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Updated – Version 1.8.2 Built 4710

January 30th, 2009

More update goodness before the end of the week. Users with many video clips will see huge speed improvements when opening workspaces. A new pager at the top of the workspace now allows to move between sets of 50 assets at a time, instead of displaying all available clips at once. To make things run even faster, we optimized the load times of thumbnails in workspaces. Less sexy and not really a new feature, but very effective nevertheless.

With the number of files uploaded to MediaSilo skyrocketing, this was a much needed upgrade that was brought to our attention by one of our users.

Following our weekly release cycles, we have much more stuff in the pipeline for next week. Check this blog to find out what’s new and coming.

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Final Cut Server Integration – Screencasts coming

January 29th, 2009

We first showed a complete, two-way integration between MediaSilo and Final Cut Server at the Final Cut Super Meet during MacWorld earlier this month, now we’re gearing up for a full-rollout to MediaSilo. Starting next week, we will release a series of screencasts here on this blog showing how to configure Final Cut Server to work with MediaSilo and what all you can do to put your asset management and production workflow in overdrive.

We’ve spent the last couple of months getting to know the ins and outs of FCS and can’t wait to release the MediaSilo/FCS bridge. Stay tuned for screencasts and tutorials coming soon.

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Updated – Version 1.8.2 Built 4615

January 22nd, 2009

We managed to squeeze out one more update since yesterday’s big release: timecode offset. When taking clips out of a sequence, you are now able to change the timecode offset to match the exact place in the sequence so that exported annotations can fit perfectly on the timeline. It’s all part of the new metadata engine released yesterday. If you’re using FinalCut Server, you can export FCS’ Timecode Offset and it will work all the same. You’re welcome .

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MediaSilo Updates

January 20th, 2009

If you were wondering when the new features we showed at this month’s FinalCut Supermeet during MacWorld would make it online – your answer is here. We just pushed live about a dozen new updates, including new feature and long awaited bug fixes. Take a look at what’s new and stay tuned for more exciting news about MediaSilo coming later this week.

Features:

MetaData
Users can now set up custom metadata fields for each asset and set metadata on individual or a group of assets. Custom metadata shows up in the “Detail” window and is fully searchable. This feature is available for video clips and all other file types.

FinalCut Server integration
For users of Apple’s Final Cut Server it’s now possible to automatically send media and metadata to MediaSilo and back. MediaSilo accepts and displays metadata coming from FinalCut server and users can search metadata via the web. Approvals, comments, or annotations are market as metadata changes and can be sent back to FinalCut Server. Video tutorials on how to configure FinalCut Server will be posted shortly at http://www.mediasilo.com/university. This feature is currently in beta testing.

Search
A new search screen has been added to the Workspaces menu. Users can now search all metadata fields, including custom metadata and tags to quickly find files stored on MediaSilo.

Preview of image files
Uploading high resolution image files is now much easier. MediaSilo shows thumbnails and full-screen previews of JPG, PNG, TIFF and BMP.

Bug Fixes

Fixed file download issue that made opening video and images impossible when downloaded
Added upload support for new file types, including InDesign and EPS files
Embedding multiple clips on the same page is now possible without the need to manually change the embed code thet MediaSilo generates
Fixed a bug that prevented some users from uploading custom email headers
Added right-click contextual menu to files other than video
Fixed sorting bugs in the media list view to correctly sort by date, rating, duration, and file size

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Off to Macworld

January 7th, 2009

Hello MediaSilo lovers. MediaSilo is off to the West coast to demonstrate MediaSilo’s integration with Final Cut Server for the first time. Yes, that’s right I said FINAL CUT SERVER. We have successfully integrated our service with FCS to make your “round trip” even more efficient. We’ll be at the FCPUG Supermeet tonight starting at 4:30PM, come check us out and see what all the fuss is about!

Tags: fcpug, final cut server, mac world, supermeet
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