Qmaster clusters can drastically reduce the time it takes to encode many video files, even complex HD resolution video. This post will help you get your Qmaster cluster up and running fast. Plus cover the Matrox CompressHD, a hardware upgrade that can drastically improve your encode times.
With the many advantages to USB and the obvious popularity, I set off to research and try out the absolute best USB podcasting Microphone. Over the years I’ve written several microphone reviews in my ongoing search for the one microphone that combines quality of sound, great features, and does not require very expensive equipment to operate.
Until now, for the most part, the “flip cam market” of cameras has been a bit underwhelming, they’ve just mostly been “ok” but lacked some very nice features.
Kodak’s trying to answer those missing features with their new Kodak Zi8 and it’s 1080p resolution, HDMI output, Mic in jack, and face detection support.
(Boston, Massachusetts–March 3, 2010) Noise Industries, developer of visual effects tools for the postproduction and broadcast markets, announced that new development partner, PHYX Inc., has won Microfilmmaker’s prestigious Award of Superiority for their FxFactory® powered PHYX Keyer.
Go to Source
http://news.creativecow.net/story/863364
(Northridge, California–March 2, 2010) SmartSound Software, Inc., the leader in fully-customizable royalty-free production music, has licensed its latest Quicktracks® technology to Corel for inclusion in Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X3.
Go to Source
http://news.creativecow.net/story/863350
(Newbury, UK–March 1, 2010) The BBC has awarded Quantel a framework contract as supplier for video editing systems for its news output. The contract, which lasts until 2014 with an option for a further year’s extension, is potentially worth in excess of £10 million over the next four years. Quantel has also been awarded a [...]
(Japan–March 1, 2010) Offering video system integration, music production and digital cinema production work, Japan-based Musetex System was in need of a workflow solution as dynamic as the company.
Go to Source
http://news.creativecow.net/story/863344
(Marlborough, Massachusetts–February 25, 2010) Media 100, a leading provider of advanced editing systems for the corporate, broadcast, postproduction, and new media industries, today announced that Sirk Productions edited and sound designed SEVERE CLEAR using Media 100 Suite.
Go to Source
http://news.creativecow.net/story/863328
(Colorado Springs, Colorado–February 24, 2010) Convergent Design posted new beta firmware for their popular nanoFlash recorder/player which includes 8-Channel audio, variable frame rate (over/under crank), loop recording and expanded XDCAM Optical support.
Go to Source
http://news.creativecow.net/story/863319
(Boston, Massachusetts–February 24, 2010) EditShare® announced today that London-based Azimuth Post Production has implemented the range of EditShare Complete Collaboration products – EditShare Flow™ for production asset management; EditShare XStream™ for shared storage of HD and DI media; and EditShare Ark™ for media backup and archives.
Go to Source
http://news.creativecow.net/story/863318
(Windham, New Hampshire–February 23, 2010) Contour Design, a market leader in audio/video editing devices, has released a new ShuttlePRO and ShuttleXpress Mac driver with optimized settings for Apple Final Cut Studio.
Go to Source
http://news.creativecow.net/story/863313