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Greg Andonian

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April 14th 2011
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Message from corel to adobe users
by Ricardo Marty 1 day ago
http: www.corel.com corel pages index.jsp pgid=14900014
Re: Message from Pixelmator to Adobe Mac users
by Shawn Miller 23 hours ago
Simon Ubsdell "So what's keeping you " It's Mac only, and there's no scripting engine... :-) Seriously though, I don't think it's snobbery that keeps Motion from becoming a serious challenger to Afte
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Greg Andonian liked this 20 hours ago
The petition has over 15,000 signatures now
by Greg Andonian 2 days ago
As of right now- 2:00 a.m. Pacific time on May 17- the petition to end the "cloud only" requirement has over 15,000 signatures on it. While that number may not seem very significant in the grand schem
CS6 installer has changed after the coming of CC
by Morten Ranmar 2 days ago
We have purchased Production Premium CS6 in order to not be dependant on a subscription model - but realized that Adobe has changed the serial numbers, so they do not work with older installers. We ca
Re: CS6 installer has changed after the coming of CC
by Morten Ranmar 2 days ago
I think they changed the way of issuing license numbers to correspond to CC. But for multiple seats it seems a bit stupid that I have to download the installer separately from each machine! - No Parki
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Adobe has answered its facebook page
by Ricardo Marty 2 days ago
https: m.facebook.com adobecreativecloud id=286471728036410&_rdr I think they have erased every comment. adobe listens. Ricardo
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Re: Adobe has answered its facebook page
by David Lawrence 2 days ago
Ricardo Marty "I think they have erased every comment. adobe listens." No, you're looking at the mobile page in your desktop browser. The comments are still there on the regular page: https: www.face
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Well this is confusing. Some Adobe programs are CC and Perpetual license?
by James Taylor 2 days ago
From the Lightroom Journal By Tom Hogarty: Q. Will Lightroom 5 be included as part of Adobe Creative Cloud A. Yes. Lightroom 5 will be delivered to Creative Cloud members at no extra charge when it s
Re: Well this is confusing. Some Adobe programs are CC and Perpetual license?
by Greg Andonian 2 days ago
Yes, lightroom is apparently an exception to the rule. I'm not sure why, but I've read that it might have to do with the fact that it's also available on the Mac App Store. ___________________________
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No Cloud for me until 2014
by Greg Andonian 3 days ago
In another thread, Aindreas posted a link to a tweet by someone called #adobe2014 who suggested that we all wait six months until we consider subscribing to Creative Cloud- that way we'll "torpedo the
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David Lawrence liked this 2 days ago
Re: No Cloud for me until 2014
by John Rofrano 1 day ago
Greg Andonian "someone called #adobe2014 who suggested that we all wait six months until we consider subscribing to Creative Cloud- that way we'll "torpedo the 2013 adoption projections","I'll see yo
No Control Over Updates = Plug-in Hell?
by Carl Sollenberger 3 days ago
Without being able to control when I upgrade, will I find myself unable to use vital plugs with no warning at times I am a heavy Trapcode user for example. Will we find at times that Adobe has put out
Re: No Control Over Updates = Plug-in Hell?
by Greg Andonian 3 days ago
Carl Sollenberger Without being able to control when I upgrade, will I find myself unable to use vital plugs with no warning at times You do have control over upgrades. You'll be notified when one is
Creative Cloud Facebook page
by Gustavo Bermudas 4 days ago
I would encourage everyone to take at a look at it https: www.facebook.com adobecreativecloud It's actually kind of comical, Adoble keeps posting about cool stuff you can do with Creative Cloud, and p
Re: Creative Cloud Facebook page
by Greg Andonian 3 days ago
Aindreas Gallagher er, you might conceivably see someone with a name suspiciously similar to my own there - By that same token... you may also see a few comments from a guy who has the same last name
So will we actually see new features regularly in the video apps when CC is released?
by Steve Connor 3 days ago
I've been on the Cloud for a year now and I remember when I signed up it was mentioned that new features would be added to the software ahead of any major releases, as far as I can see there were no m
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David Lawrence liked this 3 days ago
Re: So will we actually see new features regularly in the video apps when CC is released?
by Aindreas Gallagher 3 days ago
Greg Andonian "Of course, until they sort out the licensing fiasco I'm not going any farther than CS6 for serious work, " Yep. with some truly horrible regret. PPro7 is Mata Hari waving the seven vei
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REmember to sign the Petition
by Morten Ranmar 3 days ago
http: www.change.org petitions adobe-systems-incorporated-eliminate-the-mandatory-creative-cloud-subscription-model - No Parking Production - 2 x Finalcut Studio3, 2 x Prod. bundle CS6, 2 x MacPro, 2
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Re: REmember to sign the Petition
by Aindreas Gallagher 3 days ago
bought the complaint a fair bit of press. Wired, Macuser, PCworld, Bloomberg etc. Companies with brands allied to positive public perception - creative ones say - hate bad press. http: vimeo.com user1
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All emotionalism aside: the real problems with CC
by Peter Jay Gould 4 days ago
I see a number of posters on here saying they don't understand the uproar. Let me add the following perspective which may shed some light on things. I own a video production company. My company has be
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Re: All emotionalism aside: the real problems with CC
by Jim Wiseman 4 days ago
Well, if this is the model for the future, why not let it continue to play out as it has the past year and see which model wins I've heard there are about 12,000,000 licenses out there, and in the las
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Can I pay for two years of Creative Cloud by going through Amazon?
by Greg Andonian 4 days ago
I noticed Amazon sells Creative Cloud "membership cards" that allow you to pay for a full year all at once instead of making a payment each month. I was curious if it would be possible to pay for two
Re: Can I pay for two years of Creative Cloud by going through Amazon?
by Greg Andonian 4 days ago
Todd Kopriva We are looking into having longer periods available for prepayment. That's good to know... ______________________________________________ "Up until here, we still have enough track to st
C-NET Survey - Is Adobe CC Worth it?
by Ridley Walker 4 days ago
An independent survey on C-NET. http: news.cnet.com 8301-1001_3-57584302-92 survey-is-adobe-creative-cloud-subscription-worth-the-price
Re: C-NET Survey - Is Adobe CC Worth it?
by David Lawrence 4 days ago
Tim Kolb "I suspect that Adobe's assessment of the people who already bought into the subscriptions is probably accurate. Of course, those would be the people who chose a subscription over a perpetua
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Greg Andonian liked this 4 days ago
Adobe Premiere Pro team on post chat tomorrow!
by Kevin Monahan 4 days ago
Get your questions answered about Premiere Pro CC tomorrow from 6-7 PM PST. Here's info on how to participate! http: www.aotg.com postchat how-to-participate Kevin Monahan Social Support Lead Adobe Af
Re: Adobe Premiere Pro team on post chat tomorrow!
by David Lawrence 4 days ago
Kevin Monahan "You are going to have to ask them directly. Again, I'm only the support guy around here" Fair enough. BTW Kevin, I just want to say thank you for your ongoing presence and support on t
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Greg Andonian liked this 4 days ago
Is PPro really ready?
by Ilya Osovets 4 days ago
Okay I dont want to start anything here but the odd things PPro does is starting to get to me. Especially when I have a deadline approaching! First I had an issues with codecs not showing up. Okay got
Re: Is PPro really ready?
by Greg Andonian 4 days ago
Ilya Osovets fingers crossed for CS7 The next version (CC) looks really great, if you don't mind paying Adobe every month to use it ______________________________________________ "Up until here, we s
The word "Backlash" begins to appear in print, petition passes ten thousand signatures in seven days.
by Aindreas Gallagher 5 days ago
Computer world: http: www.computerworld.com s article 9239085 Backlash_begins_against_Adobe_s_subscription_only_plan taxonomyId=18&pageNumber=1 Backlash begins against Adobe's subscription-only plan W
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Re: The word "Backlash" begins to appear in print, petition passes ten thousand signatures in seven days.
by Hamdani Milas 5 days ago
Kevin Monahan Thanks for adding a little sanity to this thread, Tim. Creative Cloud customers are happy, we will keep innovating at a brisk pace, and we do want to do what's best for both customers a
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Greg Andonian liked this 5 days ago
Is this what Avid used to be like?
by Greg Andonian 5 days ago
My NLE experience doesn't go back far enough for any first-hand knowledge of it, but over the years I've read a lot of online horror stories about the greedy, arrogant behemoth that Avid used to be be
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Re: Is this what Avid used to be like?
by James Taylor 21 hours ago
Are you planning to pay that 599.00 for the boxed version upgrade of CS6 Adobe has said they will keep CS6 compatible for a few years, but I don't think 5.5 will get the same love. Even if you love th
Apple to change to subscription model for Applecare
by Greg Andonian 6 days ago
http: forums.macrumors.com showthread.php t=1581017 ______________________________________________ "Up until here, we still have enough track to stop the locomotive before it plunges into the ravine..
Re: Apple to change to subscription model for Applecare
by Charlie Austin 6 days ago
FTA... The site also says Apple will be changing its AppleCare service -- which currently attaches to individual devices, requiring customers to buy a new AppleCare plan for each computer and iOS devi
The petition to end the "cloud only" model is up to 8000 signatures now
by Greg Andonian 7 days ago
As of right now- 8:00 p.m. Pacific time on May 11- the petition to end the "Subscription-only" cloud model has over 8000 signatures on it. http: www.change.org petitions adobe-systems-incorporated-eli
Re: The petition to end the "cloud only" model is up to 8000 signatures now
by Greg Andonian 6 days ago
Aindreas Gallagher adobe hits back with a strong PR push. Oh, MAN- that was great! :D "Even CIRCLES are more round than they were in CS6" HAHAHA!!! ______________________________________________ "Up
Congrats. You're head of promotions, too.
by Aindreas Gallagher 1 week ago
This just got posted in the "creative cloud, can I breath in here" forum, hadn't noticed it before. Its off the CC video landing page. http: www.adobe.com uk products creativecloud video.html Some cho
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Re: Congrats. You're head of promotions, too.
by Greg Andonian 7 days ago
I watched the video on the page that Aindreas linked to, and one part really struck me- one of the guys in it said that "the only limit is your internet connection". LAME.... :P ______________________
I'm taking a look at Lightworks right now
by Greg Andonian 1 week ago
Due to the recent undesirable changes that have taken place in Adobeland, I've now began to look around at other NLE options. I was already giving serious thought to adding Media Composer to my arsena
Re: I'm taking a look at Lightworks right now
by Greg Andonian 7 days ago
Frank Gothmann XML import only, but AAF worked fine for me. That's cool... My main concern is getting into After Effects, since I still have CS5, but I see I can also use AAF- so hopefully that will
Creative Cloud Q&A
by Steve Forde 2 weeks ago
Going to put myself out there and answer questions as best I can here on the COW. No question is a bad one as my intent is to frankly get rid of some of the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) that I ha
Re: Creative Cloud Q&A
by Greg Andonian 1 week ago
Todd Kopriva Yes, it would work. You could subscribe to just After Effects and Premiere Pro for this purpose. I checked the membership plans, and there's no plan available that would let you subscrib
Ladies and Gentlemen! Direct from his acclaimed appearance on the PrPro forum--Here's Hitler!!!
by Chris Harlan 1 week ago

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Re: Ladies and Gentlemen! Direct from his acclaimed appearance on the PrPro forum--Here's Hitler!!!
by Greg Andonian 1 week ago
"Call Avid. Tell them it's their turn to screw us next" LOL ______________________________________________ "Up until here, we still have enough track to stop the locomotive before it plunges into the
will Premiere Pro Next (CS7) have keyboard shortcuts for motion keyframes???
by Nick Natteau 2 weeks ago
I searched everywhere online for this but didn't find any info as of yet. Does anyone who has seen Premier Pro Next (CS7) up close know if the next version allows us to assign keyboard shortcuts for k
Re: will Premiere Pro Next (CS7) have keyboard shortcuts for motion keyframes???
by Greg Andonian 2 weeks ago
If keyframing is enabled (click the "stopwatch" icon next to the effect), Premiere will create one automatically if you adjust the effect's value in a place that doesn't have one _____________________
BMD Pocket Cinema Camera (Shut up and take my money)
by Greg Andonian 4 weeks ago
During the discussions about the 4K production camera that Blackmagic announced at NAB, I remember someone mentioning they had also announced a smaller, 1080p camera that fits in your pocket. I didn't
Re: BMD Pocket Cinema Camera (Shut up and take my money)
by Jonathan Fraser 3 weeks ago
First footage is up! https: vimeo.com 64693161
A positive report (so far)
by Kevin Lawrence 10 months ago
This is a cross post. I put it in the Premiere Forum at Adobe. I post here as well, because when a company is doing something that works I want to encourage that. I've complained enough in the past, s
Re: A positive report (so far)
by Greg Andonian 10 months ago
Nick Baer "How did you ever deal with the insanity of Encore, when DVDSP was is so visually intuitive " I know Encore has its issues, but I could never switch to DVDSP after using it- not entirely any
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Article: High Noon in the Editors' Corral
by Debra Kaufman 12 months ago
Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate High Noon in the Editors' Corral A group of editors gathered at a Hollywood Post Alliance Sales Resource Group luncheon to debate the merits of today's nonlinear editing
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Shawn Miller liked this 11 months ago
Re: High Noon in the Editors' Corral
by Greg Andonian 12 months ago
Scott Carrey You never know, the next time you take your car in with a strange noise, they might very well tell you, "looks like we're gonna have to replace that hover strut." Ah, yes, the hover strut
Article: For your Bovine Mastication and Consideration: FCPX Can Work
by Charlie Austin 12 months ago
Apple FCPX or Not: The Debate For your Bovine Mastication and Consideration: FCPX Can Work After coming across and commenting on a post in the forums concerning FCPX and its current popularity and po
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Re: For your Bovine Mastication and Consideration: FCPX Can Work
by Greg Andonian 12 months ago
One thing I really like about Premiere is the ability to increase the height of individual tracks as big as I want them. This is really helpful if I want to get a good look at the audio waveform of a
So what the heck is going on?
by Bret Williams 12 months ago
For about 2 years now I've been trying to give Premiere a chance. Both on my MacPro 1,1 system, and more recently on my i7 iMac. Both with 16gigs. I've tried CS5, 5.5, and now CS6. This was happening
Re: So what the heck is going on?
by Greg Andonian 12 months ago
I don't have experience with monitoring hardware like you're using, but I can suggest a couple things: - Did you download the 6.0.1 Premiere Pro update that just came out - Do you have cs6-specific dr
Premiere CS6 + & - keys
by Don McVey 12 months ago
Ok. This is something incredibly simple and I feel very dumb for not being able to figure it out. I've just moved onto CS6 from years on FCP 7 so please forgive me! :) Slowly figuring out the timeline
Re: Premiere CS6 + & - keys
by Greg Andonian 12 months ago
You need to use the number pad, on the right side of the keyboard. I'm not sure what the equivalent of shift z would be. ______________________________________________ "THAT'S our fail-safe point. Up
Premiere Pro CS6 collaborative editing
by Oliver Peters 12 months ago
It looks to me like collaborative editing is still an issue with PProCS6. As in sharing edits between two editors working on the same project (not on a SAN). For example, if you have two editors worki
Re: Premiere Pro CS6 collaborative editing
by Greg Andonian 12 months ago
That is, in fact, correct. There's another thread about this issue here: http: forums.creativecow.net thread 3 925028 ______________________________________________ "THAT'S our fail-safe point. Up unt
Using adjustment layers to add spice to Premiere's bland transitions
by Greg Andonian 1 year ago
One of the big criticisms of Premiere Pro from the FCP switchers has been the lack of good transitions. This is a criticism I wholeheartedly agree with- but with CS6 I've found a remedy, which I think
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Mike Molenda liked this 1 year ago
Re: Using adjustment layers to add spice to Premiere's bland transitions
by Greg Andonian 1 year ago
Alex Udell go to the effects panel. search "transform" (found under distort) can you add this to an adjustment layer Yes, it does! Cool! fully re-creating "cross zoom" from FCP would probably require
For Mac to PC switchers - A great system for editors wanting power
by Tom Daigon 1 year ago
My research for alternatives to my Mac Pro continues. Puget Systems has a lot going for it. Very impressive company and PC. And cheaper then HP & Box. http: www.pugetsystems.com nav genesis II specs.p
Re: For Mac to PC switchers - A great system for editors wanting power
by Greg Andonian 1 year ago
That Puget system looks pretty cool. What's that home plate-shaped thing sticking out of the side ______________________________________________ "THAT'S our fail-safe point. Up until here, we still ha
The SuperApp? A current Smoke user's take...
by David Jahns 1 year ago
As a long time FCP user, and now currently a recent Smoke-Mac user, I've been swamped with discussion about the new version. I started to write a post here during NAB, then it became a longer article,
Re: The SuperApp? A current Smoke user's take...
by Greg Andonian 1 year ago
Your blog was really interesting, and cleared up several of the questions I had about the new Smoke. I also liked this part: "The reality is that EVERYONE who learns editing learns the Avid FCP Premie
Smoke is changing- into Final Cut Extreme
by Greg Andonian 1 year ago
So I went to the legacy FCP forum to see if anything was being said over there about the CS6 update, and while I was there I found an interesting thread by Walter Biscardi about the smoke transformati
Re: Smoke is changing- into Final Cut Extreme- New Features Page?
by Craig Seeman 1 year ago
It could be that some are just incensed or inflamed about Smoke. Some might think the price point is indicative of changes in post and facility based workflow.
Blog: Premiere Pro - open clips from the Project Panel in the Source Monitor using keyboard shortcuts
by Michael Hancock 1 year ago
Figured this one out the other day - selecting a file in the Project Panel and opening it in the Source Monitor, using only the keyboard. Pretty basic, right Well, not with the default layout in Premi
Re: Blog: Premiere Pro - open clips from the Project Panel in the Source Monitor using keyboard shortcuts
by Greg Andonian 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing this- it looks like it will be a real time saver. I discovered that using the keyboard method, you can select multiple clips and load them all into the source monitor at once! Very
Blog: Automatic Duck's Wes Plate joins Adobe Systems.
by gary adcock 2 years ago
http: www.autoduckinc.com news.html hot off the internet.
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Re: Blog: Automatic Duck's Wes Plate joins Adobe Systems.
by Greg Andonian 2 years ago
This news is very exciting, but I'm a bit confused by it. Automatic Duck has done plugins for Premiere Pro before. They had one a while back called Pro Import PPro that allowed sequences from FCP and
Blog: Back into the fire.
by gary adcock 2 years ago
Hey, Yeah, me again. There is alot happening in the industry right now, here is an interview with MacVideo's Rick Young that I did at IBC. My thanks to Dean Cleary on Bcam and AJA for allowing us to s
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Re: Blog: Back into the fire.
by Greg Andonian 2 years ago
Neil Ryan "I heard it said quite a number of times, that this was a marketing error, in that, Apple should never have called it Final Cut. Then FCP users wouldn't see it as some crazy upgrade, rather
FCPX and XML
by Sala Sultan 2 years ago
Hello everyone! I just exported XML from FCPX to read it in DiVinchi, buy failed, I don't know what format did FCPX exported but it doesn't look like XML, and even if it does export XML is that mean I
Re: FCPX and XML
by Greg Andonian 2 years ago
FCPX uses a new flavor of XML. It isn't the same version that FCP7 used. Blackmagic will have to add support for this new XML to DaVinci before projects from FCPX can be imported. ____________________
Is optical media REALLY as dead as Apple says?
by Greg Andonian 2 years ago
I thought this was really interesting, and was curious what people here thought of it. A startup company called Milleniata is poised to introduced a new type of optical media that solves some of the b
Re: Is optical media REALLY as dead as Apple says?
by Michael Sacci 2 years ago
I don't think that is the disc that apple is talking about, they are talking about a distribution model, not back ups. For video most optical disc archiving is not useful, that is why LTO has became t


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