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Steven Dempsey · May 10th, 2006, 11:08 AM

Might I suggest that we create a sticky for footage? I know that one of the first things I want to see when I am looking for a new camera is examples of footage. Other forums have it broken down this way and I thought it might be a good idea.

Pete Bauer · May 10th, 2006, 12:19 PM

It is up to Chris, but I'd personally rather not do that. Too many sticky threads dilute the value of them, and we do have a whole forum for people to share their work (DV For The Masses). Except for clips that demonstrate particular capabilities or techniques specific to a camera, we generally prefer people share their work in DV for the Masses.

In fact, that's why people pressed you for settings when you started posting your clips -- the camera forums are meant to be more techie in nature, whereas Masses is for general sharing of work. It just takes a moment to scan through or do a search on a particular forum to find links to clips. I'd prefer to see stickies reserved for major announcements and such.

Chris Hurd · May 10th, 2006, 04:02 PM

I have to agree with Pete, stickies aren't the answer here. But a sub-forum would work well. Previously we have been gathering up sample threads and throwing them in the "DV For The Masses" forum, but after re-considering things, it's probably best if each camcorder board had their own sample clip sub-forum. So I'll try to work that in right away. Thanks,

Steven Dempsey · May 10th, 2006, 04:05 PM

Okay, that's reasonable. I wasn't sure how this worked regarding protocol.

Thanks Chris.

Chris Hurd · May 10th, 2006, 04:15 PM

Protocol? Heh. We make that up as we go along! Thanks Steven,

Steven Dempsey · May 10th, 2006, 04:18 PM

I knew I was setting myself up using that word :)

Chris Hurd · May 10th, 2006, 07:56 PM

While we're on the topic of XL H1 subforums, are there any other nominations?

Steven Dempsey · May 11th, 2006, 07:55 AM

Great Chris, thank you very much.

Chris Hurd · May 11th, 2006, 07:59 AM

Here's the Sample Clips subforum link:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=126

Still trying to work out how to organize the bulk of the other discussions... in our XL1 / XL1S board it was divided into a general discussion area, and a subforum each for audio and optics. Suggestions encouraged. Thanks,

Steven Dempsey · May 11th, 2006, 10:14 AM

Chris, here are some suggestions (in no particular order):

Accessories
Resources (links on the Web, special order resources, etc.)
News and Events
Articles (print and on the Web)
Software (broken into two subfolders Mac and PC)
Workflow
Presets (make it a folder and not a sticky)

May 10th, 2006, 11:08 AM	#1
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Forum Suggestions Might I suggest that we create a sticky for footage? I know that one of the first things I want to see when I am looking for a new camera is examples of footage. Other forums have it broken down this way and I thought it might be a good idea.

May 10th, 2006, 12:19 PM	#2
Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Eagle River, AK Posts: 4,100	It is up to Chris, but I'd personally rather not do that. Too many sticky threads dilute the value of them, and we do have a whole forum for people to share their work (DV For The Masses). Except for clips that demonstrate particular capabilities or techniques specific to a camera, we generally prefer people share their work in DV for the Masses. In fact, that's why people pressed you for settings when you started posting your clips -- the camera forums are meant to be more techie in nature, whereas Masses is for general sharing of work. It just takes a moment to scan through or do a search on a particular forum to find links to clips. I'd prefer to see stickies reserved for major announcements and such. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

May 10th, 2006, 04:02 PM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	I have to agree with Pete, stickies aren't the answer here. But a sub-forum would work well. Previously we have been gathering up sample threads and throwing them in the "DV For The Masses" forum, but after re-considering things, it's probably best if each camcorder board had their own sample clip sub-forum. So I'll try to work that in right away. Thanks, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 10th, 2006, 04:15 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Protocol? Heh. We make that up as we go along! Thanks Steven, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 10th, 2006, 07:56 PM	#7
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	While we're on the topic of XL H1 subforums, are there any other nominations? __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 10th, 2006, 04:05 PM	#4
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Okay, that's reasonable. I wasn't sure how this worked regarding protocol. Thanks Chris.

May 10th, 2006, 04:18 PM	#6
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	I knew I was setting myself up using that word :)

May 11th, 2006, 07:55 AM	#8
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Great Chris, thank you very much.

May 11th, 2006, 07:59 AM	#9
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Here's the Sample Clips subforum link: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=126 Still trying to work out how to organize the bulk of the other discussions... in our XL1 / XL1S board it was divided into a general discussion area, and a subforum each for audio and optics. Suggestions encouraged. Thanks, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 11th, 2006, 10:14 AM	#10
Steven Dempsey Disjecta Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 937	Chris, here are some suggestions (in no particular order): Accessories Resources (links on the Web, special order resources, etc.) News and Events Articles (print and on the Web) Software (broken into two subfolders Mac and PC) Workflow Presets (make it a folder and not a sticky)