EventDV articles from June 2007

EventDV archives from June 2007

NAB 2007 afterthoughts.(the nonlinear editor)
June 1, 2007... Shortly before the National Association of Broadcasters' 2005 convention, I got a very revealing comment from JVC's Dave Walton during a briefing on the company's then-forthcoming GY-HD100U HDV camera: "Companies like JVC don't develop new...

The space between us.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... As the sole proprietor of an American videography business, I am incensed and saddened by Geoff Daily's March STUDIO TIME ("From Manila to the O.C., The World is Flat," pp. 10-11) extolling the virtues of offshoring more American labor and...

Go pre!(letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... In his March MAIN EVENT column, "Be Prepared" (p. 13), Mike Nelson made some great points concerning the "pre-wedding meeting." Along with what he stated, I think it makes the bride and groom realize you are there for them and shifts the focus...

I need remote control!(letters to the editor)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... As a longtime owner of the Grizzly Pro r-three system (subject of Stu Sweetow's March article, "Who Needs Remote Control?", pp. 22-29), I can tell you it has saved several jobs. A great system and a great article! Dave Williams,...

HDV accessories, part two: batteries, supports, and more.(gear & now)
June 1, 2007... New Lithium-ion battery systems for DV and HDV camcorders are promising more power output, greater charging options, and new form factors for professional video use. Along with new lights, camera supports, and handy "gadget bag" filler items,...

Matrox RT.X2 Revealed hosted by Jeff Pulera of Digital Vision Productions.(continuing education)
June 1, 2007... It seems that all nonlinear editing programs come with their own collection of effects to apply to video. One thing that is missing is a good description of how to get the most out of each effect. Most manuals that come with your favorite NLE...

Inside the Sony HVR-V1U and HDR-FX7.(continuing education)
June 1, 2007... VASST's Inside the Sony HVR-V1U and HDR-FX7 features noted industry expert, musician, video producer, HDV advocate, and occasional EventDV contributor Douglas Spotted Eagle as he gives us a rundown of the features of these latest-generation...

Gm Elliott Videography Training Volume 1.(continuing education)
June 1, 2007... Glen Elliott, a 2006 EVENTDV 25 all-star and winner of six 2006 4EVER Group Artistic Achievement Awards, may be best known in the wedding video community for his smooth Glidecam moves. While his training DVD, Gm Elliott Videography Training...

Upcoming educational events.(continuing education)
June 1, 2007... Cinematic Shooting and Editing (June 26-27) Two-day workshop with Jeff and Andee Wright (Blue Skies Cinema); Corona, CA; $995 www.blueskiescinema.com One on One: Inspiring Creative Excellence (June 11-12, July 16-17, Sept. 23-24)...

Getting the most out of MPEG-2 with Apple's Compressor.(tutorial)
June 1, 2007... So you've finished making a great video on your editing system. Now you've got to get it out to your clients or audience so they can watch what you've created. Unless you've got access to your own theater where people can come from all over to...

A day on the job with ... Jason Magbanua.
June 1, 2007... Having the chance to spend a day with Jason Magbanua of Jason Magbanua Wedding Videography on a shoot in the Philippines is like having the chance to meet a rock star. Maybe this is because the Philippines is so far away (14 hours by plane from...

Opportunities in legal video.(court dv)
June 1, 2007... Videography to a trial attorney is like a copy machine to a busy office: It's getting to the point where attorneys cannot survive without it. With cases continuing to be backed up an average of six to 12 months across the nation, the courts are...

Linking video to your Website: there are many different alternatives for adding streaming video to a web page, and just as many tools for getting it done, each with a unique range of options and strengths and weaknesses. Here we'll look at some of the simplest, easiest, and least expensive techniques for online video upload, linking, and distribution.
June 1, 2007... The March 2007 issue of EventDV included an article I wrote titled "Dare to Stream: Deliver Your Wedding and Event Videos Online" (p. 32-38). In the article, I focused on the encoding side of the equation: choosing a codec and encoding...

Profiting from the nonprofits.(cradle to grave)
June 1, 2007... Over the years I have had the privilege of producing videos for large and small churches, unique ministries, a variety of social programs, and individuals involved in specialized endeavors. I have even been able to travel overseas on several...

What's your story?(the reel deal)
June 1, 2007... Mark Twain once wrote that "the secret to success is to find out where everyone is going and get there first." As business owners, we should all be on the lookout for the "next big thing" that will boost our businesses. I have found a product...

Justifying and protecting your investment.(the gadget bag)
June 1, 2007... Now that NAB has ended and we have been introduced to all of those new cutting-edge products, I think that we should take a long hard look at our businesses and our bottom lines. You have probably heard before that it is not technology but...

Gluing felt and foam to build faith.(the amen corner)
June 1, 2007... Mention puppets to someone, and they'll hardly think of them as a cutting-edge ministry in their neighborhood house of worship. But gone are the days of a floppy stuffed animal nodding on top of a gloved hand, or the memory of puppets whose...

NAB 2007: 12 new products to watch.
June 1, 2007... This was the 15th year I attended the National Association of Broadcasters' annual convention (NAB) since I first visited the video industry's biggest annual expo as a college senior in 1992. It has always been a fascinating educational...

JVC GY-HD200 ProHD Camcorder.(reviews)
June 1, 2007... SYNOPSIS: If you need an affordable HDV camcorder with professional-level controls and a pro lens, and want to take advantage of the superior 720p60 recording format, the GY-HD200 is the best choice on the market today, and well worth the...

Death, taxes, and Vista.(the moving picture)
June 1, 2007... Writing is a lot like video editing, in that you tend to fool yourself about how long a column, article, or wedding edit will take to complete. "I'll do that in 20 hours," you confidently claim to yourself, and then six weeks later you deliver,...

Sounds like a good video to me.(stage to screen)
June 1, 2007... As video professionals, we spend a lot of time practicing the art of shooting good video. We have steadicams, DV rigs, and Glidecams to make our handheld video more stable; jibs, trucks, and dollies to achieve multi-axis motion; and wide-angle...