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Abaltat Muse - music creation software
Can a computer write music - the answer, according to the creator of Abaltat Muse is definitely yes. Using artificial intelligence this music creation software analyses the colour information in a video piece and scores music defined by band selection, rhythm, tempo, and use of jingle. A fascinating way to create music which is neither loop or music library based.
Camera Technology
The changes in camera technology accelerates in a way never seen before in the history of acquisition. New formats, new models, different types of sensors, ways of recording media - image acquisition gets better, more affordable and more accessible as manufacturers up the stakes with new offerings several times a year. MacVideo will focus on getting the most out of existing and new camera technologies as they come to market
Camera Technology Movie of the Week
Death of a Camera
Death of a Camera
It was a very ambitious shoot. A shootout between the new Sony EX1 and the well-established Panasonic HVX-200. Two experienced shooters in a world-class location - high up on a lookout area, overlooking San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. Both shooters jumped into a cab, left the city, crossed the famous bridge and followed a winding road high up into the hills overlooking the Bay area. Out steps the shooters, an insane amount of equipment is unloaded: 4 cameras in all, microphones, tripods, enough gear for a covering wideshot and single shot on either of the shooters as they test the two cameras in one of the world’s most beautiful locations.
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Camera Technology News
New Product: Canon HG20 camcorder
HD camcorders include built-in editing features
Canon has launched two new HD camcorders this month.
Sony launches two DV-tape hi-def camcorders
HDR-FX1000 and HVR-Z5J onsale soon
Sony has unveiled two DV-tape based high-definition camcorders. The HDR-FX1000 and HVR-Z5J will be going on sale in the next couple of months.
IBC: Final Cut User Group meeting details revealed
The agenda for Europe’s first annual IBC Final Cut user group meeting has now been set.
The event is expected to be the largest gathering of Final Cut Pro users and digital filmmakers on the planet during IBC week.
Sanyo Makes A Splash
Waterproof camcorder for those special underwater moments
We’ve seen a few water-resistant cameras designed for taking pictures when you’re larking around on the beach on holiday, but Sanyo’s Xacti VPC-CA8 is the first completely waterproof camcorder that we’ve come across.
App makes stop-motion films on iPhone
For purchase from the App Store for US$6.99
Watch It Change is a new application for the iPhone available for purchase from the App Store for US$6.99. It lets you use your iPhone to create stop motion movies and time lapse films.