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New DCFCPUG group on FCP.CO

New FCP resource open for DCFCPUG on FCP.CO

Sign up and join the community of over 6,000 members!

Rod
FCP.co DCFCPUG Forum Leader

We are a GO for the rescheduled February meeting due to the back to back snow effects in the region. Our featured speaker is back from his European road trip and we are back in sync and the date is now SECURED. Spread the word…. it will be a privilege to host our distinguished FCP Expert – Larry Jordan! We need everyone there if they can make the meeting to show our guest our support for community activities!

Well, fellow DC Final Cut Pro Users, the day has final come that Apple, Inc has FINALLY updated the http://www.apple.com/finalcutstudio/resources/communities.html webpage to reflect the current status of the worldwide user groups!!!!!

Look for DCFCPUG in the USER GROUPS – USA section, left column, ninth entry!

Two years of struggle has finally paid off!

Enjoy the elevated status and exposure…  We’ve earn it!

Rodney

P.S: Your thoughts on this topic are welcomed!  ;-)

DCFCPUG

Red Giant Software Sponsors Larry Jordan’s Final Cut Pro Seminars
PowerUp Tools for a Down Economy

San Francisco, CA, October 22, 2009 – Red Giant Software has teamed up
with SmartSound Software to sponsor Larry Jordan’s Final Cut Pro
Seminars called PowerUp Tools for a Down Economy.

Working smarter with tools that work harder is a way to stay ahead of
the competition. This full-day seminar with Larry Jordan will show you
how. Plus, there will be plenty of giveaways, including two copies of
Magic Bullet Quick Looks courtesy of Red Giant Software.

Nobody presents like Larry Jordan. Whether you are just starting out or
are a seasoned pro, you’ll discover dozens of tips, tricks, and
techniques you can put to work immediately.

ADDED BONUS: Larry has reserved the last hour of the seminar to answer
your hardest technical questions. Any question, any subject – this is
where to get answers.

Cities and Dates
. Las Vegas, NV – Nov. 14, 2009
. San Francisco, CA – Nov. 18, 2009
. Miami, FL – Jan. 11, 2010
. Dallas, TX – Jan. 16, 2010
. Washington, DC – Feb. 10, 2009 –>visiting DC Final Cut Pro Users Group this evening!
. Vancouver, BC – March 9, 2010
. Los Angeles, CA – March 16, 2010

For more information, visit

http://www.larryjordan.biz/sem/2009_us_fall.html

Rodney – DCFCPUG

Have you ever had a project where things went pretty well (or even very well), until at some point (post-production anyone?…) problems arose that threatened your deadline, jeopardized your budget and frayed your nerves? Well, then, have we got a seminar for you!

The speakers at November’s Wednesday One, Jason Osder and Robbie Carman, wrote the book on workflows, literally, and they will reveal tips and tricks, specifically for producers, to help you save time and money and, perhaps as importantly, prevent the aggravation that at times accompanies our projects, often in post.

Through case studies, they will demonstrate how a few key principles can make, or break, your next project, if not your business. Jason Osder and Robbie Carman are the authors of “Final Cut Pro Workflows, The Independent Studio Handbook” that rates five stars on Amazon.com

One Amazon reviewer says: “This book should be marketed differently. I (hesitantly) picked it up expecting a very software specific how to book and what I got was a guide to creating and maintaining a successful post production firm. [...] THIS BOOK HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING. The amount of money that this book has saved me is starting to stretch into the thousands.”

Some knowledge of editing software (such as FCP, Avid or Premier Pro) is helpful, but not mandatory, as this seminar is geared to producers and production managers/coordinators.

$10 WIFV Members/$20 public
Reservations to membership@wifv.org

Bios
Jason Osder co-authored “Final Cut Pro Worlflows: The Independent Studio Handbook” with Robbie Carman. He is an Apple-certified Final Cut Pro instructor and an experienced producer and information architect. Jason is currently Assistant Professor in the School of Media and Public Affairs at The George Washington University, and is president of Amigo Media, LLC.

Robbie Carman co-authored “Final Cut Pro Worlflows: The Independent Studio Handbook” with Jason Osder. He also co-authored the just-published “Apple Pro Training Series: DVD Studio Pro 4, 3rd Ed” and “Video Made on a Mac: Production and Postproduction Using Apple Final Cut Studio and Adobe Creative Suite,” as well as “Final Cut Studio On the Spot, 3rd Ed.” Robbie is the author of “Apple Color Essential Training” for Lynda.com, and is part of the first generation of certified Apple Final Cut Pro instructors. Currently, he is certified to teach FCP, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, and Color. He speaks nationally at conferences such as NAB, New York Post Production conference, Digital Media DC, and the Editors Retreat. Robbie specializes in color correction and finishing for standard- and high-definition projects, and is vice president and chief technical officer of Amigo Media, LLC.

Date(s): November 4, 2009
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Interface Media Group 1233 20th Street, NW Washington, DC

This may save you more than the price of admission!

Robbie is an awesome local author & talent that helped me get a leg up on getting DCFCPUG in with FMC!

Small world  ;-)

Rodney – DCFCPUG

This utility allows you to uninstall all Final Cut Studio components with the press of a button. Apple does not offer an uninstaller, making removing or downgrading to an earlier version very difficult. Simply deleting the Final Cut Studio application icons does not remove the suite, nor does it make it possible to reinstall it again. FCS Remover allows you to quickly and easily uninstall Final Cut Studio either permanently or in order to reinstall an earlier version over the top.

I thought this would be useful as this was talked about in the FCP leaders list this week.

Enjoy!

Rodney – DCFCPUG

For a short period of time, The Pixel Farm is offering all Shake users the opportunity to own a permanent PFMatch license absolutely free!

Until the end of August, you can register to receive a free license here.

After which, PFMatch will no longer be available.

About PFMatch

PFMatch 2.1 for Apple’s Shake 4.1 incorporates technology from the market leading tracking and analysis system PFTrack. PFMatch provides Shake users with a fully integrated 3D camera tracking environment to complement Shake’s 3D environment.

PFMatch Manual

o learn more about PFMatch, you can download the User Guide

Go here for more information:

http://www.pfmatch.com/

DCFCPUG staff

http://www.macrumors.com/2009/07/30/apple-finally-discontinues-shake/

Apple site for Shake is redirected to the new Final Cut Studio!

I hate it when something I have goes obsolete! bummer

DCFCPUG

Courtesy of Ripple Training:

Final Cut Studio – What’s New

The wait is over. The new Final Cut Studio is here. With dozens of improvements and features, this version of Final Cut Studio is a must-have for any serious post production professional. With over 11 years of experience teaching Apple professional video applications, Ripple Training was Apple’s first choice to produce and deliver tutorial movies that explain in real-world, no-nonsense terms, what these improvements and features will mean to your everyday workflow.

Below you will find 19 tutorial movies (all free), that cover Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, Compressor 3.5, Soundtrack Pro 3 and Color 1.5. Each tutorial is produced by Apple-certified trainers who are industry leaders in their respective fields of expertise.

Final Cut Pro 7: Produced by Steve Martin and Brian Gary
Motion 4: Produced by Mark Spencer
Compressor 3.5: Produced by Brian Gary
Soundtrack Pro 3: Produced by Steve Martin
Color 1.5: Produced by Alexis Van Hurkman

QuickTime 7 or above required to watch these tutorials. A fast internet connection is also recommended.

The total running time for all 19 movies is 78 minutes (give or take a second or two). So go get a sandwich, kick back and enjoy the presentation. Thanks for watching.

P.S: Click on their button to be notified of additional videos when added…

DCFCPUG

Apple, of course, has all the details on what’s new.

Reviews and responses will surely start pouring in.

MacWorld already has a few things to say about the new products:

• Final Cut Pro 7
• Motion 4
• Soundtrack Pro 3
• Color 1.5
• Compressor 3.5