Howdy 2006

[Ramon Brown]

I have always been reading these forums and others as well, and I think this is by far the most popular and my favorite. With so many people learning from each other and asking questions EVERYDAY on so many subjects, why not be a registered user and avid reader, right. So I finally signed up today and am happy to do so.

I work at a communication company called SoftMirage and also with the joint company SM Sold that does 3D conceptual renderings and videos, websites, and video/DVD production. I obviously only do the latter part and work with luxury real estate clients, land developers, and misc. clients, and produce luxury property videos, land development videos, sales/promotional videos and also our podcast. The corporate videos that I produce and sometimes replicate are usually a mixture of HDV video and photos with animated text and/or graphics. I operate the HDV Sony Z1-U camera, we rent a 0.6x wide-angle lens and occasionally a MicroDolly Jib, and I use the programs Sony Vegas 6, DVD Architect 3, Adobe Premiere 2, After Effects 7, Audition 2, Encore DVD 2, Photoshop CS, and Illustrator CS.

I will be posting away now and offering my advice as well. One question though, when I reply to a post or start a post, I can't seem to add any attachments. Can someone let me know how to do that? Thanks.

Ramon

[Rob Lohman]

Hi Ramon, welcome aboard (H)DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

[Toby Engel]

Hello, I have been registered to this forum for awhile now but I have never introduced myself. I am 17 years old and an aspiring filmmaker/videographer. I own and shoot with a DVX100A which I purchased with hard earned farm work funds( I live on a farm, anyone need a location?) Anyone else from my neck of the woods? Thanks to everyone for sharing their wealth of knowledge on this with novices such as myself. Hope everyones summer is awesome!!!

[Rob Lohman]

Hi Toby, welcome aboard (H)DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

[Jeffrey J Faulkner]

Could someone let me borrow a cup of sugar?

All seriousness aside, I have lurked on this site for a while and really appreciate the advice given.

I work for state government, but have managed, in my spare time to have learned enough DV and FCP to produce a weekly local TV show on UPN in my area.

Now, in my waning years of day employment, pre gold watch day(in the next 18 months), my agency decided to go DV for digital content in training materials. Bottom line is, I get to have fun both day and night.

Again, thanks to all contributors for the wisdom. :-)

[Rob Lohman]

Hi Jeffrey, welcome aboard (H)DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

[Jason Coblentz]

Hello Stephen. I live in Las Vegas NV, and am eventually looking to move away from here. Right now, the number one spot I would like to relocate to, is New Mexico. I have been looking at Santa Fe. I still don't know when this would happen, but I always am looking to network. I work with an hd100, and am wanting to make docs, music video's, and eventually indie films.

[Stephen Hall]

Great, Jason.

There's a lot of activity both in Santa Fe and in Albuquerque.

You may want to check into NMIFA, at the link in the first post, and also join our meetup group, where we schedule events and do member notifications:

http://indiefilm.meetup.com/154/

Stephen H

[Craig Syverson]

Hi Everyone,

I'm pleased to announce that my video podcast, videogrunt, is now in the #1 slot in the QuickTime Content Guide. I'm the first independant podcaster to be in this promotion. Here's a link to the press release:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/8/prweb419090.htm

Thanks much,

[Cole McDonald]

yay for you, I've been watching...good stuff...fun attitude.

[Brett Erskine]

I can be contacted at:

PremiereVisions@mail.com

[Stephen A. Dolphin]

Hello there, my name is Stephen and I am really new to the video game. I just purchased a Canon XL1 so I can jump right in and get really wet with the whole video thing. I am also looking for any help from anyone who is willing to share their wealth of experiance and knowledge with me.
I am in the music industry as a performer and my band is currently working on completed our 3rd Album. We want to shoot a reality based music video, hence my purchase, so I am looking to learn from everyone. I live in the Anaheim area close to the Block of Orange, and Disney.
You seem like the perfect person whoes brain I can possibly pick if you are willing to share?
Enough rambling, and if any one is interested please shout out and shoot me a message or IM me.

Thanks,
Stephen

[Stephen A. Dolphin]

Hello out there my name is Stephen and I just purchased my very 1st DV camera. I purchased the Canon XL1 which I am very impressed with. I am a Network Engineer in the city of Costa Mesa, but I reside in the South Anaheim area. Close to the Block of Orange and Disney Land.
I am on this site looking for any knowledge I can obtain and all advice on how to pursue this line of work.
I am looking to enrole in some classes this semester at Santa Ana College in the fall, but nothing can beat the real life factor.

So.....please bear with my questions and thanks for accepting me into the fold.

Thanks,
Stephen
Canon XL1

[Rob Lohman]

Hi Stephen, welcome aboard (H)DV Info Net, good to have you with us!

[Stephen A. Dolphin]

Thanks for the invite.