Its been six weeks since I sent my “cry for optimization” letter to Adobe. In the ensuing six weeks I’ve joined a second cover band called “Abster Farm.” I started an acoustic duo called “Dego Red.” I’ve edited a promo reel for a new reality series featuring Ivan Neville. I’ve done my taxes. I refinanced my house. I also started a new business venture. I’ve been busy. I’ve also patiently waited for a response from Adobe and as I patiently waited I gently prodded. I know the suspense is killing you all. Read on to find out the details … Continue Reading
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The Silence is Deafening …
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Form over Function?
As much as I love GenArts (their Sapphire plugins were the only game in town on the Avid for a long time), I’m sad to say that this knit cap that I received at one of their marketing booths really isn’t cutting it!!
I think we need to expect more from our software companies and the swag they hand out!! I think I’m going to start a new Facebook page!!HA!!
Its COLD here on the east coast!!!
Hope everyone that experiences winter is staying as warm as possible!!More later … Lou Continue Reading
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Speed Gains from Optimized Software
The “Mad Scientist” Rob Art Morgan posted a series of benchmarks on his BareFeats blog that show how beneficial it is for the end user if developers take full advantage of new software technology. Continue Reading
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While waiting for Adobe’s response, along came Pixelmator …
It’s been two weeks since I first sent my laundry list of questions to Adobe and one week since I blogged about it. I’m still waiting for a response …
When I see smaller developers deliver products like Pixelmator 3.1 Marble, I have to wonder if Adobe’s grip on all things pixel related is finally starting to slip.
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A Direct Line to the After Effects Programming Team …
I recently sent an email an Adobe employee who (I believe) is one of the programmers on the Ae team. Since I use Ae and Premiere everyday while I am working at home I am really curious about Adobe’s plans to take full advantage of the hardware capabilities of the new Mac Pro. Read below the fold for the story …
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Introducing THE PRO MAC BLOG
I’ve finally started a new blog.
www.thepromacblog.com
I want you to know that this new blog is not in any way going to jeopardize my relationship with my pals. We’re still going to go bowling every tuesday night. We’re still going to play cards every Friday night. And we’re still going to wear each others underwear every Sunday night. Nothing is going to change!! (Movie Reference #1)
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Jedi Mind Trick …
There is nothing to see here. Please move along. You are not reading a test blog entry on my new blog site.
www.thepromacblog.com
But while you here and are NOT reading this test blog, please help me test to see if the Facebook comments are working.
Carry on …
Lou
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“Permanent” vs “Temporary” files (a thesis)
Looks like Apple is having hard time keeping up with the demand for the new Mac Pros.
Word on the street is that shipping times have slipped to March. I’m hoping that the demand is far outweighing the supply. If this is indeed the case It would be a bitter sweet pill for Apple to swallow knowing that they let their most loyal users languish for so long. The questions and concerns from the digital content creation community was falling on deaf ears for far too long. I’m hoping that the demand has taught Apple (and the rest of the Apple media bubble) a lesson. Digital content creators still exist and we choose to work on the Apple platform. Please don’t ignore us any longer. Continue Reading
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Where Does Adobe fit into all of this?
I have to admit that it is nice to have so many articles about a new Mac Pro to read from all areas of the Apple blog-o-sphere. It hasn’t been this way in about 4 years. All the benchmark posts should be taken with a grain of salt. Remember that your milage will vary depending on the software you use. Continue Reading
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About that December Availability …
Definitely a bit perturbed that if I order my custom config today it will not ship until February!!! The whole December availability thing was a tad misleading Apple. Continue Reading
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