Archive for January, 2005

‘ThePoint’ no.20

New Podcast. I mention the Sound Solutions Database on the Shure website, ‘Motion for Mac OSX’, the new visual quick start guide book, a new free application from AJA Video, and the slick audio editing application DSP-Quattro 2. Here is a link to the cool audio plugin that will help you […]

iStabilize ver. 2.0

iStabilize, the Video Stabilizer for Mac OSX is now available with several new features and enhancements. Use it to remove unwanted shaky motion that camera stabilization was not able to correct. It is a stand-alone application that works independently of other software applications. The Demo is available for free. License […]

‘ThePoint’ no.19

New podcast. I discuss Lumiere HD software for HDV editing in Final Cut Pro, and the interesting article that talks about The Edit Center here in NYC. Various aspects of Final Cut Pro audio integration are discussed as well.
This site contains the article in reference to iMovie/Final Cut Pro/HDV integration. Great site recommended […]

dbx DDP Digital Dynamics Processor

Besides offering classic dbx gating, compression, limiting and de-essing, this dynamics processor delivers 24 bit A/D and D/A converters as well as an intuitive display panel with 50 factory presets to help speed up work flow. The operating system allows user defined presets, and Digital Input/Output is also available as an option. […]

In search of an Apple Script Developer

I developed a concept and interface design for an application that would help those of us who maintain/edit our own RSS feeds. I snooped around and issued a few requests asking to contact me if interested in taking on the project. I have Xcode installed on my G5, and I am trying not […]

Aphex 2020 MkIII Broadcast/Post Processor

Ever since Michael from Reel Reviews pointed me to Aphex Systems, I have been spending some time researching their product line, which is quite impressive in my opinion. The Aphex 2020MkIII Broadcast/Post Production/Mastering component might find its way into someones high end podcasting rig sometime in the future. Besides the obvious compression, limiting, […]

Software Database

As mentioned in the last podcast, I will be referring back to my notes, and I will begin building a software database. Included will be each and every software application that I have mentioned, reviewed or recommended. I think it will be a useful resource for Editing, Sound Production and Media Management workflow […]

‘ThePoint’ no.18

New Podcast. I mention various products by AJA Video, the real time video production application by Livid Instruments, Union, the Digital Video Essentials DVD by Joe Kane productions, and BounceUs II, a handy XML utility for Final Cut Pro.
The C3 MultiBand Compressor Plug-in is here
-paul.

New Voice Signal Processor by Aphex

The new 230 Master Voice Processor by Aphex features:•Tube Mic preamp• EasyRider Compressor• Logic Assisted Gate• De-esser• Parametric EQ• Aural Exciter/Big Bottom.
-paul.

NPR Broadcast speaks about Apple

A look at iPods, iMacs, hot stocks, and hot tempers with Fast Company senior writer Alan Deutschman, author of The Second Coming of Steve Jobs from the NPR public radio site. Some interesting observations about Steve Jobs are discussed.
-paul

High End Portable Recorder by Edirol

The Edirol R-1 is a great tool for portable and/or desktop recording. Storage capacity is up to 2 gigs utilizing compact flash memory. File formats include WAV and MP3. It includes internal audio effects, and a vast array of input/ouput options.
-paul.

‘ThePoint’ no.17

New Podcast. I speak about ‘Live Cut’ the free multi camera editing application, the reference files for the ‘Ozone’ software dynamics processor plug-in, ‘Mackie Onyx’ mixers, and the great article by G. Nattress ‘Beyond DV with FCP HD’.
-paul

Apple Introduces IT Pro Site

I mentioned this site in a past podcast. It offers resources, support, solutions and products. It looks great. The Apple IT Pro site.
-paul

Time for a new Look-Under Construction

I decided that it was time for a change in reference to the design concept of my site. Frankly, I grew a bit tired of the previous black site design/theme. The installation of WordPress was quite interesting and challenging at times. It is required that you have an active MYSQL Database account as […]

‘ThePoint’ no.16

New Podcast. I mention the Support Library at Rane, the cool iZotope plug-in ‘‘Vinyl , ‘iAAPL‘, the handy stock price monitor, and the new podcast project by WNYC radio, ‘On The Media‘. Also the link to the featured article in reference to ‘Podcasting Will Save Radio’ is here
-paul.

WNYC enters the Podcast Arena


Mackie Onyx 1620 Mixer with FireWire i/o

I have had my eye on this mixer since its introduction recently. I currently use a Mackie 1402 VLZ Pro. The enhanced EQ, Preamps, and Firewire features make this Onyx mixer an attractive consideration. The only thing that I find disappointing is the fact that the the Firewire i/o option is just […]

‘ThePoint’ no.15

New Podcast. I discuss ‘Deck‘ by Bias, ‘ChannelStrip‘, a DSP plug-in for audio mastering, and a new FCP training DVD by DMTS.
-paul.

Article/review of ‘iDive’, great app. for FCP users

I recommended this application a while back. Here is some follow up infromation in reference to this great tool.
article
-paul.

New Site ‘PodcastRigs.com’

I am building a new site that will offer some advise and concepts for producing/recording a podcast in reference to gear. It is still in its very early stages. I am in the process of developing more ideas, and will include many more pages of information soon. The pics are […]