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This just in...Apple not Exhibiting @ NAB this year...

Curious. I just heard that Apple isn't exhibiting on the main floor @ NAB.

Anyone can verify?

I'm sure they'll be lots of backroom stuff, but not on the main floor. Not Avid and now not Apple.

More on that here

Something's due to be announced...

Pay attention to MacWorld. The day after, there's something new from the pro app group going to be announced.

Boy - Phil Hodgetts nailed it. This was just rumor.

Yeah the pro apps were updated

All the proapps were updated yesterday. And if you're on leopard it fixes a bunch of things (in other words, if you were foolish enough to jump to leopard with your production system, run software update now.)

If you were 'holding off'...this might be a good time to test the water, or go over to MacFixit and wait a couple of days to see if anyone singes their fingers off.

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: the Ars Technica review: Page 1

Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard: the Ars Technica review: Page 1:

The heavy geeky Leopard Review

UPGRADE YOUR PRO APPS ASAP

Yup. I'm writing it in caps. If you don't update your FCP to the Universal Binaries by the end of the year (possibly as early as the 20th), you're S.O.L. Here is the link

Proximity

proximity: "We are pleased to announce that all Proximity technology and intellectual property, including artbox workgroup and artbox enterprise, was recently acquired by Apple."

editors's note: Oooh. Look what Apple bought. A Video management solutions I wonder what they'll do with this.

Silicon Color - Creators of Final TouchColor Finishing System

Silicon Color - Creators of Final TouchColor Finishing System: ""

Think FInal Cut's Color Corrector sucks? (You should - it's extremely elementary). Fret no more. Apple just bought silicon color - makers of Final Touch (The XML Color correction 25k system that works with FCP)>

IBC Update of Pro Apps, MUST READ

At IBC this week Apple demonstrated Final Cut Pro 5.1.2-- a maintenance release that provides compatibility with a variety of cameras and devices as well as a significant number of stability and reliability improvements that customers have requested. Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 will be available via Software Update for registered users of Final Cut Pro 5.1 within the next 30 days. Final Cut Pro 5.1.2 includes RT profiles for the latest Apple Mac Pro and iMac hardware. Three or four key items worth mentioning (more in the extended notes) - Improved accuracy for scopes & monitors (can now sample all video lines). - Scopes will also update in real-time during video playback. - Gamma control for imported graphics - Metadata preservation in QT files The Universal Final Cut Studio crossgrade/upgrade program ENDS at the end of the year! Upgrades start at $49. From FCP 4 or FCP HD (4.5) you can upgrade into the complete Final Cut Studio 5.1 package for only $199!!! http://www.apple.com/universal/crossgrade

Apple - Final Cut Studio - Resources Page

Apple - Final Cut Studio - Resources: "Resources"

Great Apple Webpage with loads of resources. Scads and Scads. One of the best finds in months.

About the Blackmagic Gamma filter for Final Cut Pro

Final Cut Pro: About the Blackmagic Gamma filter for Final Cut Pro: When using Final Cut Pro 5.x to open clips previously captured with DeckLink 4.x or older drivers, a gamma shift may be seen in the video in some cases. A filter can be used to adjust the gamma to the expected level.

(Via Apple)