Is Flash dying? I hope so.

I've been hearing for years that I should learn Flash-at least the video end of it. I even went to Atlanta (on an airplane!) to take a class. I guess I learned something-even though i had to take the class on a PC. ouch. I managed to create a couple of Flash presentations successfully. It took weeks, but I struggled through. I then proceeded to forget most everything I learned and just went back to concentrating on Final Cut Pro video editing. I can DO that. Lately, I've been making some vaguely-informed comments about the imminent demise of Adobe Flash. I have been hearing and reading that Apple has been snubbing Flash for some very good reasons. Reasons that I was unable to articulate. So now Mr. Jobs comes to my rescue. Turns out that I had it about right-security problems-crashing-power consumption-blurry video. Here's the full explanation. It's enlightening. And I hope it's right. I just want to get even with Adobe for all those obnxious auto-update windows and for how damn byzantine Photoshop's controls are. Not to mention how weird Flashworld is for an old video guy. Here's the link. Enjoy :http://www.apple.com/hotnews/thoughts-on-flash/

DSLR Procrastinating

I have been spending way to much time reading about and comparing all the video enabled digital still camera options. I've had Nikon cameras around for most of my life; my dad brought back a really cool Nikkormat system from Japan in the 70's. Thing is, Canon has been kicking Nikon's butt for the last year or so by bringing out more and more great dslrs with superior video formats and better usability. Accessory makers are pulling out all the stops to make them handle and focus better. The prices of the cameras are about one third of that of regular video cameras. Although they aren't going to fully replace traditional camcorders, Canon has serious filmmakers going nuts over the amazing image quality. The season finale of House is being shot on a Canon EOS still camera. Amazing. If Nikon doesn't get with the program this summer with some righteous catching up, I fear i will be mothballing all the Nikon lenses and heading to Canonland-specifically the Canon EOS 7d. Checkout DP Phillip Bloom's site/blog and www.zacuto.com for a great and exhaustive dslr comparison. (links below)