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A Different Perspective On The Cloud
Jack Rickard sent me a very thoughtful analysis of why he is a fan of the Cloud that I want to share with you.
Os X Lion Is Now Shipping — What Editors Need To Know
The latest version of OS X — Lion — is now shipping. While many people are excited, I recommend taking a cautious approach to upgrading any systems that you depend upon for editing.
Hot News: New Thunderbolt Technology From Apple (and Intel)
For people pushing pixels (or waveforms) Thunderbolt is a high-speed, data storage birthday present.
Quick Note On PluralEyes
PluralEyes was specifically designed to sync clips and create multiclips based upon their audio. However, it can also sync clips in a sequence – even if there are timecode breaks in the clips – by aligning the audio.
A Commentary on the Importance of Training
Ben Balser, an Apple-Certified Trainer for Digital Media, sent me the following commentary on investing the time to get trained. By way of background, Ben is a long-time educator and trainer.
Transition from Analog to Digital Television
The National Association of Broadcasters sent me the following memo, which I am posting as it has relevance for all of us involved in media production.
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.
Commentary: NAB 2006
We are living in the middle of truly interesting times from proliferating video formats, monitor problems and tapeless acquisition, this article helps you make sense of the industry during a period of very rapid change.
Commentary: A Plea for Better Metadata Support
Recently, I got an email from John Bertram, an editor in Toronto, on why metadata support is crucial to the next generation of Final Cut Pro.
Gear Report: Covering the NAB 2010 Show for the Digital Production Buzz
In this post-NAB 2010 report, I show how we covered this huge trade show for the Digital Production Buzz. 16 reporters, crew of 22, live hourly audio brodcasts, and daily one-hour show specials. This goes into the gear, the process, the file naming conventions…everything.
IMPORTANT Notice on Rebuilding Permissions
One of the Mac magazines published some seriously wrong information. Read this to keep from making a mistake.
