AV Video Multimedia Producer articles from November 2001

AV Video Multimedia Producer archives from November 2001

You're the Top. (Real Time).
November 1, 2001... It's been one year since we launched our new magazine logo. Winners of last year's Top 100 competition, among the first to see the new look, greeted the change with rousing applause. And why not? It finally put you, the producer, at the top of...

Candid on Cameras. (Input).
November 1, 2001... In September's Special Report on cameras and lenses, B&H's Robert LePow is quoted as saying, "Sony's DSR-300A and Panasonic's AJ-D400 have removable lenses, but these cameras cost 10 grand. Anything below that isn't going to have a removable...

Talk About Radiosity. (Input).
November 1, 2001... I noticed that in your Special Report in July, Mark Smith forgot to mention Strata3D Pro--in the past known as Strata StudioPro. Strata's 3D system has an implementation that allows for global illumination through its own renderer called...

Feedback.
November 1, 2001... In September, we asked you to respond to a letter from a wedding studio owner who sought advice on branching into business video. Here are some of your responses: Stop wasting time telling clients about your equipment and facilities....

Not Just Following Protocol: Streaming appliances, software and evolving standards make the most of ordinary IP networks. (Special Report: Networked Production).
November 1, 2001... Just when it looked like all businesses were moving toward streaming or already had embraced it, the economy began to tank. Some companies have put such initiatives on hold--at least for now. Others, however, are moving ahead. The...

The Top 100: Dynamic business media has come a long way, thanks to the producers who use their innovation and talent to raise its standards.
November 1, 2001... FOR THE PAST SEVEN YEARS, we have chosen the 100 individuals who represent the best producers in our business. Producers like those in the Top 100 have raised the standard for non-entertainment media. Each spring we call for nominations from...

Raising a Ruckus: Pinnacle Systems' Commotion Pro 4.0. (Test Patterns).
November 1, 2001... Summary: A powerhouse application for motion tracking and rotoscoping Target Users: Video and multimedia producers, directors and editors Platforms: Power Mac; Windows 98/2000/NT Pinnacle Systems' Commotion has grown from its...

The Need for Speed: Apple's 867 MHz Power Mac G4 with 17-inch Studio Display. (Test Patterns).
November 1, 2001... Summary: Apple's latest high-end system combines raw performance with a sensible design Target Users: Pros who need the fastest Macs known to mankind Platform: Power Mac It's hard not to be impressed by Apple's newest G4 desktops....

Best of Both Worlds: Mackie Designs' HDR24/96 and MDR24/96 Recorders. (Test Patterns).
November 1, 2001... Summary: Full-featured, powerful recording and editing in a small package When I first decided to buy a digital multi-track recording system in 1996,1 found myself wrestling with big choices before making my final purchase. One of the most...

Fast Animation, No Hassles: Ulead's GIF Animator 5. (Test Patterns).
November 1, 2001... Summary: New features, a sensible interface and a nominal price tag make this an attractive utility Target Users: Web designers, multimedia/presentation developers Platforms: Windows 9x/ME/ 2000/NT 4.0 SP5 or higher Ulead's GIF...

Visual Communications @Work: When Bigger Is Better.
November 1, 2001... Pick up an article about projector technologies and most of the time you'll be reading about ultra-portable projectors. It's hard to resist a product category that keeps lopping off the pounds. Behind the scenes, however, there have been...

In the No. (The Last Word).
November 1, 2001... There are certain things that are would be ill advised for a producer--or any professional--to say in the workplace: Mind if I take my socks off? You're disturbing my nap. What's with your hair? But one specific phrase--four...