AV Video Multimedia Producer articles from May 2004

AV Video Multimedia Producer archives from May 2004

Fixing the pipe.(Real Time)
May 1, 2004... IS YOUR PRODUCTION PIPELINE EFFICIENT ENOUGH, and what can you do to fix it? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I got thinking about this the other day as my 100-year-old house's aging plumbing system began to break down, first spewing water out...

Telling it like it is: pogo taps into Bank of America's corporate culture.(Project Spotlight)
May 1, 2004... Pogo Pictures, an Atlanta-based production company, recently completed a 90-second internal communications film for Bank of America that features an unlikely blend of vignettes of employees both at work and outside of the office. Many of these...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
May 1, 2004... In our pre-NAB coverage in the April issue, the paragraph that begins on the second column of page 71 should read as follows: Media 100 will also show its first HD implementation of 844/X technology on the Apple GS. www.media100.com

DVD Authoring with DVD Studio Pro 2.(Books in Brief)
May 1, 2004... DVD Authoring with DVD Studio Pro 2 by Jeff Warmouth Focal Press * 496 pages * $44.95 DVD Authoring with DVD Studio Pro 2 is an introduction to Apple DVD Studio Pro and the workflow involved in the creation of DVDs. If you are new to DVD...

Wireless video delivery.(Trends)
May 1, 2004... Wireless broadband may be coming soon to a city near you--and one company, Verizon Wireless, plans to spend $1 billion over the next two years to roll out its new Broadband Access service nationwide. The company is currently offering average...

Zooming in on wildlife patterns at Yellowstone.(Field Production)
May 1, 2004... With nearly 2.2 million acres to monitor, wildlife biologists and video crews at Yellowstone National Park have been known to follow herds deep into the wilderness of the park and live in snow caves for several days at a time in order to get a...

Upcoming events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... MAY 6 CMMA Professional Development Conference 22 cities nationwide www.comma.net MAY 11-12 Streaming Media East New York www.streamingmedia.com/east MAY 16-19 HOW Design Conference San Diego ...

Tapeless DV: producers put the new technology to work.(Production)
May 1, 2004... WE ALL KNOW THAT DIGITAL technology didn't instantly eliminate demand for videotape, nor did HDTV replace NTSC. But what about tapeless DV recording? At last year's NAB, Sony and Panasonic announced plans to offer tapeless production and...

HD editing for everyone: high-def options are coming soon to a desktop NLE near you.(Post-Production)
May 1, 2004... WITH THE RATIFICATION of the HDV spec last fall, a new era of affordable HD production finally began to take shape. The format uses the same cassette case, tape speed and track pitch as the DV format and includes 702p and 1,080i specifications....

Disc-based marketing: with the help of service companies and manufacturers, corporations are going optical to promote themselves.(Delivery)
May 1, 2004... JUST IN TIME FOR THE SEASON OF weddings, Target Stores launched a disc-based marketing campaign to promote its Club Wedd bridal registry. The Minneapolis-based company chose the interactive agency Digital Bucket, also in Minneapolis, to help...

CustomFlix Labs.(Disc News)
May 1, 2004... * CustomFlix Labs (www.customflix.com), which helps corporations and independent producers distribute their own work on DVD, has introduced tiered pricing for its on-demand services. For 19 sales or fewer per month, the cost of on-demand...

Sony Electronics.(Disc News)
May 1, 2004... * Sony Electronics (www.sony.com/dvdburners) will ship by the end of this quarter two double-layer (DL) DVD burners--one internal (the DRU-700A, $230) and one external (the DRX-700UL, $330). These drives, which nearly double the capacity of...

Action Duplication.(Disc News)
May 1, 2004... * Action Duplication (www.actionduplication.com) has added on-disc digital printing to its services. Using Auto-Tec technology, the company can print photo-quality images directly to the disc. Furthermore, each disc can be customized with...

Projector news? Why is it that, despite the avalanche of new projector press releases, there's a lot less new than meets the eye?(Presentation Technology and Ideas)
May 1, 2004... THERE WAS A HUMOROUS TV commercial a few years back that featured a nervous father-to-be pacing in a hospital maternity ward waiting room, slurping down coffee and puffing away on cigarettes. After what must have seemed an eternity, a doctor...

Extending the CDC's reach: the centers for disease control sharpens its communication strategy to keep pace with potential public health threats and better train the nation's health workers how to respond.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... IN THE WAKE OF AN EMERGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH THREAT, OUR first line of defense is the band of doctors, nurses, military and emergency health personnel that are called to action on a moment's notice. For the Centers for Disease Control, the...

Panasonic's PT-AE500U/L500U: a consumer front LCD projector good enough for professionals.(Test Patterns)
May 1, 2004... Very Good Summary: Handy projector for general-purpose screening of wide-screen SD and true HD content Target Users: Presentation professionals ********** FRONT LCD PROJECTORS FOR home theater are practically commodity items...

Adobe Creative Suite Premium Edition: substantial benefits come with bundled software.(Test Patterns)
May 1, 2004... Excellent Summary: Adobe serves up a value-priced bundle with new versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and GoLive Target Users: Creative professionals Platforms: Windows 2000 or XP; Mac OS X 10.2 or later **********...

BIAS Peak 4: when a dedicated audio editor makes sense.(Test Patterns)
May 1, 2004... Very good Summary: Stereo audio recorder, editor and processor Target Users: Multimedia producers, sound designers, audio editors, mastering engineers and musicians Platforms: Mac OS X 10.2 or later ********** IT'S BEEN A...

Market forecast for AV industry looks bright.(Communique News)
May 1, 2004... BUFFERED BY AN IMPROVING economy, the audiovisual industry--as represented by AV dealers and integrators--is experiencing an upswing. According to a report released by the ICIA in February, the majority of those polled believe that their...

Audio training ramps up.(Communique News)
May 1, 2004... Although display technology has long dominated the show floor and conference curriculum, audio technology has taken on an increasingly important role at the show. This year, more than 150 audio exhibitors will be on hand to offer attendees...

Large screens take center stage.(Communique News)
May 1, 2004... A new event at InfoComm this year is the Large-Screen Display Gallery, featuring screening rooms outfitted with integrated systems common to boardrooms and large-venue installations. Running adjacent to the exhibition in Hall A, the gallery...

Streaming Media Pavilion returns.(Communique News)
May 1, 2004... Returning for the second year in a row, the Streaming Media Pavilion will highlight a series of delivery trends that relate to corporate, retail and educational applications. In addition to vendor booths, the pavilion will feature a theater...

EduComm: new university and K-12 conference.(Communique News)
May 1, 2004... Media professionals and AV buyers in the education market will have even more reason to attend InfoComm this year. EduComm, a new conference co-sponsored with University Business and District Administration magazines, will offer a full slate of...

Lighting in the spotlight.(Communique News)
May 1, 2004... The new Lighting and Staging Pavilion, co-sponsored by BARCO/Folsom Events and UEMedia, will have a strong focus on corporate staged events. Inside the pavilion, show organizers have received permission to feature special lighting and sound...

MCA-I to offer Pro Track for producers.(Communique News)
May 1, 2004... Through a new partnership with ICIA/InfoComm, MCA-I (the Media Communications Association International, formerly ITVA) is offering a career development MCA-I Pro Track aimed at both independent and in-house creatives--producers, directors,...

Schedule @ a glance.(Communique News)(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... SATURDAY, JUNE 5 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 3-Day Institute for Professional Development SUNDAY, JUNE 6 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 2-Day Syn-Aud-Con: Sound System Optimization MONDAY, JUNE 7 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 2-Day...

Collaborative Conferencing expands.(Communique News)
May 1, 2004... The Interactive Multimedia & Collaborative Communications Alliance (IMCCA) will return to InfoComm this year with its Collaborative Conferencing Technologies Pavilion, a showcase of services and products in video-, audio- and Web-conferencing...

InfoComm 2004: new products and major trends.(Product Previews)
May 1, 2004... THIS YEAR'S RUNNING OF INFOCOMM comes at a time when major changes are sweeping across the Pro AV industry. Product market and sales channel strategies are shifting more toward the consumer marketplace as prices for display technology continue...

Serious Magic, Inc.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Serious Magic's ULTRA software makes professional keying and virtual sets incredibly practical for all types of video producers. ULTRA compensates for uneven lighting, wrinkled backdrops and frizzy hair, and it delivers excellent results from...

Sanyo.(Product Showcase)
May 1, 2004... Sanyo introduces the PLC-XP55 ("L" denotes unit without lens) which falls into SANYO's family of portable multimedia LCD projectors. Weighting less than 20 pounds, the PLC XP55/L combines a 300-watt NSH lamp with SANYO's high-contrast optical...

GTV6 optimizes with Avid.(Special Advertising Section: Success Stories in Government Media Production)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2004... CHALLENGE To create a state-of-the-art, technology-smart facility for a growing government cable channel. SOLUTION An ingenious new workspace, equipped with an Avid Media Composer[R] Adrenaline[TM], Avid Xpress[R] Pros and an Avid...

Virage's real-time data access solution.(Special Advertising Section: Success Stories in Government Media Production)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2004... CHALLENGE To provide government agencies with a tool for managing, monitoring, and distributing information quickly and efficiently. SOLUTION Virage's VS News Monitoring, which is now being used by the U.S. Naval Media Center, the...

The Filter Gallery.(Snapshots of New Hardware, Software and Notable Upgrades)
May 1, 2004... The FILTER GALLERY's Gallery Case is a lightweight equipment caddy for carrying a professional matte box and a range of 4 X 4 or 4 X 5 (4 X 5.650) filters. It measures 18 inches long, 12 inches wide, and eight inches high. [ILLUSTRATION...

Sunspots Productions.(Snapshots of New Hardware, Software and Notable Upgrades)
May 1, 2004... SUNSPOTS PRODUCTIONS recently released SunSpots ezCAST, a search engine with over 500 voice-talent personnel speaking in 40 languages on thousands of audio/video clips. SunSpots ezCAST allows online visitors to search for specific keywords...

Horizon Music.(Snapshots of New Hardware, Software and Notable Upgrades)
May 1, 2004... HORIZON MUSIC has released the AVI-100 Audio-Video Interface aimed at corporate venues. The AVI-100 can be used with audio or video recorders, smart boards, projectors, portable public address systems, phonographs, tape players and CD players....

Wacom Technology.(Snapshots of New Hardware, Software and Notable Upgrades)
May 1, 2004... WACOM TECHNOLOGY has announced major price reductions on its Cintiq interactive pen displays. The Cintiq 185X 18.1-inch S-XGA (1,280 X 1,024) display has been reduced $1,000 to $2,499; and the Cintiq 15X 15-inch XGA (1,024 X 768) display has...

NEC-Mitsubishi Electronics Display of America.(Snapshots of New Hardware, Software and Notable Upgrades)
May 1, 2004... NEC-MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS DISPLAY OF AMERICA has updated its 60 Series with the new thin-frame 19-inch NEC MultiSync LCD 1960NXi monitor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Priced at $709.99, the update's features include: wide compatibility...

Fujitsu General America.(Snapshots of New Hardware, Software and Notable Upgrades)
May 1, 2004... FUJITSU GENERAL AMERICA recently announced its 2004 Plasmavision SlimScreen product line for the commercial market, including three upgraded wide-screen (16:9) monitors in 42-inch and 50-inch screen sizes: models P50XCA30WH ($10,999),...

Panasonic.(Snapshots of New Hardware, Software and Notable Upgrades)
May 1, 2004... PANASONIC has introduced the AG-DVC30, a three-CCD MiniDV camcorder. Equipped with three 410,000-pixel 1/4-inch CCDs, the AG-DVC30 offers four shooting styles and a simple, sleek configuration, resembling a consumer camcorder, for "no permits...

Extron Electronics.(Snapshots of New Hardware, Software and Notable Upgrades)
May 1, 2004... EXTRON ELECTRONICS has introduced two new products for sending computer-video and serial communication signals over a single CAT 5, 5e or 6 cable. The MTP T 15HD RS transmitter ($395) and MTP R 15HD RS receiver ($430) are compatible with...

Making the news.(The Last Word)
May 1, 2004... UNTIL RECENTLY, IF YOU WERE TO USE THE TERM VNR--or even refer to it in full as video news release--most people outside the world of production would have had no idea what it means. However, thanks to a VNR commissioned by the U.S. Department...