Good morning all!

Overnight we have seen some substantial improvements to the much acclaimed Final Cut Studio editing suite taking us to version 2.0. With the ability to harness and exploit all the power from the latest and greatest recently released 8-core MacPro.

Read on for more releases this issue...

• Adobe CS3 Announced - Shipping May 1st...
• Personalised upgrade/transfer service...
• Final Cut Studio 2...

Final Cut Studio 2...

A number of major enhancements to the Final Cut Studio family were announced overnight however one of the biggest would have to be the new post-production format ProRes 4:2:2. Offering uncompressed HD quality at SD file sizes, able to take full raster HD quality video from 1024GB down to 170GB WOW!!

We also saw the release of a new product to the family. Final Cut Server, a new media asset management program offering cross-platform cataloguing, searching, and workflow management in conjunction seamlessly with Final Cut Pro.

Final Cut Pro

• Mix and match different video formats & frame rates in the same timeline — all without rendering.
• Take advantage of ProRes 422, a new post-production format from Apple that delivers uncompressed HD quality at SD file sizes.
• Smooth out shaky shots while preserving standard camera moves using integrated SmoothCam technology.

Motion 3

• Animate in 3D using drag-and-drop behaviors, 3D particles, and replicators, then adjust settings on the fly — while your video continues to play.
• Design painterly elements using customizable brushes and strokes.

Soundtrack Pro 2

• Create cinematic soundtracks using 5.1 surround tools and effects.
• Enjoy the industry’s first sound-and-picture change management tools.

Color - new!

• Work with comprehensive tools for primary and secondary adjustments, color effects, and geometry changes.
• Choose from more than 35 built-in color effects to add visual interest and special color transformations.
• Combine settings to create signature looks that you can save and reuse later.

Compressor 3

• Up to 3x faster then Compressor 2 
• Works with H.264 encoding presets optimized for iPod and Apple TV.
• Output high-bit-rate video for HD DVD and Blu-ray media preparation.
  

DVD Studio Pro 4

• Create animated menus with Motion.
• Author discs with interactive elements and useful navigation controls.
  
  

http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/

Adobe CS3 Announced:
Shipping May 1st...

Adobe Creative Suite 3 was finally announced a few weeks ago, with the shipping dates set as soon as 2 weeks away. The entire suite has been revamped along with the incorporation of
most Macromedia tools and applications. One of the key important updates is the entire suite is now 100% a universal binary i.e fully optimized for intel processors natively with no emulation.

In this latest induction of Creative Suite, Adobe has introduced 4 distinct packages focusing on the needs of web design / graphic design / and video editing. If you are still hesitant on the benefits and worth of upgrading to a new intel mac + CS3 please dont hesitate to contact myself to arrange for a obligation free trial period trying the suite on Intel based hardware.

There are over 20 different packages to chose from depending on each individuals circumstances, so please contact myself for pricing info to help you choose the most cost effective solution for your business.

http://www.adobe.com/ap/products/creativesuite/

Personalised upgrade / transfer service...

As an alongside-sales service I am now offering simple painless upgrades. Some of the biggest concerns heard from professionals wishing to upgrade computers is the downtime between machines; knowing how best to transfer their data to the new device; and getting they best money they can for their old computer.

Over the past 6 months I have perfected a trade-up service which in 95% of cases gets the client back up and running on a brand new computer within 12 hours. This service saves you time and money and lets you focus on the the parts of your business that you know......the parts that earn you money.

• The new computer system is set-up and your existing & new software is installed.
• Data including emails, files and preferences are transferred into the same location as the old computer.
• Your old computer can even be sold for you and the sale price deducted from your new purchase.
  

Migrating data/software correctly is especially important if you are moving from a PPC to Intel platform Macintosh, done improperly noticeable performance decreases and headaches will occur. Generally speaking clients will not know that a computer change has occurred.

For further information on the process and to discuss options please either phone myself or feel free to reply to this email.