EventDV articles from February 2007

EventDV archives from February 2007

Good news/bad news.(the nonlinear editor)
February 1, 2007... The holidays are always a kind of dead zone for news in our industry, but with CES and Macworld kicking off the new year, things always pick up fast. This year has been no different. And as always, it's a mix of good and bad news that comes our...

Curiosity notwithstanding ...(letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... I recently read the September EventDV, and several of the comments Stephen F. Nathans made regarding the EventDV reader survey results in his NONLINEAR EDITOR column, "Curiosity and the Cat," prompted me to reply. I was unable to get the...

Survey says ...(letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... Video production has always been in a race to catch up with technology. Clients want the latest and greatest, and over the long term will migrate to those who can supply it, regardless of past performance. Go into COSTCO and Best Buy. What...

Can we afford video?(letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... Thank you, Tim Siglin, for the AMEN CORNER column you write. Now, please follow up your October column, "Do We Need Video? Questions for Small Houses of Worship," with an overview of the expense, personnel, and/or time required to implement...

Corrections.(letters to the editor)(Correction notice)
February 1, 2007... Two errors have been brought to our attention regarding information in January's EVENTDV 25 article (pp. 38-53). First, in Steve and Laura Moses's card on p. 47, it was incorrectly stated that the couple were inducted into the WEVA Hall of Fame...

The art of ... continuing education.(the main event)
February 1, 2007... Recently, I've been urging you to invest in training and education, as well as (or even instead of) buying the latest new equipment. One of my "Best of 2006" picks was the series of training DVDs produced by Mark and Trisha Von Lanken of...

Help wanted.(the amen corner)
February 1, 2007... When it comes to working part-time or full-time for a church or synagogue, there aren't many pre-defined job descriptions, and those that are available vary widely, even in describing the needs a house of worship has for its video ministry...

DVD duplicators see the Blues.(gear & now)
February 1, 2007... With no clear victory in sight, the war rages on. Arguments flare from both sides. Skirmishes erupt, alignments are struck then abandoned, and long-term issues of partnership and compatibility remain unsettled. Yes, we pro videographers are...

Videographer without borders.(studio time)
February 1, 2007... Where there's marriage, there are weddings, and to an ever-greater extent, where there are weddings, there's wedding video. And though most of what we cover in EventDV happens in the United States and (to a lesser extent) Canada, as more and...

Opportunities of funeral videography.(cradle to grave)
February 1, 2007... Personal event video is all about capturing moments in time. In this column we will explore opportunities for videographers to capture all these important moments in life for their clients--from the cradle to the grave. Weddings are only one of...

The gadget bag.
February 1, 2007... Hopefully everyone got what they wished for during the holidays. If not, here are a few suggestions to replace that 18-pack of socks you got. Communications: I heard this tip the other day on how to save time on taking calls during working...

Cut lines: a crash course in keyframing.(final cut pro tutorial)
February 1, 2007... Happy New Year, y'all! Welcome to the first CUT LINES of 2007. In this edition, we're going to take a quick look at the basics of keyframing. Keyframing is the process of animating various aspects of a video image over time. A "keyframe" is...

Strike a pose.(the reel deal)
February 1, 2007... When many videographers book weddings, they are hired by the couple to videotape the entire wedding day, including the photo session. Here are a few tips on how to document this portion of the event in a creative way so you aren't just...

Warping time with Avid Liquid Timewarp: Part Two.(tutorial)(Cover story)
February 1, 2007... The opening sequence of the Hollywood blockbuster Gone in 60 Seconds featured a song by Moby called "Flower" and made startlingly good use of time to speed up movement while panning across a scene and timing it to the main beat of the song....

Producing girls' high school sports videos: in the November 2006 issue of EventDV, we reported on the art and business of producing high school football videos for teams to show at end-of-season parties and for parents to send to college recruiters.
February 1, 2007... With scholarships providing upwards of $16,000 per year for students, an investment of $1,000 or $2,000 in a video to help get the student recognized by a coach is a reasonable idea. Certainly football brings fans to the stands and remains...

The wedding video design session: it's all about the details.
February 1, 2007... I recently found a t-shirt company website that had some great sayings related to the film/video industry. I was hunting through the designs and came upon a nice blue shirt with yellow lettering that was perfect. It read, "It's All About the...

A magical career.(making history)
February 1, 2007... That's it, I quit. After 26 years of videotaping weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and other milestone occasions I will no longer continue my career as a videographer. I have decided to stop promoting my career as a "camera guy." If you are...

Building your own fan club.(strictly business)
February 1, 2007... Years ago, when fan clubs were the rage, you could write a letter to your favorite movie star or starlet and get an 8x10" autographed glossy photo. For a buck or two, you could get an "official" fan club membership card. Heck, if you were...

Datavideo DVK-100 Chroma Keyer.
February 1, 2007... SYNOPSIS: Many video mixers now offer some chromakey capability, and software has made green screen affordable. But if you need the "weatherman" effect and you need it to look good, you need more. Datavideo's latest blue box, the DVK-100, is an...

DvTec dv MultiRigPro.
February 1, 2007... SYNOPSIS: The dv MultiRigPro is a usable, well manufactured, intelligently designed support system built with top-quality materials. It's easy to configure and adaptable to a range of configurations and shooting styles, and will keep you...

Sachtler Speed Lock 75CF Tripod and DV-6 SB Fluid Head.
February 1, 2007... SYNOPSIS: The Sachtler 75CF is a very well designed, sturdy, lightweight, easy to set up tripod. The DV-6 SB Fluid Head boasts a 10-step counterbalance which saves a lot of time during setup, and especially when switching between different...

Bravo SE Disc Publisher.
February 1, 2007... SYNOPSIS: Compact, capable, and efficient, the Bravo SE is an excellent option for event videographers or anyone else who needs small-run disc copying and professional-looking labeling at a manageable cost. PRICE: $1,495 (DVD/CD); $2,995...

YouTube and the way of the world.(the moving picture)
February 1, 2007... A butterfly flapping its wings in Tahiti can, in theory, produce a tornado in Kansas" is a quote largely attributed to James Glieck in Chaos: Making a New Science. Hold that thought. When in London last October, I had dinner with a buddy...