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Final Cut Pro X: My first impressions
Written by David Tames on June 23, 2011
Filed Under Apple, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Reviews, Video Production

There’s been a lot of excitement in the air about Final Cut Pro X since the SuperMeet at NAB in Las Vegas many weeks ago. It’s been like a friend telling you about someone they want to set you up with on a date, and they...  Continue Reading...

Viva La Difference: mixing media formats with Final Cut Pro 6
Written by David Tames on February 16, 2008
Filed Under Apple, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Macintosh

Having to render any media that does not match the format of the sequence is a problem that has plagued Final Cut Pro versions 1 through 5. With Version 6 (bundled with Final Cut Studio 2, no longer available as a stand-alone application)...  Continue Reading...

Mac Coolant Leak (video)
Written by David Tames on April 7, 2007
Filed Under Apple, Macintosh

A short while ago, one of the Power Mac G5 editing systems at work stopped working. My first response was to run the Apple Hardware Test, which revealed a problem with the video card. We called AppleCare, who dispatched a technician...  Continue Reading...