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In the changing world of technology encoding is at the heart of content distribution. Encoding for DVD, web content, file conversion, mobile devices and cross-platform playback of content - these are all essential parts of the production and post-production process. Understanding how to encode, why to encode and when to encode is paramount for those working with video on the Mac in the 21st century


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Blackmagic buys da Vinci - interview with Peter Barber, Director of Creative Services

Blackmagic buys da Vinci

Blackmagic Design has announced the purchase of all assets of DaVinci Systems LLC. This purchase means Blackmagic Design will now offer DaVinci Resolve DI color correction systems and DaVinci Revival film restoration products for sale worldwide. Since 1984 DaVinci have been, and continue to be, the standard in post production. The acquisition propels Blackmagic to the highest echelons of the production world.

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Vodafone: We want the Apple iPad

Vodafone notched up 100,000 iPhone sales up in just over a week

Vodafone, the latest provider to offer Apple's iPhone in the UK wants the iPad.

Former Apple exec: iPad too big, 'smarted out'

Maker of Frankenstein-esque 'Modbook' Mac tablet dishes on Apple's iPad

The iPad is too big and lacks communication capabilities, according to a former Apple executive behind the failed Newton.



Rumour: Pegatron to produce Apple iPhone 4G

Company would join Foxconn in producing the iPhone

Apple has reportedly signed a new manufacturer in Taiwan based Pegatron to produce the next version of the iPhone according to a far east report.

Apple adds iPhone app previews via browser based iTunes Preview

But clicking on link is required to open and download in iTunes

Apple has added the ability to preview iPhone and iPod applications via your browser interface prior to opening iTunes.

Are iPad sceptics as wrong as iPhone naysayers were?

A massive rush to iPad judgment is already underway

Plenty of pundits are pooh-poohing Apple's iPad. But let's look back at some of the initial predictions that doubting Thomases made about the iPhone.

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