Anil Dash calls it the endgame for the open web, and he’s right. But the structural collapse has already started. The indie web is mostly gone, the winners have already left, and defense alone won’t fix it. The question isn’t how to protect what remains. It’s what to build next.
Apple today acquired MotionVFX, a major developer of plugins, visual effects, and motion graphics tools for Final Cut Pro. MotionVFX is a Polish software company founded by Szymon Masiak in 2009. It creates high-quality plugins, transitions, templates, and visual effects (VFX) for video editors, specializing in tools for Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Apple Motion.
Source: Apple Acquires Final Cut Pro Plugin Company MotionVFX – MacRumors
I somehow missed the “controversy”, but it was good to see a video about the future of Audacity. Their mission? To not F-up Audacity! Watch it on YouTube.
Apple Creator Studio is a collection of powerful creative apps for making music, video editing, creative imaging, and visual productivity.
Source: Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps
JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over operation of the Apple Card, reports The Wall Street Journal. Barring any “last minute hiccups,” the deal should be announced shortly after over a year of negotiations. Reports began circulating over two years ago that current Apple Card issuer Goldman Sachs was looking to end its partnership with Apple as part of an effort to scale back on consumer banking products amid steep losses.
Source: Apple Card Will Move From Goldman Sachs to JPMorgan Chase
Welcome to my world of surreal AI short films, dreamlike animations, musical and visual stories where imagination, emotion, and technology collide. I create cinematic AI films using generative imagery, keyframe animation, and experimental motion workflows to bring strange, beautiful ideas to life.
Source: Kelly Boesch AI Art – YouTube
We’re Antigravity, and we’re redefining the drone industry.
Learn more about productions made using ATEM Television Studio, powerful live production switchers that include up to 8 x 12G-SDI inputs, 10 x 12G-SDI aux outputs for external recorders, 4 port 10G Ethernet switch and more! Plus there are models with ISO recording as well as control and tally for up to 8 remote cameras!
Source: ATEM Television Studio Gallery
This is just fantastic!
Web based WeatherStar 4000 simulator that reports current and forecast weather conditions plus a few extras!
Source: https://weatherstar.netbymatt.com/
h/t – @samplereality
Video downloader for macOS with support for YouTube and other 1200 sites.
Source: Downie – YouTube Video Downloader for macOS – Charlie Monroe Software
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