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New ! The Cycle of Life -- Thoughts on Snow Leopard
Apple released the latest version of its operating system (10.6) on August 28, 2009. But that doesn't mean this is the best day for you to upgrade. Here's a look at how OS releases fit into the cycle of our life as editors. (Published: Mar. 2010) New ! Final Cut Studio (3) Is Released
Apple released Final Cut Studio (3) on July 23, 2009. This is a quick look at the announcement and an exclusive interview with Richard Townhill, Director of Video Application Marketing for Apple, about the new software suite. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Studio Suite v. 3) New ! Richard Townhill Interview About Final Cut Studio (3)
The afternoon that Final Cut Studio (3) was released, July 23, 2009, I spoke with Richard Townhill, Director of Video Application Marketing for Apple, and the public face of Final Cut Studio. In fact, Richard is responsible for all the ProApps in Apple, including Final Cut Studio, Aperture, and Logic Studio. Probably no one in Apple has more direct control over the future of the product than he does. For this reason, it was good to get his take on the latest release. This article is based on our conversation. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Studio Suite v. 3) New ! Technique: Share vs. Send vs. Export in Final Cut Pro 7
With the release of Final Cut Pro 7, we got a new export menu option - Send. In this article, I take a first look at the differences between Share, Send, and Export; and explain which one to use. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 7.x) New ! An Explanation of RAID Levels
RAIDs (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Drives) are high-speed, big-storage products designed for video editing. However, they are often described using arcane terms like RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, and so on. This short article describes what those terms mean. (Published: Mar. 2010) New ! Review: Dulce Systems Pro Q
Editing is all about storage. Successful editing requires storage that is big enough and fast enough to keep up with your work. One company that specializes in meeting the needs of video editors is Dulce Systems. Here's a look at the new RAID, the Pro Q. (Published: Mar. 2010 ; Final Cut Pro v. 5.0x, 5.1x, 6, 7.x) New ! Positives and Negatives of SSD Drives
SSD (solid-state drives) are the latest fashion in hard drives. Impervious to vibration, with no mechanical movement, they are ideal for computers in rugged situations. But are they good for editing? This article provides answers to that question. (Published: Mar. 2010) New ! Reflection: The End of Television As We Know It
The recent conversion to all-digital broadcasting brought this reflection on the changes we've seen in television over the years. I guess this isn't really technical, but it struck me as appropriate. (Published: Mar. 2010) Coping with the Digital Transmission Transition
Sometime between February and June, 2009, all broadcast television stations in the US need to convert from analog to digital transmission. However, this is NOT the same as converting from SD to HD - they are not, necessarily, related. While the current changeover timing is being debated in Washington, here are some answers to your questions.
(Published: Feb. 2009) New Product Review - Drobo
Drobo has been making a lot of noise in the market with its new storage hybrid - part RAID, part expandable hard drive. I've been using one for a couple of months now and in this review, I put it to work and discover that it can serve a very useful role in editing, but not in the place you would expect. (Published: Feb. 2009) | 
