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SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 3.1
Sound track creation software can be a lifesaver, not for composers, though
by Charlie White
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you've intricately planned a video edit session or presentation down to the last detail but suddenly realize you've forgotten the music? There's no time or money to hire someone to compose something, and you need a few cuts of odd lengths, none of which are on any of your stock music CDs. You're stuck. Wait. No, you're not. There's SmartSound Sonicfire Pro 3.1, a Mac OS X and PC-based application which can solve your problem, lickety-split. And it's fun to play with, too.
Gateway Ships Two New Notebook PCs
M305 and M350 start at $799.99
Edited by Charlie White
Gateway released two new lower-priced notebook PCs. The entry-level Gateway M305 delivers a range of mobility and storage capabilities at a starting price of $799.99, while the full-featured Gateway M350 offers high performance and plentiful connectivity options at a starting price of $1,399.99.
Apple DVD Studio Pro 2.0
Professional DVD Authoring and encoding suite
by David Nagel
As Apple releases DVD Studio Pro 2.0 this week, it's not just the commercial DVD authoring community that's paying attention. With the software's drastically reduced price point, ease of use, enhanced functionality and integration features, this comprehensive software suite opens itself up to the entire creative production market--from presentation professionals to videographers to post-production houses to broadcasters. DVD Studio Pro 2.0 is simply a must buy for anybody working in the DVD medium.
Video Editing Leads All Services
Digital Media Facility Trends Report Shows Video Editing, Video Production and Audio as Top 3 Services Offered
The Digital Media Facility Trends Report includes a host of trend information and breaks out all data by vertical user markets as follows: Animation/Graphics/FX, Broadcast, Computer, Internet Services, Corporate, Communications, Freelancer/Independent, Institutional, MMedia/Games, Other, Post, Pro Audio, and Video/Film Production.
Back to School Pep Talk
Helpful hints to start your digi-vid year right
by Charlie White
It's that time of year when many you are heading back to school, saying goodbye to the laid-back rhythms of summer and returning to academic pursuits. It reminds me of the time when I first headed off to college, and with my nose pressed against the glass of the airplane window (yes, they did have aircraft back then -- circa 1975), I wondered if this pursuit was even worth it. I wondered what would become of me. At the time, I wished there was some way I could receive a message from myself decades in my future, packed with helpful hints that would steer me in the right direction. What would I need to do to prepare myself to be a better video editor, and a better video production person in general? Since there is indeed no way to receive such a letter from the future, dear reader, the next best thing is for me to offer a few tips for you budding digital video editors now, noses pressed up against airplane (or bus, car or train) windows, wondering what will become of you. So if you're venturing forth into the world of digital content creation, here are a few helpful hints.
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Sharp Intros Sub-$1000 Notevision SVGA Projector
B10S "Value Series" Projector Offers Variable Lens Shift and Low Power Mode
Sharp Electronics Corporation introduced its first sub-$1,000 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) projector, the Notevision B10S. Sharp's Notevision B10S offers variable horizontal/vertical/diagonal lens shift, a short-throw zoom lens, theft-deterrent capabilities and extended lamp life.
InFocus ScreenPlay 5700 WIns 2003-2004 European Projector of the Year
European Imaging and Sound Association ''EISA'' Honors Home Theater Product from InFocus
InFocus Corporation announced that its ScreenPlay 5700 has been chosen as the 2003-2004 European Projector of the Year by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), the largest editorial multimedia organization in Europe.
Dell Lowers Prices Across Broad Range of Products
Reductions Up to 22 Percent on Enterprise-Class Products
Dell today announced price reductions on enterprise, small-medium business and consumer products by as much as 22 percent.
6th Annual DVD Awards/1st Annual Alex Awards Announced
Lord Of The Rings Big Winner at 6th Annual DVD Entertainment Awards
The DVD Awards is held annually in conjunction with the DVD Conference and Showcase and is produced by the International Recording Media Association (IRMA) and United Media Entertainment (UEM). The purpose is to honor the technical and artistic achievements involved specifically in the creation of DVDs from menu design to the use of special features, with awards in 15 categories.
Canon Intros 6.3-Megapixel SLR
Sub-$1,000 kits coming in September
Canon has introduced a new digital version of its Rebel SLR camera. The new EOS Digital Rebel is a 6.3-megapixel autofocus SLR camera. It's expected to be available in September in two configurations, with and without an EF zoom lens. Both versions will sell for less than $1,000. The company has also announced its new Powershot A80, a 4.0-megapixel digital camera.
Kodak Unveils DX6490 Camera
Digital camera offers 4.0-megapixel resolution
Kodak has announced a new model in its EasyShare line of digital cameras. The new DX6490 is a 4.0-megapixel camera designed for "advanced amateur" photographers and priced around $500. It's expected to be available in October.
Canon Debuts Powershot A80 Digital Camera
Canon's rugged new four-megapixel PowerShot A80 Digital Camera combines brilliant image quality, crisp Canon optics, and advanced features including a 3X optical zoom and a Vari-Angle LCD Monitor in an affordable and easy-to-use package.
Apple Ships First G5s
2 GHz dual-processor model due out by month's end
Apple has now started shipping the first two models in its Power Macintosh G5 line of workstations. The new models offer a revamped system architecture, incorporating several hardware enhancements (including PCI-X, AGP 8x and vastly expanded bandwidth) and are available in 1.6 GHz and 1.8 GHz configurations. The dual-processor 2 GHz model is still on track for release by the end of the month, according to Apple.
Apple Ships DVD Studio Pro 2.0
New release gets workflow and feature enhancements
Apple today released DVD Studio Pro 2.0, an update to the DVD authoring suite offering new functionality, integration features and workflow enhancements, along with a new price point of $499. As we previously reported, Apple has also changed the upgrade requirements for version 2.0 so that all previous releases can be upgraded for $199.
Adobe Commits US$3.4 Million in Funds, Products and Scholarships to Global Community Partners
Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced a direct financial commitment of more than US$3.4 million in cash grants, educational scholarships, matching gift funds and product donations to support public benefit organizations and schools around the world in 2003.