FCP X Quick Tip: Capturing Footage Via Firewire

January 21, 2014, 05:58 AM

http://thefcpxeditor.tumblr.com/post/74033125922/f...

Final Cut Pro X will automatically create a new clip every time it senses a break in the footage. This is usually fine if the source was a newer/cleaner camera. It’s a big problem when capturing from an older source.

January 20, 2014, 05:44 AM

http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2014/1/2...

In part one of this article I asked about the value of channel strips and in particular the Avid Channel Strip, I promised in part two to say what I like and dislike about the Avid Channel Strip, so here goes!

11 AAX Channel Strip Plug-ins Worth Considering

January 19, 2014, 10:03 AM

http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2014/1/1...

We’ve just started a series on the value of channel strip plug-ins in the modern recording set-up, so it might be good to know what AAX channel strip plug-ins are worth taking a look at. Read more: http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2014/1/19/11-aax-channel-strip-plug-ins-worth-considering-for-pro-tool.html#ixzz2qrfeXySA Follow us: @protoolsexpert on Twitter | protoolsexpert on Facebook

End of film: Paramount first to stop film prints

January 18, 2014, 08:42 AM

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/coto...

In a historic step for Hollywood, Paramount Pictures has become the first major studio to stop releasing movies on film in the United States.

Final Cut Pro goes 10.1.1!

January 17, 2014, 11:06 AM

http://www.motionvfx.com/mblog/final_cut_pro_goes_...

Shortly after the release of 10.1, and quite unexpectedly, Apple has just announced that 10.1.1 is available for download. The new patch does not include any new features - it's all about bug fixes and resolving stability issues. Yet it's good news nonetheless that Apple responds to problems reported by FCPX users that quick. There are more issues though, and we hope to see next update soon.

Can Gravity Grab the Oscar Gold?

January 17, 2014, 11:05 AM

http://www.tgdaily.com/games-and-entertainment-fea...

The Academy Awards were announced early on January 16, and the movies that won the most nominations were Gravity and American Hustle. There’s already been backlashes against both movies, with some considering them over-rated, but the Motion Picture Academy sure didn’t think so, giving ten nominations to each.

New Mac Pro Vs. Old Mac Pro For Sound

January 17, 2014, 05:53 AM

http://www.pro-tools-expert.com/home-page/2014/1/1...

I got my hands on the new Mac Pro this week, it’s hard not to be wooed by the cute (it’s very small) little powerhouse, it was an almost religious experience for this Mac fanboy.

2 Dolby Atmos films nominated for Oscars

January 17, 2014, 05:51 AM

http://blog.dolby.com/2014/01/two-dolby-atmos-film...

Just kidding. We at Dolby won’t get to give an Oscars acceptance speech this year (though our company and employees have won a few Academy Awards in the past). Nonetheless, we were very proud when the Oscar nominations were announced this morning.

QLogic Enables Fusion-io

January 13, 2014, 05:31 PM

http://www.fusionio.com/blog/qlogic-enables-fusion...

Most SAN storage providers making hybrid or all-SSD flash appliances would like to captivate their customers with the promise of application acceleration. The operative word here is captive. Fusion-io is breaking that model with ION Data Accelerator software. Now a customer server, paired with ioMemory devices, combines to make a very powerful shared flash storage appliance.

Apple now shipping the Mac Pro to Europe

January 12, 2014, 09:48 AM

http://9to5mac.com/2014/01/12/apple-now-shipping-t...

Since March, the old Mac Pro has not been available to buy in Europe as changes in regulations meant that the old Mac Pro no longer complied with EU law. In particular, the large exposed fans of the Mac Pro were the main reason behind the ban — the amendment required fan guards and minor changes to electrical ports.