05.11.08
Posted in AVCHD, Announcements, Applications, Apps, Entertainment, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Tech at 6:05 pm by Administrator
It has been a while since PlayStation 3 was released. It has been even longer since I play games on any video games console. The last one I bought was PlayStation 2 back in 1999 or 2000.
Anyway, I now need a PlayStation 3 for one main purpose. It is not the game or Blu-Ray. It is for AVCHD jukebox.
AVCHD was jointly developed by Sony and Panasonic. It is a natural progression for Sony to include AVCHD support in PlayStation 3.
The plan is to get a PlayStation 3, and immediately upgrade the hard drive to 250GB. After that I could store the MTS files in PlayStation 3 and view them whenever I want.
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04.14.08
Posted in AVCHD, Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech at 12:52 am by Administrator
Since I can now use Final Cut Pro 6 to “Log and Transfer” 1080p/24p clip from my Panasonic HDC-SD9, I will be posting more video sample from this camera.
It was a nice day, so I took a little walk and film some footage using Panasonic HDC-SD9. Check out the video, QuickTime 7 is required for playback.
Video info:
- Format: H.264, 1920×1080
- File Size: 16.66 MB
- Frame Rate: 23.98 FPS
- Data rate: 8.73 mbits/s
- Length: 16.01 seconds
Panasonic HDC-SD9 settings:
- Recording Mode: HA1920
- 24p Digital Cinema: On
- Intelligent Contrast: On
Software info:
I will post more videos.
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04.13.08
Posted in Announcements, Comedy, Entertainment, Humor, Media, Movies, News, Resources, South Park, TV, Tech, iTunes at 10:30 pm by Administrator
South Park: Season 12 Episode 6 - “Over Logging”
Original Air Date: 2008-04-16
Watch “Over Logging” here (SouthParkStudios.com). Flash Player required.
References:
Note:
- This episode will be available for streaming from April 17th to April 23rd. It will then be available again starting May 15th 2008. Go to SouthParkStudios.com for more details.
- All Season 12 episodes will be available uncensored @ iTunes Store and Amazon Unbox.
- The sixth episode of Season 12
- South Park Studios are known for working on the episodes to the last minute before they have to air. Looking for an early leak is basically a futile effort.
Read the rest of this entry »
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04.12.08
Posted in AVCHD, Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech, Troubleshooting at 9:26 pm by Administrator
Someone requested me to post screenshots of plugins directory for QuickTime and Final Cut Pro; and my System Preferences.
Hope this helps. I now have no problems importing 1080p/24p clip from Panasonic HDC-SD9 using Final Cut Pro 6.0.3 and Perian 1.1 QuickTime Component.
Let me know how it goes.
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04.11.08
Posted in AVCHD, Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Tech, Troubleshooting at 10:12 am by Administrator
From Apple Support:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1348
Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express: Unexpected quit with Panasonic HDC-SD9 AVCHD
Symptoms
Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express may quit unexpectedly when using the Log and Transfer window to preview AVCHD media from a Panasonic HDC-SD9 camcorder.
Products Affected
Final Cut Pro 6.0, Final Cut Express 4.0
Resolution
The Panasonic HDC-SD9 model camcorder is currently not qualified for use with Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Express. Although some devices that are not qualified may work to some extent with Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express, in this case the camcorder may not perform as expected.
To find devices qualified for use with Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express, refer to Qualified Devices for Apple Pro Applications.
Additional Information
This camcorder’s implementation of AVCHD video uses a format of H.264 that employs “Br-frames”, which are similar to traditional MPEG-4 B-frames, but contain motion reference information. The Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express components that preview AVCHD media currently do not recognize or handle Br-frames in AVCHD data.
Up to this point, Panasonic HDC-SD9 is not yet supported in Final Cut Pro and Final Cut Express by Apple.
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Posted in AVCHD, Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Leopard, Mac OS X, MacBook, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech, Troubleshooting, iMovie at 3:17 am by Administrator
“Good news, everyone! We finally can use Panasonic HDC-SD9 and Final Cut Pro.”
UPDATE:
So far, I have not been able to import 1080p/24p clip from HDC-SD9 into iMovie correctly. I’m still looking into it. I don’t have Final Cut Express 4 to test the import.
Good news, indeed. After 6 weeks, I finally get to import 1080p/24p clip from Panasonic HDC-SD9 correctly. The audio and video are in complete sync. The remedy is none other than Perian 1.1. Previously, Perian QuickTime Component was conflicting with Final Cut Pro.
Numbers of people raised the concern regarding Panasonic HDC-SD9 compatibility with Mac OS X applications (iMovie ‘08, Final Cut Pro 6, and Final Cut Express 4). I was exploring this issue because I want to use my Panasonic HDC-SD9 in 1080p/24 mode.
I asked some Apple employees regarding this problem, and the non-answer I got is that Apple is working on camera compatibility issues. I’m hoping that Apple would update their applications to support Panasonic HDC-SD9 in particular and newer 1080p/24p camcorders in general.
On Thursday (2008.04.10), Apple released Pro Applications Update 2008-001 and brought Final Cut Pro to version 6.0.3. I was hoping that Apple would have resolved the issues with HDC-SD9 camcorder. Unfortunately, the issue persisted.
I decided to spend some times for trial-and-error in making Final Cut Pro playing nice with HDC-SD9. It was 03:00 hour, and I had an epiphany. Previously, some people were recommending ShedWorx’s VoltaicHD Converter to import AVCHD clip in Mac OS X. I went to ShedWorx’s site and read the System Requirements for the VoltaicHD Converter:
System Requirements for the VoltaicHD Converter:
- OSX 10.4 or 10.5 (Intel and PowerPC)
- QuickTime 7.3
- Apple Intermediate Codec (AIC)
- iMovie (HD or 08) or Final Cut Express/Pro
- Perian if you are using Final Cut
VoltaicHD requires Perian QuickTime Component!
I checked Perian site, and compared the version I previously had installed on my MacBook Pro. The current version 1.1 and I had version 1.0 installed on my MacBook Pro. I downloaded the latest version and installed it. This time Final Cut Pro converts the 1080p/24p clip from HDC-SD9 correctly.
I will test if I could import HDC-SD9 1080p/24p video using iMovie ‘08 and Final Cut express with Perian 1.1 installed.
NEXT:
Video sample from Panasonic HDC-SD9, 1080p/24p, audio and video in complete sync.
Note:
- 15-inch MacBook Pro Core Duo 2.0GHz 2GB RAM
- Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.2
- Final Cut Pro 6.0.3 (with Pro Applications Update 2008-001)
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04.10.08
Posted in AVCHD, Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Tech, Troubleshooting, iMovie at 6:25 pm by Administrator
Apple today releases Pro Applications Update 2008-001.
About Pro Applications Update 2008-001:
This update improves reliability for Apple’s professional applications and is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio, Final Cut Server, Logic Studio, and Shake.
For more information about this software update, please see:
Release Notes
Pro Applications Update 2008-01 is a revision to Final Cut Studio 2.0. This update includes Final Cut Pro 6.0.3, Compressor 3.0.3, which addresses specific customer issues, installation issues, compatibility updates, general performance issues and improves overall stability.
This update is recommended for all users of Final Cut Studio 2.0 and later.
System Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.4.11
- Mac OS X 10.5.2
Unfortunately, Apple has not added support for Panasonic HDC-SD9 1080p/24 mode. I have been waiting for the update from Apple to support this camera.
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04.07.08
Posted in AVCHD, Announcements, Media, Movies, News, Resources, Reviews, Tech at 2:54 am by Administrator
In the continuing series of Canon HG10 review, we’re looking at the built-in Advanced Accessory Shoe. One thing that I am missing from the Panasonic HDC-SD5 and Panasonic HDC-SD9 is the availability of any expansion ports.
Three accessories that are Advanced Accessory Shoe compatible for Canon HG10 are:
- Video Flash Light VFL-1
To be used with advanced accessory shoe combination video light & flash unit.
- VL-3 Video Light
The VL-3 Video Light connects to the Advanced Accessory Shoe and is powered directly by the camcorder.
- DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone
Get near-professional quality sound for your movies with this shotgun stereo mic. Select from pure shotgun or shotgun + surrounding sound modes. Since the mic is powered by the camcorder’s power source, you remain cable free. Wind shields are included
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04.06.08
Posted in Announcements, Comedy, Entertainment, Humor, Media, Movies, News, Resources, South Park, TV, Tech at 1:58 pm by Administrator
South Park Fans should not miss Eric Cartman on National Public Radio (NPR). NPR’s “In Character” series has featured Jack Bauer, Catwoman, Cookie Monster, and Darth Vader.
What are you waiting for? Read and listen to NPR’s “In Character” with Eric Cartman.
Eric Cartman: America’s Favorite Little $@#&*%
Eric Cartman answers Proust Questionare
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South Park Season 12 premiered on March 12th, 2008. For more informations, head to South Park Studios.
In addition to that, you can watch all South Park episodes streaming at SouthParkStudios.com/episodes.
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South Park: The Imaginationland Trilogy DVD
Dubbed as “Uncensored Director’s Cut”, this DVD would include unaired scenes from the trilogy. Would the DVD set make any different since all of Season Eleven Episodes are available for purchase on iTunes Store and Amazon Unbox. Of course! The DVD is higher quality than the digital download version, and it is not crippled with DRM.
More info:
First Time Ever On DVD: Completely Uncensored And Features Audio Commentary
With Co-Creators Trey Parker And Matt Stone
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Bonus Materials Include Storyboards And
Fan Favorite Episodes “Woodland Critter Christmas” And “Manbearpig”
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04.02.08
Posted in Announcements, Apple, Applications, Apps, Entertainment, Leopard, Mac OS X, Media, Movies, Music, News, Resources, Security, TV, Tech, iTunes at 4:07 pm by Administrator
Apple releases Front Row 2.1.3 for Mac OS X Leopard
This Front Row update provides for bug fixes and improved iTunes compatibility.
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/
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