I've reformatted and reinstalled both of my PC and Powerbook over the weekend. Yeah, it was like going to a dentist, but I triumphed. (On that note, I DO need to get a dental checkup.) Windows needed serious clean install after running for 2 years non-stop-I used to reinstall every 6 months!! But Mac... DVD Studio Pro kept crashing on me and had to reinstall Mac OS X. Went better than Windows which still fails to burn with my 2x CD burner and other small problems that creeps up time to time. (Oh well, I'm buying new PC next month, hopefully.)

So I install every program for Mac except for my Avid Express 3.5. It turns out that it cannot support 10.3.9 which is just below new Tiger. No Avid don't support Tiger yet, but their 3.5, forget it. I had this program for barely two years and it's already outdated. Talk about serious hurting! On my wallet. I'm not giving in and buying upgrade, which is what's left for good. I got it to get familiar with Avid interface, but I no longer face that needs. With upcoming Final Cut Pro 5 and new host of programs, I am more firmly entrenched toward FCP camp.

I rather spend some money getting a DV deck. Sony DSR-11 seems to be the choice for budget conscious digital editors. For $1600 or less on eBay-Thank god for eBay!, less than 2k on retail.

Now that I'm more or less relieved of my writing, I am gearing more toward getting some post-production action. So, now I bid good night and prepare for the next day. Bon nuit!