Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Streaming Training CoursesFinal Cut Pro, Motion, DVD Studio Pro and Avid training resources (866-566-1881)Searching A Jam Packed Browser Window In FCP- August 31, 2007 When you are working on an extensive project containing a large number of bins, its can become rather easy to lose track of the where-abouts of select clips. The search functionality within Final Cut Pro can help you locate multiple items within a project fast. Searching For Items In The Browser Window 1 Make sure that the browser window is active by clicking in it. 2 Press Command F and the Find dialog box will open. 3 Set your search criteria and click Find All. The Find Results...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/searching_a_jam_packed_browser_window_in_fcp.php Avid Xpress Pro Media Composer and Power Scheme- August 31, 2007 I have had the power scheme warning come up on the last few installs of Avid that I have performed for people, so I thought it would be good to address this issue again. When you open your capture tool in Avid Express Pro you may have a power scheme warning pop-up. This will more than likely pop-up if you are editing on a laptop. If you do not remedy this problem your capturing may be interrupted either by your screensaver or your hard disks shutting down. This can be very aggravating if you...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/avid_xpress_pro_media_composer_and_power_scheme.ph... Akamai Enhances User Experience for Large File Downloads- August 31, 2007 Akamai Technologies, Inc., announced the launch of its Large File Download Optimization technology, an integral feature of the Akamai Electronic Software Delivery and Media Delivery solutions that supports the optimization and delivery of increasingly large files, such as DVD software and high-definition video content. To date, Akamai's global platform has been leveraged by leading software, anti-virus, gaming, and media & entertainment companies to deliver many of the largest online files.http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/akamai_enhances_user_experience_for_large_file_dow... Telestream FlipScan Filters User-Generated Media for the Web- August 30, 2007 Telestream, the leading provider of encoding-based media workflow solutions, has introduced FlipScan, a new capability for the company's enterprise-class FlipFactory transcoding workflow automation products. FlipScan automatically scans, analyzes and validates incoming video, audio and metadata destined for the Web or other distribution platforms. Based on user-defined business rules, FlipScan accepts or rejects the content and sends notifications, eliminating manual intervention.http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/telestream_flipscan_filters_usergenerated_media_fo... GeniusDV Teaches Video Streaming with Proclaim Webcasting Tool- August 30, 2007 GeniusDV, a group that offers training in video editing and production, is hosting a series of "Video Streaming and Compression Training" classes that will feature Proclaim, the new rich media video messaging tool from Netbriefings. Proclaim lets people create live or recorded webcasts using a simple webcam or a more powerful video camera. The Web-based tool also adds PowerPoint slides and pre-recorded video clips to the presentation with the click of a button. Proclaim makes live-event or...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/geniusdv_teaches_video_streaming_with_proclaim_web... Start Planning for Streaming Media West 2007- August 30, 2007 It's time to start planning for Streaming Media West, the premiere Conference and Exhibition for Streaming Media. This years conference is set to take place on November 6, 7 & 8th at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. Now in its 10th year, Streaming Media West is the only show that covers both the business of video on the net and the technology of streaming, downloading, IPTV and mobile video delivery. Covering both b2b and b2c business and technology issues in..http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/start_planning_for_streaming_media_west_2007.php See Episode Engine, Flip4Mac and FlipFactory at IBC2007- August 30, 2007 Telestream will be showcasing Episode Engine, Flip4Mac and FlipFactory at IBC2007. Here are some details about each product: Episode Engine -Automated media exchange between Final Cut & broadcast servers with Episode Engine - backed by Telestream FlipFactory technology -Automated monitoring of FTP files and folders -Optimized settings template for Apple iPhonehttp://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/see_episode_engine_flip4mac_and_flipfactory_at_ibc... On2 Announces Support For Akamai's Video Distribution Platform- August 30, 2007 On2 Technologies, Inc., a leader in video compression software and solutions, today announced that its On2 Flix Publisher can now be easily integrated with Akamai Technologies, Inc., the leading global service provider for accelerating content and applications online. This integration capability enables joint customers to easily encode and publish Adobe Flash video to their web destinations. On2 Flix Publisher is a browser-based encoding and publishing solution designed to convert nearly any.http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/on2_announces_support_for_akamais_video_distributi... Visit MPEG LA to Learn About H.264 Licensing- August 30, 2007 To Learn more about licensing for H.264 you can visit MPEG LA. There are PDF files and PowerPoint presentations for viewers to read and download. If you are gearing up to implement streaming content and other videos in a website, video portal or other type of on-line medium you should first visit MPEG LA. Many don't realize that there are licensing requirements for H.264 and MPEG-4 part 2 so the visit might prove helpful.http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/visit_mpeg_la_to_learn_about_h264_licensing.php Adobe Encore and Previewing your Project- August 29, 2007 One of the great many features of Adobe encore is your ability to preview your DVD before you publish. I use this throughout the whole process of building my DVD so that I can see how I am doing and to check for errors. Previewing provides a way to evaluate the performance of your project from an audience perspective, and the Check Project feature identifies broken links, orphaned menus, bitrate problems, and a host of other disc-related issues. Once you are satisfied with your project's...http://www.geniusdv.com/weblog/archives/adobe_encore_and_previewing_your_project.php |