AV Video Multimedia Producer articles from December 2002

AV Video Multimedia Producer archives from December 2002

Spotlight on strategy. (Real Time).
December 1, 2002... TOOLS MATTER--A LOT. BUT SO DO YOUR RELATION-ships with your clients. If you can't work well with them, your days in media production are numbered. In the course of one project, you will be required to cajole, flatter, interpret, persuade, and...

Input.
December 1, 2002... Producers Get Real I just wanted to let you know how timely and inspiring Beth Marchant's recent Real Time column was ("Marathon Mavericks," October). So much, in fact, that I had it photocopied and keep it near my PC, glancing up at it...

Making the upgrade. (Production).
December 1, 2002... Is your equipment wishlist a mile long? The pros help you prioritize before you buy UPDATING A PRODUCTION studio can be daunting, especially if you've got several major pieces of outdated equipment. I asked several dealers who serve a...

Producer's college: teaching the art of compositing and editing. (Post-Production).
December 1, 2002... CORPORATE-COMMUNICATIONS professionals realize that quality control and consistency are paramount in the age of digital content creation. At the same time, manufacturers of digital capture, editing and delivery hardware and software are...

Pick a player: the contest between RealVideo and Windows media 9. (Delivery).
December 1, 2002... SINCE THE BETA VERSION OF WINdows Media 9 was released in September, the consumer-aimed deals and services that exclusively use WM9 technology have been impressive--downloadable surround audio clips from Peter Gabriel's latest album, for...

Traveling light: a Yahoo! executive on a frenetic book tour discovers how a small projector can create a big impact. (Presentations).
December 1, 2002... FEW THINGS TEST THE STAMINA of an author better than a hectic book tour. But for Tim Sanders, the chief solutions officer at Yahoo! who recently hit the road to promote his best-seller, the tour was a test of both man and machine. Given...

Survival tips for the in-house video producer. (Surviving Your Corporate Clients).
December 1, 2002... What makes a survivor? Is it brains? Brawn? Skill? Wariness? Endurance? Patience? Political savvy? Instinct? We know from watching the television series Survivor that it can be all these qualities and skills combined, or a winning mix of a...

Music box: Sonic Desktop Software's Smartsound Sonicfire Pro 2.1. (Test Patterns).
December 1, 2002... Summary: Create professional-sounding music soundtracks for your video productions Target Users: Video professionals Platforms: Windows 98/ME/2000/NT or XP; Mac OS 9.1 or higher; Mac OS 8.5 or higher, including OS X YOU WORK WITH...

It's alive!: StageTools' MovingPicture 3.09. (Test Patterns).
December 1, 2002... Summary: Pan and zoom digital photos using a software-based animation stand Target Users: Documentary makers and video producers Platforms: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 or XP; Mac OS 8, 9 or X IN AN INTERVIEW ON THE CHARLIE Rose Show,...

Visual workhorse: AG Neovo Technology's S-19 LCD display. (Test Patterns).
December 1, 2002... Summary: Monitor with cut-above design and wall-mount features combined with overall good performance and flexibility Target Users: Media developers and other design-conscious professionals Platforms: PC and Macintosh LCD MONITOR...

Light slinger: InFocus' LP650 Projector. (Test Patterns).
December 1, 2002... Summary: Video projector with too many design-related rough edges Target Users: Presentation professionals FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE CERTAIN-ly important, but one should always be mindful of the fact that some traits require more than a...

Going loopy: Sonic Foundry's ACID Pro 4.0. (Test Patterns).
December 1, 2002... Summary: The leader in loop-based music applications adds 5.1 surround mixing, automated plug-in effects and support for VST instruments Target Users: Musicians and multimedia content developers Platforms: Windows 98SE/ME/2000 or XP...

DCD Expo.
December 1, 2002... Dear Digital Content Delivery Professional... The rise in consumption of new digital formats both by consumers and by professionals over the past several years has invigorated the media manufacturing community and posed it with many...

Affordable blackburst generator. (Product Showcase).
December 1, 2002... Genlock your video system! The BSG-50 from HORITA has multiple blackburst and sync outputs, plus a crystal controlled 1-KHz audio tone. Provides up to 6 separate blackburst signals on BNC connectors, or mix outputs from a selection of...

Screenply nonlinear editing easier, faster, better. (Product Showcase).
December 1, 2002... Looking for an affordable, professional quality video editor offering lightning-speed performance, drag-and-drop simplicity and exceptional stability? Then check out Applied Magic's ScreenPlay, a PC-free nonlinear video editor starting at...

Large venue LCD projection lenses. (Product Showcase).
December 1, 2002... The newest and brightest Large Venue LCD projectors require special lenses in order to harness the full brightness of the illumination system. Navitar's Buhl Division offers a new series of large aperture, multi-element, super bright lenses...

Produce auditorium videos without an operator. (Product Showcase).
December 1, 2002... The AutoAuditorium System automatically produces 4-camera videos of auditorium presentations without any human control at all. Turn on the power and slide in the cassette. There is nothing more to do until it is time to turn it off. Yet, to the...

Return to gender. (The Last Word).
December 1, 2002... THE COVER OF OUR OCTOBER ISSUE SHOWED A WOMAN using a futuristic e-learning hairstyling station at Wella's New York City training facility. One reader did not agree with our choice of images because, he wrote, women are such a small percentage...

Digital video solutions for the real world.
December 1, 2002... In this age of information overload, it's tough to cut through the clutter. With budgets as tight as they are these days, making every communications effort count is imperative. That's good news for video professionals, because there's simply...

Choosing the right software.
December 1, 2002... When you consider software, make sure you are investing for the future. The software you choose must: * Support the latest operating system * Be from a vendor you trust will continue to develop updates as technology advances *...

Production workflow.
December 1, 2002... Plug-and-Play DV Acquisition Video production software can be used to facilitate the capture process by providing convenient device controls. The built-in support for the 1394 interface in Adobe Premiere software allows frame accurate...

Experiment without fear.
December 1, 2002... Non-linear editing (NLE) software and the tightly integrated motion graphics and visual effects tools that comprise comprehensive post-production solutions, have transformed videography into an easier, faster, and more fluid process. Digital...

Cut without compromise.
December 1, 2002... Enough of your assets have been captured, coordinated, corrected, and created for you to begin putting your production together. With capable and cost-effective NLE software like Adobe Premiere, you can work just as you would on any high-end...

Put your ideas in motion.
December 1, 2002... Choose the Best Tool for Each Job Video and film professionals alike, face the constant challenge of their audience's expectations of the medium. The bar is set by what is seen in theatres and on television. Nothing adds value to a...

Get in tune.
December 1, 2002... Enjoy Superior Sound Engineering Tools High-quality audio makes a dramatic impact. Adobe Premiere 6.5 helps you transform your audio clips into compelling acoustic experiences. Premiere includes tools for controlling the gain and pan of...

Showtime!
December 1, 2002... Look for Flexible Output Options Today, most creative professionals need to deliver cross-media output. Video producers and filmmakers are streaming movies on the Web; designers are exporting motion graphics to video formats. To address...

Choosing your professional gear.
December 1, 2002... Why is so much video production going digital? Availability and affordability are certainly part of the equation, but more importantly, digital video formats are capable of delivering significantly better quality than comparable analog formats...

Lights! action! camcorder!
December 1, 2002... An ever-broadening range of professional-quality DV camcorders is available, based on several different DV formats. As with any purchasing decision you make as a video professional, the camcorder you select should be based on the type of work...

Making hard choices about hardware.
December 1, 2002... For a professional, choosing the right combination of software and hardware can be a tricky guessing game about what the future holds. You need to purchase enough power, storage and flexibility to meet your current needs, while being mindful...