Reason 7 inline editing

Reason 7 music production, Propellerheads’ best version so far

In some areas Reason 6.5 was already better than Apple Logic Studio and version 7 builds on that. However, in some areas the old Logic Studio still beats Reason 7. One major feature that I find lacking in Reason 7 is the ability to synchronise music with movie/video in the app itself. In all other areas, I find Reason superior to Logic, even in the quality of some of its samples.

Reviews

popclip

PopClip, a smart clipboard aide

I’m not a huge fan of applications that seemingly make your life easier. In many cases, they only take up memory space and make your life more miserable as a result of your Mac choking on them. But there are exceptions. PopClip is one of those.

Best Practices

Seven ways to retime a 24fps to a 25fps clip

It may not happen often, but from time to time you’ll end up with a 25fps sequence in which you need to ingest clips that have been shot at 24fps and at 25fps. In Final Cut Pro X you can mix different clip formats and frame rates voluntarily, but you won’t have control over the end result. Other … More...

Transcoding video for delivery, an overview and best practices

You are often required to transcode from one format to another. When shooting in consumer AVCHD or professional XDCAM you will need to transcode to a format your video editor (NLE) understands and can work with smoothly. But just as often you'll need to transcode from your NLE's format to another … More...

Past Stories

popclip

PopClip, a smart clipboard aide

I’m not a huge fan of applications that seemingly make your life easier. In many cases, they only take up memory space and make your life more miserable as a result of your Mac choking on them. But there are exceptions. PopClip is one of those.

SliceX tracking in Final Cut Pro X

CoreMelt SliceX brings mocha planar tracking to Final Cut Pro X

mocha Pro is a great rotoscoping and masking tool for video. It has won awards (even Oscars were involved) and it offers a complete environment for rotoscoping and compositing artists to work their magic. But it lacks a direct integration with Final Cut Pro X or even the latest version of Motion. CoreMelt solved that problem by embedding the mocha tracking engine in their SliceX product.

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition kit

GoPro Hero3 Black tested for noise and light adaptation performance

I tested the GoPro Hero3 Black for noise and light adaptation performance. I measured the light recorded by the Hero3 with an i1 Display Pro connected via basICColor’s display Pro 5. This software has an ambient light measurement module that is very accurate. The light recorded by the camera started at less than 5 lux, [...]

GoPro Hero3 Black tested for noise and light adaptation performance

I tested the GoPro Hero3 Black for noise and light adaptation performance. I measured the light recorded by the Hero3 with an i1 Display Pro connected via basICColor’s display Pro 5. This software has an ambient light measurement module that is very accurate. The light recorded by the camera started at less than 5 lux, [...]

ProofHQ welcome screen

Approval and proofing across file types with ProofHQ

One of the major problems with creative work in a large organisation is to get the approval from all parties involved, as well as knowing which version of a project is the last one. If you don’t have a system which handles this correctly and efficiently, managing creative content such as marketing collateral and promotional imagery and video, becomes a mess. Deadlines will come and go and costs will skyrocket. The solution could be online proofing aka approval management. ProofHQ is an online service that does just that.

Technicolor Color Assist 1.5 adds support for Adobe After Effects

Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, announced the latest version of Technicolor Color Assist, its video colour correction and grading software package. Key improvements of version 1.5 include compatibility with Adobe After Effects and support for AVCHD video and still images.

Technicolor Color Assist 1.5 adds support for Adobe After Effects

Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, announced the latest version of Technicolor Color Assist, its video colour correction and grading software package. Key improvements of version 1.5 include compatibility with Adobe After Effects and support for AVCHD video and still images. …read more Source: http://photo.it-enquirer.com/2013/05/technicolor-color-assist-1-5-adds-support-for-adobe-after-effects/

Reason 7 inline editing

Reason 7 music production, Propellerheads’ best version so far

In some areas Reason 6.5 was already better than Apple Logic Studio and version 7 builds on that. However, in some areas the old Logic Studio still beats Reason 7. One major feature that I find lacking in Reason 7 is the ability to synchronise music with movie/video in the app itself. In all other areas, I find Reason superior to Logic, even in the quality of some of its samples.

Pacifist

Pacifist, file extraction and system forensics tool

When I reviewed Pacifist for the first time, now some five or six years ago, it was pretty much a one-trick app. No more. Pacifist is a must-have for extracting files from installers and zip files, as well as for system forensics/troubleshooting. In that area, Pacifist is just as indispensable as DiskWarrior.

Another MIS in EFI’s crown: printLEADER

EFI, a world leader in digital printing innovation, announced that it has acquired the assets of privately held printLEADER. printLEADER, with headquarters in Palm City, Florida, is a provider of print MIS (management information systems) software products for the printing industry.

Fiery XF 5 workflow RIP delivers

Fiery XF Version 5 is a flexible and scalable high-speed RIP and colour management workflow for wide- to superwide-format production with customizable automated workflows from job creation to printing and verification.

DAM

Understanding metadata in Digital Asset Management

Digital Asset Management or DAM for short is not as easy to understand as many people think it is. Understanding a DAM project starts with understanding the difference between asset and metadata. Metadata is data about data. This most common description doesn’t tell you the problems it hides.