EventDV articles from October 2007

EventDV archives from October 2007

Digging WEVA Expo 2007.(the nonlinear editor)
October 1, 2007... I'm sure I look forward to our industry's tradeshows as much as anyone (especially since I'm one of those lucky enough to go to both), but I must admit that WEVA Expo wasn't foremost in my mind in the days preceding the show, when I was on...

Losing it.(the main event)
October 1, 2007... Over the last ten years, like many of us, I've accumulated an imposing array of equipment--cameras, tripods, lights, microphones, audio recorders, stands, bags, and assorted accessories. My studio has become almost a museum of the development...

Shooters on solid ground with new tripods and heads.(gear & now)
October 1, 2007... New solutions for professional videographers can bring smoother shooting and solid support with the latest Mini DV, DV, or HDV camcorders. Following last issue's look at new steadying devices, here's some updated information about fixed stick...

Security, PPT to Flash, VHS-to-DVD, and more.(the gadget bag)
October 1, 2007... Let's start with a subject that affects us all: protecting our computers. According to the latest report from a leading product-ratings magazine, there is a new leader when it comes to PC protection. Trend Micro (www.trendmicro.com) easily...

The Best Wedding Reception ... Ever!(continuing education)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Peter Merry is a wedding entertainment director (kind of a combined DJ/on-site event coordinator) from Southern California. He wrote a book for engaged couples called The Best Wedding Reception... Ever!, which...

Funeral Videos, Business Everlasting: The Complete Course.(continuing education)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the November 2005 edition of CONTINUING EDUCATION I reviewed Alan Naumann's Business Everlasting (p. 12), the definitive DVD-based training course for the memorial tribute videography business. At the time, it...

Upcoming educational events.(continuing education)(Calendar)
October 1, 2007... One on One: Inspiring Creative Excellence (Oct. 22-23) Two-day workshop with Mark & Trisha Von Lanken (Picture This Productions); Tulsa, OK; $795 www.markandtrisha.com Cinematic Shooting and Editing (Oct. 2-3) Two-day workshop...

The ugly side of video revealed.(stage to screen)
October 1, 2007... We've all heard the saying "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Well I'm about to break that rule and share with you my experiences in the Sin City this past August during WEVA Expo. Now brace yourselves, because this ugly secret might...

Streamlining SDE workflow in Grass Valley Edius.(tutorial)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Same-Day Edits (SDEs) can be a powerful marketing tool for the event videographer. Check out Hal Slifer's August article, "Producing and Promoting Same-Day Edits" (pp. 34-42) for the full story on what SDEs are, what...

Effective marketing with blogs.
October 1, 2007... Picture a newly engaged bride sitting at her desktop watching one of the finest videos you've ever produced. When it ends, she grabs a tissue, wipes her eyes, and sends you a personal note about how much she loved your work. Or imagine a...

Viral corporate videos: promoting clients through social networking sites.
October 1, 2007... For years, videographers have wanted better access to distribution channels for our work. Television networks and the Hollywood film industry have long dominated the distribution business. Filmmakers with connections or TV producers with...

Lighting tips for shooting interviews.
October 1, 2007... One of my favorite films is The Hunt for Red October. Not only does Alec Baldwin play a terrific Jack Ryan, but there's also a great submarine chase toward the end. In it, the good guys are bathed in a blue light and the bad guys are bathed in...

16x9's 0.7X and EX 0.75X Wide Angle Converter lenses.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SYNOPSIS: 16x9's 0.7X Wide Angle Converter lens will work for most handheld HDV camcorders. But if you own or plan to purchase Panasonic's HVX200, the EX 0.75X will give you more flexibility and better quality...

Apple iPhone.(Cover story)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SYNOPSIS: The iPhone breaks new ground with its style, intuitive design, user-focused software, and multimedia savvy. The ability to sync contacts with your address book is a great feature, and mobile email is...

My AVCHD summer.(the moving picture)
October 1, 2007... I spent the summer with the Panasonic AG-HSC1U 3CCD AVCHD camcorder, a fun experience that imparted some serious lessons about tape vs. flash-based storage, MPEG-2 vs. AVCHD, and what viewers really like about high-definition formats (as...