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November 23rd, 2009
Apple : Xsan Home
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| | | | Nexsan Expands Highly Efficient Storage with 84TB SATABeast
Storage System Doubles Capacity in 4U of Rack Space For Greater Power, Space and Cost Efficiency
Nexsan, a leading storage system provider today announced at the company’s NexStep EMEA VAR conference that it has doubled the capacity of the award-winning SATABeast™ storage system from 42TB to 84TB in only four units (4U) of rack space.
published 4 days ago read more | | | | |
| | | | SNS Announces v.2 of its EVO Storage System, Compatibility with Xsan
OS Updates, New Features, Increased Performance, New Configurations
Studio Network Solutions (SNS), a premier provider of post-production storage products for video and audio workgroups, today announced Evo version 2, bringing major new features and increased performance to its shared storage system. Evo v.2 is available immediately.
published 2 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Softron Media Services Announces MovieRecorder 2.0
Mac Based Capture Application Supports Single File Reference Movies for Edit-During-Ingest
Pro Option Adds Proxy File Editing.
Softron Media Services® announced today that it will begin shipping MovieRecorder 2.0 at IBC in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. MovieRecorder 2.0 is a major upgrade to Softron’s existing MovieRecorder application that is in use at television stations and postproduction facilities throughout the world.
published 3 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | SAN Solutions to Unveil Crawler Media Verification Engine at 2009 NAB Show
New Appliance Ensures Integrity of Archived Essence and Metadata, Enables Federation of Assets Across Entire SAN- or NAS-Based Architecture
SAN Solutions, a leading architect of enterprise-class network storage infrastructures for the media and entertainment markets, today announced that it will showcase the company's new Crawler media verification engine, a stand-alone appliance that verifies the integrity of assets across an archive, at the 2009 NAB Show. In scanning file systems and indexing and verifying media across a SAN- or NAS-based architecture, the Crawler confirms the ongoing utility and value of stored media, and also enables the content owner to federate storage archives and use a central database to search all of its media assets.
published 7 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | AJA KONA 3 is Core to 'Max Payne' Editorial Video Capture and Playback Card Boosts All-Digital Post Workflow
AJA Video Systems, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced today that its KONA 3 video capture and playback cards were used on the Twentieth Century Fox release "Max Payne." KONA 3 is AJA's top-of-the-line uncompressed capture card for SD, HD, and Dual Link 4:4:4 HD for Apple Mac Pro systems, and was an integral part of the film's Apple Final Cut Pro editing platform. "Max Payne" premiered in the US on October 17, 2008.
published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | AJA KONA Cards Raise the Bar for New Steven Bochco Series on TNT
Final Cut Pro Editorial for "Raising the Bar" Taps KONA Cards for Tapeless Review and Playback
AJA Video, a leading manufacturer of professional video interface and conversion solutions, announced that AJA KONA cards are in use by the team working on "Raising the Bar", acclaimed producer Steven Bochco's latest legal courtroom drama set to debut on TNT on September 1, 2008 at 10/9PMc.
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| | | | | TUTORIALS: | | | | |
| | | | SAN - Storage Area Networks
Shared Media Storage Without Breaking the Bank
 In this article Walter Biscardi, Jr. shows how he was able to add expandable, shared media storage in his facility for less than you would expect. And he was able to keep all of his current storage options in place, working right alongside the shared array.
Feature by Walter Biscardi on 03/20/2009 | | | | |
| | | | SAN - Storage Area Networks
Build your own affordable SAN -- that works!
 Want to let everyone in your shop use the same media at the same time? The Cows Bob Zelin shares the secrets for affordable shared storage that you can build yourself, and that WORKS. Start with big, fast storage from your favorite pro vendor, then follow along. Bob even shows you a few hazards to avoid along the way.
Tutorial, Feature by Bob Zelin on 08/26/2008 | | | | |
| | | | SAN - Storage Area Networks
Charles McConathy discusses video system configuration
 In this article, veteran pundit and respected industry system integrator Charles McConathy of Promax Systems Inc., gives users a look at the ins and outs of what goes into successfully configuring a nonlinear video editing system. Charles explores issues for both Mac and Windows users, the latest storage and BUS technologies, ''gotchas!'', as well as issues that plague users when choosing the right solution. He includes caveats and work-arounds, as well as a FAQ for many questions he regularly hears from users.
Tutorial by Charles McConathy on 11/10/2003 | | | | |
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| | | |  | Re: kernal panic
by Zane Barker in the Apple OS X Forum
Try doing a complete erase and install of the OS and FCS software. Many kernal panics are caused by the OS and other software getting jacked up somehow. There are no "technical solutions" to your "artistic problems". Don't let technology get in the way of your creativity!...
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| | | |  | Re: File Organization and structure
by Mark Raudonis in the Apple Xsan Forum
Robbie, Check this out: http://training.creativecow.net/dvd_store/get_organized_fcp/get_organized_fcp.html Shane Ross wrote it awhile ago. It deals with everything from internal project organization within FCP, to the larger SAN based media management. He interviewed me for the "Big SAN" organizing part. So, rather than repeat it all here, pay the $50 bucks and hear...
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| | | |  | Re: kernal panic
by Michael Harrington in the Apple OS X Forum
Yes, I'm using most current version DW, 4.2. Any insight to what's causing the problem? When I looked at the KP log it included FCP notes which is weird cause I hadn't launched FCP. I was getting ready to update my FCP 6 to 7 so once I got the...
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| | | | | Re: kernal panic
by Zane Barker in the Apple OS X Forum
[Michael Harrington] "After the first kernal panic earlier today I ran disc warrior" it is a absolute MUST to make sure that your version of Disk Warrior is up to date if you plan on using it with Snow Leopard. If you use an old version of DW on a...
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| | | |  | Re: XSAN, SANTech, and Shane Sokolosky
by Shane Sokolosky in the Apple Xsan Forum
Thanks Bob! It was a pleasure working with you and all of Disney World! You were awesome to work with and know your stuff, and I gotta say sweet job on the the video equipment and the overall configuration of everything they were involved in, it really looks and works...
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| | | | | kernal panic
by Michael Harrington in the Apple OS X Forum
I guess I WAS one of the lucky ones, been using MAC since the days before my MAC SE20, more recently G4 then G5 and have never had a kernal panic till now. I'm now on a, see specs below, and have had 3 kernal panics, 2 just now as...
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| | | |  | Re: Version function not working
by Hans Damkoehler in the Apple Final Cut Server Forum
Well, I believe I have found the problem but I have no idea how to solve it. When I go to the Preferences section in the Administration area there is NO device or location listed under the Version Control Section. Take a look: http://files.me.com/fcp.video.editor/c3p1lk Any idea how to get the...
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| | | | | Re: exporting on quicktime 10
by Zane Barker in the Apple OS X Forum
You can choose to install the old QT from your install disks. There are no "technical solutions" to your "artistic problems". Don't let technology get in the way of your creativity!...
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| | | |  | Is Final Cut Server right for our needs?
by Nigel Askew in the Apple Final Cut Server Forum
We have a very large archive that we've been capturing and conforming for quite a while now. The final aim to have an archive customers can browse remotely. We are not really familiar with final cut server and don't really know where to start, but we're just wondering if it's...
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| | | |  | XSAN, SANTech, and Shane Sokolosky
by Bob Zelin in the Apple Xsan Forum
Hi - I just got done with the Disney Broadcast Operations installation in Orlando, with the new XSAN, and I could NEVER EVER have done this without the incredible leadership of Shane Sokolosky, and the fantastic Active Storage drive arrays. For someone that had a true hatred of Apple Xserve...
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| | | |  | Re: Version function not working
by Matt Bodman in the Apple Final Cut Server Forum
hmm.. I did exactly the same thing. In fact, I think i even used a proxies.bundle file and renamed as well. I had to change the file path of the version device in the admin section, which you say you've done also. So the last problem I had was that...
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| | | | | Re: Version function not working
by Hans Damkoehler in the Apple Final Cut Server Forum
Thanks Matt. I checked the Version.bundle permissions and all is good there. There does not seem to be much in terms of permissions to check on the device within FCS unless I'm just missing something. To me it seems like something is wrong with the bundle itself but that is...
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Bob Zelin is always willing to integrate the newest solutions for his systems integration clients. Only this one was VERY new... and if everything didn't go exactly right, it was game over.
