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New World Publications produce Reef Fish ID Travel Edition
New World Publications has announced the release of the Travel Edition of their Reef Fish Identification guide for the Caribbean, Bahamas and South Florida. It features 560 color photos over 132 pages, waterproof covers, comb binding and weighs less than 3/4 of a pound.
The new book is available now at $29.95.
Apple updates Final Cut Pro X
Apple has released an update for its Final Cut Pro X video editing software. Version 10.0.1 has introduced some of the features that many users felt were missing from the original release. Key amongst these is support for rich XML, allowing for round tripping into other applications, support for projects by multiple users via Xsan and custom starting timecode. In addition, the update will add GPU accelerated exports, full screen view in OSX Lion and media stems support. Future versions will also incorporate multicam editing and broadcast quality video monitoring.
The update is available via the App store. Apple has also introduced a free 30 day trial of the program and a white paper (pdf) entitled “Final Cut Pro X for Final Cut Pro 7 Editors”.
Call for Entries: Oceanz National Underwater Photo contest
The Oceanz National Underwater Photo contest is calling for entries. The competition is for images shot in New Zealand territory, is open to pro and amateur photographers and has categories for: Wide-angle, close up, portfolio, wreck and compact camera images. Prizes include holidays, camera equipment and books.
Full entry details and rules are available, and the deadline is 14 October.
Adobe releases Photoshop and Premiere Elements 10
Adobe has released Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements 10 for Windows and Mac. Photoshop Elements is driven by the same engine as the full Photoshop program and features guided edits, new text functionality, special crop guides and a Smart Brush. It also features an Object Search that automatically finds objects within photos and the Elements Organizer to keep assets organized. Premiere Elements features Adobe Photoshop’s color correction technology for video, InstantMovie themes, pan and zoom and content-intelligent face detection. Mac users now have the ability to use SmartSound to add musical tracks.
Photoshop and Premiere Elements 10 retail for $99.99 each or as a bundle for $149.99. The programs are available now.
Nikon launches the 1 System
Nikon has announced the release of the 1 system EVIL camera range. Two new cameras, the J1 and V1, four new lenses and a speedlight make a new range within the Nikon family. Specifications on the new camera include a CX-format, 10.1 megapixel High-Speed AF CMOS, ISO range from 100-3200, a new EXPEED 3 image processing engine and HD movies at 1080p with frame rate control (30, 60, 400 and 1200fps). The new autofocus system in the cameras has 73 focus points and is claimed to be the world’s fastest. The J1 is being aimed at a more general consumer who “who use a camera as part of their connected lifestyle”. The V1 has a magnesium alloy body, mechanical shutter and an enhanced EVF screen.
The new lenses announced today include a 10-30mm f3.5-5.6 zoom, a 10mm f2.8 pancake, a 20-110mm f3.8 zoom and a power zoom; the 10-100mm f4.5.
The new products will be available from 20 October. The J1 will retail at $649.95 with the 10-30mm, the V1 at $899.95 with the same lens.
Winner of 2012 Raja Ampat Entrance Tag Competition announced
Many congratulations to Cornelia Thieme of Gelnhausen, Germany for her winning entry in the Wetpixel 2012 Raja Ampat Entrance Tag Competition. Her graphic consists, at first glance, of a motif of two seahorses but on closer inspection also contains numerous other marine icons, including mantas, whale sharks and nautilus. Cornelia wins a holiday to Raja Ampat, and her tag will be displayed on all visiting divers’ BCDs next year.
On behalf of the judges, I would like to stress how high the caliber of the entries was this year and what a tough job it was to create a shortlist for the final 10. Congratulations are due not only to the winner, but to all those who produced such fantastic designs.
Results of the Monterey Shootout published
Full results and video from the recent Monterey Shootout, hosted by NCUPS, has been published on the event’s website. The competition attracted 70 entrants, whilst the accompanying film festival drew a crowd of 800. Speakers at the event include Stephen Frink and Wetpixel Publisher Eric Cheng (who is the subject of a prank involving barbecue skewers!) The film festival also featured Stephen and Eric, along with Rick Rosenthal, Chuck Davis, and Berkley White.
Many congratulations to all the winners in the event’s competitions.
Fields of Green in a Sea of Blue
Wetpixel member Jo Horrocks has posted her short film “Fields of Green in a Sea of Blue” onto the forums. This was shot in the seagrass beds of the Red Sea, mostly from Nuweiba on the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula. The film was chosen to be shown at the recent SDUFEX event.
It was shot using a Sony XR520 in an Aditech Mangrove housing.