Archive | January 31, 2012

Apple Updates Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor – Adds Multicam Editing, XML Support and More…

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It may have taken a bit longer than many would have liked, actually 7 months but who’s counting, for Apple to make good on their initial promises of bringing a number of absent features to the much criticized Final Cut Pro X. But, as they say, it’s better late than never…

With their latest update, Version 10.0.3, FCPX users can now enjoy:

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The Fuji X-Pro1 and XF Lenses Now Available for Pre-order – Prices Officially Revealed

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For the first time, we now have a definitive price-point for Fuji X-Pro1, as Amazon and Adorama have jumped the gun and officially listed the highly-anticipated mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for pre-order.

Although no definitive ship date has been set, the Fuji X-Pro1 will hit the market for $1699.95 body-only, remaining consistent with the initial reports that hovered around that very same price.

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Fuji: 100,000 X100′s Sold as of December 31st, 2011

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Although Fuji’s overall company outlook has been adjusted, resulting in lower operating and net profit expectations going forward, the company’s digital camera front continues to remain its area of strength, thanks in part to the success of 2011′s premiere X-series point and shoot releases.

In the company’s latest financial report, Fuji has revealed that over 100,000 X-100′s have been sold as of December 31st, 2011, exceeding initial expectations and…

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Inspiration: Ira Fox’s Incredible View of Street Life Captured Through Rain Puddles

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On the constant hunt for inspirational displays of creativity, aimed at giving you that extra push to go out, think outside the box, and try something new in your corresponding creative field comes an idea that isn’t unique in terms of concept, but ultimately sets itself apart from most of the pack through its incredible execution.

Using the natural reflections left behind from rain showers, Ira Fox’s Puddle Portraits is an interesting take on street photography and should be a part of your upcoming photography “to-do” list, especially if you are an avid street-shooter. The full set of Fox’s Reflections photo-set can be found HERE, with a sampling below. Take a look:

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Canon’s President to Step Down Amid Poor Q4 2011 Earnings Report

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Tsuneji Uchida, President of Canon Inc.

In lieu of Canon’s less-than-spectacular fourth quarter 2011 earnings report, and due to the company’s weak 2012 growth outlook, current acting President and Chief Operating Officer Tsuneji Uchida will reportedly step down from each post effective March 29th, relieving his duties to 76-year-old chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai.

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