IBC: SSL DV SHOWS GRAVITY FCP PLUG-IN

September 11, 2010, 11:10 AM

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AMSTERDAM - SSL DV, Inc. (www.solidstatelogic.com), the maker of Gravity Media Asset Management systems, is showcasing Gravity Final Cut Pro (FCP) plug-in Version 2.0 at IBC 2010. The new Gravity FCP plug-in Version 2.0 allows all browser-based and import stories in Gravity to import into FCP using the import plug-in feature.

What sort of postings do you want from Adobe?

September 11, 2010, 11:09 AM

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Like everyone else, I’ve started a blog, gotten into a blog, regularly contributed to a blog, added to the blog, expanded the blog, touted the blog and ultimately...forgotten the blog. Actually, I never forgot about it and I’ve put in entries now and again, but working for Adobe, you’ve got to focus on what’s most important and sadly, though I love it, the blog languished and the petals fell off of the blossom.Well, I’m not out of the woods yet and I can’t remember ever being more bu...

IBC: MATROX DEMONSTRATES H.264 CAPTURE DEVICES

September 11, 2010, 11:08 AM

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"This new direct H.264 capture utility enables smooth workflows for faster delivery of video content and dailies," explains Dan Maloney, Matrox’s technical marketing manager. "Now it’s easy to capture material from any source for use on the Web, iPad, iPod, iPhone, YouTube and more. In addition, dailies can be immediately available as low bit-rate, manageable-sized files for delivery to a client."

IBC: AVID TO OFFER 'SOFTWARE ONLY' DS FI

September 11, 2010, 11:07 AM

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AMSTERDAM – Avid (www.avid.com) introduced a software-only version of its DS finishing system. Avid DS 10.5 is geared toward budget-conscious post facilities of all sizes, and provides tools for handling visual effects, finishing and conforming.

Grass Valley Offers Latest Version of EDIUS NLE

September 10, 2010, 04:32 PM

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Grass Valley has introduced EDIUS 6, with expanded capabilities to help broadcasters, independent professional video editors, and prosumers continue to streamline their workflows with increased speed, wider format support, and improved system efficiency. EDIUS 6 gives users the ability to work with any video standard up to 1080p50/60 or 4K digital cinema resolution. Also, all major codecs in use in the industry are supported natively, with no transcoding required even when different...

Workflow Junkies Eps 30 - Final Cut Maintenance

September 10, 2010, 03:57 PM

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AJA Announces Ki Pro Mini, Portable File-Based

September 10, 2010, 03:55 PM

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Amsterdam, Netherlands, IBC Conference Stand 7.F11 (September 10, 2010)—AJA Video Systems brought production and post one step closer together today with the introduction of Ki Pro Mini, a smaller, lighter version of its breakthrough portable tapeless recorder that captures to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera. The highly portable Ki Pro Mini flash disk recorder mounts easily to digital cameras and accessories, enabling it to fit unobtrusively in small spaces for on-set capture.....

WHY 2D-TO-3D CONVERSION IS GOOD FOR THE INDUSTRY

September 10, 2010, 03:54 PM

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2D to 3D has received a lot of bad press lately. But with the industry plowing forward with a slew of new 3D productions, I think it's time we look at the bigger picture, and how 2D-to-3D conversion technology will play a bigger role than many may think. I am not talking about mostly studio-driven quick conversion of an existing 2D movie to 3D. Nor am I making the case for shooting your 3D movies in 2D to save production costs. I am also not talking about a Titanic or Star Wars 3D re-release...

IBC: KEYNOTE TO FEATURE LIVE STEREOSCOPIC DEMO

September 10, 2010, 03:53 PM

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AMSTERDAM – On September 13 at 9:30am (local), Steve Schklair, CEO of 3ality Digital (www.3alitydigital.com), will keynote IBC’s stereoscopic 3D day. Schklair will use the speaking engagement to present live stereo 3D using three beam-splitter rigs, including the company’s latest TS-5 on a Steadicam mount.

Digital Video Hacks Review

September 10, 2010, 03:53 PM

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Last Christmas someone bought me the O’Reilly book "Digital video hacks: Tips and tools for shooting, editing, and sharing" by Joshua Paul. It is almost 400 pages and is well illustrated and written. I brought it along on one of my recent trips and I thought I’d pull out a few choice quotes and give you my thoughts.