AV Video Multimedia Producer articles from May 2002

AV Video Multimedia Producer archives from May 2002

Southern exposure. (Real Time).
May 1, 2002... For those of you who couldn't make it to NAB this year, here's what you missed: a brand-new exhibit hail that adds 1.3 million square feet to an already sprawling convention. You also missed a lot of great product introductions, but we'll give...

Input.
May 1, 2002... We welcome your feedback. Write us at AV Video Multimedia Producer, 701 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10604-3098; by e-mail at avvmmp@pbimedia.com; or by fax at 914-328-9093. Please include your name, address and telephone number. We...

Feedback.
May 1, 2002... We recently asked readers, "What aspect of your business has been most affected by the current economic downturn?" Here are the results of more than 300 responses, along with selected comments. Personnel: 38.3% Product acquisition: 26%...

Showbill.
May 1, 2002... SHOWBILL MAY 18-21 Professional Development Conference Columbus, OH 630-653-2772 www.cmma.net JUNE 1-3 ShowBiz Expo 2002 Los Angeles ...

DV acquisition gets accessorized: a look at some add-ons that can make your shoot easier. (Production).
May 1, 2002... By now, it's safe to say that most business-media producers understand DV camcorders' benefits. Their small form factor, relatively low cost and compatibility with computer-based editing systems are just a few of the reasons these cameras have...

Shopping your concept: sell clients on your video ideas with a familiar 2D tool. (Post-Production).
May 1, 2002... Kenn Fine, the founder and principal creative at Fine Design Group in San Francisco, uses a variety of graphics and video tools to create the print, multimedia and digital video pieces of internal training and external marketing campaigns for...

TI's enhanced DLP chip gains momentum. (InfoComm Update).
May 1, 2002... If you work with projectors, you probably know that many of the current models use DLP technology. Just as PCs often have an "Intel Inside" logo slapped on the front, you can find projectors with a DLP logo displayed prominently on the...

New LCD-based projectors announced. (InfoComm Update).
May 1, 2002... Several projector manufacturers announced new LCD-based products featuring significant technology advancements in March and April. * On April 8, Epson introduced the PowerLite 730c, 720c and 8200i. The 730c, at 4.3 pounds with 2,000 lumens,...

More miles from your files: asset management can save time and generate revenue--but there's a lot to consider before choosing a system. (Delivery).
May 1, 2002... While handling video post-production for DVD authoring, interactive-CD authoring and Web development, my company interacts with agencies, design firms, marketing managers, product managers, public relations, and sales and legal departments....

Production in the line of duty: on slim budgets and with lives in the balance, firefighters embrace technology.
May 1, 2002... Ralph Bernard was standing, camera in hand, at Ground Zero when the south tower of the World Trade Center collapsed. As supervising fire marshal in charge of imaging technologies at the Fire Department of New York, Bernard's daily routine...

Bit by bitmap: Adobe LiveMotion 2.0. (Test Patterns).
May 1, 2002... Summary: Easy-to-use Flash imitator adds a scripting language, built-in effects, and tight integration with Photoshop and After Effects Target Users: Web developers Platforms: Windows 98/ME/2000/XP; Mac OS 9.1 or 9.2; OS X 10.1 Can...

Affordable editing: Avid Xpress DV 3. (Test Patterns).
May 1, 2002... Summary: Feature-rich, stable and inexpensive software-only package Target Users: Avid editors looking for a portable DV system; DV editors interested in migrating to Avid Platforms: Windows 2000; Mac OS X (summer 2002) If you...

Face lift: Macromedia Flash MX. (Test Patterns).
May 1, 2002... Summary: Venerable Web tool gets a new user interface and other ease-of-use upgrades Target Users: Web developers Platforms: Windows 98SE/2000/NT4/ME/XP; Mac OS 9.1 and higher or 10.1 and higher With Flash MX, Macromedia has...

Bright ideas: Canon LV-7345 LCD Projector. (Test Patterns).
May 1, 2002... Summary: High-brightness LCD projector replays presentations from flash memory cards Target Users: Presentation professionals Video Formats: VGA, composite, Y/C, YCbCr, DVI At nine pounds and 1,800 ANSI lumens, the $4,700 Canon...

Upping the ante: Adobe GoLive 6. (Test Patterns).
May 1, 2002... Summary: Adobe spruces up its Web-site creation tool kit Target Users: Web designers Platforms: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP; Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, 10.1, OS X Classic With its latest version of GoLive, Adobe is mustering the power to take on...

Colorado Springs Fire Department. (Toolbox).
May 1, 2002... Canon XL1 miniDV camcorders (2) Casablanca Classic Casablanca Kron Digital Combustion Fire Studio FOR-A VPS-4000 switcher Mackie 1402-VLZ digital mixer; HR824 high-resolution audio monitors (2) Panasonic AG-DV2000...

New York Fire Department. (Toolbox).
May 1, 2002... Apple Final Cut Pro Canto Cumulus Fujifilm Frontier 350 Digital Minilab JVC GY-DV500 DV camcorder ImMIX StrataSphere (supported by Accom) Microsoft PowerPoint Nikon D1/D1X digital still cameras Panasonic...

Spokane Fire Department. (Toolbox).
May 1, 2002... Adobe After Effects 5.0; Photoshop 6.0 Avid Xpress Elite 4.5; Xpress DV 3.0 Boris FX 6.0 Digital Combustion Fire Studio Discreet Cleaner 5.1; MPEG Charger Fujinon lens MGI Reality Studio NewTek Video Toaster...

Language arts. (The Last Word).
May 1, 2002... You'd think I'd be used to buzzwords by now. After a number of years in this industry, I've certainly heard my share. To produce a trade magazine that's intended to be a valuable tool for its readers, all of us on the editorial staff of AWMMP...