Apple has introduced Shake 3.5, a new version of its compositing and special effects tool for cinema and video, at NAB in Vegas. The new version of Shake features new shape-based morphing and warping capabilities that rely on spline tools, improves Rendezvous networking and more. It's available now as a paid upgrade for Shake 3 users.
At NAB on Sunday, Apple introduced Final Cut Pro HD, a new version of its video editing software that supports the DVCPRO HD format. The new version of Final Cut Pro works using FireWire without requiring any additional hardware. Final Cut Pro HD is available as a free upgrade to registered Final Cut Pro 4 users and is available now.
Apple has introduced Motion, a new motion graphics design package that provides animation of text, graphics and video, instant previewing of multiple filters and particle effects, and "Behaviors" - natural movement of type and graphics with effects like gravity and wind, without depending on keyframes. Motion is available for £169 plus VAT.
Apple has announced details of DVD Studio Pro 3, the latest major revision to the company's professional DVD authoring application for Mac OS X. New to this release are Alpha Transitions, a new Graphical View, DTS 5.1 audio support and the inclusion of Compressor 1.2, Apple's digital media encoding and compression tool.
Apple kicked off the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas on Sunday with an invitation-only event to unveil three product updates and two brand new products for the professional video market. Apple demoed features and the integration of the new products to rousing applause from video professionals in the crowd of almost 2,000.
Digital Heaven has released eight new plug-ins for Final Cut Pro 4 and Final Cut Express 2: DH_Dropout, DH_FieldTrans, DH_Grid, DH_Guides, DH_LegalText, DH_Reincarnation, DH_Subtitle and DH_WideSafe. They're available now for purchase from the Digital Heaven online store at a cost of £5.99 each or 8 for £35.92.
RealNetworks Chairman and CEO Rob Glaser has urged Apple's CEO Steve Jobs to partner its digital music businesses against rival Microsoft, according to a report published in The New York Times online edition.
The continued popularity of Apple's iPod music player helped the company to a rise in second-quarter revenue and profit, as compared to last year's second quarter, Apple announced.
Apple Computer has released an update to its DVD Studio Pro DVD mastering software. The new version, 2.0.5, is available through the Software Update system preference pane, or from the DVD Studio Pro Download Web page.
Apple on Monday released Mac OS X v10.3.3, the latest update to their "Panther" operating system. It can be downloaded using the Software Update system preference pane.
Apple made it known on Wednesday that they have plans for the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show being held in Las Vegas next month. In an invitation sent to select media Apple said they would be having a special event on Sunday, April 18, 2004.
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