vdmo Kstati

For last few years my video editing software of choice has been Sony Vegas. Very straight forward and complete software package which can cover large part of your video and audio editing needs.
Recently I have come across an issue which others might stumble upon if they happen to work in Windows environment.
Few weeks ago I tried to open Vegas to do some editing on a few files, yet despite such attempt, launching screen would freeze at “Initializing Audio Engine” section and wouldn’t go any further.
Today I have decided to properly investigate this and allow for some solutions to be presented for those that come across it also.

First and Foremost. Strong chances are that this issues resolves around Internet Explorer 7 or 8 for you as well. If you happen to install new version of IE 7 or 8 or it has been automatically upgraded through Windows Update feature, its a good indication as to why you might be experiencing this.
1. First solution. Revert back to Internet Explorer 6 and it should be back to normal. Do a restart though. A number of people online had similar queries and it seems to be pretty common issue with others.
2. Solution Two. Go to your Control Panel. System Properties (Advanced Tab). Performance Settings. Data Execution Prevention. Tick the radio button for “Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those that I select”. Click “Add” and select Vegas.exe (7, from your Program directory Structure. and OK it.

With a bit of luck you will have your Vegas back into action in no time. Hope this will help someone. Comment underneath if it did. Cheers.

Michael Jackson music legacy as well as his generous input through music to the world has mesmerised millions of people throughout the world and it won’t be forgotten in a hurry.  To me personally he was an Inspiration.  Firstly as an Artist, Dancer, Performer, Songwriter, Visionary and Outstanding Singer who brought so much love to the world that will be felt for years to come.

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My good friends at Create Digital Motion and Create Digital Music have recently developed and launched Noisepages: Websites for smart artists – Blog Networking service which allows artists to publicise and promote themselves and Digital Arts as a means to spread Visual and Sound cheer across a wide world of  http.  The system used to support it is based on Wordpress MU which is a multi user Wordpress environment, very closely related to wordpress itself with ability to handle large number of users for all blogging and content purposes.
It didn’t take me long to join in and so my own channel is born http://vdmokstati.noisepages.com

Please join in, bookmark, rss feed and enjoy!

Straight from the horses mouth : Kevin Atkinson (I am a computer vision programmer and vfx junkie with an obsessive interest in novel applications of computer vision techniques for visual effects in music videos, commercials and film.) has just posted a blog and follow up forum post on vjforums with this: Open Source Effects: Node Based Framework Continue reading »

Haven’t blogged for a while. This has to be mentioned. Only last night have returned from Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival 2009. Having only presenting itself every 2 years, was fortunate enough to experience and be part of this Cultural and Diverse experience. Continue reading »

No words can describe it! Winter Solstice is a truly wonderful event that holds thousands of close friends that venture out for the 4 day getaway and amazing experience whilst among the nature with clear skies, foggy mornings, cool nights and warm days. Music! Music is on a nother level, being completely blessed with healthiest line up we all could experience in ages, progression of artists would be described as cream upon cream upon cream.

This year I was fortunate enough to work with my good friends and colleagues in visual department. This along provided for some amazing visual combination and creative outlet as far as various visuals styles are concerned. Feel free to check some of the fotage from the festival on my YouTube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/vdmoKstati

From GOTO10 Mailing List update:

Two new articles in the Digital Artists Handbook

folly and GOTO10 are pleased to announce the latest articles to be added to the Digital Artists’ Handbook at www.digitalartistshandbook.org

The handbook is a reliable and accessible source of information that introduces artists to different tools, resources and ways of working related to digital art. With a focus on Free Software and Open Content, the handbook covers topics such as working with graphics, sound and digital video, software art, developing your own hardware, collaborative working and publishing your work.

The first of two new articles, “Video editing with open source tools”,has been written by Valentina Messeri and Eleonora Oreggia.

Valentina Messeri studied Philosophy of Technology and has been living in Spain since 2002. She is an advanced GNU/Linux user and video-maker, an expert in video streaming, teaches multimedia and
works freelance in post production and live audio/video streaming.

Eleonora Oreggia is a media artist born in Milan and based in Amsterdam. She worked as editor and researcher at Netherlands Institute for Media Art (NIMK) in Amsterdam, and is currently Researcher in Design at Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht and PhD in Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London.

The second new article is by UK-based Sumit Sarkar, a visual artist whose character based artwork takes the form of digital and canvas paintings, digital sculpture, and aerosol art.

Sumit was invited to write “Blender: working in 3d” having spent 2008 as artist in residence with folly and Lanternhouse International. During his residency he used Blender to create Ananta, a new exhibition expressing his vision of the Hindu religion and spirituality.

Read more here: http://goto10.org/two-new-articles

Ahhh.. Winter Solstice. Among one of the most anticipated events in North Queensland. Into its 4th year this Annual Celebration & Sustainable Lifestyle Gathering is a 4 day / 3 night outback camping adventure will be held from June 12-15, 2009 on the Tablelands, 2 hrs drive from Cairns. With the date quickly approaching the creative buzz in the community is in a full swing as numbers of artists begin to migrate up north along with vast amount of arts and installations that will shape up the atmosphere and environment for this festival.
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For any visualist out there who is on the constant look out for new ideas and methods to approach his or her production, – coding tools offer an amazing supplement of options, interactivity and point of difference. Continue reading »

LSBeatz Grand Opening was a great success. This morning I had decided to put few of the short clips I filmed from Saturday night night and put them here to see for everyone. Hope you enjoy. The clip doesn’t feature Spiral Soundsystem or Soljah, but let me assure you that sets they played were awesome.

LSBeatz Grand Opening