Bridge Technologies has announced the release of its version 4.0 operating software, bringing a clutch of new features and enhancements to the VideoBRIDGE monitoring and analysis product line. Available April 2009, version 4.0 is a free-of-charge upgrade to existing customers. New features for Bridge Technologies’ VideoBRIDGE range of IP Probes provide further analysis tools and […]
Day: April 9, 2009
FileNet Integrates a New XML Editor for Non-Techies
XML Inaccessible To Non-Techies Originally, technical writers adopted XML and its off-shoot DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture), to achieve consistency across enterprise documentation and to try and keep that documentation either updated or easy to update. However, apart from a few technical writers, until now this has remained outside the grasp of most non-techie users.And […]
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What’s Wrong with Digital Rights Management?
Brief CounselBy Arthur Gingrande Digital rights management (DRM) is a child of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), passed by the US Congress in 1998 to heighten the penalties for copyright infringement on the Internet. It amends Title 17 of the United States Code to bolster copyright law and limits ISP liability for copyright infringement […]
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On Artbeats.com: Grayscale Shootout
There are many ways to convert color footage into a grayscale shot – and they are certainly not created equal. Perhaps most surprising is that the time-honored technique of removing all of the saturation from an image can produce unpleasant visual artifacts. In this article on Artbeats.com, we run through our favorite techniques in After […]
Open Text Buys 3D Interface Innovator Vizible
Open Text Buys 3D Interface Innovator Vizible byRobin Wauters Later today, enterprise content management juggernautOpen Textwill announce to the world that it has acquired Toronto, Canada-basedViziblefor an undisclosed sum. I’d never heard of Vizible before, but now that I have I’m stunned that this 10-year old company received so little attention for its achievements so […]
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We live in interesting DAM times
CMS Watch – Submitted by:Kas Thomas, Analyst We’ve been talking to a number ofDAMvendors lately, and it’s exciting to see so much new R&Dand “capability buildout”going on at a time when activity in certain other spaces is (by comparison)rather slack, due to cost-cutting and other factors. As a member of OpenText‘s Artesia group said:”The DAM […]
Has the Demise of Film Been Hastened by the Impending Actors’ Strike?
Episode 29 of the excellent Red Centre Podcast consists of an interview with L.A. based director of photography Rodney Charters, who makes the assertion that entertainment industry strikes have hastened the demise of film as a shooting medium. “Out of 100 pilots this year,” reports Charters, “only 3 are being shot on film.” This is […]
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Tip: Make use of 21st Century Copyright Laws to Secure Elements
A few years ago I found myself in need of images for an earlier edition of my book that I did not have on hand, or have any way of shooting. I needed a winter scene but was 250 miles and 2 months away from one. I needed strongly lit footage to demonstrate color matching […]
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Petrol™ Introduces Inflatable Airline Bag for Cameras
This innovative duffle-style bag is carried in a compact 13.8″ L x 9.4″ W x 5.7″ H (35cm x 24cm x 14.5cm), zippered nylon pouch for hassle-free transportation through airline security and easy boarding. Petrol™, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Petrol Inflatable Airline Bag, created specifically for boarding a plane with a full-size broadcast […]
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UPDATE A found video from RED’s headquarters?
Whooo Hoooo!!!!! Today I got my first ever “takedown” notice for a blog entry! I guess if you write about and cover any industry that deals in product launches and trade secrets for long enough then you will eventually post something that someone doesn’t like. Usually it’s just an opinion of some software or a […]
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