World's smallest 4K USB 3.0 camera delivers 21 frames per second, fits in pockets -- Engadget

World's smallest 4K USB 3.0 camera delivers 21 frames per second, fits in pockets -- Engadget:
After proving that a 1080p webcam on USB 3.0 was possible, to the surprise of none, Point Grey's latest addition is a little more impressive, This "ice-cube sized" camera can pipe 4,096 x 2,160 images through that capacious USB 3.0 port, using Sony's new IMX1221 Exmor R sensor.

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Post Haste now supports variables

Post Haste now supports variables:
Yesterday we released Post Haste 2.1.2 for Mac and Windows with a much-requested new feature: variables.
You can now enclose a parameter name in square brackets (e.g. [client]) to have that variable replaced with the parameter value when a new project is created. This allows you much greater customization of the project template to meet the naming conventions of your facility.



The variable must match the name of the parameter fully, including spaces and punctuation, but capitalization doesn't matter. For more details on the variables feature and how Post Haste behaves in certain situations please see the user manual.



Post Haste is an essential tool for organizing your creative projects. Download it free for Mac and Windows today.

FCP7 editors moving to Avid or Premiere Pro

FCP7 editors moving to Avid or Premiere Pro:
Techniques for transitioning from FCP7

As more editors move to ‘other’ NLE’s from Final Cut Pro 7 tips and techniques for making those new editing software platforms more like the old are emerging. This video from Splice Training in Canada demonstrates how to make AVID act more like FCP7 through customising keyboard shortcuts.

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Isis: Enabling a Pro Collaborative Workflow

Isis: Enabling a Pro Collaborative Workflow
The ability to work well in a shared, creative community is a key requisite for any professional editing solution used in producing today’s feature films and prime time TV shows. As the hands-down leader in the development of integrated media environments for the post production industry, Avid understands this better than most.

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codecs and the render engine in After Effects CS6

codecs and the render engine in After Effects CS6:
After Effects CS6 includes a significant change from After Effects CS5.5 regarding the ability to use network rendering without activation of render-only instances of the application, known as render engines.

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FilmLight announces it's more affordable Baselight ONE ACCESS package!

FilmLight announces it's more affordable Baselight ONE ACCESS package!: FilmLight is a company that develops color grading and colour management systems as well as film scanning and data management solutions. Now the company decided to offer its Baselight color grading system at a much lower price. The Baselight ONE ACCESS package can now be purchased for less than $50,000, and includes the latest Baselight 4.3 software, complete installation, FilmLight’s technical support and on-site operational training.

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Avid DS v11 Now With Color and Transport Controllers

Avid DS v11 Now With Color and Transport Controllers:

By Igor Ridanovic
Avid started shipping DS v11 on June 26, 2012, but before we look into what the new features mean for the existing users let’s first discuss the cost and look into what Avid DS is for those who don’t know where to place this editor.


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White Paper: Deliverable Data Management and Hard Drive Usage in Video Production

White Paper: Deliverable Data Management and Hard Drive Usage in Video Production:
Examining the Loss of Magnetic Media From Repeated Hard Drive Usage in Video Production.

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HTML 5 and Web Video

HTML 5 and Web Video:
One of the best improvements with HTML 5 is its ability to play video. Previously HTML alone was not able to display video so solutions such as Real Player, Flash, and Quicktime have been filling the gap. To play HTML 5 video you need a modern browser which is a problem for those of us dependent on an IT department within businesses and enterprises. For instance I'm sure many of your companies are still on Windows XP and Internet Explorer 6 (both released in 2001).
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Thunderbolt Tools for Filmmakers and Editors

Thunderbolt Tools for Filmmakers and Editors:

When the super fast Thunderbolt connection for Apple Macs was announced, there was a lot of fanfare around it. With bi-directional 10Gbps speed, it caught the eye of filmmakers and editors everywhere, offering the promise of high-speed file transfers and external input and output devices. However, Apple released Thunderbolt to the world well before the different Thunderbolt devices were  available. The first MacBook Pro with Thunderbolt was announced in February 2011, and it wasn’t until this year that we’ve really seen accessories start to ship.

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Understanding Autodesk Smoke 2013 Project Files

Understanding Autodesk Smoke 2013 Project Files:
Understanding how Autodesk Smoke 2013 manages and stores project files is essential for any serious user. In this tutorial we show you how Smoke organizes the project files and where to access them.

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Adobe introduces Brackets, “A free, open-source code editor for the Web”

Adobe introduces Brackets, “A free, open-source code editor for the Web”:
Think Adobe’s just about Dreamweaver & Flash?
The new Brackets app offers inline editors & tight browser integration:

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REDCINE-X PRO video tutorial by RED - learn how to save looks to camera!

REDCINE-X PRO video tutorial by RED - learn how to save looks to camera!:
If you have some experience with RAW files you are well aware that they give editors a lot of freedom and possibilities. And if you are a lucky owner of a RED camera, there's a new video tutorial that you might find helpful.

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Adobe Media Encoder vs Avid Transcode || Alex Walker

Adobe Media Encoder vs Avid Transcode || Alex Walker:
So as a devout Avid MC5 user I wanted to find a way to get Adobe Premiere's extra color/latitude when editing DSLR media. For the past several months I've been having my DIT transcode media on set to DNxHD 175x using Adobe Media Encoder CS5. It wasn't until I got ahold of Technicolor's Cinestyle that I started trying to see the difference.

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Adobe Premiere Pro CS6

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6: Editors looking for an alternative to Apple Final Cut Pro view Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 as the logical choice, but there’s more to this release than a hypothetical FCP 8. I’ve reviewed and used each version of the Creative Suite for many years and Premiere Pro is one of the few NLEs where each new...

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Dropmark

Dropmark:
Dropmark is dead simple collaboration in the Cloud. Drag. Drop. Done.
This is another great find courtesy of @zbutcher who was looking for an easier way to create and share video playlists online.

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Post Magazine - Running A Post House

Post Magazine - Running A Post House:
Every post business has its own recipe for success, and while some ingredients vary, a talented and well-trained staff is a necessity in every kitchen…um, studio. So is making sure clients are well fed with creative ideas, solutions and quality work.

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Netstor rolls out Thunderbolt-powered PCIe and storage expansion options for Macs

Netstor rolls out Thunderbolt-powered PCIe and storage expansion options for Macs:

We can sympathize -- your task-master Mac is hurting for PCIe expansion and more storage. Fortunately, Netstor has just announced several new products to boost your computer's ego and add either item via those newly christened Thunderbolt ports. The TurboBox NA211TB will lend three extra PCIe slots to any Mac that has the 10Gb/s port, while the NS780TB Desktop Storage will use it to bolt on 16 bays of disk storage.

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Tutorial: Adobe Media Encoder CS6--UPDATED! - Streaming Media Producer

Tutorial: Adobe Media Encoder CS6--UPDATED! - Streaming Media Producer:

The new version of Adobe Media Encoder, included in the just-released CS6 collection as well as as a standalone product, offers significant improvements in usability and performance, as well as new features. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Metadata and MXF, part 1

Metadata and MXF, part 1:
This month, we will begin a two-part series on metadata and MXF. First, we will look at the importance of metadata to the professional media facility. Then, we will look at some of the specifics of metadata as applied to file interchange via MXF.

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JPEG 2000, from master to archive

JPEG 2000, from master to archive:
Today's broadcasters are looking for the highest image quality, flexible delivery formats, interoperability and standardized profiles for interactive video transport and workflows. They also have a vested interest in a common high-end format to archive, preserve and monetize the avalanche of video footage generated globally.

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IT acronyms explained

IT acronyms explained:
As broadcast facilities and post-production houses implement new workflow and media management systems, they deal with an array of new IT-based technologies and are inundated with acronyms associated with those technologies.

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DPX Plus

DPX Plus: Occasionally I hear an After Effects user asking how they can read a DPX that doesn't conform to AE's expectation of a 10-bit RGB file. The DPX spec allows for 8, 10, 12, or 16-bit images, and also supports alpha channels. Since even After Effects CS6 can't read these files, I decided enough was enough and pushed out a free plug-in, which I'm calling DPX Plus. Fortunately this was a pretty easy project thanks to Patrick Palmer's open source DPX library.

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Calibrated Software Boosts Professional Video Workflows with an AVC-Intra QuickTime Encode Codec for PC and Mac | Digital Production Buzz - All the news now and in your digital future!

Calibrated Software Boosts Professional Video Workflows with an AVC-Intra QuickTime Encode Codec for PC and Mac:
Calibrated Software, an innovator of applications and plug-ins for video, asset management and mobile platforms, has released Calibrated{Q} AVC-Intra Encode, a QuickTime Encode codec that enables exporting of up to 10-bit compressed AVC-Intra .MOV files from PC- and Mac-based applications that support QuickTime. The product extends new options to professional content creators who need to export or deliver high-quality 10-bit compressed media from Windows or OSX platforms.

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Using and creating After Effects scripts

Using and creating After Effects scripts:

A new After Effects Scripting Guide was released on the AE team blog this week in scripting changes in After Effects CS6, plus new scripting guide. A casual glance may reinforce the notion that the whole affair is only for the cognoscenti.

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Applying LUTs to Log Footage in FCP, Premiere, Avid and Resolve

Applying LUTs to Log Footage in FCP, Premiere, Avid and Resolve:
We are often asked how to use these LUTs and work with Log in general, so I have put together some methods for using LUTs and other plugins to work with Log footage in different NLEs. There are a lot of great programs available that make this process very easy, like Scratch Lab, YoYotta, ColorFront OSD, and many more. For the purposes of this demo though, I’ll focus on some inexpensive (or free) utilities that can tackle the problem.

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RED Gives up on Apple, Teams up with Adobe, NVIDIA and HP - Bright Side Of News*

RED Gives up on Apple, Teams up with Adobe, NVIDIA and HP - Bright Side Of News*:
While Apple is a powerhouse in eyes of consumers, the company decided to give a silent treatment to its core audience, designers and content creators. The company was legendary in Hollywood – but not anymore.

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IPTV is dead; long live OTT-IPTV!

IPTV is dead; long live OTT-IPTV!: IPTV services are generally those delivered by Telco’s (e.g. Orange TV, ATT Uverse) over managed networks with guaranteed quality of service. OTT services on the other hand are usually offered by content owners (BBC, Hulu) or dedicated start-ups (Netflix, Roku) over networks not managed by the service provider. I gave my first IPTV presentation back

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scripting changes in After Effects CS6, plus new scripting guide

scripting changes in After Effects CS6, plus new scripting guide:
Here’s the updated After Effects CS6 scripting guide.
Jeff Almasol did the vast majority of the work to update this document. Thanks, Jeff!
(To those of you who have been waiting for an overly long time for this: Heap your scorn on me, since I took too long to hand this over to Jeff when I realized that I wasn’t able to get to it.)
We’ll get this document up on the After Effects Developer Center soon.

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Revenge of The Great Camera Shootout Part One | Zacuto USA

Revenge of The Great Camera Shootout Part One | Zacuto USA:
We’ve got a lot to prove in Revenge of the Great Camera Shootout 2012. Some of it will surprise you, some of it will shock you, and some of it will change the way you work forever. Let’s make this clear: This is not the shootout you’re expecting.

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Intel christens its 'Many Integrated Core' products Xeon Phi, eyes exascale milestone

Intel christens its 'Many Integrated Core' products Xeon Phi, eyes exascale milestone:

Been wondering when the next big leap in high performance computing would hit? Well, Intel would like you to believe the time is now and the name of that revolution is the Xeon Phi. Formerly codenamed Knights Corner, the Many Integrated Core product is pushing the field of supercomputers into the era of the exaflop by squeezing a teraflop of performance into a package small enough to plug into a PCIe slot.

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To Transcode or Not Transcode: Deciding To Edit In Premiere Pro Natively or Use an Intermediate Codec

To Transcode or Not Transcode: Deciding To Edit In Premiere Pro Natively or Use an Intermediate Codec:
As a Final Cut Pro Editor, there were two features in Premiere Pro CS6 that informed my decision to seriously consider making the switch and making it my NLE of choice. As someone who has used After Effects for a number of years, Dynamic Link was one of these (you can read my post on round-tripping between Premiere Pro and After Effects with Dynamic Link here.

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Tying it All Together

Tying it All Together:
This article connects the dots among Serial Digital Interface (SDI), image compression, the invention of the Advanced Authoring Format / Material eXchange Format (AAF / MXF) data model, the MXF wrapper format, the subsequent development of AS-02, AS-03 and other MXF application specifications, developments in high-speed networking technology and network security, the SMPTE 2022 Standard for Professional Video over IP transmission, the recent activities of the Hollywood-based ETC’s Interoperable Mastering Format (IMF), which has recently moved into SMPTE, and the Advanced Media Workflow Association / European Broadcasting Union (AMWA / EBU) Task Force on the Framework for Interoperable Media Services (FIMS), concentrating on service-oriented media workflows.

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HP Builds a Supercharged Video Editing Machine Worthy of RED Cameras [PCs]

HP Builds a Supercharged Video Editing Machine Worthy of RED Cameras [PCs]:

RED makes some of the most advanced and powerful video cameras in existence, which also means it needs a damn powerful computer to handle the massive video files. So it teamed up with HP to build the RED Z820 workstation, complete with 16 liquid-cooled CPU cores, custom RED Mag card readers and RED Rocket acceleration cards.


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First Look: Autodesk Smoke 2013

First Look: Autodesk Smoke 2013:

Last week, Autodesk released the first Pre-release trial of Smoke 2013 – containing a major redesign of industry-stalwart Smoke. With this trial, Autodesk has targeted the fall for the release of the finished version.
During the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of playing with the software and was invited by Autodesk to create introductory video training for the program. (More on that in a bit.)
This article is a first look at the program, with suggestions on how to get started exploring the free trial.

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4K Interoperability Agreement Based on the JPEG 2000 Broadcast Profile:

4K Interoperability Agreement Based on the JPEG 2000 Broadcast Profile::
Following the recent adoption of intoPIX JPEG 2000 compression solution by NTT-AT, intoPIX and NTT-AT signed an agreement on 4K interoperability based on the new JPEG 2000 Broadcast Profile to ease the 4K adoption in the Broadcast & Video Production market. The Broadcast & Video Production markets have always been challenging for new format transmission

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Back to the Edit » Make a Bootable Drive with Carbon Copy Cloner

Back to the Edit » Make a Bootable Drive with Carbon Copy Cloner:
Every few months, there is some new major upgrade to something- a point upgrade to an OS , Adobe, Avid, something. And almost always, something breaks. Maybe After Effects doesn’t load, maybe ProRes only outputs green- something is bound to go wrong. The key is to know how to prevent potential disasters from occurring, while keeping the flexibility to upgrade and grow.

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Why I Use SpeedGrade

Why I Use SpeedGrade:
Jerome Sabourin is an award-winning cinematographer and colorist based in Montreal. He uses Adobe SpeedGrade on all his projects, including TV shows and a feature films. In this piece, Jerome writes about his path from cinematography into color, and shares with us what he loves about SpeedGrade.

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Walter Biscardi on Changing Up the Post Pipeline | Studio Daily

Walter Biscardi on Changing Up the Post Pipeline | Studio Daily:
Walter Biscardi, founder of Biscardi Creative Media in Buford, GA, was so turned off by the new approach to editing in Apple's Final Cut Pro X that he resolved to find a replacement for his former favorite NLE. While he was at it, he started looking at alternatives to the Mac Pros that have been his workhorses, including iMacs and even Windows workstations. We asked him about his research process, what he's learned so far, and his advice for other facilities with new pipelines on their mind.

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Render Rocket

Render Rocket:
The efficiency of your 3D projects will blast off with Render Rocket, your render farm in the Cloud.

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Learning how to use Cinema Tools

Learning how to use Cinema Tools:
Understanding what Cinema Tools does…
Back in the days of Final Cut Studio 3, the most ‘legacy’ and often overlooked program was Cinema Tools. I often use Cinema Tools to conform frame rates in batches and it saves a lot of time and effort! Here is a 3 minute tutorial on how to do just that.
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Getting started using LUTS

Getting started using LUTS:
Using LUT Buddy from Red Giant
LUT Buddy is one of Red Giants free tools (along with Colorista Free) and allows you to…
Use LUT Buddy with host apps like After Effects and FCP to output LUTs and communicate with higher end systems ranging from DaVinci Resolve to Panasonic displays. If you’re already using 1D or 3D LUT’s in your workflow, this tool was designed for you to share values between compliant software and devices.

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Understanding the MPEG-4 Movie Atom

Understanding the MPEG-4 Movie Atom: An atom is a self-contained data unit that contains information about an MP4 file. The moov atom, also referred to as the movie atom, defines the timescale, duration, display characteristics of the movie, as well as subatoms containing information for each track in the movie. The optimal location of the moov atom depends on the selected delivery method.

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Sony F3 Signal Routing 101

Sony F3 Signal Routing 101:

While it may seem like a straightforward topic, the Sony PMW-F3 actually has several video routing options, which I’m often asked about during our F3 workshops. Between the SDI, HDMI and dual link SDI ports, the various options can be confusing at first. Hopefully, this guide will help illustrate some of the different scenarios you might find yourself in and how to best configure the output options on your F3.

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Hello PC: The Journey to Mac and Back - Creative COW

Hello PC: The Journey to Mac and Back - Creative COW:
So, I'm sitting here in the edit bay with my trusty 2008 Mac Pro tucked under the edit desk, staring at Adobe CS6 on the monitors. I feel like I'm at a crossroads and need to make a decision soon. I don't really want things to change, but decisions made by Apple and developments made by Adobe are pushing me in that direction. I'm sure lots of folks can relate to how I feel.

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BRU Server Solution Achieves Remarkable Results with Small Tree 10 Gigabit Copper Video Editing Switch and Network HBAs

BRU Server Solution Achieves Remarkable Results with Small Tree 10 Gigabit Copper Video Editing Switch and Network HBAs: New Switch Improves Data Rate from 90MB/sec to more than 500MB/sec (Scottsdale, Arizona--June 12, 2012) Providing a robust server solution driving much larger system counts than a normal 1GbE environment can handle, TOLIS Group™, manufacturers of ultra-reliable data backup and restore solutions for end-users and OEMs, was impressed by the notable data rate improvements its server achieved with Small Tree’s 10GbE solution.

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Apple rolls out Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter for $29

Apple rolls out Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter for $29:

When it rains, it pours -- and today is a downright thunderstorm in Cupertino. If you need some wired internet access for your Air or Next Generation MacBook Pro, Apple's got you covered. The company added a Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet adapter to its store. You can pick one of the "small and compact" add-ons up in the source link below.

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Thunderbolt Stikes Back

Thunderbolt Stikes Back:
Following on from my USB3 testing, I’ve finally received an interesting box – the Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adaptor, now in stock for about £100.

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How to Encode Premiere Pro Sequences with Media Encoder Without Tying Up Premiere Pro

How to Encode Premiere Pro Sequences with Media Encoder Without Tying Up Premiere Pro:
Making the switch from Final Cut Pro to Premiere Pro as my primary NLE, I often find myself trying to find PPr equivalents to all the great time-saving tricks I had up my sleave with FCP. For me, one of the most often used of these techniques was exporting non self-contained reference Quicktime movies out of FCP. These reference QTs could then be dropped into any encoding software of choice for compression. It was a quick way to prepare client screeners without tying up Final Cut. That way, you could let the encoding go on in the background and you could continue to edit.

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Post Production Mastering Tips « digitalfilms

Post Production Mastering Tips « digitalfilms:
The last step in commercial music production is mastering. Typically this involves making a recording sound as good as it possibly can through the application of equalization and multiband compression. In the case of LPs and CDs (remember those?), this also includes setting up the flow from one tune to the next and balancing out levels so the entire product has a consistent sound. Video post has a similar phase, which has historically been in the hands of the finishing or online editor.

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Useful tools for film editors

Useful tools for film editors:
Here are some really useful tools, tips and resources for film editors…

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It starts at the camera « digitalfilms

It starts at the camera « digitalfilms:
Modern color correction and grading systems allow you to performance a lot of magic in post. All too often though, producers take the “fix it in post” mantra way too seriously. Since modern cameras offer excellent low light sensitivity, the basics of good lighting and proper art direction get short-changed. If the director, DP and lighting crew are allowed a bit of time to exercise their craft, the results will be so much better in the end. Grading can make up for lighting deficiencies, but often at a cost of noise and color artifacts. Here are three basics to remember that will greatly improve your next production.

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SpeedGrade CS6 6.0.1 update

SpeedGrade CS6 6.0.1 update:

Adobe has released a n update for Speedgrade CS6. Version 6.0.1 has a whole bunch of bug fixes. To update choose Help&Updates from within Speedgrade.
Below is a list of bugfixes.

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Anatomy of a video file | Macworld

Anatomy of a video file | Macworld:
You’re shopping for a camcorder, and you’re swamped by a sea of letters, numbers, and indecipherable acronyms—AVCHD, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG-2. What do they all mean and which ones should you care about? Here's the lowdown.

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Having a Look at Resolve 9

Having a Look at Resolve 9:
I was pleased to be in Montreal, presenting to the Final Cut MTL group’s PostNAB 2012 gathering, and they’ve released the video of my Resolve 9 preview on YouTube. If you’re a current Resolve user, you have a lot to look forward to. If you’re not, but you’re thinking of getting started, the next version will make it a much more enjoyable experience.

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CleanMyMac

CleanMyMac:
CleanMyMac does just that by cleaning your cache, logs, universal binaries & other system junk.
Feeling sluggish? Slow? Sullen?
Maybe you’re unconsciously empathizing with your computer.

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Remove banding in After Effects

Remove banding in After Effects:
It’s a bit of a mystery why there’s still so much banding in TV & web graphics.




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REDCINE-X Pro Tutorials

REDCINE-X Pro Tutorials:

Grading in REDCINE-X Pro
REDCINE-X Pro, the free ingest and grading application from RED, lets you create dailies or finished graded material from your original RED metadata.
This video tutorial from RED demonstrates the full feature set and controls of the ‘Look Panel’ and demonstrates how to create, apply and store preset looks for your rushes.

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Choosing your editing software package…

Choosing your editing software package…

Premiere Pro CS6 vs Final Cut Pro X Vs Avid MC6If you’re trying to decide which editing software to go for, be it Adobe, Apple or Avid then Oliver Peter’s insightful article will help you decide. His article is particularly helpful in that he categorises the choice based on your needs for a suite of programs, an all-in-one solution or a toolkit approach rather than any particular software preference.

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Rumor: Apple Is Giving the Mac Pro One Last Chance [Rumors]

Rumor: Apple Is Giving the Mac Pro One Last Chance [Rumors]:

We've heard that Apple is to announce updates to almost all of its hardware line-up at WWDC next week, but the future of the Mac Pro still seemed uncertain. Now, 9to5mac and Mac Rumors are independently reporting that Apple is giving it one last chance.



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AJA Video To Support Thunderbolt™ on Windows

AJA Video To Support Thunderbolt™ on Windows:
AJA Video Systems, announced support for Thunderbolt™ on Windows with select products in its line of professional video I/O solutions. Today Intel is demonstrating the first Windows PCs with Thunderbolt ports to deliver ultra-fast bi-directional 10Gbs performance to video professionals.

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Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K Projector Delivers 4x Full-HD Resolution

Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K Projector Delivers 4x Full-HD Resolution: The VPL-VW1000ES projector for 2D and 3D home viewing has super high brightness, a
dynamic contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and a 4K lens designed to deliver four times the
image quality of HD.

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Lightworks V11 Available now…

Lightworks V11 Available now…:

Lightworks Opensource Video Editing

Lightworks from Editshare is the only free open source video editing software that can really compete with Avid, FCP or Premiere Pro. The Windows version is now downloadable and there is a 250,000 person strong community on the forum ready to provide tips, tutorials and problem solving insights.

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Sorenson Media Squeeze 8.5 Update Review

Sorenson Media Squeeze 8.5 Update Review: Each time Sorenson releases a new version, the improvements over the previous version are always significant -- and this new version has that same M.O. You'll see improvements in speed - yes, it's even faster than before - and so much more. Jerry includes a breakdown of the new features and what he thinks about the updates.

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dataWindow and displayWindow in OpenEXR files

dataWindow and displayWindow in OpenEXR files: All OpenEXR files contain two required attributes, dataWindow and displayWindow. Each gives the coordinates for a rectangle, the former describing the pixels stored in the file and the latter describing the viewer that the pixel data lives in. You can see these and other OpenEXR file attributes by viewing the ProEXR File Description in Photoshop.

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USB3 for Macs – Thunderbolt killer or simple step up?

USB3 for Macs – Thunderbolt killer or simple step up?:
I’m a dyed in wool Mac User, so for me USB3 hardly came into view. I do remember watching a USB3 demo on a Mac where it displayed sub- FW800 performance – and decided to leave it at that. However, the continuing need to pass on my video work to PC users for archive, and the achingly slow performance of USB2, forced me to at least check it out for myself. At least it would give me something to do whilst waiting for sensibly priced Thunderbolt storage and cables.

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Sony: 4K isn't just about the resolution

Sony: 4K isn't just about the resolution:

With M. Night Shyamalan already shooting his next movie -- After Earth -- on the F65 4K camera, Sony's PR machine is going all out to assuage remaining doubters in the film industry. One of the more curious aspects of the awareness campaign is that it doesn't focus solely on the exorbitant resolution -- in fact, it gives almost equal weight to other visual promises that Sony hopes will persuade producers, directors and cinematographers to make the leap before anyone else does.

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RAW 1080p is Coming with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, but Can You Afford the Hard Drives? - NoFilmSchool

RAW 1080p is Coming with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera, but Can You Afford the Hard Drives? - NoFilmSchool:
By now many of you may be familiar with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera – it made a splash at this year’s NAB show in Las Vegas. There wasn’t a person I talked to that wasn’t excited to know more about this tiny little RAW-shooting 1080p camera.

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ITU lays out recommendations on 3DTV, Ultra High Definition TV standards (video)

ITU lays out recommendations on 3DTV, Ultra High Definition TV standards (video):

The ITU has stayed busy, as we mentioned earlier it met to hammer out standards for UHDTV (Ultra High Definition TV), and also recently announced a new set of recommendations for 3DTV.

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Three choices « digitalfilms

Three choices « digitalfilms:
We now know where the four “A”s are headed. With the dust settling just a little, picking your favored approach to post is shaping up into three choices: the software suite, the all-in-one and the toolkit. That’s not to say you can’t mix these options up a bit, but let me outline each approach.

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GraphicSpeak » The parallel universe is growing in the NAB world

GraphicSpeak » The parallel universe is growing in the NAB world:
At NAB this year, it was striking to see how many companies have taken advantage of GPU compute to improve the performance of their applications. Video, rendering, imaging, and effects are all tasks that can benefit from the parallelism of GPU compute. Nvidia’s CUDA and OpenGL have been around for a long time, but we’re also seeing the first of the OpenCL applications coming online.

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RED Camera Plug-ins | digital video software - Adobe Labs

RED Camera Plug-ins | digital video software - Adobe Labs:
The RED EPIC Importer preview release updates the RED support in Adobe® Premiere® Pro CS5.5, After Effects® CS5.5 and Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5 to support the latest Firmware for RED EPIC and RED Scarlet digital cinema cameras.

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Updates to Sony BVM Monitors and New Calibration Software

Updates to Sony BVM Monitors and New Calibration Software:
 
Sony has been working hard on their monitor line and this week they have announced some nice updates to their BVM monitors.

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The Beauty of ACES with Nucoda Film Master

The Beauty of ACES with Nucoda Film Master:
Kevin Shaw, colorist and ICA trainer, has written a paper that explains the theory and practice of using Nucoda Film Master with the ACES workflow developed by the Science and Technology Council (STC) of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS). Even if you are not using a Nucoda Film Master it is interesting reading.

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j2k 2.7

j2k 2.7: Now that I've figured out how to make a Premiere plug-in, someone suggested I add JPEG 2000 support to that program as well. Good idea. So that's what's new in j2k 2.7: a plug-in for Premiere Pro and Media Encoder. Just like in After Effects, the Premiere plug-in supports auto-proxy, so working at a lower resolution in Premiere can dramatically speed up frame load times. It also supports the choose-your-own bit depth and DCI features found in Photoshop and AE.

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