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If you want to run Lion without giving up Snow Leopard, create a new partition, install Lion on second partition, and then dual boot as needed. Lion takes away Rosetta which is a emulator that runs older Mac applications (like Office 2004) that you may want to continue using. Thanks to C|Net for this link.

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20081187-263/how-to-keep-snow-leopard-when-upgrading-to-lion/

Sorry, iBooks, paper books still win on specs

2012-01-20T17:57:00.001-08:00

http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/20/2720158/sorry-ibooks-paper-books-still-win-on-specs

Speed comparison of USB vs. Firewire (Thunderbolt will blow everything out of the water!)

2012-01-18T13:25:00.001-08:00

http://forums.ilounge.com/attachments/windows-ipod-discussion-problems/512d1068559049-usb-2-0-vs-firewire-transfer-speed-chart011503.gif

POPA - the big red button for your iPhone camera!

2012-01-18T02:50:00.001-08:00

http://thisispopa.com/

FINALLY! An iPad Photo Portfolio App I Like – Photo Manager Pro 3.2.4

2012-01-16T14:14:00.001-08:00

http://photofocus.com/2012/01/03/finally-an-ipad-photo-portfolio-app-i-like-photo-manager-pro-3-2-4/

Buffalo Technology previews gigabit wireless router | Macworld

2012-01-15T18:16:00.001-08:00

http://www.macworld.com/article/164806/2012/01/buffalo_technology_previews_gigabit_wireless_router.html

Introducing Moboplay™, The pocket media player! « Home Server Technologies Inc. @Video

2012-01-12T16:10:00.001-08:00

http://hsti.com/moboplay

Moboplay: allegedly the world's smallest 1080p media player. @Video

2012-01-12T16:07:00.000-08:00

Great device for digital signage http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/moboplay-allegedly-the-worlds-smallest-1080p-media-player-a/

Article: CES: Gigabit Wi-Fi takes center stage

2012-01-09T15:20:00.000-08:00

http://www.macworld.com/article/164699/2012/01/ces_gigabit_wifi_takes_center_stage.html

Xerox Mobile Scanner wirelessly sends files to your PC, iOS or Android device -- Engadget

2012-01-09T14:41:00.001-08:00

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/xerox-mobile-scanner-wirelessly-sends-files-to-your-pc-ios-or-a/

Belkin details Thunderbolt Express Dock at CES, shipping this Summer -- Engadget

2012-01-09T14:35:00.001-08:00

http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/belkin-details-thunderbolt-express-dock/

How iOS multitasking really works | Macworld

2012-01-06T08:30:00.001-08:00

http://www.macworld.com/article/164616/2012/01/how_ios_multitasking_really_works.html

10 Photography Predictions For 2012

2012-01-06T08:14:00.001-08:00

http://photofocus.com/2011/12/04/10-photography-predictions-for-2012/

Toolfarm.com :: Apple Final Cut Pro X - 3rd Party Plug-ins Updates

2012-01-01T20:44:00.000-08:00

http://www.toolfarm.com/blog/entry/fcpxupdates1

Rethinking NLE design « digitalfilms

2012-01-01T20:33:00.001-08:00

http://digitalfilms.wordpress.com/2011/12/10/rethinking-nle-design/

Life after iWeb: The state of Web design on the Mac | Macworld

2012-01-01T18:04:00.001-08:00

http://www.macworld.com/article/163747/2011/12/life_after_iweb_the_state_of_web_design_on_the_mac.html

When will LG's 84-Inch 4K TV go mainstream?

2012-01-01T17:31:00.001-08:00

Four times the resolution of HD!

http://www.macworld.com/article/164573/2011/12/when_will_lgs_84_inch_4k_tv_go_mainstream_maybe_never.html?

Church Media and Tech Trends for 2012 | Bryan Hudson

2011-12-31T07:07:00.000-08:00

by Bryan Hudson

www.NewMediaforMinistry.com

www.VisionComSolutions.com

Twitter@churchmediaguy

Churches in the USA have a wide disparity in areas of equipment, hardware/software and technical expertise. On the high end of this curve are large, mainly suburban churches that have the foresight, financial resources and personnel expertise to stay on top of trends and ahead of the curve in relation to tech and new media. On the lower end of the curve are urban churches, some with large congregations, that tend to operate 3-8 years behind current media technology trends.

Indicators of operating on the lower-end of the tech curve include: 1) Reliance on older computers and operating systems such as Windows 2000, XP and Vista, or Mac OS 10.5 or older. 2) Use of DVD recorders 3) Non-digital audio recording 4) Low bandwidth Internet connections 5) Lack of adoption of social media. The useful life of mission-critical computers is 3-5 years. Gear such as audio consoles and amplifiers have a longer useful life, so long as needs don’t change dramatically. Microphones and speakers also do not maintain high quality forever.

My predictions of church technology trends for 2012 are related mainly to urban-based churches with which I mostly relate and serve:

1. Emergence of greater interest in high quality media and commitment to excellence. Dark images, poorly designed graphics, video that is shaky and poor sounding is all-too-common in urban churches. This will change, when the excellence currently demanded in singing and musicianship are applied to media production and deployment.

2. Increased adoption of Apple products in support of media and new media.Windows-based products are capable, but many churches/pastors settle for low-end PC’s that lack the power, media-related software, ease-of-use, and support that comes with all new Macs.

3. Media departments will make the switch to digital video and audio gear. This trend has already emerged since the death of cassettes and VHS video. Digital audio consoles are replacing analog consoles. Even CD-Recorders have given way to direct digital recordings.

4. DVD/CD sales will decline in favor of paid digital downloads and flash media.

5. Adobe Flash "eye candy" will become obsolete on websites. With the wider adoption of HTML5 and the announcement in 2011 that Adobe will no longer develop mobile Flash for devices such as Android, Flash-dependent websites will soon be obsolete. As more users access websites using their mobile devices, rather than desktop computers, leaving Flash behind is one of the best strategies for accessibility and speed. On the desktop, Flash-enabled “eye-candy”, with objects sliding around and flipping has become less important than quick access to information and desired content.

6. iPhone/ Android compatibility will drive web development decisions. If your website and content cannot be easily accessed on mobile devices, you are forfeiting a growing, and prosperous, segment of your audience. Work with designers/developers who understand the mobile space.

7. Digital signage will be in greater demand in churches. LCD and plasma screens are the new “placards” and “vinyl banners” of the 21st Century. Systems for creating and updating digital sign content have become easier, more affordable and have remote capability. In 2011, Apple Stores replaced printed signs with iPads for product information.

8. YouTube will find greater adoption since that they've removed time limits. In 2011, YouTube removed the 15 minute limit on video uploads and allowed greater control for embedding. 2012 will see an explosion of YouTube enabled adoption. With this increased “free” capability will certainly come advertising, which is Google’s primary business.

9. Pastors/Churches will continue to be oversold on near-obsolete tech gear and waste money buying unnecessary hardware/software. Products such as small-business servers, analog-based video switchers, video streaming, and overly-complex software will continue to be sold to churches and especially pastors who are more impressed than informed. It is important not to default to DIY or LDDI (“Do-If-Yourself” or “Let Deacon Do It”) solutions that all but guarantee low quality results. If is also important to make wise investments in gear and expertise.

10. In 2011 great numbers of pastors bought iPads for study, research, reading, and preaching. in 2012 they will learn how to use them, along with laptops, in more productive ways.

~ Bryan Hudson

Article: 5 Tech Trends for the Next 5 Years: IBM

2011-12-30T21:23:00.001-08:00

http://www.thestreet.com/story/11350395/1/5-tech-trends-for-the-next-5-years-ibm.html

The Definitive Post On Why SOPA And Protect IP Are Bad, Bad Ideas | Techdirt

2011-12-24T07:54:00.001-08:00

I agree with this writer that SOPA is bad legislation. I support the concept of combating foreign piracy, especially against countries like China, but the burden of enforcement should not fall upon courts ordering ISPs to act in blocking "infringing" servers.

In do not agree that the Internet should be unregulated or lawless. Criminals, terrorists, pornographers, and similar enterprises, should not be able to have "safe havens" on the Internet.

There is no easy solution, but inaction and indifference are unacceptable.

~ Bryan Hudson

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111122/04254316872/definitive-post-why-sopa-protect-ip-are-bad-bad-ideas.shtml

Touch Fire

2011-12-23T01:24:00.001-08:00

http://www.touchfire.com/Articles.asp?ID=251

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Who’s Using Google +? / Flowtown (@flowtown)

2011-12-15T20:16:00.001-08:00

http://www.flowtown.com/blog/whos-using-google

Amazon planning Kindle Fire updates to fix complaints - CNN.com

2011-12-12T16:59:00.001-08:00

http://www.cnn.com/2011/12/12/tech/gaming-gadgets/amazon-kindle-fire-update/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

How bad is the hard disk shortage? Pretty bad! | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News

2011-12-12T15:55:00.001-08:00

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-57341642-64/how-bad-is-the-hard-disk-shortage/?tag=mncol;editorPicks

Using Event Manager X to Control and Troubleshoot Events in Final Cut Pro X

2011-12-08T19:42:00.001-08:00

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/using-event-manager-x-to-control-and-troubleshoot-events-in-final-cut-pro-x/

Article: Siri features we'd like to see | Macworld

2011-12-08T19:38:00.001-08:00

http://www.macworld.com/article/164064/2011/12/siri_features_wed_like_to_see.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#lsrc.rss_main

Flipboard now available on iPhone | Macworld

2011-12-08T19:25:00.001-08:00

http://www.macworld.com/article/164099/2011/12/flipboard_now_available_on_iphone.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#lsrc.rss_main

700 Billion Videos Watched and Counting

2011-12-06T09:15:00.000-08:00

700 Billion Videos Watched and Counting

Video Infographs produced this 2:45 video on what happened in 2011 in the world of Web-based and mobile social media.

The numbers, of course, are staggering. The question, of course, remains the same:What does it all mean?

http://futurejournalismproject.org/post/13829532965/2011-social-media

Intensity Extreme with Thunderbolt HDMI capture device

2011-11-30T21:08:00.000-08:00

http://provideocoalition.com/index.php/atepper/story/blackmagic_breaks_thunderbolt_price_budget_with_us299_intensity_extreme/

Camcorders buying guide | Macworld

2011-11-30T18:22:00.001-08:00

http://www.macworld.com/article/163764/2011/11/macworld_buying_guide_camcorders.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#lsrc.rss_main

R. Adams Roofing, Inc.

2011-11-28T09:50:00.001-08:00

http://radamsroofing.com/

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iVideo | A great Mac app for finding all your videos and organizing them

2011-11-27T18:07:00.000-08:00

iVideo is a great Mac app for finding all videos on your Mac and organizing them by year and playlist. The app does not copy or move your videos. It creates thumbnail based links for easy location and playback.

There are other apps that provide this same function, but I've been pleased to use iVideo for several years. I am concerned about the lack of recent updates. Don't know if it is Lion compatible.

http://ivideoapp.com

~Bryan Hudson

Sonnet - Products for Storage, Thunderbolt Perhiperals, and Media Readers

2011-11-27T04:39:00.001-08:00

http://www.sonnettech.com/product/

Thunderbolt accessories under glass: Belkin Express Dock,PCI-E expansion, and Seagate GoFlex adapter | The Verge

2011-11-27T04:35:00.001-08:00

http://mobile.theverge.com/2011/09/13/thunderbolt-accessories-glass-beklin-express-dock-pc-expansion-seagate-goflex-adapter/

Article: Stellar programs for printing labels

2011-11-26T10:09:00.000-08:00

http://www.macworld.com/article/156234/2011/11/labelprinting.html

Fun gear for iPhone photographers | Macworld

2011-11-26T09:58:00.001-08:00

This is interesting, but when you need a camera, use one! Attachments degrade the excellent iPhone lens system. ~ Bryan Hudson

http://www.macworld.com/article/163722/2011/11/fun_gear_for_iphone_photographers.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#lsrc.rss_main

Inkpad Drawing: Drawing 1

2011-11-25T16:07:00.001-08:00

Podtrac - Premium Online Shows and Audiences

2011-11-25T09:29:00.000-08:00

Podtrack is a great solution for gathering metrics about your podcasts. I've been using it for years.

http://podtrac.com/

History of Apple

2011-11-19T13:43:00.001-08:00

http://visually.visually.netdna-cdn.com/TheInsanelyGreatHistoryofApple_4ec44727d46e8.jpg

Google+ continues battle with fading user interest, data say - latimes.com

2011-11-19T13:43:00.000-08:00

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/11/google-plus-traffic.html

Adobe abandons Flash plug-in for mobile devices: report | Deep Tech - CNET News

2011-11-09T08:24:00.000-08:00

They had to announce this after Steve died. Didn't want him to have the satisfaction of being right.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30685_3-57321157-264/adobe-abandons-flash-plug-in-for-mobile-devices-report/?tag=mncol;topStories

Adobe abandons mobile Flash development, report says - CNN.com

2011-11-09T08:17:00.001-08:00

http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/09/tech/mobile/adobe-mobile-flash-wired/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

Kindle Fire vs. Nook Tablet | E-book readers - CNET Reviews

2011-11-07T14:45:00.001-08:00

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-33198_7-57319054-286/kindle-fire-vs-nook-tablet/?tag=mncol;topStories

Using InDesign to Publish Your iPad Magazine « « Layers Magazine Layers Magazine

2011-11-04T16:48:00.000-07:00

http://layersmagazine.com/using-indesign-to-publish-your-ipad-magazine.html

Kindle Library Launches for Amazon Prime Members

2011-11-03T12:19:00.000-07:00

http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2011/11/03/kindle-library-launches-for-amazon-prime-members/

Steve Jobs in PBS doc: You can change the world | Apple Talk - CNET News

2011-11-02T11:15:00.001-07:00

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27076_3-20129097-248/steve-jobs-in-pbs-doc-you-can-change-the-world/?tag=mncol;topStories

Gmail's spiffy redesign: A quick primer | Digital Media - CNET News

2011-11-02T08:07:00.001-07:00

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20128921-93/gmails-spiffy-redesign-a-quick-primer/?tag=mncol;

Creating Your Personal Life Plan

2011-10-31T09:10:00.001-07:00

Creating Your Personal Life Plan
http://michaelhyatt.com/life-plan

dataIdeal: Donor Management and Donor Tracking Software for Non-Profits

2011-10-29T17:34:00.001-07:00

http://www.dataideal.com/dataideal/index.cfm

Why Siri Is a Google Killer

2011-10-29T13:49:00.001-07:00

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericjackson/2011/10/28/why-siri-is-a-google-killer/

People Who Use Macs At Work Are Richer And More Productive

2011-10-29T13:30:00.001-07:00

http://www.businessinsider.com/mac-users-are-more-productive-2011-10

Wi-Fi in hotels: Slowing down online

2011-10-29T13:28:00.001-07:00

http://www.economist.com/blogs/gulliver/2011/10/wi-fi-hotels

2011-10-27T13:38:00.001-07:00

Apple I price was $666.66. Sells today for $250,000.00

2011-10-24T14:03:00.001-07:00

http://gizmodo.com/5687755/own-the-original-apple-computer-for-a-cool-quarter-million

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Web 2.0 Summit goes beyond the Web (roundup) | Digital Media - CNET News

2011-10-20T07:57:00.001-07:00

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-20122126-93/web-2.0-summit-goes-beyond-the-web-roundup/?tag=mncol

Apple Employees, Coldplay, Norah Jones, Say Goodbye To Steve Jobs (Updated)

2011-10-20T06:02:00.001-07:00

http://www.forbes.com/sites/briancaulfield/2011/10/19/employees-only-dont-come-to-the-steve-jobs-memorial/

Dragon adds Recorder app for time-shifted desktop dictation

2011-10-20T05:57:00.001-07:00

http://www.tuaw.com/2011/10/19/dragon-adds-recorder-app-for-time-shifted-desktop-dictation/

How Dropbox Turned Down Apple And Took Off

2011-10-19T12:56:00.001-07:00

How to Change the World: What I Learned From Steve Jobs

2011-10-09T20:13:00.001-07:00

http://blog.guykawasaki.com/#axzz1aLMk9y3T

Photo of Affordable HD Video Recording & Webcasting Rig

2011-10-09T07:19:00.000-07:00

(Click on image to enlarge)

Photo of new video recording & webcasting rig at New Covenant Church Indianapolis. Built on ATEM Television Studio hardware/software switcher and Wirecast webcasting software. Installation by Vision Communications

Full reviewing coming soon at NewMediaForMinistry.com

Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio initial setup

2011-10-08T19:02:00.000-07:00

Received one of the first Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio units from B&H on October 5. Learning about the features and limitation of the device. Will do a full review soon.

Learning about the breakthrough device at: http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/atemtelevisionstudio/

Bryan Hudson