Today avid released an update to Avid Xpress Pro version 5.7.2 which has been the official qualification of the 8-core Mac Pro workstation. Importantly, this release also adds full support for Mac OS X 10.4.9 and QuickTime 7.1.6.
In march, Avid deliver a Universal Binary version of Avid Xpress Pro for PowerPC and Intel-based Macs with [...]
Apple has released software update for their Pro Apps today for Final Cut Pro 6.0.1, Sound TracK Pro 2.0.1,Color 1.0.1 and Compressor 3.0.1.
Final Cut Pro 6.0.1 contains several updates, including:
- Improved stability
- Support for the AVCHD format through the Log and Transfer interface
- FXPlug improvements with Motion and third-party applications
- Improved master template support
- Resolution [...]
EFP & ENG Definitions and Explanations via reduser.net
ENG (electronic news gathering)
Mobile production of news content, non-hardlined (although occasionally and temporarily hardlined to a van or truck), using B4 2/3” SD and HD camcorders (HDTV news), essentially a run ‘n gun environment. Manual focus, servo-powered zooming, and either manual or auto-iris as called for. This [...]
RED One Connectors via reduser.net by Anders Holck
Connector Pinouts
C) DC Out, GPI(VTR run), GPO(Tally)
Lemo Part FGG.0B.304.CLAD52
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J) Balanced Audio Inputs
Mini XLR
1. Ground
2. Audio in (H)
3. Audio in (C)
G) HD-SDI Preview out, E) Genlock in, F) Master HD-SDI out
“1.0/2.3″ coaxial Push/Pull connector
I) TC In/out Connector
Lemo Part FGG.0B.305.CLAD52
1. Ground.
2. LTC In.
3 ASCII in/out
4. nc
5. LTC out
L) B4 Lens [...]
Jim has announced at reduser.net today about the schedule of RED cameras for the first 4100 cameras booked.
Here is the Jim’s post with full details
“OK. Here is the revised schedule. IT IS STILL TENTATIVE (as required by law). I have recently learned how many things can go wrong at the 11th hour so I [...]
Via Engadget HD
The DigiMedia HDMI switcher features a single HDMI-out with either 4 (HSG-401) or 2 (HSG-201) input configurations at cable runs of up to 10-meters. Unfortunately, it looks like you’ll have to manually switch between sources unlike other autosensing HDMI switches we’ve seen. Fortunately, the included remote control will keep your azz firmly planted [...]
Jannard of RED has posted updates of RED on reduser.net forum.
The posted message is given below
Several weeks ago we put the RED ONE on an engineering delay to re-design and fab a new sensor board. We have taken this delay time opportunity to improve many other pieces of the electronics puzzle. We are now [...]
Mike Curtis of HDforIndies.com has posted article on how to setup the system preferences to enable faster encoding for Compressor 3.
Courtesy Mike Curtis of HDforIndies for the below images.
System Preferences
….here’s System Preferences
QMaster icon
For all images step by step please visit here
EngadgetHD reports that Microsoft is not so keen on supporting HD Optical Discs both HD DVD and Blu-ray.Richard Doherty of Microsoft says that they are not ready to deliver HD content on an optical disc in five to ten years time period and further dug his hole by suggesting that his company would “rather [...]
The AG-HPX500 P2 HD shoulder-mount camcorder delivers a unique combination of high-end features never offered in a camcorder in this genre, including production-quality 2/3″ progressive 3-CCDs, DVCPRO HD quality, multi HD and SD formats, variable frame rates, and four independent audio channels. In addition, the HPX500 offers the outstanding benefits of P2 solid state recording [...]