AV Video Multimedia Producer articles from February 2004

AV Video Multimedia Producer archives from February 2004

Value proposition.(Real Time)
February 1, 2004... I KNOW MANY OF YOU WONT EVEN PAUSE TO READ this column and will jump headlong into Part I of our Salary and Attitudes Survey that begins on page 24. I don't blame you. We've been eager to put this important feature into your hands to help you...

Animating the potential of the Jets' future home.(Industry News, Events, Trends and Tips)
February 1, 2004... Most of us now know exactly what the inside of Houston's Reliant Stadium looks like. But how many can say that about the proposed New York Sports and Convention Center, the future home of the New York Jets that is slated to be built adjacent to...

Panasonic introduces new version of Mini-DV 24p camcorder.(Vendor News)
February 1, 2004... In mid-December, Panasonic launched the second-generation of its progressive-scan camcorder, the AG-DVX100A. Available immediately at a suggested list price of $3,995, the 4-pound, handheld camcorder features CineSwitch technology, which...

Multi-city shoot for legal cause.(Project Spotlight)
February 1, 2004... Chicago's Madtown Media Productions recently wrapped production on a 15-minute video for The American Bar Association, its third project for the ABA. Shot on location in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and Chicago, the video features interviews...

Sony names new president of Production Systems Division.
February 1, 2004... JOHN SCARCELLA has been named president of Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Production Systems Division (BPSD). On January 5 Scarcella succeeded Patrick Whittingham, a 29-year Sony veteran who elected to take advantage of the company's early...

Award-winning spam?(Statistics)
February 1, 2004... We all hate spam--the barrage of e-mail promising you a more powerful libido, sure bets in online casinos, and an end to your snoring. Still, the IT research and consulting firm Basex proclaimed spam its 2003 Product of the Year. Why a title of...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
February 1, 2004... FEBRUARY 7-11 American Society for Training and Development's TechKnowledge (e-Learning) 2004 Conference & Expo Anaheim, California www1.astd.org/conferences FEBRUARY 10-11 2004 Enterprise Learning Strategies Conference New...

Recording Studio Design.(Books in Brief)
February 1, 2004... Recording Studio Design By Philip Newell * Focal Press * 512 pp. * $79.99 Philip Newell's comprehensive reference work discusses the fundamentals of good studio acoustics and monitoring in an exhaustive yet accessible manner. The book...

Do discs make your media fly?(Facts, Figures and Research to Help You Grow Your Business)
February 1, 2004... The use of CDs or DVDs for nontraditional applications--such as marketing, direct mail, instruction, communication, and as premiums or incentives to buy merchandise--can be significantly increased if potential users become aware of the...

Affordable high-definition video: no longer an oxymoron, this concept could soon catch up to its hype.(Viewpoint)
February 1, 2004... HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO IS FINALLY on the verge of high-volume acceptance. The latest industry numbers indicate that 2.4 million HDTV sets were sold in 2003, increasing the total number of U.S. households with HD viewing capabilities to...

Filling up the room: optimizing surround sound for a large-venue presentation.(Post-Production)
February 1, 2004... FOUNDED IN 1837, JOHN DEERE does business in more than 160 countries and employs approximately 43,000 people worldwide. It is one of the oldest industrial companies in the United States. Director/producer Jim Logan of Fox Point,...

High-def discs: will HD-DVD or Blu-ray be part of your optical future?(Delivery)
February 1, 2004... DVD HAS BECOME, IN MANY WAYS, A victim of its own success. Rapid consumer acceptance has driven hardware and software prices down dramatically in the past two years. That's good for users, but not necessarily for manufacturers, who need to...

Flat-panel fever: you've done your homework, but are you really ready to buy your next flat-panel monitor? Read on.(Presentation Technology and Ideas)
February 1, 2004... OKAY: YOU'VE CHECKED OUT THE LATEST SPEC SHEETS online, attended a couple of trade shows, and even visited a few dealer showrooms. You've learned as much as you can about the technology. You have the required space cleared in your facility;...

The new boss: surprise--you're reporting to someone new. What should you do to manage this very important relationship?(Managing Your Business)
February 1, 2004... Turnover can be tricky to manage in any department, especially when a new boss enters the picture. We asked a virtual panel of media managers, all members of the Communications Media Management Association, to share their thoughts on this...

Salary and attitudes survey; Part I: the in-house producer.(The 2004 AVVMMP)(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... We've all heard--certainly more than once--that it's not really important how much money you make, but how much you love what you do. But does money really not matter? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Of course it does. It's what puts food on...

Affordable surround sound: M-Audio's Revolution 7.1 and Sonica Theater.(Test Patterns)
February 1, 2004... Summary: Two 7.1-channel add-on products--a PCI card and an external USB audio device--offer excellent audio quality for less than $100 each Target Users: Audio and AV professionals Platforms: Windows ME, 2000 or XP; Mac OS 9.2.2 or...

To great effect: Boris Red 3GL.(Test Patterns)
February 1, 2004... Summary: A one-stop shop for broadcast-quality effects, titles and compositing, Boris Red 3GL adds OpenGL hardware acceleration, plug-in support for additional video editors, and 40 new effects Target Users: Video producers Platforms:...

Studio management software.(Product Showcase)
February 1, 2004... The #1 choice of top studios worldwide, Studio Suite is the leading software for audio, video, and multimedia production management. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Studio Suite easily and efficiently manages scheduling, projects, session...

MacroSystem Digital Video US.(Tool Wise)
February 1, 2004... MacroSystem US has released its latest DVD-Authoring System, Arabesk 2.0, featuring enhanced DVD menu and title options. The main DVD menu layout options include: motion (or still) menu backgrounds with audio, selectable from any scene in any...

Intelligent Assistance.(Tool Wise)
February 1, 2004... Killer Titles: Intelligent Assistance for LiveType and Calligraphy provides real-time support and guidance for digital media artists creating design-intensive titles using Apple's LiveType and BorisFX Calligraphy character-generator...

SmartSound Software.(Tool Wise)
February 1, 2004... SmartSound Software, a provider of soundtrack-creation technology for visual content creators, recently announced its new Corporate Soundtrack Solutions pricing policy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SmartSound's new corporate pricing makes...

PLUS Vision.(Tool Wise)
February 1, 2004... PLUS Vision has introduced the V3 series of mobile projectors, including the V3-111, an 800-lumen S-VGA (800 X 600) projector and the V3-131, a 1,000-lumen XGA (1,024 X 768) projector. Both feature quiet performance, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio,...