Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Streaming Training CoursesFinal Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro and Avid training resources (866-566-1881)Digital Rapids Advances VOD Encoding for Major U.S. IPTV Provider- November 6, 2007 Digital Rapids has worked closely with a premier U.S. telecommunications provider, along with leading content providers and post production facilities, to bring to market an advanced H.264 encoding platform meeting the provider's demanding requirements for Video on Demand (VOD) content for its flagship IPTV video service. Studios and facilities including Ascent Media Group, Global Digital Media Xchange, Starz Entertainment, TVN Entertainment and more are using Digital Rapids' StreamZ...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/digital_rapids_advances_vod_encoding_for_major_us_... Performing a Slip Edit on Multiple Clips in Final Cut Pro- November 5, 2007 We have talked before about how trimming is the essence of editing and how having a firm handle on the various trimming techniques in Final Cut Pro can broaden your creative horizons, well here is another technique that you can add to your arsenal. Slipping Multiple Clips Simultaneously A slip edit only effects the in and out points of one clip, but in this example, we have multiple selections and will be changing the in and out points of multiple clips. Think of it as reframing the action...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/performing_a_slip_edit_on_multiple_clips_in_final_... Adobe Encore and Chapter Playlists- November 1, 2007 You can create some great DVD's with some very intricate navigation with a single timeline in Adobe Encore. The way to do this is to create chapter playlists. If you are building an instructional DVD and you have a specific segment you want your viewer to watch and then return back to the menu you can do this with chapter playlists. You have the ability to play your chapters in an order you wish through the chapter playlist. This is one of many great features in Adobe Encore and if you want to.http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/adobe_encore_and_chapter_playlists.php Using Compressor to export WMV AVI MP3- November 1, 2007 You can use Apple Compressor to export a variety of video formats using various codecs. Unfortunately, some of the formats such as .avi's mp3's or wmv's may not have a pre-built preset. This means, you'll need to create your own customized setting within Compressor to access them. To do this, navigate to the settings window within Apple Compressor and click on the settings tab. Then click on the 'create new setting' icon which looks like a '+' icon. The .avi, and .wmv codecs are...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/using_compressor_to_export_wmv_avi_mp3.php Previewing Selective Audio Tracks using the JKL Keys in FCP- November 1, 2007 While using the JKL keys to preview edits that you have made, you can selectively choose which audio tracks you wish to preview while playing back your edit. 1 Go to Final Cut Pro User Preferences Click on the Editing Tab 2 Make sure that the "Trim with Sequence Audio" selection is checked, then check the option for "Trim with Edit Selection Audio (Mute Others)." 3 Double click on an edit point in the Timeline to activate the Trim Edit Window. 4 Place the cursor point over the.http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/previewing_selective_audio_tracks_using_the_jkl_ke... Adobe After Effects and Show Alpha- November 1, 2007 The composer window in Adobe After Effects has many settings that you may not be aware of. When you open a new comp you automatically are given a background color. Make sure that you do not confuse this with an actual background. It may appear that you have a black, or some other color, background when in fact it is actually alpha. To make sure what is alpha and what is an actual layer you need to check the show alpha box in the comp window. This is often overlooked and depending on your...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/adobe_after_effects_and_show_alpha.php Internap Technology Powers Social Networking Site FanU.com- November 1, 2007 Internap Network Services Corporation, a global provider of end-to-end Internet business solutions, today announced its route-optimized, performance IP services and content delivery network (CDN) are powering social networking site FanU.com. Dedicated to college sports fans across the nation, FanU.com is leveraging Internap's bundle of services and expertise in streaming media technology, managed server and scalability in the launch of their college sports-focused social network.http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/internap_technology_powers_social_networking_site_... Streambox to Highlight Streaming Media for Emergency Response- November 1, 2007 Mark Marchetti, director of broadcast solutions for Streambox, Inc., will be presenting at the upcoming GVExpo 2007 conference and exhibition in Washington, D.C. As part of a series of streaming media case studies, Marchetti will speak on the topic of "Streaming Media for Emergency Response" on Nov. 15 starting at 11 a.m. "Getting live video reports from the scene of disasters as events unfold can be a logistical and technical challenge," said Marchetti. "Increasingly, relief organizations...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/streambox_to_highlight_streaming_media_for_emergen... Akamai Unveils Unique View of the High-Definition Internet- November 1, 2007 Akamai Technologies, Inc., the leading global service provider for accelerating content and applications online, today announced TheHDWeb, a 'proof-of-concept' portal designed to showcase the experience consumers can have with high definition content online. The Website, available at www.thehdweb.com, showcases content from a variety of industries including music, movies, professional sports, games and news. Akamai customers are now delivering a consistent, high-definition video experience on.http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/akamai_unveils_unique_view_of_the_highdefinition_i... |