| Adobe ships InDesign, After Effects, InCopy updates
Adobe today released several updates to its software applications for professionals, including After Effects, InDesign, and InCopy. The Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional software 8.0.2 update provides Panasonic P2 format support, Mac OS X v10.5 Leopard compatibility fixes, Mac OpenGL support for supported video cards under Mac OS X v10.4.10 and v10.5, and other important fixes. The update for its professional video editing solution is 106.3MB and is available online. Adobe also noted that the Adobe InCopy CS3 5.02 update, for its provides key fixes in the areas of character alignment, undo and redo, text and fonts, dictionaries, import/export graphics, and others; the installer includes fixes from all previously released InCopy CS3 5.0.x updates (and previous InCopy CS3 5.0.x updates are no longer available separately.
Bella Vita goes belly up
Originally, delays were related to construction bids coming in higher than expected. Then the project was held up by a complaint to the state Bureau of Labor and Industries against the developer and MURA for not providing the prevailing wage rate for a public project. BOLI ruled prevailing wage rates, which were higher than the developer was anticipating, must be paid. Coupled with the national downturn in the real estate market and the mortgage-lending crisis, the project just never got its footing again. Bella Vita was estimated to cost $25 million when it was unveiled in 2005. The three six-story buildings were to consist of about 64 residential units, 55,000 square feet of office space and 19,000 square feet of commercial space. Occupancy was originally planned for the first condominiums in September 2006.
Oscar Events
It was my first time seeing the film, which has been on the festival circuit since Telluride back in September. I don't think I can even begin to qualify it. I'm pretty sure it's an undeniable work of art, but beyond that, I need time to let it soak in and, most assuredly, I'll need another viewing. I didn't even mosey over to Haynes during the reception because, quite frankly, I have no idea what I would have said to him. In any case, my opinion isn't what's important. What IS important is how floored the viewers in attendance were. There was even a cryer. Yeah, a cryer. Michael Mann was in attendance, said he enjoyed the film, and spent quite a while making the rounds during the reception. Most enthusiastic, however, was Ben Foster, who could not contain his sheer glee, not only at "I'm Not There," but at what he calls a "great year for movies." He had recently come from seeing the Coen brothers' "No Country for Old Men," which had him on a high to go along with the Chivas Regal he was throwing back.
Oscar worthy: Our readers, not the Academy, make these movie ...
Another tie, folks, and both are Oscar nominees for their performances. Clooney's title character is a corporate controversy "fixer" who begins to develop a conscience, while in "Blood" Day-Lewis plays Daniel Plainview, an oil baron who plummets into the darkness of his own corruption. Reader's comments: "There's more to acting than reciting cleverly written lines. Clooney's body language throughout this film and especially during the closing minute ... set his performance above other very good lead actors this year." -- James Deck, Valparaiso. Critics' comments: "Quite possibly Clooney's best effort to date." -- Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat, regarding "Michael Clayton." "Daniel Day-Lewis' portrayal is not just the performance of the year -- there will be injustice if he doesn't win an Oscar -- but a creation of awesome proportions." -- Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal, regarding "There Will Be Blood" Oscar nominations: 7 for "Clayton" and 8 for "Blood" -- including Best Picture nominations for both films and Best Actor noms for both actors.
MPH Industries and Laser Atlanta Team to Bring the Latest SpeedLaser(R ...
ATLANTA & OWENSBORO, Ky. - (Business Wire) Laser Atlanta and MPH Industries (MPH) today announced that MPH will market Laser Atlanta’s SpeedLaser® LIDAR speed detection products to law enforcement in the U.S. Laser Atlanta is the developer of the original SpeedLaser® technology, and MPH is among the largest manufacturers of police RADAR and mobile video systems, supplying law enforcement agencies worldwide. "After a thorough review of LIDAR technology, MPH selected Laser Atlanta and the SpeedLaser brand as the superior company, technology and product line in the industry," said Kevin Willis, President of MPH Industries. "We plan to expand our market leading position in RADAR speed detection to include the laser speed detection segment through our partnership with Laser Atlanta and SpeedLaser." "MPH’s reputation for innovation, service and support is second to none in the industry, and we are very pleased to have them represent the SpeedLaser brand to the law enforcement community," said James Kelly, President and CEO of Laser Atlanta.
Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 8.0c build 136
Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software makes video editing easy and fun. Best of all, Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software is a real-time nondestructive video editor. No matter what changes you make to your video and photos in the software, your original files are never affected. Vegas Movie Studio+DVD software gives you the freedom to experiment and have fun with video editing, without worrying about making a mistake. All Vegas Movie Studio+DVD editions include easy drag-and-drop video editing, integrated DVD layout and burning, and Show Me How interactive tutorials. In addition, Platinum Edition provides added features, advanced editing tools, and other bonus materials to speed you through even the most complex of movie projects from fullscreen DV to widescreen HDV. Version 8 adds support for MJPEG-encoded AVI files, editing files recorded with Sony AVCHD camcorders, opening and rendering ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus, and ATRAC Advanced Lossless files, and improved playback and performance.
ITF and ATP announce ranking points for Olympics
The International Tennis Federation and ATP have announced that ranking points for men will be awarded at the 2008 Olympic Tennis Event in Beijing, as they were at Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004. The following entry criteria for the 2008 Olympic Tennis Event will now be used in both the mens and womens competitions: The official world rankings will be used as the basis for determining the top 56 direct acceptances in the 64-player singles draw, subject to limitations outlined below as well as existing eligibility requirements. Depending on the singles rankings of their players, nations can be eligible for up to four entries into the singles and up to two doubles teams. A top-10 ranked doubles player is eligible to receive an automatic entry if nominated assuming a qualified partner. By virtue of this agreement, the maximum number of players on-site per gender and per country is raised from four to six.
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