Jerry Hofmann : Creative COW Library http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry Jerry Hofmann's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net The iStoragePro Pocket View RAID Drive http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/iStorage-Pro-review.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/iStorage-Pro-review.php Jerry Hofmann takes a look at an extremely fast and portable drive solution. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 18:15:16 GMT Jerry Hofmann takes a look at Squeeze 7 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/Squeeze-7-review.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/Squeeze-7-review.php With improved video quality, faster H.264 encoding, simplified workflow with Squeeze's batch window, additional input and output formats, adaptive bitrate encoding, just to name a few of the new features, read why Jerry Hofmann is excited about this new release. Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:41:47 GMT A Talk with Sorenson Media's Eric Quanstrom http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/sorenson.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/sorenson.php Jerry Hofmann chats with Eric Quanstrom, VP, Marketing & Strategy at Sorenson Media, end to end media compression and distribution solutions. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:52:52 GMT Sorenson Media's Squeeze 6 Compression Software http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/squeeze_6_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/squeeze_6_rev.php CreativeCOWs leader, Jerry Hofmann reviews Sorenson Medias Squeeze 6 Compression software and has determined that this is the best version yet. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:01:35 GMT iStoragePro iT1PKT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/istoragepro.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/istoragepro.php CreativeCOW's leader, Jerry Hofmann takes a look at the little pocket drive, the iStoragePro iT1PKT. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:08:15 GMT Matrox’s MXO2 MAXed out, with a little MXO in the mix http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/matrox_mxo2.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/matrox_mxo2.php CreativeCOW's leader, Jerry Hofmann depends on the Matrox MXO2 to save the day when tight turn around production dilemma presented itself. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:20:20 GMT New VR Mini from CalDigit http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/caldigit_VR_mini.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/caldigit_VR_mini.php CreativeCOW leader Jerry Hofmann takes a look at CalDigit's new VR mini -- serious storage small enough for your pocket. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:13:47 GMT New VDN network from Sorenson Media: Sorenson 360 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/sorenson360.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/sorenson360.php Need high quality encoding with a more than reasonable way to serve the videos you need to put online? One of CreativeCOW's leaders, Jerry Hofmann takes a look at Sorenson Media’s new Video Delivery Network (VDN) called 'Sorenson 360'. Sun, 24 May 2009 02:35:46 GMT Working with HDV in Final Cut Pro http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/magazine_hdv_in_fcp.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/magazine_hdv_in_fcp.php You can work successfully with HDV in Final Cut Pro, provided you know the secrets and the limits. In this Final Cut Pro tutorial from The Creative COW Magazine, Jerry Hofmann reveals what you need to know to work with high definition video in Final Cut. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 19:21:27 GMT Achieving a Rock Solid Final Cut Pro System http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/magazine_final_cut_pro.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/magazine_final_cut_pro.php In this Creative COW Magazine article, Jerry Hofmann describes how to set-up a Final Cut Pro system that really works - no matter which version you are running... Thu, 04 May 2006 17:43:21 GMT Jerry Hofmann reviews: The Sorenson Squeeze 4 Compression Suite http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/sorenson4.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/sorenson4.php In this article, Jerry Hofmann reviews the Sorenson Squeeze 4 Compression Suite. "If you've read my reviews before about Sorenson's efforts in the Mac World, you'll know I've long been a fan of the company's products. The ALL NEW version of Sorenson Compression suite 4 is shipping now, and is b Thu, 18 Nov 2004 08:00:00 GMT A Review of Sorenson http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/squeeze3.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/squeeze3.php Jerry Hofmann has been impressed before by Sorenson Media's efforts -- afterall, he reviewed Sorenson Media Squeeze for Quicktime. But with Sorenson's new Compression Suite, Jerry is totally blown away by the Suite's deceptively simple but incredibly powerful new interface. It just doesn't get any e Mon, 26 May 2003 07:00:00 GMT Jerry Hofmann reviews The Troubleshooter http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/troubleshooter_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/troubleshooter_rev.php Jerry Hofmann Reviews ''The Troubleshooter'' from Intelligent Assistance. If you get yourself into a bind technically with your setup whether it's HD or DV, this Companion to the Companion is an incredibly reliable way to get yourself, say ''out of jail''. It's another clever and well-executed produ Mon, 03 Mar 2003 08:00:00 GMT Jerry Hofmann reviews Sorenson http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/squeeze.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/squeeze.php Need to do quality compressions of QuickTime movies and don't know much about it? Jerry Hofmann takes a look at a new product called Sorenson Squeeze brought to us by a company long recognized for supplying the finest codecs used for QuickTime compressions, Sorenson. Fri, 02 Aug 2002 07:00:00 GMT A Review of Tom Wolsky http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/wolsky_fcp3_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/wolsky_fcp3_rev.php Jerry Hofmann takes a look at Tom Wolsky's Final Cut Pro 3 Editing Workshop published by CMP Books. This book is totally updated to include the new features in Final Cut Pro 3. It looks to be everything it promises to be. Wed, 24 Jul 2002 07:00:00 GMT Jerry Hofmann reviews Digital Film Tool's 55mm Plugin for NLEs http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/55_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/55_rev.php There's been a lot of 'hype' surrounding Digital Film Tools' new 55mm Plugins for NLE's. In this article Jerry Hofmann, one of CreativeCOW's Final Cut Pro forum leaders lets COW members know whether the description of the tools is hype or if this set of filters deliver on the promise. Fri, 12 Jul 2002 07:00:00 GMT Jerry Hofmann reviews StageTools http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/stagetools.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/stagetools.php MovingPicture from StageTools is a dedicated program made for panning and zooming high resolution photographs for inclusion into projects edited in all the popular NLE's. In this article, Jerry Hofmann gives his impression of this great tool. Mon, 17 Jun 2002 07:00:00 GMT Jerry Hofmann reviews Pixelan http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/pixelan_review.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/pixelan_review.php CreativeCOW leader, Jerry Hofmann has long been a fan of Pixelan's products and he's not disappointed by the latest set of offerings: Spices for NLE's! This is a review and a tutorial. Wed, 22 May 2002 07:00:00 GMT Jerry Hofmann reviews the DV Companion for Final Cut Pro 3 http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/fcp_dvcomp_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/fcp_dvcomp_rev.php One of CreativeCOW's Final Cut Pro® forum leaders, Jerry Hofmann takes a look at the DV Companion, The Intelligent Assistant for Final Cut Pro 3. What it is, what's new if you're already experienced with the DV Companions and why it's a 'must have' if you're editing with Final Cut Pro 3. Sat, 23 Mar 2002 08:00:00 GMT Jerry Hofmann reviews Automatic Duck for FCP http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/auto_duck_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/auto_duck_rev.php One of CreativeCOW's popular Final Cut Pro® forum leaders, Jerry Hofmann takes a look at Automatic Composition Import FCP for Final Cut Pro users from Automatic Duck. 'I'm a believer. Can't get over it. Gotta have it.' Jerry says these are the words that come to mind after using the new tool... Thu, 14 Mar 2002 08:00:00 GMT 'Final Cut Pro 2 Editing Workshop' Book Review http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/fcp_edit_wrkshp_review.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/hofmann_jerry/fcp_edit_wrkshp_review.php One of CreativeCOW's popular Final Cut Pro® forum leaders, Jerry Hofmann takes a look at fellow leader Tom Wolsky's new 'Final Cut Pro 2 Editing Workshop'. Jerry teaches FCP at a university, so he's always on the lookout for good teaching resources and he concludes that Tom's book is a triumph f Thu, 01 Nov 2001 08:00:00 GMT