| | | | recap DV through SDI
by Bill Dewald on Aug 4, 2008 at 5:47:40 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
the DV firewire vs. SDI issue. Here's what Gary Adcock had to say about it last time - he insists that if you're going to a non-camera codec, that you should let the hardware in your deck do the work, ... | | | | |
| | | | upgrading Window ME to XP Pro
by Brian Lynn on Aug 15, 2008 at 7:06:34 am
in the Windows Hardware & Software Forum
most new computers. Make friends with one of us computer dorks... we talk strange languages, interface with computers better than we do humans, and we tend to give away old hardware when we upgrade. Its how my friends get their ... | | | | |
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SANetworks
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Build your own affordable SAN -- that works!
Want to let everyone in your shop use the same media at the same time? The Cows Bob Zelin shares the secrets for affordable shared storage that you can build yourself, and that WORKS. Start with big, fast storage from your favorite pro vendor, then follow along. Bob even shows you a few hazards to avoid along the way.
Tutorial, Feature
Author: Bob Zelin |
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| | | | News: Matrox MXO2 Shipping in Time for IBC 2008
by Cow News Droid on Sep 6, 2008 at 4:11:35 am
in the News & Press Releases Forum
audio inputs and outputs including 5.1 surround sound monitoring HDMI input, output, and monitoring with calibration controls including blue-only 10-bit realtime hardware up/down/cross conversion Up to five user selectable simultaneous video outputs - HD and/or SD on HDMI, SDI, and ... | | | | |
| | | | 1 TB disks give a hard time
by Brian Lynn on Aug 15, 2008 at 6:56:33 am
in the Windows Hardware & Software Forum
Once you attach your ESATA drive, try using the Device Manager, right click, and "Scan For Hardware Changes". Some ESATA capable motherboards won't realize you've connected anything. I believe you said that you've used the ESATA with other drives no ... | | | | |
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Windows Hardware & Software
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Directory Opus 9
This bruiser app is so powerful it should be a requirement for any power user (and every digital content creation user). It offers outstanding tools and an enhanced workflow at a great price. Its features are so deep I felt a written review wasn't strong enough to illustrate why Directory Opus 9 should be standard on every windows computer.
Review
Author: John David Hutton |
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| | | | Project Management in Windows
by Alex Torres on Jul 22, 2008 at 11:01:34 pm
in the Windows Hardware & Software Forum
much in the way of resource management and task dependencies. And the MS Project software doesn't play nice with SharePoint. Is there anyone that could suggest a software or hardware solution? If at all possible, one that integrates with MS ... | | | | |
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Windows Hardware & Software
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Building a PC NLE: Choosing the Components
Assuming you have a limited budget to work with, and are looking to jump into digital video non-linear editing, building your own PC editing platform is the surest way to save a great deal of money. It is not, despite what others may have told you, a monumentally challenging task or cause for lost sleep provided you know what you're doing. In this article, Jim Laffety sorts it all out.
Tutorial
Author: Jim Lafferty |
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| | | | Cineform capture/playback support with Blackmagic
by Leo Baker on Jun 28, 2008 at 9:58:47 pm
in the Blackmagic Design Forum
scene detection along with its superior codec performance, and render engine. It's a shame that we cant monitor the Cineform edit on a broadcast monitor, via the Blackmagic hardware along with full capture support via the Blackmagic units. As it's ... | | | | |
| | | | MPEG2 encoder Realtime
by Alan Smith on May 10, 2008 at 12:34:41 am
in the Apple DVD Studio Pro Forum
Anyone know of any hardware that allows you to encode video/audio into mpeg2 realtime? We are looking for a solution that will improve production time. | | | | |
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Windows Hardware & Software
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Building a PC NLE: Assembling your NLE
Assuming you have a limited budget to work with, and are looking to jump into digital video non-linear editing, building your own PC editing platform is the surest way to save a great deal of money. It is not, despite what others may have told you, a monumentally challenging task or cause for lost sleep provided you know what you're doing. In this second part of the two part series, Jim Laffety helps you assemble all the parts.
Tutorial
Author: Jim Lafferty |
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Sony CineAlta - XDCAM
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The Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX Camera: A Closer Look
Creative Cow Contributing Editor Dylan Reeve says that the EX1 is another Sony breakthrough. A truly professional camera, the XDCAM EX1 offers format and workflow advantages previously unseen in other small cameras. Dylan will show you how the camera works, and how the footage works with your favorite NLE, while also looking ahead to the PMW-EX3.
Review
Author: Dylan Reeve |
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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ILY SpartanPro
Recently, CreativeCOW leader, David Roth Weiss purchased his very first CD and DVD duplicator. After a lot of research he chose the ILY SpartanPro, and it did not take him long to realize that he should not have gone so long without one.
Review
Author: David Roth Weiss |
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Windows Hardware & Software
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Arrays, RAID Drives & Striping: How They Work
In a very basic look at issues like ''What Is an Array'', ''What is RAID'', and ''What Is Striping'' -- Creative Cow's Ron Lindeboom explores the issues that make digital video possible on personal computers. He examines the fundamentals and gives newer users the kinds of basics that they need to know to successfully configure their video drive solution.
Tutorial
Author: Ron Lindeboom |
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Windows Hardware & Software
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Apple Final Cut Pro
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Apple Final Cut Server: A Creative Cow Real-time Report
Everybody wants to know, what is Final Cut Server? And if they know the answer (hint: a very, very big deal), they want to know if it actually works. Who better to ask than people actually using it? The answers provided will change as the situation does, but this is where you can find everything you need to know about Final Cut Server, in real time.
Review, Feature
Author: Tim Wilson |
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Windows Hardware & Software
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Directory Opus 8.1 for Windows
CreativeCOW leader John David Hutton shows us why Directory Opus 8.1 for Windows ''is an outstanding workflow addition at a great price... What is it? Some would say it's a windows explorer replacement and while this is technically true it also offers multitudes of capabilities normally included in many other apps, namely ftp, image conversion, complex file searches including metadata searches, image and file viewer, zip capabilities, folder synchronization, slideshows, etc. It also supports easy access to common utilities like Nero burning software and Google Desktop Search (GDS) software, freely downloadable from Google.''
Review
Author: John David Hutton |
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Podcasts | | | | adobe after effects tutorials podcast
Final Delivery
Aharon Rabinowitz discusses the process and pitfalls of final delivery of a project. Topics covered include: Project Specifications, Hardware and software specifications, Safe Areas, Compression formats and software, and issues with various DVD media. | | | | |
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