Looking for low-priced quality equipment for your business?

January19

Those of you looking for equipment for your business at below market cost, should take a look at GoIndustry DoveBid.

GoIndustry DoveBid is a leading provider of asset management services. The way the company works is, when surplus or idle assets are no longer needed at a company, they help value the assets, whether they…


Apple takes Final Cut on the road with the Pro Studio World Tour

September9

The latest releases of Final Cut Studio and Logic Studio are loaded with tools designed to make video production and music creation easier and more intuitive than ever. Join Apple product experts as they dive deep into the groundbreaking new features of each software suite during the Pro Studio World Tour.

With an expanded ProRes…


Michael Jackson rehearsal video released

July2

AEG Live has released the first video clip of Michael Jackson’s rehearsal, that was taped just two nights before he died, on June 23rd. Jackson and his dancers are performing They Don’t Care About Us and he is in prime form. Michael looks fit, totally coherent and in control. He doesn’t look frail, fragile or…


Upload to YouTube from QuickTime?

April28

According to Apple Insider, direct YouTube uploading will be built into the upcoming version of QuickTime, which will ship with OS X 10.6.

According to beta testers, a variety of video-sharing options will be embedded into the latest release of Apple’s media playback and editing software, including the capability to upload to YouTube. You will…


1 Beyond announces HexDFlex, industry’s first 16-Processor pro turnkey video workstation

April1

1 Beyond Inc., a leading provider of high performance editing, tapeless workflow and storage systems for the video professional, today announced the 1 Beyond HexDFlex, the industry’s first turnkey 16-processor professional video workstation capable of running Windows XP and Vista applications. A powerful next-generation complement to the award-winning 8-processor 1 Beyond HD OctoFlex, the 1…


Sorenson Media announces significant expansion and job opportunities in San Diego

March23

Sorenson Media recently announced a significant expansion of its operations into San Diego, California. The company’s new San Diego office will now serve as the central hub for the company’s business operations. In the midst of the current economic downturn, the industry-leading digital media solutions company will open significant employment opportunities in both San Diego…


SIGGRAPH 2009 seeking live real-time video games content

February11

As part of the SIGGRAPH 2009 expanded focus on video gaming, this year’s Computer Animation Festival will dedicate a segment of the Festival specifically to real-time rendering projects. The top selections will be played and demonstrated live on their respective platform (X-Box 360, PS3, PC, etc.).

The real-time work will have its own jury of…

written by: Rene Carson on Feb 11th, 2009
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Optimus launches TV ad based on contest seeking young Chicago creative talent

January28

Leading production and post production house, Optimus, today announced that it has completed and aired Done, the TV commercial based on the winning script from the Optimus One Shot contest. The contest was staged last August in partnership with the firm’s brand marketing agency, Scott & Victor, LLC. It was a rallying call to the…

written by: Rene Carson on Jan 28th, 2009
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UCS video team using Macs and Final Cut to stream

August5

Apple has a user integration story on it’s website, about the USC Trojans, and how quickly fans were able to enjoy highlights from the 2008 Rose Bowl. Thanks to their Macs, Final Cut Studio, and Xsan, the USC Athletics Department video team can now stream post-game video clips, provide footage to networks, and create highlight…

written by: Rene Carson on Aug 5th, 2008
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Getting rid of camera shake

July19

Don’t let blur ruin an otherwise great shot. Here are some tips on how to hold your equipment steady for really sharp pictures and clips.

  • Use a shutter speed fast enough to reduce the chance of hand-held camera movement. It should ideally be about 1/60 second.
  • Grasp your equipment fully with both hands, not

written by: Rene Carson on Jul 19th, 2008
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