Mac Industry News:

from Creative Mac.com:

Steinberg HALion Comes to Mac
Software synth supports macros, integration with Cubase VST

Electric Image Updates Universe
New version gets OS X renderer, 20 times faster than OS 9 version


Bryce 5 Coming in July
New release includes Mac OS X version

Human Software Ships Classic Frames Vol. II
New volume supports multiple frame edges, customized frames

Fuji Ships FinePix with 2.4 Million Sensor CCD
Porsche-designed camera available for $699

BitHeadz Updates Phrazer
New version supports QuickTime movies, adds MIDI fixes

Olympus Intros 4 Megapixel Camera
Camedia C-4040 offers 3x optical zoom

OPINION
Talkin' Smack: QuickTime, SRS, CineWave & ICE
The juicy bits from an otherwise dry Streaming Media West
by David Nagel
So guess where I went last week. Go on, guess. Give up? It was Streaming Media West out in Long Beach, home of my alma mater and some of the best bars in California.

Now, I already know what you're thinking: "Dave, what in the name of the Great Bejeezus Above were you doing at Streaming Media West? Isn't that one of those annoying conventions where the only thing people talk about is how their revolutionary end to end solutions synergize with my market space paradigm?"

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TECHNIQUES
The Beginner's Guide to CG
Part 1: camera basics
by Stephen Schleicher
I usually spend an hour each day cruising the Internet visiting various sites that showcase the works of talented, and sometimes not so talented, 3D artists. I have seen some amazing work done in virtually every animation package on the market today, ranging from character modeling and animation to technical and mechanical works of art.

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REVIEW
Digidesign Digi 001
Pro Tools manufacturer has Digidesigns on affordability
by Tom Patrick McAuliffe
Unless you've been living on a deserted island for the last couple of years, you've undoubtedly heard about Digidesign's Pro Tools audio software—or at least heard the results on the radio. Over the years it's become the industry standard in digital audio workstation (DAW) software that's used to create countless hit records. Pro Tools recently walked away with a 2001 Technical Grammy Award. Unfortunately, few home studios could afford admittance to the party, as a well-equipped outfit costs between 10 and 20 grand. But all that has changed.

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