Larry Jordan's Newsletter

Oct. 24, 2022

It was a week of announcements! Apple announced new iPads and watches. Adobe announced new versions of almost all its software at Adobe MAX. New audio products were announced at AES in New York. And macOS will arrive Monday, Oct. 24. Plus, the next week or two should see the release of new Macs and goodness knows what else. Exciting times.

Link: Adobe Announces New Updates and AI at Adobe MAX 2022

In the news:

Apple announces new iPads and iPad Pros.

Link: https://www.apple.com/ipad/

Pixotope announced Pixotope Tracking - Fly Edition (Pixotope Fly), a new camera tracking software solution that dramatically simplifies creating and tracking augmented reality elements with drones and cable cameras. The unique markerless technology eliminates the complex set up and creative constraints imposed by tracking markers, enabling productions and live events to engage audiences with dynamic realtime aerial graphics.

Link: news.pixotope.com/-pixotope-launches-drone-camera-tracking-system

Pinterest announced new partnerships with Warner Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Merlin, and BMG, to bring today’s top artists and music on the platform. Through these new deals, users will now be able to add tracks from Ed Sheeran, Silk Sonic, Anitta, and many more to their Idea Pins.

No link available from either Pinterest or Warner Music Group.

Audio Design Desk introduced Haunted Vol 2, a wickedly riveting collection of sound design and music elements produced with your horror projects in mind. Featuring over 285 new spine-tingling effects and loops.

Link: https://add.app/new-royalty-free-horror-music-and-sound-design/

Rotolight introduced the Neo III Pro lighting instruments. 25% more power. Wireless triggering and over 100+ lighting presets.

Link: https://www.rotolight.com

Tom Coughlin, CEO of Coughlin & Associates, has a free new white paper on how NVMe is driving changes in M&E Storage. This is especially helpful in planning post-production.

Link: How NVMe is Shaking Up Media Storage

Panasonic created a virtual demo room to experience the latest Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras (PTZs), software including network configuration tools and Auto-Tracking Software as well as the ability to test specific functions such as sensitivity, zoom, presets, color matching and more. The room is free, but requires registration.

Link: business.panasonic.co.uk/professional-camera/PTZ-virtualdemoroom-VDR

Michael Wohl released a new book: "In Herschel's Wake," a darkly funny adventure story about his experience traveling to a remote Caribbean island when my father died unexpectedly.

Link: Michael Wohl: In Herschel's Wake

NOTE: Due to a schedule conflict, I'm writing this newsletter on Wednesday.

I'll cover any newer news next week.

Adobe's product announcements arrived the same day as an article in Business Insider on how AI is starting to wreck havoc on creative artists. Adobe and I have had this discussion - AI is wonderful, until you need to earn a living.

Link: The Ethics of AI Grow Ever Murkier for Creatives

Jerry Thompson was having trouble figuring out how to compare Apple silicon systems with older Intel computers. It was a very good question - and gave me a chance to reflect on how to change our thinking before buying that next computer.

Link: How to Pick the Right Apple Silicon System

Finally, AI permeates all of Adobe's announcements this week, with a special emphasis on Photoshop and Lightroom. Here's a list of what's new, including Premiere Pro and After Effects.

Link: Adobe Announces New Updates and AI at Adobe MAX 2022

The last two months have been intense in terms of travel and competing demands on my time. That all ended yesterday, for which I'm grateful. Next on my list is a review of a new Synology server. If you have questions about servers, server software or general networking questions, drop me an email. I've already heard from several people with excellent questions that I'm adding to my review.

Apple still has more product announcements on tap - I'm looking forward to what comes next, especially how they are extending the M2 SoC family. Keep in mind that when Apple releases macOS Ventura, hold off updating any business critical systems until Apple has time to stabilize the software. Waiting never hurts. And dead systems are no fun.

Until next week, stay safe, stay healthy and edit well.