Blackmagic Designs' Studio Videohub
Studio Videohub is the latest edition to Blackmagic Designs multi-award winning routing switcher family. Sitting in a compact 2 rack units, the Studio Videohub is a powerful 16 x 32 SD / HD-SDI / 3G SDI routing switcher created with the small post production workgroup in mind.
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Profile: Living Black produced and presented by Karla Grant, SBS Television Australia By David Hague
In 2009 Karla Grant is in her 7th year as Presenter and Executive Producer of Living Black, SBS TV's prime-time national Indigenous current affairs program. Karla was appointed Executive Producer of SBS's Indigenous Media Unit in 2002 and from there, developed the concept for Living Black which first aired in February 2003.
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Cover your back end: Be prepared for a response to your marketing campaigns By Tony van Veen
Let me start by setting the record straight: This article is not about making excuses, making sure you don't get caught, or deflecting blame if something you planned goes wrong. In short, it's not about covering your rear end. What Iâ??m talking about instead is making sure your business is prepared to properly execute the back end of your next marketing campaign â?? when prospects and customers actually start responding to your marketing efforts.
...Read More »
Keeping the 'Old School' happy By Mike Jones
All creative technologies are inherently cultural. Designed to serve the conjoined bastard twins of 'creative process' and 'industry', technology systems (in particular software) invariably have their development conformed to cultural demands as much, if not more so, than technical ones.
...Read More »
Videografix: Creating corporate and industrial video By John Virata
Steve Young co-founded his video production facility, Videografix, back in 1989 when Avid was king and Internet video didn't exist. Video editing tools were very expensive, and required lots of horsepower to run. Today, his company has been creating corporate and industrial video as well as video for live events, but he hasn't invested in professional level editing systems. Rather, he has standardized on Pinnacle Systems' Studio application, working with it since version 8.
...Read More »
What's new in Final Cut Pro 6: New Video Effects Filters Part 2 By Diana Weynand
As we discussed in Part 1 of new Video Effects Support in Final Cut Pro 6, Motion`s effects are created using Apple`s FxPlug architecture while FC`s effects use FxScript plugins. You can tell which effects are being shared with Motion by looking at the Effect Class column in the Effects tab in the Browser window.
...Read More »
What's new in Final Cut Pro 6: New video effects filters By Diana Weynand
You`ll find several new filters in Final Cut Pro 6, which will enhance your project and ease your workflow. For example, have you ever had to manually create an earthquake effect by adding 100 keyframes to shake the image? Well, let`s take a look at what`s waiting for you in the Distort category of Video Filters.
...Read More »
So what is the editor's job? Vegas 8 and production philosophy By Mike Jones
Along with new and expanded features every new release of a creative software tool carries with it a dichotomy of conceptual baggage - On one hand is the promise of new creative possibilities; that the new tool will allow the creator to do things that previously they could not. On the other hand is an ingrained philosophy embodied in the tool which dictates what the tool privileges as important.
...Read More »
Sony Pictures uses newest DAM technology to streamline post production editing of syndicate programs By Whitney Sommers
For the motion picture industry, the digital revolution holds the promise of a world where images and information flow securely to all parts of the business anywhere on the globe. Yet industries and careers have been broken in pursuit of managing a corporation?s precious digital assets because of one clear challenge; security balanced with solving business problems. Sony Pictures Entertainment may be the first to represent this new paradigm.
...Read More »
Panasonic showcases new DLP Projectors By John Virata
At infoCOMM 2007 in Anaheim, Panasonic was showcasing its line of projectors including three new models in its fixed installation DLP offerings. The company showcased the PT-D5700U projector, a 4:3 model as well as the PT-DW5100U, a widescreen model, and the PT-D4000U, a 4:3 model that outputs 1024x768 resolution.
...Read More »
Samsung shows Pocket Imager at infoCOMM 2007 By John Virata
While infoCOMM is the place to showcase the latest big model projectors, oftentimes it is the smaller models that generate some show buzz. How about small as in 5 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 3.7 inches deep? Samsung had one with its own special dark room for viewing. Called the Samsung Pocket Imager, and using LED technology versus a traditional lamp, the Pocket Imager was generating quite an interest at the annual show known more for its big projector shootout.
...Read More »
Hitachi Home Electronics show Hybrid Camcorders at infoCOMM 2007 By John Virata
Hitachi, while showing its more traditional display and presentation solutions, also showcased two of its hybrid camcorders that the company says are the first camcorders that record to both hard disk drives as well as DVD-R discs. The camcorders, which come in 8GB ($499 DZHS300A) and 30GB ($699 DZHS500A) configurations, and debuted at CES 2007, offer the best of both hard disk drive and DVD recording.
...Read More »
Pioneer showcases 42-inch plasma display at infoCOMM 2007 By John Virata
Pioneer was showcasing its PDP427CMX display at its booth at infoCOMM 2007, among many other products. The PDP427CMX is a 42-inch XGA plasma display that Pioneer specifically designed to be used as a professional computer monitor for high end business applications. What is unique about this particular display is its expandability, which is available via Pioneer and third party expansion cards, enabling you to pick and choose what kind of connectivity you want to use the display for.
...Read More »
ViewSonic shows projector with iPod dock at infoCOMM 2007 By John Virata
At infoCOMM 2007, ViewSonic showcased a new projector that converges the video capabilities of the Apple iPod with the projection capabilities of a DLP projector. Called the PJ258D, the DLP projector is unique in that it features a built in iPod dock on the top of the unit, enabling users to plug their video iPods into the projector and watch videos or pictures via the PJ258D's 1024x768 XGA resolution, 2,000 lumen projector.
...Read More »
infoCOMM: Casio debuts new Super Slim Projectors By John Virata
At InfoComm 2007 in Anaheim, California, Casio, Inc. introduced new models in its SuperSlim projector line, the XJS-41 and XJS-46. Digital Media Net was able to visit with Frank Romeo, Casio's Vice President of Business and Professional Products after the company's breakfast event.
...Read More »
The State of Next Generation DVD By Miles Weston
The noise on which side is ahead in blue technology storage is becoming deafening. Is there a winner? Will there be a "winner"? Does the consumer really care?
...Read More »
Data Compression Basics - Part 3 By Rui del-Negro
This is the third and final part in a series of articles about data compression, with particular focus on media (graphics, photography, audio and video). It describes the fundamental principles behind modern video codecs (ex., DV, MPEG, etc.), including intraframe compression, vector transformations, delta encoding and motion compensation, as well as how some of those techniques can be applied to other areas. It also includes a list of links to other compression-related resources.
...Read More »
Data Compression Basics - Part 2 By Rui del-Negro
This is the second in a series of three articles about compression techniques, with particular focus on media (stills, audio and video). It does not require any special knowledge of information theory, mathematics or programming. This part describes lossy compression techniques used for audio and stills, including prediction, approximation, transform functions, selective downsampling and quantization. It also covers some concepts of perceptual (psychovisual and psychoacoustic) compression models.
...Read More »
Data Compression Basics - Part 1 By Rui del-Negro
This is the first of a series of three articles about data compression, with particular focus on media (graphics, photography, audio and video). It describes the main techniques used by modern compressors in an accessible language and with practical everyday examples. Part 1 describes the basic concepts behind lossless compression algorithms like RLE and LZW, used by file formats such as ZIP, TGA, GIF and PNG.
...Read More »
Bluetooth headsets have become more and more popular throughout the years and now more and more cell phones have been able to take advantage of this technology. In this review we'll be looking at a brand new Bluetooth headset from iTech, the SolarVoice 908, one of the first solar charging headsets on the market.
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Thank goodness you're a pack rat! You know, have to grab, keep everything that flies by...ok everything except that report or news item or YouTube yuck you saw last week and now desperately need. Can't find it it save your behind. And still you don't have enough storage...there are new worlds to conquer, new worlds to destroy or take home with you. Don't worry Flash will always be there for you Dale!!!!
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On this Veteran's Day 2009, as we honor those who served and gave their lives for America, there are stories about man's best friend being told by those who fought alongside their "War Dogs of the Pacific." Most Americans have no idea that dogs were trained to sniff out the enemy during World War II, 549 to be exact fought with the U.S. Marines on Guam, Saipan, and other battlegrounds of the Pacific Theater.
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Did you hear? Microsoft is releasing a new version of Windows - should you buy it? Windows 7 is here. In this article you will find out if Windows 7 is worth the wait and whether or not you should upgrade. Or is Windows 7 just another Vista?
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Blackmagic Designs' Studio Videohub
Studio Videohub is the latest edition to Blackmagic Designs multi-award winning routing switcher family. Sitting in a compact 2 rack units, the Studio Videohub is a powerful 16 x 32 SD / HD-SDI / 3G SDI routing switcher created with the small post production workgroup in mind.
...Read More »
Profile: Living Black produced and presented by Karla Grant, SBS Television Australia
In 2009 Karla Grant is in her 7th year as Presenter and Executive Producer of Living Black, SBS TV's prime-time national Indigenous current affairs program. Karla was appointed Executive Producer of SBS's Indigenous Media Unit in 2002 and from there, developed the concept for Living Black which first aired in February 2003.
...Read More »
Cover your back end: Be prepared for a response to your marketing campaigns
Let me start by setting the record straight: This article is not about making excuses, making sure you don't get caught, or deflecting blame if something you planned goes wrong. In short, it's not about covering your rear end. What Iâ??m talking about instead is making sure your business is prepared to properly execute the back end of your next marketing campaign â?? when prospects and customers actually start responding to your marketing efforts.
...Read More »
Keeping the 'Old School' happy
All creative technologies are inherently cultural. Designed to serve the conjoined bastard twins of 'creative process' and 'industry', technology systems (in particular software) invariably have their development conformed to cultural demands as much, if not more so, than technical ones.
...Read More »
Videografix: Creating corporate and industrial video
Steve Young co-founded his video production facility, Videografix, back in 1989 when Avid was king and Internet video didn't exist. Video editing tools were very expensive, and required lots of horsepower to run. Today, his company has been creating corporate and industrial video as well as video for live events, but he hasn't invested in professional level editing systems. Rather, he has standardized on Pinnacle Systems' Studio application, working with it since version 8.
...Read More »
What's new in Final Cut Pro 6: New Video Effects Filters Part 2
As we discussed in Part 1 of new Video Effects Support in Final Cut Pro 6, Motion`s effects are created using Apple`s FxPlug architecture while FC`s effects use FxScript plugins. You can tell which effects are being shared with Motion by looking at the Effect Class column in the Effects tab in the Browser window.
...Read More »
What's new in Final Cut Pro 6: New video effects filters
You`ll find several new filters in Final Cut Pro 6, which will enhance your project and ease your workflow. For example, have you ever had to manually create an earthquake effect by adding 100 keyframes to shake the image? Well, let`s take a look at what`s waiting for you in the Distort category of Video Filters.
...Read More »
So what is the editor's job? Vegas 8 and production philosophy
Along with new and expanded features every new release of a creative software tool carries with it a dichotomy of conceptual baggage - On one hand is the promise of new creative possibilities; that the new tool will allow the creator to do things that previously they could not. On the other hand is an ingrained philosophy embodied in the tool which dictates what the tool privileges as important.
...Read More »
Sony Pictures uses newest DAM technology to streamline post production editing of syndicate programs
For the motion picture industry, the digital revolution holds the promise of a world where images and information flow securely to all parts of the business anywhere on the globe. Yet industries and careers have been broken in pursuit of managing a corporation?s precious digital assets because of one clear challenge; security balanced with solving business problems. Sony Pictures Entertainment may be the first to represent this new paradigm.
...Read More »
Panasonic showcases new DLP Projectors
At infoCOMM 2007 in Anaheim, Panasonic was showcasing its line of projectors including three new models in its fixed installation DLP offerings. The company showcased the PT-D5700U projector, a 4:3 model as well as the PT-DW5100U, a widescreen model, and the PT-D4000U, a 4:3 model that outputs 1024x768 resolution.
...Read More »
Samsung shows Pocket Imager at infoCOMM 2007
While infoCOMM is the place to showcase the latest big model projectors, oftentimes it is the smaller models that generate some show buzz. How about small as in 5 inches wide, 2 inches tall and 3.7 inches deep? Samsung had one with its own special dark room for viewing. Called the Samsung Pocket Imager, and using LED technology versus a traditional lamp, the Pocket Imager was generating quite an interest at the annual show known more for its big projector shootout.
...Read More »
Hitachi Home Electronics show Hybrid Camcorders at infoCOMM 2007
Hitachi, while showing its more traditional display and presentation solutions, also showcased two of its hybrid camcorders that the company says are the first camcorders that record to both hard disk drives as well as DVD-R discs. The camcorders, which come in 8GB ($499 DZHS300A) and 30GB ($699 DZHS500A) configurations, and debuted at CES 2007, offer the best of both hard disk drive and DVD recording.
...Read More »
Pioneer showcases 42-inch plasma display at infoCOMM 2007
Pioneer was showcasing its PDP427CMX display at its booth at infoCOMM 2007, among many other products. The PDP427CMX is a 42-inch XGA plasma display that Pioneer specifically designed to be used as a professional computer monitor for high end business applications. What is unique about this particular display is its expandability, which is available via Pioneer and third party expansion cards, enabling you to pick and choose what kind of connectivity you want to use the display for.
...Read More »
ViewSonic shows projector with iPod dock at infoCOMM 2007
At infoCOMM 2007, ViewSonic showcased a new projector that converges the video capabilities of the Apple iPod with the projection capabilities of a DLP projector. Called the PJ258D, the DLP projector is unique in that it features a built in iPod dock on the top of the unit, enabling users to plug their video iPods into the projector and watch videos or pictures via the PJ258D's 1024x768 XGA resolution, 2,000 lumen projector.
...Read More »
infoCOMM: Casio debuts new Super Slim Projectors
At InfoComm 2007 in Anaheim, California, Casio, Inc. introduced new models in its SuperSlim projector line, the XJS-41 and XJS-46. Digital Media Net was able to visit with Frank Romeo, Casio's Vice President of Business and Professional Products after the company's breakfast event.
...Read More »
The State of Next Generation DVD
The noise on which side is ahead in blue technology storage is becoming deafening. Is there a winner? Will there be a "winner"? Does the consumer really care?
...Read More »
Data Compression Basics - Part 3
This is the third and final part in a series of articles about data compression, with particular focus on media (graphics, photography, audio and video). It describes the fundamental principles behind modern video codecs (ex., DV, MPEG, etc.), including intraframe compression, vector transformations, delta encoding and motion compensation, as well as how some of those techniques can be applied to other areas. It also includes a list of links to other compression-related resources.
...Read More »
Data Compression Basics - Part 2
This is the second in a series of three articles about compression techniques, with particular focus on media (stills, audio and video). It does not require any special knowledge of information theory, mathematics or programming. This part describes lossy compression techniques used for audio and stills, including prediction, approximation, transform functions, selective downsampling and quantization. It also covers some concepts of perceptual (psychovisual and psychoacoustic) compression models.
...Read More »
What are the differences between high-def DVD formats?
I'm confused about the format war for next-generation DVDs. Should I get HD DVD or Blu-ray, or should I stick with regular DVDs for now?
...Read More »
Data Compression Basics - Part 1
This is the first of a series of three articles about data compression, with particular focus on media (graphics, photography, audio and video). It describes the main techniques used by modern compressors in an accessible language and with practical everyday examples. Part 1 describes the basic concepts behind lossless compression algorithms like RLE and LZW, used by file formats such as ZIP, TGA, GIF and PNG.
...Read More »
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