http://www.macnn.com/ MacNN is the leading source for news about Apple and the Mac industry. It offers news, reviews, discussion, tips, troubleshooting, links, and reviews every day. The best place for Mac News. Period. en-us http://images.macnn.com/images/macnn-logo-bw.gif http://www.macnn.com/ http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/22/maintenance.release.for.video.editing.suite/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/fc.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple has released a Pro Applications Update for Final Cut Studio, along with a new Server Diagnostics utility. The Final Cut Studio download is primarily a maintenance update, with improvements to overall stability and compatibility. The revision includes Final Cut Pro 7.0.1, Motion 4.0.1, Soundtrack Pro 3.0.1, Color 1.5.1 and Compressor 3.5.1.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/22/maintenance.release.for.video.editing.suite/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:20:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/05/blu.ray.not.likely.for.new.imacs/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0910/imacaluminum-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Despite implications of Blu-ray Macs soon, the rumored iMac overhaul isn't slated to get the better disc format, tech writer John Gruber claimed on Sunday. Known for sources that have accurately predicted iPhone details, he said that Blu-ray was once considered likely but that the "new word" is that it has been dropped. Why this might be hasn't been addressed.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/10/05/blu.ray.not.likely.for.new.imacs/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/10/matrox.mxo2.le/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/matroxmxo2le.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Matrox this evening launched a new portable breakout box aimed specifically at Mac users editing at a pro level with Final Cut Studio. The MXO2 LE takes SDI, component, RCA and 10-bit HDMI video input from cameras or other sources and puts them in formats immediately usable by Color, Final Cut Pro and other apps in the suite, such as Apple's in-house ProRes 4:2:2 HQ format. It can also work with... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/10/matrox.mxo2.le/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/ki.pro.records.real.time.video.on.macs/ <img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/gallery/sep2009/kipro1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />AJA Video Systems has introduced a portable video-recording system for filmmakers and video professionals, Ki Pro. The device connects to almost any digital camera through SDI, HDMI or analog inputs, and records high-quality Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files that can be edited within Appleís Final Cut Studio software. The device integrates both Wi-Fi and Ethernet connection capabilities, enabling u... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/09/03/ki.pro.records.real.time.video.on.macs/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:35:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/10/toshiba.bda.application/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0908/toshibahd-e1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Toshiba started the week by revealing that it hopes to join the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA). The company explained the move as a reaction to "recent growth" in the amount of hardware supporting Blu-ray along with high-enough demand from the public itself. If accepted, the Japanese firm plans to make both Blu-ray movie players, drives for computers and notebooks themselves using the large-capa... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/08/10/toshiba.bda.application/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/20/aja.ki.pro.recorder/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/esta/content/0904/ajakipro.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Professional video interface and conversion hardware maker AJA Video Systems on Monday at NAB show introduced the Ki Pro portable tapeless video device that records files to the Apple ProRes 422 codec directly from camera. The device has a large variety of analog and digital connections, allowing content from nearly any video and audio source to be recorded in the format. These recordings can then... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/04/20/aja.ki.pro.recorder/ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:10:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/13/new.final.cut.in.april/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0903/finalcutstud.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple is indeed on the verge of releasing a new version of Final Cut Studio, new sources are said to corroborate. Although some sources have suggested than an updated Final Cut Studio suite could be announced on March 24th, people "familiar with the company's plans" are said to indicate that Apple is timing a release around the National Association of Broadcasters expo, scheduled for late April. ... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/13/new.final.cut.in.april/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:50:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/09/final.cut.on.mar.24th/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0903/finalcutstud.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple continues to have special plans for March 24th, a German website claims. Although rumors had pointed to an update of Mac desktops on that date, Apple surprised analysts and the public by releasing the systems on March 3rd instead. Some form of announcement is believed to remain scheduled for the 24th however, specifically relating to the company's professional video software.... http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/03/09/final.cut.on.mar.24th/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/21/apple.updates.fcp.605/ <img align='left' src='0' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Apple on Thursday released new updates to professional video and audio suites, including Final Cut Pro 6.05, Compressor 3.0.5, Color 1.0.3 and Shake 4.1.1. Apple says the Pro Applications Update 2008-04, a revision to Final Cut Studio 2.0. addresses general performance issues and improves overall stability. Final Cut Pro 6.0.5 addresses specific issues such as improved rendering of still images an... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/11/21/apple.updates.fcp.605/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:30:00 GMT http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/09/boris.lens.flare.unit/ <img align='left' src='http://images.macnn.com/macnn/news/0810/lfsml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Boris FX has released the Continuum Lens Flare Unit, a new plug-in for Adobe CS3 and CS4, as well as Apple's Final Cut Studio 2. The program simulates the streaks and spots of light that end up on film due to reflections inside of a camera lens. Flares can be added either to a source image, or else a completely synthetic creation. Special filters are provided, meanwhile, which allow users to creat... http://www.macnn.com/articles/08/10/09/boris.lens.flare.unit/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:45:00 GMT