Casablanca Expert Blog

I have begun an online journal about all things Casablanca - this is the Casablanca Expert Blog. The blog's most recent contents will be displayed on this web page, but you can also visit the home page of the Casablanca Expert Blog here (you can search the archives, etc. from the home page)

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Online Journal

MSUS is looking for a Few Good Testers: MacroSystem US announces openings on their NTSC (North American) Beta Testing Team... "In a rare opportunity, the Macrosystem Testing Team has a couple of spots open to add on non-paid beta testers. We are expanding our already stellar testing team as we have more and more product release candidates and product updates coming to us from Germany. These spots are for software testing of Macrosystem products. We are looking for folks that already have the hardware (Bogart SE editing systems), a good working knowledge of the Casablanca systems, and extra time to be very active in checking/testing new software products....
Video Short: History of the Draco Casablanca: The following video was produced for presentation at the 2010 WEVA Expo - August 2010 in Orlando, Florida. The video presents a brief history of the Draco Casablanca, fore-runner of the Casablanca digital video editors in use today. Here is the actual text that accompanies this video on YouTube: A brief history of the DraCo-Macrosystem's Casablanca, "The Video Editing System in a Box." It was soon renamed "The Cassie". Video produced by Al Ritondo.
Videotaping Great Sunsets: QUESTION: Hello Chet, When filming a sunrise or sunset, what kinds of protective filters should be used to avoid damage to camera components? ANSWER: First, please check the Owners Manual for your camera. The older model cameras could/will be damaged by pointing directly at the sun. The newer CCD or MOS image sensors have less or no issue in this regard, but again best to check with your camera manufacturer to be sure.I understand that some photographers/videographers use special filters to protect their camera gear and get the best images. I personally, have used my Sony A1U (CCD chip) directly...
Where Can I Find the Cool Page Turn Transition?: Here is another of the submissions from 'Ask The Expert'. This is a benefit to those who are members of the community at www.CasablancaExpert.com : QUESTION: I am doing a short video commercial for my son who is in mortgage business. One effect I would like you use is a page turn. I notice this effect used in the Casablanca Video Manuals Volume 8. To me this is an affective way to tell a business story. Where would the software be for a page turn. Any suggestions on a short commercial would be appreciated. I am reviewing some music from...