Who will be going to IBC 2004?
 

I will be attending this year's IBC event in Amsterdam. I more into CGI and compositing but i do own a Canon XL1s and still love to film. I've never been to IBC before but i am looking forward to it. Anyone else going?

I will be there as well. Not sure which days yet, but at least
sunday and monday.

I should also be there.

New Canon XL2s Coming In
 

As I'm sure you are aware via the grapevine, there are only a handful of dealers who are authorized to sell the Canon XL2. ZGC is one of them. We're pleased to announce that the first shipment is arriving this week.

While Canon ramps up production, the demand exceeds supply at the moment (even before delivery!), so if you are keen on getting a camera for your upcoming production, please give us a call and place your order with a deposit. We will be sending them out to customers according to order placement.

We are taking orders for the Standard Canon XL2 Kits as well as the Canon XL2 Body-only Kits. We don't have an exact date for Body-only Kits yet, but anticipate October delivery.

Christine Brnic at ZGC is your point of contact and she loves hearing from you! 973-335-4460 or chris@zgc.com. See www.zgc.com for information about the XL2, accessories and what's included in each kit.

Haha, Barbara. By the subject I was like "What, an XL2s planned already?" :)

Thanks for the heads up though
Aaron

I guess this one instance where an apostrophe would have been better to use even if it would have been incorrect! When the XL1S came out did you try searching the Internet for it? It was impossible to find, because Google saw it as the plural of XL1. . . .

UK(and Europe) HD CHANNEL NOW broadcasting!!
 

I dont know how i could have missed this but HD has been broadcasting in the UK and Europe for a while.

Its on the Astra 1D satelite 19.2o E (from memory, just google it)

Anyway its called Euro1080 (since it broadcats 1080i)

http://www.hd-1.tv/

It seems most people that are viewing it is via PC (with a DVB-S PCI card with CI and CAM cards) and using some programs such as progDVB and DVBviewer. Their PC is then connected to HD set or Projecter via DVI or other.

Of course a STB (set top box) is also available.

Anyone in the UK or Europe please put your hands up!

Videoguys Blog
 

One of the coolest new ways to communicate on the web are blogs. Blogs are basically an online diary, that allows you to post your stories, news or thoughts.

We will use this new Videoguys' blog as our way of instantly communicating with our customers and web surfers all over the world. We'll be posting new information about upcoming products, technologies and promotions. We'll be able to include images and links that you can follow for additional information. Even cooler - You'll be able to add your own comments to each blog entry!!

Our goal is for the Videoguys Blog to become your information portal to the world of digital video editing & DVD production - including HDV & HD! We'll be posting press releases, links to on line reviews, first glimpses at new products and of course - the latest and greates Videoguys specials, deals & promotions!

Videoguys Blog http://www.videoguys.com/blog

Today's featured website is the XL2 Watchdog!

Gary

Very cool! Thanks, Gary! Lots of very good reading on that page -- looking forward to following it regularly!

I will be there also, probably on friday and monday, tuesday...
I hope to meet up with some of you guys!!

greetings

if any of you get the chance to beat the crowds to see the new Sony FX1 in the raw, could you please wave your hand in front of the lens when it is set to record to tape - I want to know how the mpeg encoding handles fast intraframe motion

thanks

Pinnacle Announces Version 6 of Liquid series
 

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/aboutus/P...sp?NewsID=3527

Liquid Edition
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/docloader...ml&Langue_ID=7

The also announced new Broadcast, CineHD, and Blue versions of the Liquid series. I think Broadcast replaces Silver and CineHD replaces Chrome, but not sure. See announcement and Liquid 6 home for links.

RESFEST NYC Sept 10-12
 

If anyone will be in NYC during September 10-13, please take the time to stop by the Tribeca Center for RESFEST 2004 Digital Film Festival and say hello.

We will be showing the XL2 and assorted lenses.

http://resfest.com

Hoping to see someone DVinfo.net members! Please introduce yourself if you find the time to stop by.

Thanks!

- don

Canon XL2 Technical Presentation, NYC 9/21 - Register!
 

ZGC, Inc. cordially invites you to attend a special FREE premiere event featuring one of the most anticipated digital camcorders ever, the Canon XL2, at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City, September 21, 2004.

The event includes a one hour technical presentation plus a "hands on" review of the XL2 and a wide variety of optional accessories from Canon, P+S Technik, Chrosziel, Sennheiser, Bogen, Kata, Formatt, Nebtek and more.

A limited quantity of the XL2 standard camera kits will be available to order on-site. Orders placed on-site will be shipped FREE of charge anywhere in the continental United States with a FREE ZGC/Canon t-shirt.

Register now to guarantee your admission because seating is limited: http://xl2registration.studentfilmmakers.com/

Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Location: Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Ave. at 33rd St., New York City, Penntop North Room, 18th floor


Schedule: 5 p.m. check-in see equipment and XL2 accessories
6 to 7:30 p.m. Canon's technical presentation on the XL2 and Q/A.
7:30 to 9 p.m. Mingle, see accessories, ask questions, order equipment.

Cost to Attend: FREE

RESFEST BOSTON 2004 Film Festival
 

Here's a call for any DVi members located near Boston,

I thought you would be interested in the upcoming RESFEST 2004 FILM FESTIVAL which will be held at the Brattle Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 17-19.

You may check out the screening schedule at http://resfest.com.

Please kindly forward this info any other film lovers whom you may know. I was at ResFest NYC last week and the films were really top notch!

See you there,

- don