Category Archives: Software

Thoughts On Macintosh

April 18, 2007 – 4:09 am

It doesn’t feel like it, but I’ve had my Mac mini for well over a year. I started using it as my primary desktop machine when I moved down to Chapman about half a year ago. I’ve had a lot of time to think about the system as I was mastering it. I think that […]

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Throw off the shackles of DRM - for a price.

April 3, 2007 – 1:44 am

Many, including myself, thought the day would never come. As it turns out, the rumors about EMI and Apple brokering a deal to distribute DRM-free music through the iTunes Music Store held water. EMI has stated that their entire catalogue will be released sans DRM in May. However, this comes at a price of 30 […]

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Avid Ruminations

March 10, 2007 – 2:11 am

I like how Avid Media Composer is the “industry standard” for nonlinear video editing equipment. Nice “industrial solution” you’ve got there.
Recent frustrations have prompted me to write an entry on Google pages. Figured I might as well link to it here and spread the love.

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A tapeless recording setup using Final Cut Pro.

January 31, 2007 – 5:04 am

I figured out how to do this a little while ago, and wanted to share it. This should work with any decent firewire DV camera.
First, hook up the camera to your Mac and turn it on to “camera mode” (Not VTR.) Start Final Cut Pro. Open the “Log and Capture” window and go to the […]

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