The next LAFCPUG is jam-packed with - AVID - sessions. Yes, you read that correctly. Founder and head of lafcpug, Michael Horton, says, "Avid Media Composer is still firmly entrenched in Hollywood feature films and broadcast television. In order for you to compete in Hollywood it's important to know both tools." So, attention all Final Cut Pro (and

Check it out! Editor David Maurer ( Splinter, Four Sheets to the Wind , 'The Apprentice,' 'American Idol') created a top 10 list earlier this week of what rocks about Media Composer (vs. FCP) after checking out the latest 4.0 version. The list includes features like AMA, mix and match, pricing (yes, it's there), ScriptSync, 3D, among others... Read

Thanks to all those who 'retweeted' Avid's IBC 2009 news. It's great to see the excitement around the new products and we look forward to hearing your feedback on Media Composer 4.0. Here is a list of the winners: Sept. 12 - http://twitter.com/mkavid Sept. 13 - http://twitter.com/Oldskooljunkie Sept. 14 - http://twitter.com/gbow48 Sept. 15 - http:/

There's something for each of you - whether you happen to be a broadcaster, post production professional or student! We announced new upgrades across the editors family (Media Composer 4.0, Symphony 4.0 and NewsCutter 8.0 software) as well as Avid's production asset management solution - Interplay 2.0. Here are a few helpful links and we'll see you

This week ABC kicks off the second year of its ABC On Campus initiative - a program designed to provide students with hands-on experience creating and broadcasting news stories. Graduates from last year's program have since secured jobs at various station affiliates (of CBS, NBC, CNN and ABC) and are now working successfully in the broadcast field across

We're getting ready to head to Amsterdam. Check out highlights and featured speakers on Avid at IBC online and stay tuned to the Buzz blog for more information as we get closer to the show. Hope to see you there!

Post Magazine has the latest scoop on the Tracey Ullman show's RED workflow. The creative team weighs in on all things post-related, including the reasons behind the switch to RED and how much time they are saving with the current workflow. Check it out online: "Workflow: 'Tracey Ullman's State of the Union'"

Join us after the Academy Awards next week to chat with Oscar nominee Chris Dickens (BAFTA and A.C.E. Eddie Winner, Film Editing). Chris will take questions from registered attendees, so don't miss your chance to participate in the 'live' online session. Here are the details - When: Monday, February 23, 2009, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST / 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Check out the national ad for Hyundai that aired during the Superbowl . Credit goes to Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins who created the spot with Avid Media Composer (which is also featured in the commercial).

Check out the on-site presentation Avid is hosting today (Friday, January 16, 2:00 pm): File-based Formats: What Every Filmmaker Should Know - Industry experts will explore file-based workflows for independent filmmakers from acquisition to distribution, and demystify the variety of tapeless formats available today. Leave the session with some tips