Sync your multi-camera shoot

Here’s a cool new plug-in for Final Cut Pro that makes the task of syncing multiple cameras without timecode easy.  In the age of consumer and pro-sumer HD camcorders this looks like it could be a real winner if shooting any project or event with 2 or more cameras.  From Singular Software it’s currently in beta and a free download.

Final Cut Studio 3 on it’s way?

According to an AppleInsider post here  we can look forward to updates around NAB time. Well all I can say is it’s about time!  With AVID and Adobe actively upgrading and developing their NLE software , Apple has fallen behind in features.  The last major upgrade to Final Cut was almost 2 years ago.  A lifetime in software years.  The rumors also includes updates to Shake and Final Cut Server.  Got my fingers crossed this rumor comes true.

Under the hood of Apple’s ProRes codec

Here’s a really nice look at the Apple ProRes codec that we are now adapting as our own.  According to Gary Adcock’s tests, there are very few instances where using the HQ version is necessary.  Click here to read his entire post. Bottom line… great looking video at very small data sizes.