New Movie Making Technology for 2008
By MicroCinema Scene • Jan 3rd, 2008 • Category: News, TechIt’s January. Your geek-sense should be tingling because that means it’s time for new product announcements. Here are two buzze about projects that I’m particularly excited about:
1. The RED Mini
At last years NAB, Red honcho Jim Jannard hinted that a pocket version of the RED would be unveiled for NAB 2008. This product is now confirmed and it even has a name: Scarlett. Jannard posted the following at reduser.net:
“Scarlet. Our Pocket Professional camera.
We know that the name has leaked out, so we want to avoid any postings and speculation.
Prototypes will be shown at NAB. It is not a competitor or replacement for the RED ONE.
Jim”
2. Apple’s new motion graphics application
When Apple slashed the price on Shake last year, it immediately triggered a wave of speculation about what was coming next. A product code-named “Phenomenon” has been whispered about for over a year. Now AppleInsider reports that Apple will be unveiling something “super-secret” on January 16th at a MacWorld meeting of Final Cut professionals. This is a day after the Steve Jobs keynote which is sure to include some new product announcements as well. Although I’ve been editing on AVID more lately, Final Cut is my first love when it comes to editing and I can’t wait to see what they unveil.
What new cameras, software or other gear are you looking forward to in 2008?
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