MAKO-HD CodecHaiVision’s MAKO-HD codec delivers an unparalleled 70 milliseconds of latency from end to end and supports HD up to 1080p. The MAKO-HD also supports computer output encoding to H.264, at up to 1280×768 resolution and 60 frames per second, which is ideal for command and control applications. With advanced features such as WXGA encoding, […]
Day: February 7, 2009
NETIA at the 2009 NAB Show
NETIA Unveils Radio-Assist™ 8.0 Digital Audio SoftwareNETIA is introducing its Radio-Assist™ 8.0 range of digital audio automation software at the 2009 NAB Show. Equipped with a broad range of tools for end-to-end multimedia workflows, the newest version of NETIA’s acclaimed software suite now extends beyond traditional broadcasting by: • Allowing users to prepare publication at […]
And the VFX Oscar goes to…
Perhaps in part due to the impending SAG strike and the 30 or so films that have been put on hold as a result, 2008 was a somewhat thin year for tentpole visual effects features; on the VFX Show podcast where I’m a co-host, we had weeks at a time, particularly from late-summer until the […]
Quicktip Day 06: Edit FCP Column Heading
Quicktip #6 (February 6, 2009) Edit Final Cut Pro’s Comment column heading You can create your own custom heading name in a Final Cut Pro Browser column. Add any of the Comment columns to your Browser and right+click (control+click with a single button mouse) on the column and choose Edit Heading: You can then have […]
After Effects Tutorial Series: The Dancing Can – Part 2
In part 2 of this series learn how to use After Effects Shape Layers, Fractal Noise and Grid effects to create background elements, then animate them using the Convert Audio to Keyframes feature. Watch tutorial […]
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After Effects Tutorial Series: The Dancing Can – Part 1
In 2008 I did a series of roadshows for Adobe where I presented a neat little animation of a dancing can. In this series of tutorials I’ll walk you step-by-step through various After Effects techniques for creating this spot. This section deals with Puppet Pin tool basics and how to use the cool motion sketch […]
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Quicktip Day 07: Custom Avid bin column headings
Quicktip #7 (February 7, 2009) Custom Avid bin column headings Not to be outdone by our last Final Cut Pro tip, Avid Media Composer can also have custom column headings in a bin. Just click in the empty white space next to a current bin heading and you will get a blinking cursor. Then just […]
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Welcome to new media's Stone Age
Image via Wikipedia Me need. Me hunt. Me gather. Ugh! Except perhaps for the “ugh,” that’s how sophisticated today’s Internet is. The “ugh” merely expresses what a pain hunting and gathering for information can be. Welcome to new media’s Stone Age. The Web is wonderful. There are approximately 185.5 million Web sites containing billions of […]
