Apple has released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 6.20, which adds system-level RAW file support for a number of cameras. Supported cameras in this latest release include the following: [Read more…]
Next Major Adobe Creative Cloud Release Requires OS X 10.9 or Higher
It is common practice for software companies to stop supporting older operating systems at some point. However, Adobe’s upcoming major Creative Cloud update will require Mac OS X 10.9 or higher to run applications like Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. OS X 10.9 was released less than two years ago. That is pretty cut-throat for OS support.
Of course, Adobe claims this is all for the good of the user “in order to take advantage of the latest operating system and technologies.” With NAB around the corner, we will probably see what’s under the curtain the next two or three weeks.
Lightroom 6 is a little more lenient and will support OS X 10.8 and above.
Regardless, if you are stuck on an older version of Mac OS X due to support for legacy software apps, then it is time to make a decision about what’s more important to your workflow. Or, at the very least, figure out a dual boot scenario that works for you and your system.
If you want to upgrade, of course, Apple offers a free update to OS X 10.10.
The next major Creative Cloud release is presumed to support at least Windows 7 and up, although Adobe has not officially confirmed that yet. We’ll let you know if that changes.
Final Cut Pro X Background Rendering in OS X Mavericks Not Working? Turn Off App Nap.
One of the grand new features in OS X Mavericks is App Nap, which saves on power to extend battery life on MacBooks. One of the unfortunate side effects is that is kills background rendering in Final Cut Pro X and other apps that take advantage of background rendering.
To make background rendering work again, simply turn off App Nap. The process is simple.
- Right-click on the application.
- Choose Get Info.
- Check the box “Prevent App Nap.”
- Enjoy background rendering again.
[via Planet5D]
Adobe CC and CS6 Compatibility with OS X Mavericks
Apple released OS X Mavericks yesterday. I’m not going to cover all of the new features. It’s free though and there are several things I do like (e.g., tabbed Finder, and Menu Bar/Dock available on all screens); however, one of the first things photographers want to know before upgrading to a new OS is whether there are compatibility issues with photo editing software.
I’ve used Lightroom 5 in OS X Mavericks and have no problems at all with it thus far. Additionally, Adobe released a statement regarding its CC and CS6 apps. In short, everything should work fine (except After Effects requires an update). The full statement is below. [Read more…]
Nikon Software and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Compatibility
Nikon recently made an announcement concerning its software compatibility with Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. Some older versions of Nikon software are getting left behind, including Capture NX version 1.x, ViewNX version 1.x and Camera Control Pro version 1.x.
Check out the full statement on software compatibility issues below. [Read more…]
OS X Mountain Lion and Adobe CS Compatibility
If you are a Mac user, then you probably are well aware that Apple released OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion this week. By all accounts, it’s an improvement over 10.7 Lion.
If you are a holdout (like I was), then you may still be using OS X 10.6.8 Snow Leopard. I was concerned about losing 32-bit app compatibility, quirks in other 64-bit apps and the death of Spaces (something I use all day, everyday).
Having mulled Mountain Lion over for several weeks, I bit the bullet this week and upgraded from Snow Leopard. Based on most of what I had read, CS6 app stability and speed improves with Mountain Lion. Since that’s the software suite I use more than anything else, I went for it. [Read more…]
Apple Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.13
Apple has a released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.13, which adds RAW file support to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 for the following cameras:
Download the update from Apple’s website.
Apple Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.12
Apple has a released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.12, which adds RAW file support to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 for the Canon 5D Mark III.
Download the update from Apple’s website.
Novacut Open Source Video Editor
The Novacut open source video editing platform is currently in development and looks like it could be quite the special video editing application. Initially, Novacut is geared to exclusive compatibility with Canon HDSLRs; however, the Novacut team expects supported formats to grow quickly.
The most ambitious part of the Novacut product is the cloud editing possibilities. Novacut is designed to allow multiple users work with the same project at the same time. [Read more…]
Apple Issues Digital Camera Raw Compatibility Update 3.7
Apple has released a Digital Camera Raw Compatibility update, which adds RAW support to Aperture 3 and iPhoto ’11 for the following cameras: [Read more…]