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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.
Motion Graphics/VFX
Whether you create motion graphics or visual effects the Mac is a stronghold for both of these areas. Compositors, effects artists, and graphics production will all be featured as part of the MacVideo experience
Motion Graphics/VFX Movie of the Week
Incredible Animation by M Dot Strange, Demo at FCPUG Supermeet, NAB 2008
Incredible Animation by M Dot Strange, FCPUG Supermeet, NAB, 2008
M Dot Strange is an independent filmmaker who locks himself away for months at a time, surrounded by computers, producing amazing animation. He has produced a feature length animated film for less than $20 000 which others describe as having the look of a production costing tens of millions of dollars.
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- Interview with David Helmly, Senior Business Development Manager, Video, Adobe Systems Inc., USA
- Interview with Todd Prives, Sapphire Plug-ins Product Marketing Manager, GenArts
- After Effects demonstration - Final Cut User Group Supermeet, January 2008
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Motion Graphics/VFX News
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.
Toon Boom Studio 4.5 released
Latest version enables users to create photo animation and live-action cartooning
Toon Boom Animation has released Toon Boom Studio 4.5 and its Toon Boom Studio Importer to Flash (TBSi). This latest version enables users to create photo animation and live-action cartooning. Additional new features include a better integration with Photoshop files, extended ease of use, the ability to print, more export options to iTunes and YouTube as well as the import of Flip Boom and Animation-ish projects.
Western Digital new My Book Mirror Edition
New Mirror drives offer capacities up to 2TB
New Mirror drives offer capacities up to 2TB
LaCie’s Little Big Disk Quadra
Compact drive provides high performance for video professionals
Compact drive provides high performance for video professionals
FxFactory effects plug-ins released for After Effects
Noise Industries announces release of FxFactory 2.0.4
FxFactory 2.0.4 includes more than 300 visual effects plug-ins designed for real-time performance. Capabilities include blurs, color correction, distortions, glows, half-tones and stylization filters, generators and transitions.