We're Not Alone ...

Apparently, Windows Vista is taking some heat for the financial failures of Microsoft.

From the article:

"In Microsoft's public speeches and press releases, CEO Steve Ballmer has portrayed Windows Vista as nothing short of a wild success, an operating system that has sold millions of copies to adoring fans worldwide.

Alas, reality has finally come into sobering focus: Microsoft's recent earnings report show not just a $900 million revenue shortfall vs. earlier projections, but a serious weakness in one critical part of its business: "Software client revenue" (aka Windows Vista and remnant sales of XP), where sales are down 8 percent vs. last year."

Vista ... I know I dislike it.

Using Markers in Final Cut Pro

Great article by Kevin McAuliffe here on using markers in Final Cut Pro.

Thanks, Kevin! :-)

Editing Audio in Final Cut Pro

I'm still on the (very) steep learning curve for Final Cut Pro. Just scratching the surface, really. It's a fascinating journey.

The past week I've been interested in audio. I've played a bit with Soundtrack Pro, but a lot of forum report some serious bugs. I haven't completely written off Soundtrack Pro, but for now, I'm seeing what I can learn about editing audio within Final Cut Pro.

Here are two excellent articles I've found by Jon Chappell on Ken Stone's very-helpful website.

Here's Part I.

Here's Part II.

Enjoy!

Here's how to White Balance & Brighten Clips in FCP

I've been editing some video footage, and I just found this most helpful clip on how to white balance and brighten clips in Final Cut Pro:



If the video doesn't load for some reason, then click here.

The Power of Men ... 2009

It’s 2009 … and men have it tough.

Throughout Lake County and Cuyahoga County, around Northeast Ohio and across the country, many men are faced with increased stress, strain and struggles.

What can be done about it?

I’m honored to announce that I will be conducting a men’s workshop entitled, “The Power of Men,” with Dr. Phil Belzunce, Ph.D., N.D. at the world-famous Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.

Here’s the description of the workshop:

The Power of Men: Masculinity, Contact and Gestalt

Join a group of men in exploring how Gestalt principles inform our work. You'll investigate the power of embodied presence; effective integral strategies to use when working with men; the value of being relational in a culture that defines men in isolation; and issues of shame & belonging. We will improve our skills in working with other men, as we become more powerful men in deep contact with the world around us. Incorporating Gestalt methodology with inner work, outer connection, body process, engaged dialogue and lecture, this workshop is perfect for therapists, coaches, managers, supervisors, organizational leaders, and any man interested in exploring the power of men.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify three (3) strategies for working more successfully with men in American culture;

• Describe how relational, Gestalt-based, methodological interventions can decrease conflict while enhancing men's performance and health;

• Articulate the importance of understanding patterns of shame and belonging when leading men in therapy, coaching and/or in the workplace.

The cost for this weekend workshop is $125, and CEU’s are available.

I invite you to join Phil and I as we explore “The Power of Men” with men from around Northeast Ohio and the country.

Here’s a workshop flyer you can download.

Here’s a link to the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland.