Audio/Video

Introducing a unique and powerful program for mixing son et lumière into fascinating experimental videos.
Linux software on Macintosh desktops with Linux renderfarms creates Paramount movie.
How codecs are hurting multimedia, how Linux is dealing with it, and why free codecs can save it.
How to use node-based compositing in Blender.
An overview of the awesome power and configurability of MPlayer.
KDENLIVE is the Kracker-Jack video editor with the Kantankerous name.

OpenMedia myPVR 2.0

October 1st, 2007 by Jes Hall in

A nicely polished Myth configuration on excellent hardware with slightly weak HD performance.
Retransmit from a radio scanner to the Internet via Ices and Icecast.
Finally, a company that understands Internet media distribution.
DreamWorks Animation pushes the limits of CG filmmaking with Linux.

Tech Tips

April 1st, 2007 by Staff in

Make USB/MIDI work, turn your existing soundcard into a high-quality synthesizer, and exploit the power of X.
Use embedded Linux and open-source software to build a networked audio appliance.
How to use AcidRip to make DVD backups.
No question. Your taste in music is certainly among the best. Why not share the tracks that make your heart sing with others?
Use H.264 to create high-quality, low-bitrate digital video with currently available tools on Linux.
Did MythTV get its name because the ability to install it easily is a myth?
A primer for various digital photography programs available for Linux.
Mike Diehl gives an overview of the hardware and software he used to create a magnificent home digital lifestyle.
Shrinkwrapped audio gear too expensive? Too inflexible? Perhaps not geeky enough? Why not use a Linux box as the main workhorse in your studio?
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From the Magazine

July 2008, #171

Heard of the Web? If not, read on. This month we talk with Matt Mullenweg about WordPress. If you want to get your hands dirty in Web code, take a look at the rest of our feature articles on WebKit, Dojo and OpenLaszlo.

In the rest of the issue, you'll find articles on OpenID, RDFa and Quanta Plus. Kyle Rankin puts a new spin (as in "no" spin SSD) on hard drives and also tells you how to migrate to that new disk (spinning or not). Mick Bauer continues his series on customizing live CD's. And, James Gray gives us a feel for the state of Linux in the enterprise. After all that, you may need some TV time. If so, check out our review on how to make that digital TV tuner card work in your Linux box.

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