Apple Brings Video Editing to the iPad 2

March 2, 2011, 06:22 PM

http://nofilmschool.com/2011/03/apple-brings-video...

Thinner, lighter, and faster — per usual. Apple’s iPad 2 offers a number of updates from the first-gen gadget, including a dual-core A5 processor, magnetic "smart" cover, and biracial availability (it comes in white now, too). Shipping March 11th, the deuce also introduces a number of video-centric features: not just one but two cameras (front- and rear-facing), and it also premieres for the first time on the iPad Apple’s consumer video editing program, iMovie.

Digital Anarchy Announces of Primatte 5.0

March 2, 2011, 06:20 PM

http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com/2011/03/02/di...

CUDA, Mercury Playback Engine, and Adobe Premiere

March 2, 2011, 02:21 PM

http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/adobe/story...

A few weeks ago, I wrote a forum post to try to clarify some things about CUDA, the Mercury Playback Engine, and what it all means for Adobe Premiere Pro. I wrote this as a forum post because I wanted to invite questions and conversation. But, as forum threads do, it got a little messy, so I thought that I should consolidate the information here.

Thunderbolt, connections for the future

March 2, 2011, 02:20 PM

http://blogs.creativecow.net/blog/4377/thunderbolt...

Let’s talk about Thunderbolt ( and why wasn’t the name LightPeak good enough) The Thunderbolt technology offers users a 10 Gbps - that is roughly 1028 MB {1+ GIgbytes} per second data transfer as a Dual Channel, bi-directional, multi protocol connection, that also allows power over the cable a la FW.

iMovie for iPad 2 and iOS 4.3

March 2, 2011, 02:19 PM

http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/sgentry/sto...

Here’s a few more tidbits from today’s announcements: The new iPad will use the A5 chip and sport a dual-core processor, up to 2x faster, and up to 9x faster graphics. Should be a boon for gaming. $849 WiFi and 3G 64GB version.

New QuickTip on Creating 3D Kaleidoscopic Effects

March 2, 2011, 02:17 PM

http://www.redgiantsoftware.com/blog/2011/03/02/rg...

In this QuickTip, Aharon Rabinowitz explores the Kaleidospace features of Trapcode Form to create 3D mirrored kaleidoscopic effects.

follow-up for the Day 27 Speed up FCP’s XDCAM

March 2, 2011, 02:15 PM

http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/ssimmons/st...

This original Reader Quicktip about speeding up the FCP XDCAM export that came to us from James Stuckey Weber really showed he was having some very dramatic speed increases just by closing the FCP Canvas and Timeline. It seems after a bit more of James testing and discussing this with some fellow editors there’s a bit more to tell. It’s more about collapsing multiclips that closing the windows. Read on for James’ new testing numbers.

Episode 51 - Ken Sallows Interview Part 1

March 2, 2011, 11:36 AM

https://www.aotg.com/episode-51-ken-sallows-interview-part-1/

Ken Sallows is one of the top film editors in Australia and has worked on such critically recognized films as Chopper and Proof. He also played a major role in getting Murch's In The Blink of an Eye published.

Digital Production Buzz Feb 28

March 2, 2011, 09:46 AM

http://www.digitalproductionbuzz.com/2011/03/01/di...

This week’s episode of the world’s only interactive talk radio program covering Digital Production, Post-Production and Distribution is filled with information and entertainment designed for the independent filmmaker or industry professional.

Pre-NAB Editors Lounge

March 2, 2011, 09:43 AM

http://splicenow.com/2011/03/01/pre-nab-editors-lo...

Later this month I’ll be participating in the what I hope will be an insightful and provocative Pre-NAB Editors Lounge Panel Discussion, hosted by Terry Curren and his company AlphaDogs in partnership with Key Code Media.