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In the changing world of technology encoding is at the heart of content distribution. Encoding for DVD, web content, file conversion, mobile devices and cross-platform playback of content - these are all essential parts of the production and post-production process. Understanding how to encode, why to encode and when to encode is paramount for those working with video on the Mac in the 21st century


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Jon Thorn: AJA Thunderbolt technology and more

Jon Thorn talks Thunderbolt & more

AJA's Jon Thorn provides detailed information about Thunderbolt technology and the impact this will have on the editing world. On show is an AJA technology preview, code named Phaser, incorporating 2 Thunderbolt connections for high-speed data transfer. This 5 part interview also covers other AJA products including Kona technologyy, FS2, Ki Pro Mini portable ProRes recorder and another technology demonstration code named Riker.

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AJA Io XT With Thunderbolt™ Technology Is Now Available

Portable Device Provides Dual Thunderbolt Ports and Complete Video/Audio Capture and Playback

The new Io XT Thunderbolt-enabled professional video I/O device is now shipping from AJA Video Systems. As the only Thunderbolt-enabled video I/O device on the market with dual Thunderbolt ports, Io XT opens up a host of new workflow capabilities to video professionals.

Blackmagic Design Releases HyperDeck Shuttle 2

The new HyperDeck Shuttle 2 now records Avid DNxHD files to SSD for 5 times longer recording!

The new HyperDeck Shuttle 2 now records Avid DNxHD files to SSD for 5 times longer recording!



Adobe confirms Creative Suite 6 (CS6) will ship in first half of 2012

Upgrades open to CS3 and CS4 owners too

Adobe recants statement saying only CS5 and CS5.5 owners will get discounted upgrades, opening it to CS3 and CS4 owners too.

Adobe will offer CS6 at special price for CS3 and CS4 owners

Creative Suite 5 won't be necessary for CS6 upgrade, Adobe says

Adobe will offer a direct upgrade path to Creative Suite 6 to customers who own CS3 or CS4 after all, it has announced.

Blackmagic Design announces dramatic price change to Teranex VC100

Teranex VC100 now US$19,995 down from US$90,000

This feature set and processing previously cost almost US$90,000 and this new price point is a dramatic price reduction. This price reduction means customers can now get the maximum processing features at one single price and without any extra cost.

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