and of course - the latest and greatest Videoguys specials, deals & promotions! Videoguys Blog http://www.videoguys.com/blog

For the most info on Digital Video, FireWire and Digital Video Editing check out the Desk Top Digital Video Editing Handbook. Loaded with digital video editing software and hardware reviews, comparison articles and more. We've got fantastic tech support tips and optimization tips to get the most out of your digital video editing workstation.

Videoguys - You can count on us!

Just as we did in the early pioneering days of DV, the Videoguys will be there every step of the way, advising you on the latest HDV technology, news and products. Even more important we will be testing and evaluating these new HD editing solutions on a wide range of computers.

This will give us the knowledge and expertise to make sure that you have the right computer systems and equipment to run them properly. We understand that when the time comes for you to invest in HD, you are going to demand that everything works properly. The Videoguys, as always, are up to this challenge.

Our 30 day satisfaction guarantee and FREE tech support are the best in the industry. We will be there for you when you migrate to HDV. You can count on it.

What is HDV?

HDV is a new High Definition spec created by JVC and now supported by the leading Japanese Consumer Electronic companies. JVC has been shipping their HDV camcorders since mid 2003. In September of 2004 Sony's introduced the HDR-FX1 HDV camcorder. This past year Canaon jumpoed into the market. While Panasonic does not support HDV, they did come out with their own line of HD cams that utilize their DVCProHD format.

Just like with DV, you capture the HDV footage into your computer via FireWire. That's the easy part. In order to edit and process the HDV footage you are going to need a very powerful machine. For true real-time editing plan on a dual-core processor system with 2GB of RAM, a SATA RAID0 or SCSI drives for the video storage and a powerfful graphics card that supports OpenGL. You will also require HDV capable NLE software and/or plug-ins and/or hardware to edit the footage. Today almost every major NLE vendor has announced some level of support for HD editing including: Avid, Adobe, Apple, Grass Valley/Canopus, Sony, Matrox and Cineform.

High Def HDV video editing is in your future, and with the introduction of Blu-Ray authoring software and Blu-Ray burners, we'll soon be able to deliver that amazing HD footage to our cusomers, clients, friends and family. While Blu-Ray & HD DVD players are still very expensive, the Sony PlayStation 3 has begun shipping and for $699 it includes the ability to play and output Blu-Ray movies. At the upcoming CES2007 - the big consumer electromics show held in Las Vegas every january - we hope to see a bunch of new and more affordable Blu-Ray & HD DVD solutions!

New Family Photos (Fall/Winter 2006)

Summer 2005

Disney November 2004

Max Bettan website & baby book

On the personal side, here are some of the things in life I enjoy, and links to websites of interest.

DisneyWorld

 Simply the greatest, best. most fun place on earth! I had the best time! We can't wait to go back. Hopefully for my Birthday!! (Oh yeah, the kids loved it too!)

Here is a very cool link to a website loaded with tips for getting the most out of your Disney vacation. DisneyZone

If you want to have the meals with the characters, you need to book them before your trip. For breakfast with Cinderella in her castle, you have to make your reservation exactly 180 days before. Call 1-800- WDW-DINE. Other great places for meals are Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary, Flametree Bar-B-Que in Animal Kingdom, Brown Derby in MGM, and the Crystal Palace at the Magic Kingdom.

If you thought Epcot was just for older kids, think again. Little ones can go around the world and get special gifts at each country. We found Snow White and all the dwarves outside of Germany. The World of Energy ride is fantastic and the dinosaurs look really amazing without being too frightening for little ones. Test Track, Mission Space and Soaring are all must see attractions. The Illuminations fireworks display and laser light show is incredible. Don't skip Epcot!!

Sandals & Beaches Resorts

 Our favorite places to go for vacation - either with the family or just for a Romantic get away. Lisa & I try to go on a grown-up only vaction to Jamaica every other year. THis July we will be renewing our vows in Negril to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary!

We've taken the kids with us to Beaches Turks & Caicos three times, and we'll be heading over to Negril in February. If you're looking for the very best in all-inclusive resorts, these guys set the standard by which all others are compared.

New York Mets

 Boy did they break my heart this fall. To blow that series against the Cards.  Rich & I were at every home playoff game. I even got to take Max to a game in each series.

In 2007 anything short of going to the World Series will be a major dissapointemt., We still need starting pitching and Wagner gives my nightmares, but the young bats are only going to get better!

New York Islanders

 Max & I are Islander season ticket holders. Max's favorite players are Rick DePietro, Jason Blake, Shawn Bates Trent Hunter and Marislov Satan. We also like some of the new young guys like Cris Campolli and Bruno Gervais.

We've been pretty hard on Alexi Yashin over the past few seasons, but he seems to have regained his heart and his shot. Hopefully he can lead us deep into the playoffs!

Napa Valley Wines

 We try to visit at least once a year. We stay at a fantastic B&B called the Silver Rose Inn. Our favorite wineries are Merryvale, St. Clement , Rombauer and Silverado!

Fantasy Football

 Rich, Jim and I had 3 teams this year. We drafted LT witht he 3rd pick and roade him all the way to the championship of the Piccolo league this year - winning our 3rd title. We didn't do that well in our other leagues. Too bad we couldn't grab LT in all of them!

The Grateful Dead

 It's not the same without Jerry, but I really enjoy seeing them over the summer at Jones Beach Amphitheatre. opefully they'll come around again this summer. If not, I'll still catch Bobby & Phil whenever they play the Beacon!