News posts from 2003 Q1

Rob Lohman · January 9th, 2003, 09:43 AM

Direct clickable link: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...dv73_dv203.htm

Jeff Donald · January 10th, 2003, 08:27 AM

A new service, CustomFlix DVD Publishing, has a new way of marketing your old tapes in your archives. Kinda like found money. Check them out here http://www.customflix.com/

Jeff

Ken Tanaka · January 10th, 2003, 11:37 AM

This is very interesting. Somewhat along the business model as Cafepress.com, except with video.

Dan Holly · January 10th, 2003, 11:46 AM

But, a little pricey.
If they are still around, I'll try them this fall.

Ed Fiebke · January 13th, 2003, 11:18 AM

I've spent a fair amount of time this past month working with Vegas Video 3. I've had this program for nearly a year and basically never touched it because. . . well. . . I have two really good midi/audio recording programs. Vegas Video does nothing with midi, and my studio is total a midi setup!

Until I decided to explore the video capabilities of Vegas Video 3!

I'm one happy camper with this program with regards to the video editing I've accomplished this past month (simple as it may be)! I will, of course, score any incidential music using the other programs. But then I'll mixdown all sound/music and video using Vegas Video 3. This program has not crashed on me once. . . yet! (Watch, now that I've said this, my computer is going to blow up!)

Vegas Video 4?!?!? I'll work extra overtime to shell out $$$ for that upgrade! It is also my understanding that Sonic Foundry will be offering a DVD authoring program as well. . . DVD Architect.

This is great news!

Here's a link to the news on Vegas 4.0

http://www.sundancemediagroup.com/vegas.htm

Ted

Jeff Donald · January 13th, 2003, 02:31 PM

CNN Money picks Mac OS X Jaguar as the best software of 2002. The writer calls it Quite simply, Jaguar is Unix for the masses -- a consumer version of the most stable operating system on the planet. Read the whole article here http://money.cnn.com/2003/01/02/tech...ners/index.htm

Jeff

Bill Ravens · January 13th, 2003, 04:26 PM

I can attest to VV3's stability. NOT ONE crash since I first started using it over a year ago!!

Robert Knecht Schmidt · January 14th, 2003, 12:26 AM

Nice link, Ed. For a better version of the DVD Architect screen shot on the site, go to its actual URL:

http://www.sundancemediagroup.com/im...20arch%202.jpg

(If you use Internet Explorer and you have the auto-resize pictures function enabled, click the expand button in the lower right-hand corner of the picture.)

Jeff Donald · January 14th, 2003, 10:04 PM

This was posted on a list I subscribe to.

Jeff

Hello everyone,

I'm currently organizing a panel discussion about DVD authoring and distribution for The New York Underground Film Festival ( http://www.nyuff.com ) and The Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers ( http://www.aivf.org ) this March. I am currently trying to find someone to speak on the panel who is a filmmaker that has made a movie specifically for the DVD format. I mean someone who organized the production, technique, and style of their work to fit in with the technical specs of the DVD format and features like multiple angles, multiple soundtracks, scripting, menus, and subtitles. I'm looking for someone who has done more than just produced a film and then encoded it into MPEG2 and added subtitles and commentary in post. I guess you could say that I'm looking for content that is more interactive than a traditional film.
Ideally, this person has made content that would fit in a film festival environment - especially, at the NYUFF, which is known for avant-garde and challenging fare. Any marketing, industrial, or event content will not really be appropriate. And, yes, I am aware that much of that type of content utilizes the advanced features of the DVD spec.
Basically, I'm looking for evidence that DVD technology can change the actual filmmaking form and not just distribution methods. I'm hoping that someone on this list is, or knows someone who is, producing something that fits within these guidelines. If so, and they'll be in New York City on March 8, I'd like to hear more about the project.

I should also specify that is not a "call for entries" for the festival. Inclusion on this panel would not mean that your work would screen at the festival outside of the panel.

Thanks very much.

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greg@randomroom.com
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David Hurdon · January 19th, 2003, 09:39 AM

I can't recall how I got there but but I can tell you how to do it:
http://www.customflix.com/Index.jsp
This group, which includes developers of the original Media Cleaner app, will convert your tape master to DVD for on demand production and delivery. They set up your e-store, complete with movie trailer, handle packaging and payment and mail you your share at month end. It's a very interesting alternative for those looking to sell content but unwilling to risk building inventory in advance of sales. They ship within 50 states but not yet outside the US, and although you can live anywhere as the content creator, you need a US Tax ID and a US postal address to get paid.

January 19th, 2003, 10:00 AM

Before you try them ask to see their sales figures and their web statistics - how many hits do they get for instance?

If these figures are not large you'd be better off trying the same thing yourself.

Distribution and promotion is a complex field (and expensive) and cannot really be served best across only one medium!

Regards.

Joe Carney · January 24th, 2003, 07:18 PM

This weekend starts the Sarasota Film Festival
in Sarasota FL. The entire event is being hosted at the newly
opened Regal 20. The site lists over 140 films (short and feature length).

http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com

Jan 24 - Feb 2.

I may try to get there Sunday. I've about 4 hours from where I live.

Chris Hurd · January 26th, 2003, 10:16 PM

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

CONTACT:
Susan Doherty
(805) 640-7122

Samy’s Camera hosts LA DV Camp Filmmaking Workshop

(Los Angeles) Samy’s Camera has partnered with DVCamps.com to host the upcoming LA DV Camp, a digital video filmmaking workshop, slated February 15 and 16 at Samy’s Camera, 431 S. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles 90036.

This two-day, hands-on event is taught by working industry professionals. Students learn camera techniques, lighting, audio recording, soundtrack creation, editing, and principles of directing dramatic scenes. Samy’s Camera will provide all workshop participants discounts on selected sales and rental camcorders and accessories.

Workshop seating is limited. For further information, a complete schedule, or to reserve a seat, call (805) 640-7122 or Visit www.DVCamps.com

Andrew Hogan · January 27th, 2003, 02:59 AM

I bought it last week, as some of my friends shoot footage for me (with their cameras) and when I edit this into my cameras footage their hiss is much louder.

It seems to drop the hiss and noise but it also drops all the levels (dialogue included) so its hard to tell how good it is just yet. Need to do smoe more experimenting.

Anyone else tried it yet?

Steve Nunez · January 27th, 2003, 07:35 PM

New JVC Hi-Def DV Camera!!!!!!!

Hello guys....

if you've been wondering if HD will ever be possible using Mini DV tapes in a consumer camcorder------ you'll have to see this page (your wait is over)

http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/press/2003/gr-hd1.html

It seems it will be available by March.....Canon will have to release a HD GL soon or else..............

I will definitely be buying one of these things..........only 6 more weeks!

January 9th, 2003, 09:43 AM	#16
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Direct clickable link: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content...dv73_dv203.htm __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 10th, 2003, 08:27 AM	#17
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Turn Content into CASH A new service, CustomFlix DVD Publishing, has a new way of marketing your old tapes in your archives. Kinda like found money. Check them out here http://www.customflix.com/ Jeff

January 10th, 2003, 11:37 AM	#18
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	This is very interesting. Somewhat along the business model as Cafepress.com, except with video. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 10th, 2003, 11:46 AM	#19
Dan Holly Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 336	A good idea But, a little pricey. If they are still around, I'll try them this fall. __________________ Dan Holly Anchorage, Alaska

January 13th, 2003, 11:18 AM	#20
Ed Fiebke Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Lebanon, New York Posts: 240	This is good news! I've spent a fair amount of time this past month working with Vegas Video 3. I've had this program for nearly a year and basically never touched it because. . . well. . . I have two really good midi/audio recording programs. Vegas Video does nothing with midi, and my studio is total a midi setup! Until I decided to explore the video capabilities of Vegas Video 3! I'm one happy camper with this program with regards to the video editing I've accomplished this past month (simple as it may be)! I will, of course, score any incidential music using the other programs. But then I'll mixdown all sound/music and video using Vegas Video 3. This program has not crashed on me once. . . yet! (Watch, now that I've said this, my computer is going to blow up!) Vegas Video 4?!?!? I'll work extra overtime to shell out $$$ for that upgrade! It is also my understanding that Sonic Foundry will be offering a DVD authoring program as well. . . DVD Architect. This is great news! Here's a link to the news on Vegas 4.0 http://www.sundancemediagroup.com/vegas.htm Ted __________________ iMac Pro (3.2 GHz 8-Core Intel Xeon W ): OS X 10.15.6; 64 GBs RAM; Radeon Pro Vega 64X 16 GB graphics; 2 TB internal SSD; 3 external SSDs; MOTU 828ES

January 13th, 2003, 02:31 PM	#21
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	CNN Picks Jaguar as TOP Software of 2002 CNN Money picks Mac OS X Jaguar as the best software of 2002. The writer calls it Quite simply, Jaguar is Unix for the masses -- a consumer version of the most stable operating system on the planet. Read the whole article here http://money.cnn.com/2003/01/02/tech...ners/index.htm Jeff

January 13th, 2003, 04:26 PM	#22
Bill Ravens Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa fe, nm Posts: 3,264 Images: 10	I can attest to VV3's stability. NOT ONE crash since I first started using it over a year ago!!

January 14th, 2003, 12:26 AM	#23
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	Nice link, Ed. For a better version of the DVD Architect screen shot on the site, go to its actual URL: http://www.sundancemediagroup.com/im...20arch%202.jpg (If you use Internet Explorer and you have the auto-resize pictures function enabled, click the expand button in the lower right-hand corner of the picture.) __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

January 14th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#24
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	New York Underground Film Festival seeks Filmmakers This was posted on a list I subscribe to. Jeff Hello everyone, I'm currently organizing a panel discussion about DVD authoring and distribution for The New York Underground Film Festival ( http://www.nyuff.com ) and The Association of Independent Video and Filmmakers ( http://www.aivf.org ) this March. I am currently trying to find someone to speak on the panel who is a filmmaker that has made a movie specifically for the DVD format. I mean someone who organized the production, technique, and style of their work to fit in with the technical specs of the DVD format and features like multiple angles, multiple soundtracks, scripting, menus, and subtitles. I'm looking for someone who has done more than just produced a film and then encoded it into MPEG2 and added subtitles and commentary in post. I guess you could say that I'm looking for content that is more interactive than a traditional film. Ideally, this person has made content that would fit in a film festival environment - especially, at the NYUFF, which is known for avant-garde and challenging fare. Any marketing, industrial, or event content will not really be appropriate. And, yes, I am aware that much of that type of content utilizes the advanced features of the DVD spec. Basically, I'm looking for evidence that DVD technology can change the actual filmmaking form and not just distribution methods. I'm hoping that someone on this list is, or knows someone who is, producing something that fits within these guidelines. If so, and they'll be in New York City on March 8, I'd like to hear more about the project. I should also specify that is not a "call for entries" for the festival. Inclusion on this panel would not mean that your work would screen at the festival outside of the panel. Thanks very much. ---------------------------------------- Greg Gilpatrick greg@randomroom.com http://www.randomroom.com pgp public key available at: http://www.randomroom.com/publickey.html _______________________________________________

January 19th, 2003, 09:39 AM	#25
David Hurdon Major Player Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 484	New Sales Channel for Your Content I can't recall how I got there but but I can tell you how to do it: http://www.customflix.com/Index.jsp This group, which includes developers of the original Media Cleaner app, will convert your tape master to DVD for on demand production and delivery. They set up your e-store, complete with movie trailer, handle packaging and payment and mail you your share at month end. It's a very interesting alternative for those looking to sell content but unwilling to risk building inventory in advance of sales. They ship within 50 states but not yet outside the US, and although you can live anywhere as the content creator, you need a US Tax ID and a US postal address to get paid. __________________ Site:http://www.faceliftmarketing.ca Blog:http://www.websitevideo.blogspot.com

January 19th, 2003, 10:00 AM	#26
CUT Productions Posts: n/a	Before you try them ask to see their sales figures and their web statistics - how many hits do they get for instance? If these figures are not large you'd be better off trying the same thing yourself. Distribution and promotion is a complex field (and expensive) and cannot really be served best across only one medium! Regards.

January 24th, 2003, 07:18 PM	#27
Joe Carney Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Centreville Va Posts: 1,828	Sarasota Film Festival This weekend starts the Sarasota Film Festival in Sarasota FL. The entire event is being hosted at the newly opened Regal 20. The site lists over 140 films (short and feature length). http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com Jan 24 - Feb 2. I may try to get there Sunday. I've about 4 hours from where I live.

January 26th, 2003, 10:16 PM	#28
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	DVcamps.com Filmmaking Workshop PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release CONTACT: Susan Doherty (805) 640-7122 Samy’s Camera hosts LA DV Camp Filmmaking Workshop (Los Angeles) Samy’s Camera has partnered with DVCamps.com to host the upcoming LA DV Camp, a digital video filmmaking workshop, slated February 15 and 16 at Samy’s Camera, 431 S. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles 90036. This two-day, hands-on event is taught by working industry professionals. Students learn camera techniques, lighting, audio recording, soundtrack creation, editing, and principles of directing dramatic scenes. Samy’s Camera will provide all workshop participants discounts on selected sales and rental camcorders and accessories. Workshop seating is limited. For further information, a complete schedule, or to reserve a seat, call (805) 640-7122 or Visit www.DVCamps.com __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 27th, 2003, 02:59 AM	#29
Andrew Hogan Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Canberra AUSTRALIA Posts: 169	I bought it last week, as some of my friends shoot footage for me (with their cameras) and when I edit this into my cameras footage their hiss is much louder. It seems to drop the hiss and noise but it also drops all the levels (dialogue included) so its hard to tell how good it is just yet. Need to do smoe more experimenting. Anyone else tried it yet?

January 27th, 2003, 07:35 PM	#30
Steve Nunez Trustee Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida Posts: 1,418	New JVC Hi-Def DV Camera!!!!!!! New JVC Hi-Def DV Camera!!!!!!! Hello guys.... if you've been wondering if HD will ever be possible using Mini DV tapes in a consumer camcorder------ you'll have to see this page (your wait is over) http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/press/2003/gr-hd1.html It seems it will be available by March.....Canon will have to release a HD GL soon or else.............. I will definitely be buying one of these things..........only 6 more weeks! __________________ Steve Nunez-New York City www.stevenunez.com