Free new FCP extension lets everyone on the team participate in the edit process. Alteon.io, founded in 2020, is a subsidiary of Third Summit, a collection of companies offering digital media and advertising products to the mid-tier marketplace. Alteon, at the moment, is the company’s flagship product. It provides an all-in-one, cloud-based hub for video production and … [Read more...] about Alteon.io joins Final Cut Pro ecosystem
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Just how valuable are those films in the streaming library?
What was funny and acceptable then can easily offend now. By Andy Marken “I'm offering you a life of mystery and misery, of loneliness and adventure. More than that, I'm offering you an opportunity to make a difference, to save the world every week, twice before Friday.” —Flynn, The Librarians, Electric Entertainment, 2013 We love all the noise about what a rich, deep, … [Read more...] about Just how valuable are those films in the streaming library?
Putting AR eyewear into focus
Not your grandfather's glasses, that's for sure! The golden dream is that one day we will have inconspicuous, robust, and attractive consumer AR glasses that will be worn as commonly as we wear sunglasses or corrective eyeglasses today. That dream will be realized, but it is taking a bit longer than anyone had anticipated—it is a really difficult challenge with a lot of … [Read more...] about Putting AR eyewear into focus
Apple’s tiny but mighty Mac Studio
The workstation Apple refuses to call a workstation. Apple’s new Mac Studio, clawed out of a single aluminum extrusion, measures 7.7-inches square and 3.7-inches tall—designed to fit nicely under a display. Two fans on top draw air up from the circular vent on the bottom, pass over the PSU and motherboard and exhausted out from the back. It should be relatively quiet, but … [Read more...] about Apple’s tiny but mighty Mac Studio
Apple rolls out the chips—M1 Pro and Max
Apple knows how to make transitions. The company proved it by transitioning away from the PowerPC platform to Apple and now they’re showing the same discipline as they move away from Intel and on to their own Arm-based family of chips. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, says the company is a year into a two-year transition that started with the all-Apple M1 SoC. Now Apple has revealed its … [Read more...] about Apple rolls out the chips—M1 Pro and Max
Apple maintains momentum on spectacular 2020
The new lineup of popular M1s promises fresh growth, but iPhones still lead the parade. Apple reported its best March quarter ever, which is to say March is not usually a great quarter for Apple. The company does its best during the holiday season by a long way. That pattern isn't changing, but the March quarter, which is Apple's second quarter in the fiscal year, is up 54% … [Read more...] about Apple maintains momentum on spectacular 2020
Lidar for everyone
Didn’t it seem like we’d all be measuring playing fields, creating 3D objects, and making virtual 3D playgrounds out of our living rooms by now? Phones have 3D sensors, and now Apple has added Lidar, so why can’t we have these things? It’s here now and looks like a trend that will be happening in 2021. TikTok symbolically kicked it off with a New Year’s Eve Lens, but they … [Read more...] about Lidar for everyone
Blackmagic Design’s upcoming Davinci Resolve 17.1 Beta will support M1 powered Macs
How are you liking the new DaVinci Resolve 17 so far? Well watch out, there’s a new one coming right behind. No sooner had we finished writing up the new DaVinci 17 than a rock came through the window with a note telling us an update is on the way which will add Universal app support for M1 powered Macs. Universal support means applications will run on Intel-based Macs as … [Read more...] about Blackmagic Design’s upcoming Davinci Resolve 17.1 Beta will support M1 powered Macs
Apple recognizes 8 companies with design awards
Now, there’s a lot more to do when there’s nothing to do. Apple has announced the 2020 winners of its annual design awards. The Apple Design highlight applications that excel in design and innovation in apps and games. This year eight companies have won with applications representing a wide range of capabilities and functions including games, art, photography, and CAD. Shapr … [Read more...] about Apple recognizes 8 companies with design awards
Apple updates 27-inch iMac, giving Apple heads a new dilemma
AMD rides along with Radeon Pro 5000 series. The big news for Apple came as it always did in June with the company’s big WWDC. This year’s event was no less explosive for being held as a virtual event. Instead, Tim Cook marched out and scrambled the game board with the announcement of new all-Apple strategy for new Mac computers coming at the end of the year. As everyone had … [Read more...] about Apple updates 27-inch iMac, giving Apple heads a new dilemma