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 In our last segment, we identified the various
de-interlacing options available in Apple Final Cut Studio, discussed
when and why de-interlacing is an issue, and looked at de-interlacing in
Final Cut Pro and when exporting via the Using QuickTime Conversion
option. This time out, we'll look at the de-interlacing options
available in Compressor. more>> |
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 One of the most challenging
assignments in visual effects is simulating photoreal CG water on a
large scale. It was only two years ago that the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences bestowed Scientific and Technical Achievement
Awards to the software brainiacs behind water simulation, and the
best-known uses of this technology have been in fantastical films such
as 2012, Poseidon, and Pirates of the Caribbean. So
it was notable to see water simulation playing a pivotal part in Warner
Bros.' Hereafter by Clint Eastwood, a director hardly known for
cutting-edge fantasy effects. Yet when Eastwood read Peter Morgan's
script for Hereafter, he knew he would need to simulate a
terrifying tsunami in order to propel this tale. more>> |
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 When it comes to the Dallas
Mavericks, everything moves fast, and the inhouse video production
department needs to keep the pace. From commercial promotions for the
marketing and corporate sales departments to broadcast features and
in-arena entertainment, Tom Ward, director of production, and his team
provide the pictures to tell the Mavericks' story. "Our job is to give
the rowdy, proud, and loud Mavs fans what they want to
see—entertainment and access to team information. We're the
one-stop shop for everything Mavericks," Ward says. more>> |
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 NewBlue introduced the fourth
offering in its award-winning Video Essentials video effects series.
Titled NewBlue Video Essentials IV, this professional set of 106 presets
in 10 filters offers dozens of ways to simplify and bring fresh
aesthetics to post production. NewBlue Video Essentials IV provides
sophisticated editing techniques including Bleach Bypass, Day for Night,
Drop Shadow, Fish Eye, Luma Key, Magnifying Glass, Reflection, Skin
Touch Up, Slide Show, and Time Clock. Each video plug-in benefits from
NewBlue's novel approach to making technology powerful, yet accessible.
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 Boinx Software announced
updates to its FotoMagico slideshow generator, including iMediaBrowser 2
integration, updated Flickr support and a consumer-friendly FotoMagico
Remote price reduction to boot. The sleek new iMediaBrowser 2 framework
and interface sports expanded media libraries support for quick and
efficient media browsing and locating capabilities, as well as added
support for Flickr browsing directly within the application. A new
Linked to Slides audio option provides users with the ability to link
audio and soundtrack to specific slides, or allows it to move throughout
the entire show. In addition, users can now purchase the FotoMagico
Remote iPhone app for $4.99 (from $19.99). more>> |
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