Evil Jedi

This IBC is going to fine!
Quantel had a mockup of how they envisioned FCP to connect to sQ servers at IBC2008 and NAB2009, but I guess they are now ready to show how it actually works!
Quantel says:

Final Cut Pro on Quantel
Now broadcasters can have the same fast Quantel sQ Server workflow with Final Cut Pro editors. And there are absolutely no compromises on speed or quality. This exciting new development is the first application of our new virtualisation technology and is released at the show. Final Cut Pro editors can be added to existing systems giving Quantel customers even more choice over how they benefit from the fast turnaround sQ workflow.

Since sQ servers are actually frame based, and not file based as most broadcast servers these days, Quantel must rely on a mediator between the VxWorks based sQ Server monsters and the MacOS X based FinalCut Pro clients that virtualizes the frames into QuickTime interpretable files.

DigiDesign posted this the other day:
Pro Tools Compatibility with Upcoming Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard
Apple has announced that they will begin shipping the new Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard 64-bit operating system in September 2009. Avid is working closely with Apple to deliver compatible, high-quality versions of Pro Tools® as soon as possible. Please check back periodically for updates on Avid’s Snow Leopard support status.
So this might be the break we have waited for. One of the most annoying things about ProTools in the broadcast environment is the lack of a 24-hour timeline, hindering us to use TOD a TC reference when recording concerts that lasts over midnight. At IBC or NAB many years ago I was told that this could not be fixed until ProTools was written with 64-bit code.

Clever way to use V-mount on other stuff!
Element Technica gives you a way to attach V-mount equipment on either 15mm or 19mm rods with V-Dock. The ISO Plate also gives you a way to attach RED-RAM or other drives to a V-mount adapter.