Sunday, October 19, 2008

CRAM for Apple Compressor takes the guesswork out of encoding presets

Matt Jeppsen | 10/19- 11:00 AM

CRAM is a collection of application specific presets for Apple Compressor

RobotHand Software is proud to announce CRAM for Compressor.  CRAM is an add-on for Apple’s Compressor software.

CRAM for Compressor includes a variety of presets for handling HD, RED, NTSC and PAL footage.  Presets
include High Quality DVDs from HD and RED footage, Playstation 3 movies, suberb quality H264 for the web, Apple Trailer like quality and more.

CRAM for Compressor embraces the idea that uncomplicated workflow is essential for users. By simplifying the encoding decision process CRAM will save even experienced users hours of trial and error as well as producing quality results every time.  CRAM also includes Compressor Droplets of presets so that they can easily be utilized for a drop and drop process in a simple or even fast paced work environment.  Be sure keep an eye on http://www.compressorpack.com for videos on understanding Compressor and using it more efficiently as well.

CRAM for Compressor currently requires Final Cut Studio 2 to utilize all functions and will be available in a lite versions for Final Cut Studio 1 per request.  We are also soliciting requests for specific presets to include in the final v1.0 release.  Please email requests to

Pricing and Availability
CRAM for Compressor is currently available for preorder at a discounted price of $29.  Compressor will begin delivery via digital download on November 26th and available for immediate purchase at that time for $39.
For additional information about purchasing CRAM for Compressor, email or visit http://www.compressorpack.com.

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Friday, October 17, 2008

Safe Harbor Announces New Tutorial for Matrox RT.X2 Users

Scott Gentry | 10/17- 08:48 AM

Safe Harbor Computers, a leading supplier to professional videographers, today announced the release of “HDV & Blu-ray for the R

This DVD, aimed at all levels of RT.X2 users, provides over 90 minutes of unique instruction on the steps, tips, and tricks necessary to maximize an HDV-to-Blu-ray workflow in the RT.X2.

Highlights include:

• The technical details of HDV and Blu-ray
• Supported HD formats and ingest procedures
• The proper workflow for using HD with your RT.X2
• Monitoring options including downconversion
• Mixed-format editing and aspect ratio conversions
• Encoding options and settings for Blu-ray
• Blu-ray menu creation using Encore and Photoshop

About the Instructor
Jeff Pulera is a professional videographer with 15 years experience. He also works for Safe Harbor Computers, sharing his knowledge and real-life editing experiences with their customers. His company, Digital Vision Productions, specializes in corporate, event and wedding videography. The author of many tech reviews and articles, Jeff is widely known throughout the industry as the “Matrox guru.”

Pricing and Availability
“HDV and Blu-ray for the RT.X2” is available exclusively from Safe Harbor Computers.  Suggested retail is $49.99. For more information or to order, please visit http://www.sharbor.com.

About Safe Harbor Computers
Safe Harbor Computers (http://www.sharbor.com), with offices in Waukesha, WI, is a family-owned business dedicated to providing professionals in the DV, HD, special effects, animation, and NLE industries with the products and training they need to produce show-stopping results. Well-known for their knowledgeable and friendly staff, commitment to customer service, highly-regarded TSUNAMI workstations, competitive pricing, and 20 years’ experience, Safe Harbor Computers is your one-stop shop for high-quality products developed by reputable vendors.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

NVIDIA introduces NVIDIA Quadro CX

Randy Boyes | 10/16- 03:32 PM

The accelerator for Adobe Creative Suite 4

SANTA CLARA, CA-OCTOBER 16, 2008- Today NVIDIA introduced its new accelerator for Adobe®® Creative Suite®® 4 software, the NVIDIA®® Quadro®® CX. This new GPU provides creative professionals with a faster, better, more reliable way to maximize their creativity. Quadro CX was architected to deliver the best performance for the new GPU-optimized features of Adobe Creative Suite 4.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Adobe Creative Suite 4 now shipping

Randy Boyes | 10/16- 03:25 PM

Milestone release radically improves creative workflow efficiency

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Oct. 15, 2008 - Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of the Adobe® Creative Suite® 4 product family, the highly-anticipated release of industry-leading design and development software for virtually every creative workflow. Delivering radical breakthroughs in workflow efficiency - and packed with hundreds of innovative, time saving features - the new Creative Suite 4 product line advances the creative process across print, Web, interactive, film, video and mobile.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Panavision acquires Phantom HD high-speed digital cameras from Abel Cine Tech

Randy Boyes | 10/16- 03:19 PM

Couples Phantom HD with Panavision lenses for feature film, TV and commercial customers

New York, NY – October 14, 2008 – Panavision, the leading supplier of digital and film camera systems through its rental operations around the world, has announced an agreement with Abel Cine Tech and Vision Research for the acquisition of Phantom HD high-speed digital cameras.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH and ASIFA Portland welcome celebrated animation filmmaker, Richard Williams

Randy Boyes | 10/16- 03:12 PM

Academy Award winning animation director and author of “The Animator’s Survival Kit”

PORTLAND, Ore. - Oct. 14, 2008 - Cascade ACM SIGGRAPH, Oregon and Southwest Washington’s local ACM SIGGRAPH chapter, and the Association International du Film d’Animation - Portland (ASIFA) today announced that renowned author, animation director and three-time Academy Award®® winner Richard Williams will present his series of instructional DVD Master Classes based on his bestselling book, “The Animator’s Survival Kit,” on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Portland Community College (PCC) Cascade Campus. Williams’ presentation will introduce his DVD series and detail how he achieves the illusion of life in animation.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Artbeats’ Abstract Dimensions backgrounds step forward

Randy Boyes | 10/16- 02:56 PM

Myrtle Creek, Ore.—Oct. 14, 2008—Background clips don’t have to be boring. The release of Abstract Dimensions, Artbeats’ versatile new footage collection, proves that with 25 new backgrounds spanning a creative cornucopia of geometric shapes, subtle flowing designs and wildly colored warping ‘effects.’

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

NVIDIA to host full day CUDA tutorial at SC08

Randy Boyes | 10/16- 02:52 PM

What: Full Day Tutorial on “High Performance Computing with CUDA” (Module M02)
Where: SC08 @ Austin Convention Center, Austin, TX
When: Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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