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Last week, my most popular article was on how to use SSDs to improve computer performance. That article wasn't wrong, but it was incomplete. There are other ways to improve performance. So, I wrote a new, more complete, version this week.
Link: How and Why to Use SSDs to Improve Computer Performance
Friday night, I upgraded to macOS Sonoma 14.2. The process was painless and everything seems to work fine. So, from my perspective, if you are thinking of upgrading, 14.2 looks good. So does FCP 10.7.
Export segmentation is one of the new features in Final Cut 10.7 that becomes available when you upgrade to macOS Sonoma. This harnesses the power of multiple media engines in Apple silicon to accelerate H.264 and HEVC exports in FCP or Compressor. This makes exports faster, but has other benefits and limitations.
Link: Export Segmentation in Final Cut 10.7 and Compressor – Faster But…
In the news:
NAB Amplify ran a very interesting article on the disruptive effects of AI in media. Battle lines will be fought in three areas: the legal right to use AI; between open source and proprietary AI tool developers in IT; and Hollywood Studios versus the legion of employees from A-list talent to production crew.
Link: https://amplify.nabshow.com/articles/ic-ai-media-entertainment/
Channel 1, in Los Angeles, just announced a plan to deploy AI-generated news anchors for newscasts starting in the spring of next year. A brouhaha ensued.
Link: USA Today: AI-based TV Newscasts
In last week's webinar, I discussed how to transfer media from older formats - Hi8, DV and VHS - into our current editing systems. A KEY part of this, though, is a cable to connect Firewire devices to Thunderbolt. These exist, but they are rapidly getting discontinued. If you have an older deck, make sure you buy a connection cable before they disappear. Check B&H Photo and eBay.
fXFactory released MoType 2.1 for Premiere, After Effects, Final Cut & Motion. This provides flexible particle emitters to add life to titles. 250 templates, 3D support in After Effects and Motion, smooth light trails and text painting.
Link: https://fxfactory.com/info/motype2/
Pixotope announced the addition of industry-first zoom capabilities to its through-the-lens camera tracking software solution, Pixotope Tracking - Fly Edition. This first-of-its-kind solution gives content creators access to zoom capabilities beyond the current limitations of one fixed lens position on drones and other cameras.
Link: https://www.pixotope.com/products/pixotope-camera-tracking
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