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Need a cheap camera? Macworld: DV Camcorders

Macworld: DV Camcorders: "If you’ve been hesitant about retiring your antiquated VHS or Hi8 camcorder and springing for a DV model, now may be a good time to take the leap. We looked at a host of recent offerings that cost less than $1,000: the Canon Optura 40, the Canon ZR-90, the JVC GR-DX97, the Panasonic PV-GS200, the Samsung SC-D6040, and the Sony DCR-PC109. While all offer a menagerie of features (such as in-camera effects and nearly infinitesimal digital zooms), some tout features formerly found only in professional DV camcorders, such as three CCDs (charge-coupled devices—the camera’s image sensors) and 16:9, or wide-screen, mod"

(Via www.macworld.com.)

Apple - Logic Express 7 announced

Apple - Logic Express: " Create your own music using an advanced spectrum of features and tools for computer based music production. Logic Express provides a step up from GarageBand for aspiring musicians, producers and composers without breaking the bank. With the same flexible layout as Logic Pro, you can dive deeper into the creation and manipulation of audio and MIDI, for just $299.  Logic Express lets you produce a convincing demo of your band, create a remix of your favorite track or score QuickTime movies. This affordable virtual studio integrates a rich feature set for both music and audio production in one application. In addition to the Apple Loops you’re familiar with from GarageBand, you’ll enjoy the wide variety of software instruments. These provide, for example, faithful emulations of vintage keyboard classics as well as synthetic sounds, ranging from digital to virtual analog. Composers and "

dealmac. Final Cut Pro 4 Upgrade for $350

Don't have FCP4 yet? Can the deal get better than this?

dealmac. Final Cut Pro 4 Upgrade for $350: "Final Cut Pro 4 Upgrade for $350 Apple's Final Cut Pro 4 Upgrade costs $349.99 at MegaMacs.com. That's the lowest price we could find by $45. Add around $10 for shipping.   "

Digidesign debuts Pro Tools 6.7 | MacNN News

Digidesign debuts Pro Tools 6.7 | MacNN News: "Digidesign today announced Pro Tools 6.7 for its Pro Tools|HD and LE systems. The software expands the company's audio and MIDI feature set to deliver tempo-dependent audio placement, tempo-dependent automation, graphic tempo editing, precise control of meter changes, MIDI step input, enhanced support for instrument plug-ins, MIDI Detective, and Beat Detective LE. Pro Tools 6.7 also adds true cross-platform parity"

(Via www.macnn.com .)

Logic Pro 7 Technotes Round 2

Logic Pro 7: Undo after step input deletes region:

Logic Pro 7: Incorrect beat grouping in...: Logic Pro 7: Incorrect beat grouping in the Score editor"

Logic Pro 7:First beats not in time after freezing:

Logic Pro 7: Wait for Note option doesn't work:

Logic Pro 7: MIDI clock is always...: Logic Pro 7: MIDI clock is always sent to all ports"

Logic Pro 7: Volume and Pan are...: Logic Pro 7: Volume and Pan are not saved in exported MIDI files"

Logic Pro 7: Audio Recording suddenly stops:

Logic Pro 7: "Sample Clipboards with different...: Logic Pro 7: "Sample Clipboards with different Sizes not allowed for Stereo Files

Logic Pro 7: Volume fader does not...: Logic Pro 7: Volume fader does not control the recording level"

Logic Pro 7: Notes appear in the next measure:

Logic Pro 7: Avoiding clicks in the...: Logic Pro 7: Avoiding clicks in the audio signal of software synthesizers"

Logic Pro 7:Tutorial song is missing from...: Logic Pro 7:Tutorial song is missing from the Installer DVD"

Logic Pro 7: "No Transpose" doesn't reset...: Logic Pro 7: "No Transpose" doesn't reset transposition of region"

Logic Pro 7: Audio Units compatibility list:

Logic Pro 7: Delays and reverb tails are cut off:

(Via Apple Computer Knowledge Base Changes.)

Apple QuickTime 6.5.2 - MacUpdate

Apple QuickTime 6.5.2 - MacUpdate: "What's New: Version 6.5.2 is an important release that includes a security update and bug fixes. This release also includes enhancements in the Apple Lossless Encoder and AAC codecs, as well as improved support for iTunes and other QuickTime-based applications."

Personal Recollections of Charles F. McConathy by Michael Horton

More on Charles McConathy from Michael Horton of the LAFCPUG

Charles F. McConathy Founder, ProMax Systems, Inc. 1931 - 2004

ProMax - Digital Video Editing Systems and Solutions

Charles F. McConathy
Founder, ProMax Systems, Inc.
1931 - 2004

As those in the Digital Video Industry know Charles McConathy was a driving force. On Saturday he passed away after a 2 year battle with cancer. Although he as imparted us with great knowledge and insight we will miss him

Gorilla 2.2 updated

Jungle Software | Gorilla Film Production Software

Gorilla is the only software package built with the independent producer in mind. You have to do it all, and Gorilla is with you every step of the way

Budgeting, scheduling, crew, cast, profit-sharing, editing notes, and even film festival submissions.

What's a "kernel panic"? (Mac OS X)

What's a "kernel panic"? (Mac OS X): "A kernel panic is a type of error that occurs when the core (kernel) of an operating system receives an instruction in an unexpected format, or that it fails to handle properly. A kernel panic may also follow when the operating system is not able to recover from a different type of error. A kernel panic can be caused by damaged or incompatible software or, more rarely, damaged or incompatible hardware"

(Via .)