Nice write-up on MobilizedTV.com

Another nice write-up on the DVD iPhone app, this time from MobilizedTV.com — a seminal web journal covering the cutting-edge of Mobile technology, and created by veteran industry journalist Debra Kaufman.

For what it's worth, if you’re interested in all the latest news about the mobile platform & its content, this is definitely a site worth checking out.

Thanks, MobilizedTV!

“Highly recommended ... insanely low price”

Great review from none other than Ross LaManna, the Chair of the Undergraduate Film Department at the world-renowned Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, who writes:

“DVD Bit Budget Assistant is an essential tool for maximizing picture quality on the DVD format. It makes complex bitrate calculations incredibly simple — and since it’s on your phone, it’s always handy. Highly recommended, especially at such an insanely low price.”

Thanks so much, Ross! We’re happy to have created something useful (and user-friendly) for students and others navigating the sometimes arcane world of digital video and distribution.

Studio Daily hearts the DVD Bit Budget Assistant

Nice little write-up on our new iPhone app, on none other than the Studio Daily blog.

Being the online home of highly-respected publications such as Studio Monthly, Film & Video, and others — these folks are no slouches in the Knowing-What's-New-Cool-and-Useful-in-the-Film-Industry department.

Editor Bryant Frazier offers an insightful summary of why and where an app like ours comes in handy. Thanks, Studio Daily, for the good words!

And meanwhile, please let us know what you think as well, both via our Contact page, and on the iPhone App Store.

(Just a reminder, the Introductory price of $1.99 is good for a limited time.)

Thanks for all the good words on our new iPhone app!

A big shout-out to everyone for all the kind words on our new app, the DVD Bit Budget Assistant. We're very happy to see that folks are finding it to be useful, and fun.

(Note that there does seem to be quite a bit of latency in iTunes / the App Store itself before the first set of ratings are posted there; though we trust others will get to see your good words as well before long.)

Meanwhile, our own website is undergoing a minor redesign, and soon will feature the new app on the homepage. In the meantime, kindly use the direct link above for more info.

Best,
Your friends at EditGroove

EditGroove announces new DVD utility app for iPhone!

An exciting day here at EditGroove, as we finally took the wraps off our very latest, until-now-super-secret new app:

"The DVD Bit Budget Assistant" for the iPhone
... now available in the App Store!

Useful for anyone who works with DVDs -- or just wants a better understanding of the production of digital media.

Lots more info, FAQ & more at:
http://www.editgroove.com/dvd/

[Press info available at http://www.editgroove.com/dvd/press/ ... and a limited number of review copies available via the Contact page.]

Now your iPhone is even more useful than it was yesterday at this time. :)

From your friends at EditGroove.

New: FCP 7 compatibility info

Hi, all --

Just to let you know that we've posted some up-to-date information on our FAQ, regarding using UserMatic™ with the new Final Cut Pro 7.

If you've upgraded your version of FCP, or are thinking of doing so, make sure you check it out.

As always,

Best wishes!
From your friends at EditGroove

Special Appearance on the Workflow Junkies podcast

EditGroove's very own Ron Diamond was a special guest on a recent episode of the prestigious "Workflow Junkies" podcast.

Host and industry veteran Dan Green spoke with Ron in detail about UserMatic™: how it came about, how it works, and some advantages it brings to users in their FCP workflow. Topics included multiple single-user setups, rollback points, networking capability, levels of redundancy, and more. PLUS, there's a special discount Coupon code for listeners!

Dan's verdict on UserMatic™? ... "An amazing product."

Listen in at WorkflowJunkies.com, or check out the podcast on iTunes.

EditGroove Support: temporary email outage, 4/11

Support Update:

EditGroove Support suffered an email outage for much of the day on Saturday, April 11.

Because of a temporary provider-related issue, if you tried to get in touch with us during that time, your message unfortunately may not have gone through.

We've since addressed the issue. But if you did try to contact us during that time, please re-submit your message, so we can get you taken care of as quickly as possible.

Many thanks for your understanding,
From your friends at EditGroove

UserMatic™ v1.03 released

This update to UserMatic™ incorporates some minor bug fixes, plus updated documentation, including:

-- A brand-new Quick Start PDF guide
-- A revised User Guide, incorporating recent changes to the user interface

The Quick Start guide should be particularly helpful for folks getting started with UserMatic™ for the first time.

So where can all this happy digital goodness be found?
... where else, but in the Download link! :)

Meanwhile, thanks everyone, for all your enthusiasm & support.

Best wishes,
Your friends at EditGroove

BOSFCPUG calls UserMatic™: "The Cool Tool"

Another great review, this time from the highly-regarded Boston Final Cut Pro User Group (BOSFCPUG, the second largest organization of its kind in the world) ... and an insightful assessment by award-winning editor and long-time tech observer Loren Miller.

Miller provides a valuable introduction to UserMatic™, and walks us through its advantages, particularly for using FCP with multiple editors and/or multiple machines. He comes to this conclusion: "No serious multi-station FCP editor should be without it."

Check out the complete review.

Thanks, BOSFCPUG!

See you at the MacWorld SuperMeet!

And a Happy New Year to you!

Headed to the FCPUG SuperMeet at MacWorld (on Wed. evening, January 7th)?

As he often does, Michael Horton will be raffling off copies of EditGroove's UserMatic™ to someone holding a lucky raffle ticket. (Might that be you?)

But there's tons more reasons to be there, of course -- so if you're anywhere near San Francisco, and perhaps headed to what could be the last great MacWorld Expo, make sure to catch the SuperMeet as well. It's one of the prime FCP events of the year. And a lot of fun besides.

Hope to see you there!