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Apple Releases Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3 Update
This morning Apple announced Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3, an update that should close the gap on key features previously found in FCP7 but still missing in FCPX, notably multicam editing and video out support for broadcast video monitoring, both promised last September.

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Free Stuff: DAZ Gives Away Studio 4 Pro, Bryce 7 Pro, and More

If you like free software, you might want to head over to the DAZ 3D website this month, while the company is giving away downloads of its Poser competitor DAZ Studio 4 Pro, the venerable 3D landscaping software Bryce 7 Pro, 3D modeling software Hexagon 2. »

The Motley Fool Looks at Our NLEs

Here we are just after Apple's biggest update yet to Final Cut Pro X. »

02\|01\|12		Blackmagic Design Releases Support For Final Cut Pro X 10.0.3 Broadcast Monitoring

01\|30\|12		Autodesk Selects Dot Hill Storage for High-end Post-Production Solutions

01\|30\|12		EditShare Ships New Ark Update

01\|18\|12		GoPro Releases GoPro CineForm Studio Premium and Professional

01\|17\|12		American Cinema Editors Announce Nominees for the 62nd Annual ACE Eddie Awards

01\|11\|12		The American Society of Cinematographers Nominates The Artist, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hugo, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and The Tree of Life


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World War 7 Brings 3D Glasses to the Rock Concert On Friday, February 3, indie rock band Saint Motel will perform at the Soho House in West Hollywood, accompanied by what World War 7 (WW7) Creative Director Josh Ferrazzano describes as "a multimedia, stereoscopic, psychedelic spectacular." »




Review: Nexto DI Mobile Data Storage System The advent of multiple file-based recording formats and camera systems necessitates a new generation of efficient data management tools like the Nexto DI, which can accommodate, off-load, and store a range of data protocols and media types. From Alexa and SxS to XDCAM EX and P2 today’s shooter/filmmaker working project to project and (often) from producer to producer may frequently use a variety of cameras from just as many manufacturers. »




Apple Reinvents Multicam Editing in Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3 Update This morning Apple announced Final Cut Pro X v10.0.3, an update that should close the gap on key features previously found in FCP7 but still missing in FCPX, notably multicam editing and video out support for broadcast video monitoring, both promised last September. The update went live in the Mac App Store this morning at 8:30 am ET/5:30 am PT. It is free to existing users and remains a $299.99 download for new users. »




Top 5 Ways to Avoid Catastrophe in Production and Post As a consultant far too often I get called in to “fix” problems that could have been avoided with a little planning and understanding. The really big budget productions rarely have these issues because they can afford to deal with things on set and/or in post. But for low- and mid-budget productions, most of the catastrophic problems I see in production and post could be overcome by following these five important guidelines. »


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