EventDV articles from January 2007

EventDV archives from January 2007

The great 38.(the nonlinear editor)
January 1, 2007... In mid-October 2006 I had the good fortune of visiting John, Jody, and Chip Goolsby at their stunning new house in the coyote-patrolled hills of southern California's Inland Empire (which I was a bit surprised to discover is not, strictly...

Deep thoughts on live switching.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... I read Jan Ozer's column on multicamera production in the August issue ("Deep Thoughts on Multicamera Projects," p. 56), and I agree with the points he made. I would like to offer an alternative: live switching. I have live-switched over...

World weary.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2007... In Stephen F. Nathans's August NONLINEAR EDITOR column, "World of Wonders" (p. 6), you touched on a gnawing problem that I've seen plaguing our industry for the last five years of the 17 years I've been doing event videography: There are too...

Calm before the storm.(gear & now)
January 1, 2007... Some people think of January as "Break Your New Year's Resolution" month, but those of us in the video biz know it's really "Get Ready for Trade Show Season." Which means a whole whack of new products and solutions will be announced or unveiled...

Memorial way.(studio time)
January 1, 2007... The death of a loved one is one of the most stressful things a person can go through. In fact, the widely adapted "Social Readjustment Rating Scale" developed by Dr. Thomas Holmes and Dr. Richard Rahe (Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 1967)...

HD resolution.(executive decisions)
January 1, 2007... A colleague who is an experienced screenwriter sent me an urgent email recently with a serious concern regarding a prospective corporate video job. Her email went something like this: Hey Russ: I was approached by a potential client to...

Overcoming the stereotype of the part-time industry.(the main event)
January 1, 2007... Too many videographers think that our industry is doomed to be a part-time industry. The most commonly asked question that I receive from fellow videographers is, "How can I quit my other job and become a full-time wedding videographer?" ...

The value of HD in the Web 2.0 world.(hd today)
January 1, 2007... Like most of you, I read more than one industry magazine. I read several, and more than a few online resources. I also pay attention to trade shows, consumer buzz, and the types of gigs I get hired for. In the process, I've noticed a few trends...

Curtain call.(stage to screen)
January 1, 2007... I am sad to report that this will be the last installment of STAGE TO SCREEN. I've had a fulfilling two years writing this column, but I feel that I've exhausted column-length topics on stage event video. But since I do have one more column to...

Creating 3D animated photos in Adobe After Effects.(tutorial)
January 1, 2007... The Digital Animated Photo Album (DAPA)[TM] is one of Boulevard Video Productions' (BVP's) signature offerings and has been used extensively in productions that have won WEVA Creative Excellence, 4EVER Group Artistic Achievement, and a variety...

Editing HDV.(editing HDV: native vs. intermediate codecs)
January 1, 2007... Just because your system has the horsepower to edit HDV and your NLE can capture and manipulate HDV source files doesn't mean it will all work smoothly right out of the gate. One of the first things you'll have to do to work with HDV footage is...

Producing Jewish wedding videos.
January 1, 2007... You don't have to be Jewish to produce great videos of Jewish weddings, but it sure helps to know the various traditions that highlight the wedding day. Here we'll explore the key elements of Jewish weddings, from Orthodox to Reform, so you'll...

2006 all-star team: the EventDV 25.(Cover story)
January 1, 2007... In mid-2005, when we introduced the EVENTDV 25 to recognize the 25 hottest and most influential videographers in the business, I hoped we'd be selecting our event video All-Star team on an annual basis, but figured the chances were just as good...

Right here, right now: three ways to author and burn HD DVD and blu-ray discs.
January 1, 2007... Most of us at EventDV, myself included, have been HDV cheerleaders, promoting the new format despite the glaring fact that you couldn't actually play high-def video in your living room on any standard optical media. But truth be told, with...

Sony Vegas+DVD Production Suite.
January 1, 2007... SYNOPSIS: There's a lot to like about the new Vegas+DVD Production Suite, particularly if you happen to shoot with XDCAM. Vegas 7's improved HDV support will appeal to a much broader audience, as will the faster audio processing, and the...

Matrox RT.X2.
January 1, 2007... SYNOPSIS: The Matrox RT.X2 is a stable real-time HDV editing solution that adds filters and time-saving features to Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0. Dynamic Link and WYSIWYG video output allow users to view their work just as the client would. Most...

Bella Professional Series DV Keyboard 3.0.
January 1, 2007... SYNOPSIS: With a unique and comprehensive feature set unparalleled in the video Marketplace--including NLE-specific icon-coded keys, the nimblest jog/shuttle control available, and easily accessed international symbols--the Bella Pro...

Reflecting on the year to come.(the amen corner)
January 1, 2007... As 2006 closes out and 2007 begins, the annual 4EVER Group conference will take place in Jacksonville, Florida. This multi-day event, in which EventDV magazine participates as a media partner, provides an ideal gathering place for event...

Meet the new beast.(the moving picture)
January 1, 2007... One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is testing new hardware products, which always conjures images of Hanukkahs long past. While workstations aren't as fun as new HDV camcorders, it's still a blast to fire them up and see what they've...