NAB 2009: ARRI RAW support from both FCP & Avid

ARRI RAW support was opened up on NAB 2009 to enable users of Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Media Composer to edit the files easily.
Apple Final Cut Pro support for native ARRI RAW format was supported using Glue Tools Tool Kit.
Avid Media Composer support for native ARRI RAW format was supported using Avid Meta [...]

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Apple MacBook @ 40% discount in Chennai, India

Apple MacBook 2.0GHz model available for Rs.37,000 nett from its usual price of Rs.56,000/- + VAT 4%.
Contact Datalogics (Ph: +91 44 2432 1683 / 84 – 5 Lines or Email: malar@datalogicsindia.com).
MacBook Tech Specs:
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Final Cut Server Atlast!

After Much Speculation and year long delay Apple unveiled Final Cut Server today for a price of $999 before NAB 2008, Since Apple is not participating in this year NAB. Check out the information, technical specs and tutorials in Apple Website.

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RED Post-production workflow

RED Digital Camera is on all buzz for almost two years from its first appearance on NAB 2006 to till date. I receive number of calls for availability of RED rental for filmmakers in India. I found some friends in RED User group, Who commit me the availability of RED for Rental in India . [...]

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Leopard arrived! Pro Apps users wait for weeks!!!

 Apple released their next major operating system Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard today . All macs purchased from today comes  pre-installed with Leopard. Leopard comes with more than 300 new features. New features in Leopard are available here.
Final Cut Pro users dont update your system to Leopard. Please wait for the support provided by apple [...]

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Apple Pro Apps Software Upgrade

Via TUAW

Apple announced today an upgrade fro Apple Pro Applications Support 4.0.2.
This update addresses issues with keyboard interface reliability for Apple’s professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio.

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Adobe supports H.264 & On2 VP6 formats in Flash Player 9

Adobe is releasing today flash player 9 beta update, where they are to support the open source format H.264 which was supported by Apple on their iTunes encoded videos. Till now Apple is the major supporter of this format. The public beta version of the update to Adobe Flash Player 9 software, code-named Moviestar, which [...]

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HDV workflows

Via Creativecow.net,
By Tim Kolb
*First, I am not currently an FCP user for my primary editing tool. This article was originally a post on the HDV forum that seemed to be helpful to some users on that forum. The technical factors surrounding the handling of HDV in FCP have little to do with FCP [...]

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Upgrade iTunes 7.3.1 & Quick Time 7.2

Apple upgrades for iTunes 7.3.1 and Quick Time 7.2 available via software update or at the following link below. iTunes 7.3.1  Quick Time 7.2 iTunes 7.3.1 can now activate iPhone service and sync it with your music, TV shows, movies and more. Also, you can now wirelessly share and enjoy your favorite digital photos from any computer [...]

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Final Cut Pro Trouble shoot basics

Via Apple.com
Final Cut Pro: Troubleshooting BasicsIf Final Cut Pro isn’t starting up properly or performing normally, try these basic troubleshooting steps to remedy the situation. Please note that these steps aren’t exhaustive, and are not intended to cover any specific issue. They are fundamental, basic steps that are most effective in getting Final Cut Pro [...]

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