Steve is back - and with new iPods!
Steve Jobs stepped back into the spotlight for the first time in nearly a year on Wednesday, drawing a standing ovation before unveiling new and cheaper iPods for Apple Inc.
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Blue Room Shoots Five Spots For NFL.Com Fantasy Files and Reebok
Produced by Blue Room, the award-winning NFL Fantasy Files have been reopened. Filmed for NFL.com and Reebok, the viral campaign began rolling out one spot a week on July 20 on NFL.com, NFL Network s Total Access and Reebok.com. Designed to incite fantasy football signups and interest for NFL.com, the series of five :30 spots features NFL stars: Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), Santonio Holmes (Pittsburgh Steelers), Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars), Darren Sproles (San Diego Chargers) and Kevin Boss (NY Giants).
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Apple updates Final Cut Studio
Apple has updated its Final Cut Studio suite of professional creative applications with more than 100 new features, as well as new versions of its Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Color and Compressor applications.
...Read More »
Bud Light Lime Serves-Up Summer State of Mind in High-Profile Broadcast Spots from Stardust and DDB Chicago
Bicoastal U.S. creative production company Stardust Studios is very proud to detail its close collaborations with the creative team from DDB Chicago for Bud Light Lime. For the project, one :30 and two :15 design-intensive broadcast spots entitled "The Summer State of Mind" created by Stardust debuted on May 10 during high-profile U.S. primetime broadcast coverage, like the 2009 NBA playoffs, and continue to air widely.
...Read More »
Introducing the Red Bull Big Tune Webisodic Series and BET TV Special
Innovative motion design and production company Monkeyhead is very proud to detail its opening titles and custom graphics package created for the Red Bull Big Tune documentary webisodic series, and for the forthcoming Big Tune Documentary Special set to air in April on BET.
...Read More »
Managing Media: Adobe Metadata: Part One By Mike Jones
The most profound shifts in creative technologies can often be distilled to distinct keywords; idea-terms that encompass a range of tools, techniques and technologies. In the current age of digital software suite packages, that keyword is Metadata.
...Read More »
Ant Neely: Not Fit for Human Consumption By Ko Maruyama
Ant Neely, musician and Mac enthusiast has been scoring a show out of the Netherlands. The actors use motion capture to grab all of the action then transfer the data to 3D characters. While talking to Ant about the show, I also found out that he is also geotracking his latest CD: Not Fit for Human Consumption
...Read More »
abaltat muse By Ko Maruyama
Abaltat is not only gaelic for talent, but it's a new software from an Irish software company who hopes to help you create unique music based on the video images in your QuickTime movies. The software isn't a new concept: they debuted last year, but have made some improvements to show off this year at NAB.
...Read More »
NAB 2008: Artbeats Experts By Ko Maruyama
At NAB there are many who attend to look for footage, and I couldn't really figure out why some footage vendors were in one spot, while other vendors were in another, but my favorite resource, Artbeats, was positioned nearby Adobe's and MAXON's booth, making them a very obvious vendor to visit.
...Read More »
Cross-Platform Production - Mac, Boot Camp, Windows & Cineform By Mike Jones
There was time when it was unthinkable but the unthinkable, it seems, has become a reality - Windows on a Mac. But aside from the novelty value, the revelation of a dual operating system opens up new possibilities for video and digital media producers and rises above the traditionally application restricted and insular Mac platform.
...Read More »
Vendors to Visit in Vegas: Automatic Duck By Ko Maruyama
Every year, broadcasters of all kinds gather in Las Vegas to see the new gear offered by the vendors who support the creation and transmission of what you watch and listen to. This year, Wes Plate from Automatic Duck will show off some of the latest edit list conversion tools.
...Read More »
2007 Credit where Credit is Due By Mike Jones
I've long held the belief that the broad industry and community of media creators need to be proactive and dynamic in their criticism of creative software and hardware developers. Such developers become complacent and self-serving when their users are not clamouring for 'better' and demanding "more."
...Read More »
FOR ART'S SAKE: Changing Perception By Carolyn Stampeen
The Pixel Corps teamed up with ON Networks to find talent to create a new show which would shine a light on modern and contemporary art. Through a creative challenge and guidance from Pixel Corps, Lori Apthorp won a contract from ON Networks as well as $5,000 in cash.
...Read More »
Digital Media Online Announces Forum Rewards Program!
Digital Media Online (DMO, www.DigitalMediaOnlineInc.com) today announced the launch of their Forum Rewards program. This new program is designed to give back something to all the users who have helped make DMNForums a successful community where professionals can help other users in a free and easy community environment.
...Read More »
Stardust Creates Stylized Nevada Desert in Animated Spot for Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Bicoastal creative production company Stardust Studios has created a new :30 spot promoting the Las Vegas-based Springs Preserve via Montreal-based advertising agency Sid Lee. The spot debuted in Las Vegas area theaters on May 4 ahead of screenings of ?Spider-Man 3,? and will continue airing in regional cinemas over the weeks ahead. It is also made its broadcast debut this week, and will eventually be featured in video installations in high-profile Las Vegas hotels.
...Read More »
The SqueeGees By Ko Maruyama
The SqueeGees, a musical duo whose track from their first album has been included on an episode of the Warner Brother's Gilmore Girls television series, shared a little bit about how easy it was to record their first album. Using some professional hardware and desktop software, they were able to record in their personal studio, and mix on a small board with high end results. Playing mostly for an audience under the age of 6, the SqueeGees are having a lot of fun making music.
...Read More »
PODCASTING 101 By Ko Maruyama
In my short series about my adventures with my PC, I started to listen to various podcasts (ironically on my Apple iPod) about how to do stuff. It was about a year and a half ago when I started subscribing to podcasts. Since then, podcasting has taken off. Gear Media Tech, a podcast featuring Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay is also now a seminar, helping everyone learn about production.
...Read More »
Adobe Goes Cross Platform By Stephen Schleicher
Today Adobe Systems announced the next release of Adobe Production Studio would be going cross platform for all applications. Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator have been available on the Macintosh platform for years, but now Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Encore and Adobe Soundbooth will be making the migration as well.
...Read More »
Chris Henderson's Recording Tips By Frank Moldstad
If there?s one thing Chris Henderson knows, it?s how to get a killer guitar sound. But the veteran guitarist with Southern Rock band 3 Doors Down has honed his recording techniques for a variety of instruments in his Mississippi project studio, some of which he was kind enough to share with us here.
...Read More »
A Year After Katrina, Rivergate Studios Rises Again By Frank Moldstad
When Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast last year, the resulting storm surge reached 20 miles inland, submerging everything in its path ? including Chris Henderson?s recording studio. Situated 12 miles from the Gulf in the small town of Gautier, MS, the studio and everything in it were under seven-and-a-half feet of salt water for three days, including some classic guitars and amplifiers Henderson had collected as a guitarist with the platinum-selling rock band 3 Doors Down. But a year later, he's back, with a bigger and better studio, as he relates in this interview.
...Read More »
Bluetooth headsets have become more and more popular throughout the years and now more and more cell phones have been able to take advantage of this technology. In this review we'll be looking at a brand new Bluetooth headset from iTech, the SolarVoice 908, one of the first solar charging headsets on the market.
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Thank goodness you're a pack rat! You know, have to grab, keep everything that flies by...ok everything except that report or news item or YouTube yuck you saw last week and now desperately need. Can't find it it save your behind. And still you don't have enough storage...there are new worlds to conquer, new worlds to destroy or take home with you. Don't worry Flash will always be there for you Dale!!!!
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On this Veteran's Day 2009, as we honor those who served and gave their lives for America, there are stories about man's best friend being told by those who fought alongside their "War Dogs of the Pacific." Most Americans have no idea that dogs were trained to sniff out the enemy during World War II, 549 to be exact fought with the U.S. Marines on Guam, Saipan, and other battlegrounds of the Pacific Theater.
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Did you hear? Microsoft is releasing a new version of Windows - should you buy it? Windows 7 is here. In this article you will find out if Windows 7 is worth the wait and whether or not you should upgrade. Or is Windows 7 just another Vista?
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Steve is back - and with new iPods!
Steve Jobs stepped back into the spotlight for the first time in nearly a year on Wednesday, drawing a standing ovation before unveiling new and cheaper iPods for Apple Inc.
...Read More »
Blue Room Shoots Five Spots For NFL.Com Fantasy Files and Reebok
Produced by Blue Room, the award-winning NFL Fantasy Files have been reopened. Filmed for NFL.com and Reebok, the viral campaign began rolling out one spot a week on July 20 on NFL.com, NFL Network s Total Access and Reebok.com. Designed to incite fantasy football signups and interest for NFL.com, the series of five :30 spots features NFL stars: Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), Santonio Holmes (Pittsburgh Steelers), Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars), Darren Sproles (San Diego Chargers) and Kevin Boss (NY Giants).
...Read More »
Apple updates Final Cut Studio
Apple has updated its Final Cut Studio suite of professional creative applications with more than 100 new features, as well as new versions of its Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundtrack Pro, Color and Compressor applications.
...Read More »
Bud Light Lime Serves-Up Summer State of Mind in High-Profile Broadcast Spots from Stardust and DDB Chicago
Bicoastal U.S. creative production company Stardust Studios is very proud to detail its close collaborations with the creative team from DDB Chicago for Bud Light Lime. For the project, one :30 and two :15 design-intensive broadcast spots entitled "The Summer State of Mind" created by Stardust debuted on May 10 during high-profile U.S. primetime broadcast coverage, like the 2009 NBA playoffs, and continue to air widely.
...Read More »
Introducing the Red Bull Big Tune Webisodic Series and BET TV Special
Innovative motion design and production company Monkeyhead is very proud to detail its opening titles and custom graphics package created for the Red Bull Big Tune documentary webisodic series, and for the forthcoming Big Tune Documentary Special set to air in April on BET.
...Read More »
Managing Media: Adobe Metadata: Part One
The most profound shifts in creative technologies can often be distilled to distinct keywords; idea-terms that encompass a range of tools, techniques and technologies. In the current age of digital software suite packages, that keyword is Metadata.
...Read More »
Ant Neely: Not Fit for Human Consumption
Ant Neely, musician and Mac enthusiast has been scoring a show out of the Netherlands. The actors use motion capture to grab all of the action then transfer the data to 3D characters. While talking to Ant about the show, I also found out that he is also geotracking his latest CD: Not Fit for Human Consumption
...Read More »
abaltat muse
Abaltat is not only gaelic for talent, but it's a new software from an Irish software company who hopes to help you create unique music based on the video images in your QuickTime movies. The software isn't a new concept: they debuted last year, but have made some improvements to show off this year at NAB.
...Read More »
NAB 2008: Artbeats Experts
At NAB there are many who attend to look for footage, and I couldn't really figure out why some footage vendors were in one spot, while other vendors were in another, but my favorite resource, Artbeats, was positioned nearby Adobe's and MAXON's booth, making them a very obvious vendor to visit.
...Read More »
Cross-Platform Production - Mac, Boot Camp, Windows & Cineform
There was time when it was unthinkable but the unthinkable, it seems, has become a reality - Windows on a Mac. But aside from the novelty value, the revelation of a dual operating system opens up new possibilities for video and digital media producers and rises above the traditionally application restricted and insular Mac platform.
...Read More »
Vendors to Visit in Vegas: Automatic Duck
Every year, broadcasters of all kinds gather in Las Vegas to see the new gear offered by the vendors who support the creation and transmission of what you watch and listen to. This year, Wes Plate from Automatic Duck will show off some of the latest edit list conversion tools.
...Read More »
2007 Credit where Credit is Due
I've long held the belief that the broad industry and community of media creators need to be proactive and dynamic in their criticism of creative software and hardware developers. Such developers become complacent and self-serving when their users are not clamouring for 'better' and demanding "more."
...Read More »
FOR ART'S SAKE: Changing Perception
The Pixel Corps teamed up with ON Networks to find talent to create a new show which would shine a light on modern and contemporary art. Through a creative challenge and guidance from Pixel Corps, Lori Apthorp won a contract from ON Networks as well as $5,000 in cash.
...Read More »
Digital Media Online Announces Forum Rewards Program!
Digital Media Online (DMO, www.DigitalMediaOnlineInc.com) today announced the launch of their Forum Rewards program. This new program is designed to give back something to all the users who have helped make DMNForums a successful community where professionals can help other users in a free and easy community environment.
...Read More »
Stardust Creates Stylized Nevada Desert in Animated Spot for Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Bicoastal creative production company Stardust Studios has created a new :30 spot promoting the Las Vegas-based Springs Preserve via Montreal-based advertising agency Sid Lee. The spot debuted in Las Vegas area theaters on May 4 ahead of screenings of ?Spider-Man 3,? and will continue airing in regional cinemas over the weeks ahead. It is also made its broadcast debut this week, and will eventually be featured in video installations in high-profile Las Vegas hotels.
...Read More »
The SqueeGees
The SqueeGees, a musical duo whose track from their first album has been included on an episode of the Warner Brother's Gilmore Girls television series, shared a little bit about how easy it was to record their first album. Using some professional hardware and desktop software, they were able to record in their personal studio, and mix on a small board with high end results. Playing mostly for an audience under the age of 6, the SqueeGees are having a lot of fun making music.
...Read More »
PODCASTING 101
In my short series about my adventures with my PC, I started to listen to various podcasts (ironically on my Apple iPod) about how to do stuff. It was about a year and a half ago when I started subscribing to podcasts. Since then, podcasting has taken off. Gear Media Tech, a podcast featuring Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay is also now a seminar, helping everyone learn about production.
...Read More »
Adobe Goes Cross Platform
Today Adobe Systems announced the next release of Adobe Production Studio would be going cross platform for all applications. Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator have been available on the Macintosh platform for years, but now Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Encore and Adobe Soundbooth will be making the migration as well.
...Read More »
Chris Henderson's Recording Tips
If there?s one thing Chris Henderson knows, it?s how to get a killer guitar sound. But the veteran guitarist with Southern Rock band 3 Doors Down has honed his recording techniques for a variety of instruments in his Mississippi project studio, some of which he was kind enough to share with us here.
...Read More »
A Year After Katrina, Rivergate Studios Rises Again
When Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast last year, the resulting storm surge reached 20 miles inland, submerging everything in its path ? including Chris Henderson?s recording studio. Situated 12 miles from the Gulf in the small town of Gautier, MS, the studio and everything in it were under seven-and-a-half feet of salt water for three days, including some classic guitars and amplifiers Henderson had collected as a guitarist with the platinum-selling rock band 3 Doors Down. But a year later, he's back, with a bigger and better studio, as he relates in this interview.
...Read More »
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