You may have a DSLR with video capability – even HD quality. After shooting some great video, it’s time to turn to Adobe to add some finishing touches and creativity. Their new collection, Adobe Creative Suite (CS5) Production Premium, is packed with impressive tools to turn your vision into reality. To help us navigate through all these tools, Adobe recently published a new collection of tips a... »
Having been a fan of Korg for quite some time, it should not have been nearly as surprising as it was to discover just how much fun had been packed in the their pocket-sized “Dynamic Phrase Synthesize”. As this is an old enough product that a review is not necessary, but it was not until just recently that I learned of the ability to extend the Kaossilator’s loop length without i... »
When most of us think about using samples or loops in our own original music, we likely conjure up images of computer screens and DAWs, or at the very least some form of hardware sampler like an MPC. However, for Massachusetts-based musician Craig Colorusso, the drive to create a truly interactive musical experience resulted a truly unique application of sampling, as well as a great demonstration ... »
Amazon just announced two new cloud services, and that’s big news. It incorporates Cloud Drive, a personal cloud drive, and Cloud Player, a music player. Cloud Drive enables you to upload 5 GB of files for free – not just music, but all kinds of files, and if you buy music from Amazon, you can upload up to 20 GB. It works on web browsers (using the Adobe Air platform) and Android opera... »
RescueTime is a software meant for individuals, businesses, and families who want to improve productivity in the digital age as we face an ever-increasing number of distractions. While I myself may only speak to the effectiveness of the software for individuals, if their other versions are anything like the one I use than it is safe to say that this is one of the best, most easily integrated ways ... »
The Enterprise Freelance Fair is well established as the leading series of events for creative freelancers in the North West. Now well into its second season, The Freelance Fair connects freelancers, entrepreneurs and businesses across a series of managed networking events in Manchester, Liverpool and Daresbury. The last session of the current series is on Thursday 31st at the Daresbury Sci... »
The Canon 50mm f1.8 MkII prime lens, also known as ‘the nifty fifty’ is a must have in your camera bag including Entry level Photographers who own a Canon DSLR or even Nikon if you have the adaptors. I bought this lens last week (took 3 – 4 weeks to arrive mind you) and I have to say I am simply in love with this lens. If you’re a Photographer and/or DSLR Filmmaker t... »
Don’t know where to go to get that great shot? Here is a list of 5 great spots. http://hdrsoftware.com/hdr-photography-destinations »
WARNING: This product may cause a sudden spike in creativity levels and should only be used by those healthy enough to rock out for hours. The Launchpad: OK, so maybe thats not an official warning label (yet), but the Novation Launchpad is truly as close to being dangerously fun as MIDI controller can be. Whether you’re just taking it out of the box or have had it long enough to be a master ... »
Matrox, makers of the Matrox MX02 I/O devices, have enhanced an already robust product with the capability to directly capture video and audio input to H.264 files for use on smart phones, iPad, the web and Blu-ray discs. Matrox MAX H.264 Capture is a free stand-alone Windows application included in the latest download available to registered users of Matrox MX02 devices with the MAX option... »