a new article I wrote is in this month's VIDEOMAKER MAGAZINE in print and on the web! http://www.videomaker.com/article/15658-staying-current-with-post-production
(Adobe) New terms of service agreements are even now stating that if you do not upgrade, you might lose the license to use the software anyway.
That's pretty lame! When did that bs start?
there are a few points in there that I wouldn't necessarily agree with, or that I would suggest is erring on the side of incorrect.
Pretty sure this is only with the subscription purchase. I know with it that if you don't upgrade for 12 months you lose the licence because it works month by month
Nope, Adobe Premiere now puts a time limit on the legal usage of all their software, even if you purchase the whole discs. Adobe CS2 is no longer going to validate serial numbers via their server in less than 2 months, so even if you have a purchased, legal copy - you won't be able to register it and use it past 30 days.
Oh? If we're civil, we can have a discussion without it turning into a flame war or a fight. I'm open to the debate if you are, as long as it stays cool.
I guess my main gripe is the section about 'Broadcasting it' - the 'similar to VHS' format Betacam is still used for broadcast on some networks around the world (and was used quite a lot up until only a couple of years ago).
Most people will (or should!) transcode to a proxy for the offline edit, and then re-link in the online, and for grading etc. If you were going to be editing RED footage natively, you'd need a hell of a computer, and likely a RED Rocket card.
Nope, Adobe Premiere now puts a time limit on the legal usage of all their software, even if you purchase the whole discs. Adobe CS2 is no longer going to validate serial numbers via their server in less than 2 months, so even if you have a purchased, legal copy - you won't be able to register it and use it past 30 days.
Am I the only one thinks this is ridiculous, an outrage, really? Or is there something I'm just not getting or considering that makes it reasonable?