AV Video Multimedia Producer articles from September 2004

AV Video Multimedia Producer archives from September 2004

Form factor.(Real Time)
September 1, 2004... ONE OF OUR REVIEWERS THIS MONTH WARNS READERS NOT TO BE fooled by the simplified, prosumer interface of a new piece of software. There's "real power lurking beneath the surface," he says, referring to Ulead's new DVD Workshop 2. He could just...

The Canon XL2 arrives: camera leads with optics, not HDV.(News)
September 1, 2004... Canon recently announced that it would begin shipments in September of the XL2, a variable frame-rate MiniDV upgrade of the XL1S camcorder that comes with a standard 20x zoom lens. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Acknowledging its steady base...

From field to studio: retrofit your ENG/EFP or DV camcorder for studio production without breaking the bank.(Production)
September 1, 2004... IN THE GRAND OLD ECONomy, studio cameras and ENG/EFP cameras were like church and state: You just didn't mix the two. Yet in these days of ever tightening equipment budgets, you may find that your ENG/EFP camera will be called into action for...

Custom fit: are you searching for original production music? Your music library can help.(Post - Production)
September 1, 2004... YOU MAY KNOW THEM ONLY FOR their royalty-free and per-license production music, but many music libraries also offer customized tracks that can make a flat-lining project really sing. The mere mention of the word "custom," however, immediately...

Alabama getaway: on the road and back at home, the Alabama Department of Public Health serves up instant training via satellite.(Delivery)
September 1, 2004... WHILE IT ISN'T EVERY DAY THAT Michael Smith, director of distance education for the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), is interrupted mid-sentence with a request for an emergency training program that must reach thousands of public...

The long view: a number of trends emerged at InfoComm this year, all of which hinge on users' demands for high-res images.(The Big Picture)
September 1, 2004... AS I WRITE THIS, IT'S BEEN A couple of weeks since the annual InfoComm show in Atlanta, which is plenty of time to reflect on what was truly significant at the show (not much) and which trends we all need to pay attention to (quite a few). ...

Plug in, get happy: the explosion of third-party plug-ins for editing and effects apps from Apple, Adobe, Avid and Discreet could make you dizzy. But when you consider that $1,000 or less now buys you more cool for your dollar, what's not to like?(Editing/Graphic Effects)(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. You're working on a complex sequence in Apple's Final Cut Pro, but you want to do the compositing in Discreet combustion to take advantage of its great keying. You want to take several layers and combine them into...

The Panasonic AG-DVX100A: a great camera made even better.(Test Patterns)
September 1, 2004... Very Good Summary: If you are considering buying a professional DV camcorder with 1/3-inch chips, the Panasonic AG-DVX 100A delivers on many fronts. Overall, it has new features that build on the many strengths of the DVX100 yet offer...

The Panasonic AG-DVC30: superb performance and value for a 1/4-inch prosumer camcorder.(Test Patterns)
September 1, 2004... Summary: The AG-DVC30 is a terrific 1/4-inch CCD camcorder and an excellent value. Panasonic has packaged a capable, well-designed and versatile (Multi-Style) camcorder that, most importantly, produces eye-catching images. Target Users:...

Ulead's DVD Workshop 2: real power beneath the drag-and-drop surface.(Test Patterns)
September 1, 2004... Very Good Summary: Don't let the consumer-friendly interface throw you; DVD Workshop 2 is equipped with a full slate of professional-grade DVD authoring tools. Target Users: Video professionals Platforms: Windows 2000 or XP ...

Fall 2004 projector.(Buyer's Guide)
September 1, 2004... WELCOME TO AVVMMP'S FALL 2004 PROJECTOR BUYER'S GUIDE, a comprehensive listing of front projectors ranging from compact, "lose them under the cushions" models to hundred-pound light cannons for rental and staging. I've scoured press...

Casio's Cassiopea Pro mobile projectors: take the fear out of making winning presentations.(Advertorial Feature)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... PICTURE THIS: YOU WORK 24/7 ON A NEW BUSINESS presentation for a potential new customer only to have the entire effort go down the drain when your laptop is not compatible with their in-house projector. While you desperately try to get the...

Mitsubishi ColorView projectors: giving customers the best of both worlds.(Advertorial Feature)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... WHEN INDUSTRY PUNDITS TALK ABOUT "CROSS-OVER" data projectors, they are usually referring to the sub-$1,000 projectors that appeal to budget-minded consumers. Making a low-cost projector usually means lots of trade-offs, usually at the expense...

Sony LCD projectors: power and performance on the road and in the office.(Advertorial Feature)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... WHETHER YOU WANT PORTABLE PRESENTATION POWER on the road or maximum performance for meetings in the office, there's a Sony projector designed to meet your needs. The SuperLite[TM] series provides ultra-portability without sacrificing...

What are you waiting for?(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... As your enterprise extends its reach around the globe, it becomes more difficult to reach new markets while at the same time maintaining control of your digital content. You're constantly under pressure to launch new products faster while...

Snapshots of new hardware, software and notable upgrades.(Tool Wise)
September 1, 2004... PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT NEWS AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC. is now shipping its Xpress Studio all-in-one production suite. Designed for DV professionals, the Avid Xpress Studio system combines video editing, audio production, 3D animation, compositing...

The Oscars spark a concept.(Inspired Technique)
September 1, 2004... AS IMAGE MAKERS, CLIENTS LOOK TO ZONA DESIGN TO create integrated visual messages, identities that translate to any platform. The synergy of elements that we were able to execute for a recent Discovery Health Channel project is a perfect...