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October 25, 2004
MPEG Streamclip (Freeware)
Apple - Downloads - Video - MPEG Streamclip 1.1
"This application converts MPEG-1/MPEG-2 files and transport streams into QuickTime movies and DV streams, with professional quality and synchronized audio. Video can be scaled, cropped, and even deinterlaced with a motion-adaptive deinterlacer. Using the included player, you can select the part of the MPEG file or transport stream to be converted. This application can also perform conversions to muxed MPEG and demuxed M2V, AIFF, MP2. Converted files are compatible with Final Cut Pro and DVD Studio Pro. This application requires the QuickTime MPEG-2 Playback Component for MPEG-2 video decoding. It supports MPEG and PCM audio."
Posted by admin at 06:17 AM
October 21, 2004
AP Article on Creative Commons
http://creativecommons.org/weblog/entry/4469
"Getting rights OK'd can be frustrating for artists, be they authors seeking to quote an essay or documentary filmmakers who've got snippets of pop songs playing in the background of key scenes. Artists and scholars who believe the current copyright system unduly stifles creativity are pushing a less restrictive alternative that they call the Creative Commons."
Posted by admin at 10:32 AM
October 17, 2004
On the XML front: Getting iTunes Content into Final Cut Pro
Playlist2FCP completely automates the transfer of non AAC audio tracks from iTunes to FCP. By leveraging the power of the FCP XML format, Playlist2FCP allows FCP to seamlessly import iTunes Playlists, complete with Track Name and Number, Artist and Album information into FCP.
Posted by admin at 06:52 AM
October 16, 2004
New iMac G5 has arrived
Hey folks, our new iMac G5 has arrived. If you have not seen them yet stop by and check it out. For details and specs, visit the apple site. Ours is a 20" model with superdrive.
Posted by Michelle at 11:38 AM
October 14, 2004
Jarhead - Sam Mendes' New Film and Final Cut Pro
2-Pop reports that Oscar Winning editor Walter Murch will edit (in high-def) his next film, Jarhead (directed by Sam Mendes) on Final Cut Pro.
Posted by admin at 10:48 AM
October 13, 2004
Smogdance Film Festival 2005
Smogdance, the Seventh Annual Pomona Film Festival, is making a call for entries. The entry deadline is DECEMBER 15, 2004.
Smogdance is proudly sponsored by dA Center for the Arts, a community nonprofit arts organization serving the Pomona Valley since 1984.
Film Festival dates are: January 21, 22, and 23, 2005.
Entries may be submitted in four categories:
* Open/Experimental
* Animated Short Film
* Comedy/Humor
* Science Fiction/Fantasy
There is a $20 ENTRY FEE, and if your film is scheduled for screening, you will receive (2) passes to the event and complementary popcorn! All films for consideration must have been completed in the year 2001 or later. Complete rules, terms and conditions are available on our website: www.smogdance.com.
Posted by admin at 06:58 AM
Final Cut Pro QuickTip #42
Digital Producer has a brief article on how to replace the built-in Final Cut countdown when using the Print To Tape option. If you are looking for some old leader footage, check out the public domain material from the Prelinger Archives.
Posted by admin at 06:22 AM
Optimal Sight Lines: September 2004
Below is a list of subjects related to blog entries for September 2004.
Adobe InDesign
Desktop publishing
Adobe Photoshop
Computer graphics
Image processing -- Digital techniques
Photography -- Digital techniques
Adobe Illustrator
Computer graphics
Adobe Indesign
Desktop publishing
Adobe Photoshop
Computer graphics
Image processing -- Digital techniques
Photography -- Digital techniques
Motion picture authorship
Screenwriters
Dialogue in motion pictures
Computer sound processing
Music -- Data processing
iTunes
Wireless communication systems
Mobile communication systems
Multimedia communications
Mobile computing
Telecommunication systems Data processing
Video compression -- Standards
MPEG (Video coding standard)
Posted by admin at 06:09 AM
October 06, 2004
Jeremy Coon: Producer AS Editor
A story on Jeremy Coon's (Napolean Dynamite) transition from short maker to feature film producer and editor.
Posted by admin at 06:31 AM
October 01, 2004
New Issue of Mac Design
The September/October 2004 issue of MacDesign has arrived in The Studio.
There are some great articles and tutorials on how to score a movie using GarageBand, Adobe Photoshop CS: Photoshop Variety Pack, Adobe Illustrator CS: Data-Driven Graphics, Adobe InDesign CS: Broadcasting Your Type, Dreamweaver MX: Adding Design Time Guides to Dreamweaver,
Final Cut Pro 4: A Glow Transition with Title.
Posted by admin at 06:25 AM