AV Video Multimedia Producer articles from May 2001

AV Video Multimedia Producer archives from May 2001

Working in Real Time.
May 1, 2001... I am writing this column, my first as editor in chief of AV Video Multimedia Producer, in the days following NAB 2001. AVVMMP went to the show with a restructured editorial team and, I believe, came back with a fresh take on where our industry...

Students Learn Editing, Overcame Storage Woes.
May 1, 2001... As the video systems manager for the Department of Radio, Television and Photography at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Marc Parrish works with the faculty to instruct students on proper usage of nonlinear-editing...

DVD Developments At NAB.
May 1, 2001... Despite high interest in streaming video at NAB, DVD stood out by offering high quality and guaranteed bandwidth for video producers. Among the shows highlights: * Spruce Technologies overhauled its entire DVD product line, showing off...

Here, There, Everywhere.
May 1, 2001... Smart video, the paranoid's nightmare, is a producer's dream The notion of smart or ubiquitous computing, which refers to the concept of distributing task-specific computing devices, was first introduced 10 years ago by Mark Weiser at...

Take a Number.
May 1, 2001... Care to share any pet peeves about animation software? Users have many voices. By raising them together we can do more than sing. We can change the way things are done in our industry. For instance, I have a few pet peeves about digital...

Dream Job.
May 1, 2001... A year-old company shoots NASA's HD footage, exclusively In the early days of the space program, each NASA launch was an event. Audiences were riveted to black-and-white television screens to witness grainy images of history being made. But...

Managing the Experience.
May 1, 2001... A trade-show presentation tracks the customer's train of thought Even the most remarkable tradeshow presentations can suffer from an overdose of wishful thinking. The content, the booth design and the presentations are built with hope that...

"QUALITY VIDEO oven the web".
May 1, 2001... ... the mantra of a company that has made a name for itself. With the goal of powering human expression, Sorenson Media is a leading provider of integrated rich media solutions that empower entertainment, education and communication over the...

SPECIAL REPORT Issues in Technology.
May 1, 2001... This Month: Web-Connected DVD Linked by their usage of compression technology DVD and the Web make compatible partners when it comes to creating high quality full-screen video with dynamic data on demand. From the point of view of...

Can DVD Bring the World Together.
May 1, 2001... Producers soup up the with the video horsepower of a Shiny, spinning disc LIKE A HANDFUL OF OTHER MEDIA PIONEERS, interactive producer Luke Livingston of Creative Convergence in Acworth, Georgia, is trying to make Web DVD work. Web DVD,...

Tuned In.
May 1, 2001... Wal-Mart Television connects the chain At thousands of al-Mart and SAM's Club stores throughout t e country shopper tune in to the Wal-Mart Television Networks they cruise the aisles. Shown on video monitors in the electronics department...

What the Doctor Ordered.
May 1, 2001... Arcatron builds an idea center for W.L. Gore & Associates Although a reputation for being on the cutting edge is important for success in many industries, it is essential in those that deal with life-changing technology. This was clear to...

Empowering the Members of ICIA.
May 1, 2001... INFOCOMM is well known as the best venue to see and hear all that's new to the AV communications industry. Whether it's the Projection Shoot-Out, Display Systems Exploration, Audio Systems Experience, Networking Pavilion, Streaming Media...

WHY PRODUCERS SHOULD ATTEND INFOCOMM 2001.
May 1, 2001... Welcome to the third issue of Communique, the official magazine of INFOCOMM 2001, the annual trade show of the International Communications Industries Association. This magazine-within-a-magazine inside the pages of AV Video Multimedia Producer...

MAXIMIZES the power of projecting images digitally.
May 1, 2001... With expertise in film projection since 1929 and high-performance professional systems since 1979. Christie Digital Systems maximizes the power of digital technology in all projection environments and continues to garner industry awards and...

PROJECTION SHOOT-OUT 2001.
May 1, 2001... The Vision of Tomorrow FOR 13 YEARS, the Shoot-Out's side-by-side comparison has set a standard as the place for INFOCOMM attendees to evaluate and make purchasing decisions about the hottest new projectors on the market. You will be in a...

Audio Systems Experience 2001.
May 1, 2001... An Educational Audio Applications Forum THE AUDIO SYSTEMS Experience has been fully revised and will feature audio applications, expert technology presenters, and hands-on product comparisons in a real-world, educational setting using...

Shoot-Out Expands & Projection Encounter Gets New Name.
May 1, 2001... Display Systems Exploration is the new name of the highly successful Projection Encounter. Over the last two years this educational event has demonstrated its usefulness and appeal to INFOCOMM attendees; so much so that ICIA has coupled it with...

The Shoot-Out by the Numbers.
May 1, 2001... The incredible statistics gathered at last June's INFOCOMM prove the value of the Shoot-Out to the INFOCOMM attendee. In total, 97% of attendees visited the Projection Shoot-Out, and 85% said that the Projection Shoot-Out is the best comparison...

Facing the Convergence of AV and IT.
May 1, 2001... A Panel of Leading IT companies THE LAST DECADE of the 20th Century brought profound changes to the commercial AV Communications industry. The first decade of the 21st Century will bring even more. The advent of digital technology has...

THE NETWORKING PAVILION.
May 1, 2001... Where AV Meets IT THE NETWORKING PAVILION will showcase the latest audio, video, distribution, and control technologies that work in today's networked environment. From digital audio over Ethernet and IP addressable projectors to...

Learning Curve.
May 1, 2001... Sample a Variety of Seminars TROUBLESHOOTING ACOUSTIC NOISE CONTROL Ted Uzzle, NSCA Learn to troubleshoot the most common problems in acoustic noise control. This seminar will present an overview of acoustics--the science that...

INFOCOMM 2001 Offers Targeted Courses.
May 1, 2001... Two of Special Interest RENTAL/HIRE STAGING MANAGEMENT Four-day course: June 9-12 Joel Rollins, CTS-R, Riverview Systems Group If you own or manage the major functions of an AV rental/hire and staging company, here's a unique...

Streaming Media Production Lab.
May 1, 2001... A Working Studio on the Show Floor The Streaming Media Production Lab will offer INFOCOMM attendees demonstrations on producing streaming video programs for distribution over the Internet and private networks. This hands-on lab is aimed at...

Texas Instruments Showcases DLP Developments.
May 1, 2001... Pushing the Bounds of Weight and Brightness At INFOCOMM 2001, Texas Instruments will be showcasing some of the most exciting projector developments likely to be seen at the convention, demonstrating once again the unique ability of DLP...

Tales from the Encryption.
May 1, 2001... Digital rights issues are keeping leaner, meaner projectors just out of reach They're the prime directives of projector technologies: brighter, lighter, and cheaper. Still, some projector technologies fall outside the parameters of these...

Sound and Presentation.
May 1, 2001... Audio apps are maintaining technology's pace. But can the users keep up? It's no secret that sound reinforcement systems for corporate boardrooms, auditoriums, and other presentation environments have gotten much more sophisticated over...

Resolution Solutions.
May 1, 2001... Getting more for less in the monitor marketplace If you've just woken up from a twelve-month coma, you might be surprised by the current prices for LCD monitors. The 15-inch flat-panel monitor you saw for $1,000 a year ago is now selling...

Visionary venues.
May 1, 2001... Once reserved exclusively for closing the biggest deals with the best customers, executive briefing centers are finding a new role as strategic intersections where AV meets IT and media melds with message. What's the difference between...

The Networked FUTURE.
May 1, 2001... How Much Farther Do We Have To Go? We are living through nothing less than the total revolution of the way in which human beings communicate. This revolution is more profound than the invention of the printing press, more profound even than...

Canon LV-5100.
May 1, 2001... LCD projector Lightweight yet full-featured and durable, the new Canon LV-5100 portable plug-and-play multimedia projector emphasizes the latest optical technology, providing image projection capability to a screen size of up to 200...

Communications Specialties Fiberlink.
May 1, 2001... Pure digital multiplexer Communications Specialties' new Pure Digital Fiberlink 10-channel video Multiplexer/PTZ system for video and data transmission offers all the advantages of a digital transmission system, at analog prices. The...

Toshiba TDP-P4.
May 1, 2001... Digital projector Toshiba caters to mobile professionals with the TDP-P4, a three-pound data/video projector powered by Texas Instruments' DLP technology. This microportable projector delivers 1100 ANSI lumens of brightness and super-sharp...

Knox Video ProSwitch Series.
May 1, 2001... Presentation switchers The ProSwitch Series routers from Knox Video are active, vertical interval switchers with either single or dual outputs in thin-profile, 3RU rackmount housings. The ProSwitch Series consists of five line of...

Dukane ImagePro 8750.
May 1, 2001... LCD projector Dukane Corporation introduces the ImagePro 8750, a portable, true XGA projector with explosive color and brightness. The ImagePro 8750 is fully compatible with all PCs, Pentiums, and Macs, and offers true plug-and-play...

Sony VPL-FX50.
May 1, 2001... Installation projector Trodding new territory in projector design, Sony Electronics has introduced the VPL-FX50 LCD, a lightweight and futuristic projector with a center-mounted lens. Intended for large-screen projection purposes with its...

Analog Way Graphic Switcher II.
May 1, 2001... Seamless switcher The latest in Analog Way's Seamless Switcher line, Graphic Switcher II is particularly well suited to live staging events, high-res presentations, and rental applications. Graphic Switcher II cuts, fades, dissolves,...

Christie Digital Vivid Green.
May 1, 2001... Fixed-installation projector First in Christie Digital's new Vista series, the Vivid Green projector is a powerful Fixed-installation projector weighing less than 20 pounds. The Vivids are ideal for bridging the performance gap between...

Communications Specialties Deuce HD.
May 1, 2001... Intelligent video scaler The Deuce HD Intelligent Video Scaler from Communications Specialties is designed specifically for applications that use projectors and display equipment featuring the new HD output resolutions, enabling users to...

Panasonic PT-L6600 Series.
May 1, 2001... Fixed-installation projectors Panasonic has introduced the PT-L6600 Series of fixed-installation, ultra-bright S-XGA and XGA projectors featuring the company's exclusive BriteOptic built-in dual lamp system. The four projectors--PT-L6600U...

NEC XT9000.
May 1, 2001... Projectors The latest addition to NEC's projector family is the XT9000, a high performance, three-chip, DLP projector with a luminous intensity of 8000 ANSI lumen. The projector's lamp power is produced by a 2-kW xenon lamp, which is the...

Sony PFM42B1.
May 1, 2001... Superslim monitor The Sony PFM42B1 SuperSlim flat-panel monitor provides the same superior picture performance and compact design as its predecessor model, the PFM510A2WU, but adds a new design that places the control panel and logo on an...

Sony PCS-1600.
May 1, 2001... Videoconferencing system Featuring ISDN and Ethernet connectivity, the PCS1600 follows Sony's Contact videoconferencing system by serving the growing needs of the market for an easy-to-use and scalable unit. With the PCS-1600, users can...

BarcoReality 6500 DLC.
May 1, 2001... networkable projector Combining 5000 lumens and a native S-XGA panel resolution, the small and silent BarcoReality 6500 DLC is an ideal projector for dynamic visual presentations in demanding environments. The 6500's lamp design, featuring...

DIGIMAX.
May 1, 2001... cinema projectors Digital Projection International (DPI), a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, recently launched three models of its proprietary DIGIMAX cinema projection systems. All three projectors are based on Texas Instruments' DLP...

InFocus LP340 and LP350.
May 1, 2001... SVGA and XGA projectors InFocus has introduced two models to its LP300 series, providing today's presenters with projectors that meet the full range of needs in a multitude of environments. The LP340 (SVGA) and LP350 (XGA) provide...

Elmo EV-2000AF.
May 1, 2001... visual presenter Equipped with a high performance camera, the Elmo EV-2000AF can capture and present two- or three-dimensional objects with exceptional clarity. This presenter is outfitted with an RS-232C port for computer connection,...

PictureTel 900 Series.
May 1, 2001... integrated solutions PictureTel has made a substantial impact on the industry with the 900 Series launched in July 2000. Based on iPower technologies and developed collaboratively with Intel Corporation, the PictureTel 900 Series combines...

NEC GT2150.
May 1, 2001... LCD projector NEC's GT2150 has excellent image quality, extreme brightness, and numerous interface options, including a DVI interface. This stackable LCD high-performance projector, which has a luminous efficiency of 2500 ANSI lumens,...

Leitch DPS-475.
May 1, 2001... analog/digital video synchronizer Equally suited for use in analog, digital, or hybrid facilities, Leitch's DPS-475 multi-function analog/digital video synchronizer represents an excellent choice for broadcasters making the transition to...

InFocus LP130.
May 1, 2001... mobile digital projector The LPl30 from InFocus represents a new benchmark in projector portability. Forty percent smaller than InFocus' LP330/335 (introduced last year), the LP130 weighs just three pounds, offers 1100 lumens of...

Mitsubishi MegaView Wall.
May 1, 2001... XGA data display Based on DLP technology, Mitsubishi's MegaView Wall is a rear-projection XGA data display providing full color and clarity. The display system incorporates a DMD semiconductor, which is a reflective chip not affected by...

Gepco RGBSSC260TS.
May 1, 2001... Gepco cable Gepco has introduced a flexible plenum, high-resolution, miniature coax snake cable to their product line. The RGBSC260TS cable features five miniature coaxes for transmission of component video signals in plenum air...

Imtech Activu.
May 1, 2001... display control and processing system Imtech Corporation has announced Activu, a completely software-based large scale display control and processing system that adapts to off-the-shelf computer servers and provides exceptional...

Panoram PV Series.
May 1, 2001... desktop displays The PV Series of desktop visualization displays from Panoram Technologies takes advantage of a computer's ability to provide expanded resolution and multi-channel output and allows users to run any application in any...

Proxima X350 UltraLight projector.
May 1, 2001... Now merged with InFocus Corporation, Proxima has launched the UltraLight X350, a three-pound projector featuring the latest in projection technology. The 1100-lumen Proxima X350 is the industry's first digital projector to include true XGA...

Hitachi's CP-S225W and CP-S310W.
May 1, 2001... Ultra-portable projectors Hitachi's CP-S225W is not your typical 5-pound projector. With a short throw distance and 1000 ANSI lumens, this SVGA projector can sit close to the screen rather than in the middle of your conference-room table....

Doremi Labs V1 MP2-HD.
May 1, 2001... video disk recorder Doremi Labs introduces the V1 MP2-HD video disk recorder with MPEG2 4:2:2 recording and playback of high definition video. The MP2-RD is ideal for large-screen presentations, digital cinema, and other large...

Mitsubishi X80 Color View.
May 1, 2001... LCD projector The X80 from Mitsubishi represents a first step toward manufacturing LCD projectors that can reproduce the same natural color tones as other display devices, like CRT monitors. Images displayed through the X80 ColorView, an...

Kramer SG-6005.
May 1, 2001... audio generator Kramer introduces the SG-6005, a broadcast-quality generator for studio applications. This all-in-one solution is a six-output black burst generator, a one-output color bar generator, a user-programmable color matte, and an...

D-Tools System Integrator and DataXchange.
May 1, 2001... data solutions D-Tools introduces the latest additions to its lineup of intuitive software and data solutions: System Integrator (Si) Version 2.1. and DataXchange. Providing a comprehensive solution for equipment manufacturers and their...

NEC PlasmaSync.
May 1, 2001... jumbo display NEC has announced the development of the industry's largest plasma display: the PlasmaSync 61 MP1, a 61-inch monitor designed to meet the business and educational sectors' demand for large screens. With a peak brightness of...

Editorial Excellence.
May 1, 2001... discreet's edit 6.0 ***** Summary: Solid editing tool now supports multi-layered compositing and features direct-to-Web publishing capabilities Target Users: Video directors and producers; Web designers Platform: Windows NT...

Speed Demon.
May 1, 2001... Apple's DVD Studio Pro **** Summary: Apple's DVD-authoring tool trumps the competition, at a fraction of the cost Target Users: Producers looking to go to DVD or to add new DVD-authoring workstations Platforms: Mac OS 9.0.4...

A Real Go-Getter.
May 1, 2001... Adobe GoLive 5.0 **** Summary: Impressive upgrade to the Web-development tool featuring 360Code protection and tighter, time-saving integration with other Adobe products Target Users: Web-site designers and developers ...

An Aural Knockout.
May 1, 2001... Akai's DPS16 Digital Studio **** Summary: Easy-to-use 16-track compact DAW with built-in mixer, effects processor and 24-bit/96 kHz recording capabilities Target Users: Audio engineers and producers, musicians Platform:...

A Misunderstood Industry.
May 1, 2001... My experience at this year's NAB proved to me that it is possible to be understood and, at the same time, misunderstood. I know that sounds confusing, but let me explain. Whether you're a longtime or new reader, it's easy to see that AV...