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New TriCaster plug-in provides H.264/AAC encoding, one click HD 720p multibitrate encoding, along with playback compatibility for iPhone and iPad - all without the need for an external encoder
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Feb 2012
The Roland VR-3 is a compact, fully integrated audio mixer, video switcher for live production and web streaming
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Jan 2012
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Ryan Bodie's current passion, streaming live events, has established his company, Florida-based Studio 26 Productions, as the go-to live event webcast provider in his region and in some key entertainment areas, ranging from concert series in the spring to festivals in the summer and one-off arena gigs like a Chaka Khan show. Bodie estimates that his crew does roughly 80 live events per year, with maybe half of those involving music.
Shawn Lam | The ATEM 1 M/E Production Switcher is an 8-input HD switcher that has 4 HDMI and 4 HD-SDI inputs and costs less than many new SD switchers.
Tim Siglin | Newtek's long history in video production switchers—starting with the Amiga-based Video Toaster and more recent portable TriCaster units—takes an extreme leap forward with the rackmountable TriCaster 850 Extreme. Looking more like a four-rack-unit (4 RU) computer server than a traditional TriCaster, this is a TriCaster geared toward studio or broadcast facility integration rather than field production.
Feature
- Posted 27 Dec 2011
Jan Ozer | Over the years, I've gathered some thoughts on what it takes to produce and deliver a high-quality video experience and, to a degree, succeed as a video producer. While most of this will be old hat to grizzled veterans, perhaps some newbie will find these ramblings, and the associated resources that I point to, of use.
Feature
- Posted 07 Dec 2011
By
Jan Ozer
VR-3 combines the power of Roland's audio and video technology into one unit and expands the growing lineup of AV Mixers and streaming-ready solutions from Roland
Breaking News
- Posted 21 Nov 2011
New offerings include KTMM, KTFUZ ("Fuzzball") and KTMWSC ("the Mouse")
Breaking News
- Posted 28 Oct 2011
PS614 can hold mixer and controller and is fully padded to safeguard contents
Breaking News
- Posted 17 Oct 2011
Kyle Oliver | Chris Duke's broadcast and web TV show Motorz combines the agility of a technology professional with the enthusiasm of a lifetime, self-taught car buff. The result is an automotive DIY show that can, in Duke's words, "keep how-to installations real for enthusiasts." But it does this without giving the impression that there's anything amateur about the decidedly DIY Motorz operation, and looking inside that operation provides a great lesson into what a multitalented and motivated independent producer can accomplish without a studio behind him.
Niels Puttemans | At a certain point in your event filmmaking career, usually after watching a fellow filmmaker's online clip, you start dreaming of your own destination shoot. Although we at Ever After have filmed a few destination weddings before, our "dream client" turned out to be a young couple from Singapore. The couple was planning an engagement holiday through Europe and wanted an engagement film to show on their wedding day. It got better from there: We were asked to suggest the best city location in Europe for this December shoot. Although Paris gets more attention, if you're after a romantic European destination in December, there is really just one choice: Vienna, Austria.
Stu Sweetow | For corporate videographers, the opportunity to develop a rapport with the head of a corporation can be an opportunity for a long-term relationship with a firm. Your confidence with supervising the filming crew will be an asset the CEO notices. Your excellent pre-production planning ensures that the process runs smoothly, the exec performs in a relaxed manner, and the video exceeds the company's expectations.
Shawn Lam | Jensen opens his training DVD with points that reinforce my belief that I made a great decision in purchasing the FS100. He explains some of the great features that the FS100 boasts, along with the benefits for the end user. His DVD is filled with great visuals of the camera, its menu system, video shot on the FS100, and graphics to demonstrate key concepts such as a scale comparison of the Super 35 sensor to 4/3", 2/3", 1/2", and 1/3" sensors.
ShootEditLearn.com co-founders Cristina Valdivieso and Jon Connor have announced a new workshop they are putting on in collaboration with Kessler Crane this fall in Austin, Texas, called Masters in Motion. The event takes place November 14-16 at Austin's Alamo Drafthouse; its 75-100 attendees will attend eight workshops in addition to shooting electives.
Feature
- Posted 19 Sep 2011
New collection mixed at Sony Pictures Sound facility designed for filmmakers seeking high-quality clips that are finished and ready for immediate use
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Sep 2011
Jan Ozer | Any time you have a camera at an event these days—with the probable exception of weddings—you should think be thinking to yourself: "Why aren't I broadcasting live?" It's inexpensive and easy, but your client likely doesn't know that, and might be willing to pay a premium for the service.
Feature
- Posted 12 Sep 2011
By
Jan Ozer
Upcoming seminar series in major markets throughout the late summer and fall designed to acquaint church media ministers and staff with state-of-the art, cost-effective video solutions
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Sep 2011
TriCaster 850 TW may be used as a companion to the TriCaster 850 CS control surface and provides complete control over the system media players, as well as instant replay functions
Amen Corner
- Posted 30 Aug 2011
John Goolsby | If you've heard about the Sony NEX-FS100, you've probably heard it described as one of two things: a game changer or an expensive DSLR. Which is it? Neither. Sony calls this new model a "motion picture camcorder." I'll bet the company spent a lot of time trying to decide how to name this new piece of equipment, and I think it made a good call. The FS100 does not take stills, and it is not really designed for event filmmakers, but with a few minor modifications, it does a fabulous job.
Philip Hinkle | In the fourth tutorial in our six-part series on Grass Valley EDIUS 6, we'll discuss Singular Software's PluralEyes, a third-party plug-in now available for EDIUS 6 that allows you, the editor, to easily sync all of your audio and video sources quickly on your timeline without going through the laborious task of doing it manually.
Thanks to a combination of algorithm improvements and multiprocessing techniques, DualEyes and PluralEyes 2.0 automatically synchronize video and audio clips at speeds three to 10 times greater than their predecessors
Breaking News
- Posted 18 Jul 2011
Jan Ozer | If you're a Final Cut Pro 7 editor who shoots with DSLRs, you've known you needed an FCP upgrade for some time now; little did you know Apple wasn't developing one. So the time has come to switch, either to FCPX, which is a completely different animal from FCP 7, or to an NLE from another vendor. In making this decision, you should consider multiple variables, including cost, the ability to continue working with older projects, the learning curve of the new editor, and the effectiveness of the various tools.
Feature
- Posted 18 Jul 2011
By
Jan Ozer
Singular offers 50% 'crossgrade' rebate for PluralEyes users switching editors editors who purchased PluralEyes prior to July 4, 2011
Breaking News
- Posted 11 Jul 2011
Stu Sweetow | The skills you've developed filming family events will transfer well to covering the cocktail hour prior to a company meeting. Companies use video to expand their reach to customers, to train staffers who were not at the meetings, and to reward top salespeople with incentive travel to a preferred destination. People love to see themselves in a highlights clip shown at the close of the event, and sometimes the planners show the highlights video the following year to attract more attendees to their events.
PIX 220 and PIX 240 feature HDMI input and record to QuickTime, ProRes, and DNxHD
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Jun 2011
Luisa Winters, Jan Ozer, and Shawn Lam | New Shawn Lam tutorial added: Author & Deliver in Multiple Formats with a Single Encore CS5.5 Workflow. Also featured: Jan Ozer on Roundtrip Pro Audio Editing, Luisa Winters on the new Merge Clips feature in Premiere Pro CS5.5, Jan Ozer on new capabilities of Adobe Media Encoder CS5.5, Luisa Winters on using Photoshop's Content Aware Fill with After Effects, Shawn Lam on Image Stabilization Using Adobe After Effects' new Warp Stabilizer.
Niels Puttemans | In this article, I'll guide you through our audio workflow: from switching through your multitrack/dual-system audio recording to removing unwanted noises to sweetening, cleaning, and even disaster recovery. And although I'll repeat this sentiment at the clean-up section, I can't stress the following enough: Even the sweetest audio-sweetening skills set will take you only so far. No matter how much time you spend processing and cleaning-up an audio track, nothing beats getting it right in the first place.
New TriCaster HD portable live production system featuring IsoCorder technology and AirPlay support available now
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Jun 2011
Marc Franklin | The best products of NAB 2011 for event videographers/filmmakers in two categories: production and postproduction.
Allows users to convert still images, video and audio into and from the format used by the VR-5's internal SD card-based player and recorder
Breaking News
- Posted 20 May 2011
EventDV, The Authority for Event Videographers, has done its sixth annual evaluation of the best and most relevant NAB releases for the event video market. Chosen each year by contributing editor and leading L.A.-area videographer and filmmaker Marc Franklin, the awards recognize products in two categories: production gear (including cameras, camera support, lighting, and so on), and postproduction solutions (including NLEs, plug-ins, and the like).
Breaking News
- Posted 04 May 2011
Niels Puttemans | Though you can occasionally fix issues with subpar audio in post, nothing beats getting it right the first time. Because the DSLR cameras that have transformed our work visually seem to have ignored the vital importance of audio in filmmaking, here are some ideas on how to make sure you capture sound that is as crisp as your imagery.
Vast array of new effects include animals and birds, contemporary and vintage airplanes, cars, trucks, boats, and weapons
Breaking News
- Posted 02 May 2011
Shawn Lam | What happens when you deliver your event live? This is nothing new for live TV broadcasters, but more and more event video producers are being asked to perform their postproduction activities in real-time—that is, live as the event is occurring.
Shawn Lam | Adobe CS5.5 Production Premium, launched today at NAB, delivers improvements in speed, postproduction fixes, and real-time creative effects. Not only will the speed improve turnaround times, it will also provide editors with the luxury of experimenting, which is an important part of the creative process.
Randy Panado | collaboration becomes a bigger part of our industry and more of us are booking weddings outside of our own local markets, either because of the nature of our online marketing, our need to book weddings in a higher price range than our market will allow, or both, traveling to gigs becomes an ever-bigger part of our businesses—even for those of us who don't live on relatively small islands. Hawaiian filmmaker Randy Panado's own reliance on remote gigs has caused him to create a "kit" that is very efficient in terms of incorporating everything he needs to produce solid work and, at the same time, being light enough for travel.
Patrick Moreau, Kevin Shaw, and Brian Lockhart | Over the past year, Patrick Moreau and his stillmotion crew have been working on the Emmy-nominated NFL Network program The NFL Season: A Biography, Presented by SAP. The producers of the show hired stillmotion entirely based on seeing their wedding films. In this three-part article (all in this issue), Moreau, NFL Network coordinating producer Brian Lockhart, and producer and director Kevin Shaw offer their own takes on the story behind The NFL Season and the lessons to be learned from how it all came about and how it all played out on and off the field.
New SmartSound Quicktracks® will give customers instant access to customize and download any track from SmartSound's entire royalty free music library
Breaking News
- Posted 28 Mar 2011
Chris Randall | Most wedding cinematographers have come to realize the value of producing same-day edits (SDEs) for their wedding clients. It's a wonderful opportunity to show off our shooting, editing, and storytelling talents and a rare opportunity where we're actually paid to put our work in front of a room full of new clients, simply by carving out some time in the day to do what we do best. But there's one part of it that has little or nothing to do with our signature skills: presentation. In this article, we will explore what is required to cut out the third-party AV crew intermediary and use and implement your own AV gear for your SDEs. Chris Randall
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Your approach to soundtracks and sound design should not only reflect the sound you hear in your head when you conceptualize your films, but also the places you hope and expect your films to play and the reach and impact you expect them to have.
New Sonicfire Pro Plug-in Adds Custom Instrument Mixing and Music Scoring Ease to Any Avid® and Pinnacle Studio Video Production
Breaking News
- Posted 17 Mar 2011
Ron Dawson | Last month we began our two-part series about the short holiday film "For the Man Who Hated Christmas" that Ron Dawson produced for Giving101. The whole process, from booking the client through production, is an ideal case study on corporate film production (not to mention profitable production for nonprofits). Part 1 covered the business side of the deal. This month, we're covering the "fun stuff": making the film.
Kevin Shahinian | Concept filmmaker extraordinaire Kevin Shahinian (City of Lakes, Snow, Dil Jaanta Hi, Tum Hi Ho) explores the classic underpinnings of film-based storytelling and the language of effective filmmaking in this four-part series on EventDV, co-produced by Pacific Pictures and Adobe Systems.
Feature
- Posted 18 Jan 2011
Now available in beta for Mac OS X and later, the award-winning standalone application offers quick and easy dual-system audio replacement
Breaking News
- Posted 19 Dec 2010
Liz Merfeld | There's a wave of raw, demolike one-take music videos with an unmistakable live feel sweeping the web, and some savvy event filmmakers have thrown their hats into thering. Here we look behind the scenes of Bill Grant's boneshow and Jet Kaiser's One Take Shows, and get their spin on this new, viral field-recording phenomenon.
Future Versions of Professional Audio Toolset Planned for Both Mac and Windows Platforms
Breaking News
- Posted 09 Nov 2010
Company delivers unprecedented creative freedom by redefining world's most popular DAW with new software-only toolset and broad third-party hardware integration
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Nov 2010
Marc Franklin | An up-close look at the AG-AF100 at DV Expo 2010
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | If The Promise teaches us anything, it's that the one thing you can't sacrifice is authority over your own work, regardless of how circumstances—financial or otherwise—conspire against you.
Greg Lam | We've all seen the dazzling work of our peers who have taken the DSLR plunge, and thus have a good idea of what migrating to DSLR can do for our films and our businesses. But we also know tat DSLR cameras are fundamentally different animals from their video-camera counterparts. What can we expect when we make the transition, and what do we need to know about the new skills we'll need to learn and other gear we'll need to acquire to make DSLRs work in our video workflow?
Feature
- Posted 01 Nov 2010
By
Greg Lam
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Does 3D have a place in wedding filmmaking's future, or is that notion just the stuff of science fiction? We spoke with one of 3D's earliest adopters in the wedding world, Abraham Joffe of Sydney, Australia. A few months back, Joffe produced and delivered a 3D wedding film—Australia's first, but already not its last—and lived to tell the tale.
Exhibition showcases the newest HD technology in an informal setting that allows professionals to get hands-on experience with the latest groundbreaking gear while conversing with colleagues and industry decision-makers
Breaking News
- Posted 27 Oct 2010
PluralEyes analyzes audio information and synchronizes corresponding video clips automatically, saving video editors hours in post-production
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Oct 2010
Q3HD records in stunning 1080p at 30 fps or 720p at 30 and 60 fps
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Oct 2010
Ben Balser | This month we'll explore how to do voice-over (VO) work in Final Cut Studio, from some hardware advice to the actual software workflow. We'll start with some really basic notes about hardware, then move on to actual recording in the latest versions of Final Cut Studio and Soundtrack Pro.
Offers introductory pricing on professional tools to repair, restore and enhance audio for music, broadcast, video and more
Breaking News
- Posted 29 Sep 2010
New version is peppered with innovative new features, including excellent support for DSLR audio
Breaking News
- Posted 28 Sep 2010
Availability of AG-3DA1 Full HD 3D Camcorder, 25" 3D monitor, large format 3D plasma displays, new partnership with Bexel, open up next dimension of professional stereographic production
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Sep 2010
EventDV 25 all-star and WEVA CEA Gold winner Philip "Frogman" Hinkle reports directly from WEVA Expo 2010, the event filmmaking industry's largest convention and trade show, held August 23-26 in Orlando, Florida. Stay tuned for all three episodes of Hinkle's show, which will appear over the next week on EventDV-TV.
Feature
- Posted 25 Aug 2010
The H1 puts professional stereo recording capabilities in your pocket
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Aug 2010
Blackmagic Design's acquisition of EchoLab Inc.'s assets provides a powerful range of production switchers combined with over 30 years of experience in switcher design!
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Aug 2010
Marc Franklin | The Tascam DR-100 is a really solid-performing audio recorder. The quality of the recordings from my tests was great. If you need something more compact, you can look at TASCAM's DR2D Audio Recorder that made our Winner's Circle at NAB.
New version of Steinberg's award-winning Advanced Post, Live and Audio Production System featuring an onboard ADR toolset, sound design tools, mixing and compatibility enhancements and much more
Breaking News
- Posted 14 Jul 2010
The ZFR200 records on microSD cards and features an integrated SMPTE timecode reader/generator.
Breaking News
- Posted 30 Jun 2010
Popular Products Including Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum, ACID Music Studio, and Sound Forge Audio Studio Offer Consumers New Solutions for Creating and Producing Digital Content
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Jun 2010
Marc Franklin | Every year the NAB show teems with new product announcements and trends, and it often marks the real-world debut of tantalizing new gear that was under glass a year ago. Some of what you see is too premature for primetime, some new developments look a little misguided, and others are simply mismatched with the event filmmaking world. Here's a look at what's ready, what's real, and what's most relevant to us among the most exciting products that are making their way to market following this year's show.
Stu Sweetow | As part of the digital television transition that started last year, the FCC allocated frequencies to public safety organizations and broadband providers. That spectrum includes the 700MHz band where many UHF microphones transmit. If your wireless mics operate on any frequencies between 698MHz and 806MHz, you may be breaking the law. Here's what you need to know to keep your wireless workflow safe and sound.
The awards recognize the top new products for event videographers and filmmakers introduced at NAB in four categories: cameras, production gear, and postproduction solutions
Feature
- Posted 03 May 2010
Roving reporter Shawn Lam reports from NAB in Las Vegas in this three-part EventDV-TV series
Ideal for any live event or installation that requires a high channel count and the ability to accept a variety of video input formats out of the box
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Apr 2010
Jan Ozer | Video technology and postproduction expert Jan Ozer examines Adobe's new CS5 integrated suite from a variety of angles, including new features and interfaces, a run-down of theadvantages of the new Mercury engine, performance comparisons between CS4 and CS5, and configuration suggestions for video pros working with the new suite.
Feature
- Posted 12 Apr 2010
By
Jan Ozer
David McKnight | McKnight Video shot AVCHD footage with the Panasonic AG-HMC150 all over the Rick Springfield & Friends Cruise, ingested it and edited in in Vegas, and lived to tell the tale. Do the advantages of AVCHD production outweigh the postproduction challenges? The point is probably moot.
Mark Von Lanken | At a street price of $1,850-$1,995, how does the Panasonic HMC40 match up with the HMC150--my primary camera--which has a street price of $3,250?
Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 is the first video editing software to integrate SmartSound's most powerful and creative music soundtrack technology
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Mar 2010
Ben Balser | This month I'll describe the round-trip procedures for moving active project files among the various applications in Final Cut Studio 3.
Ben Balser | This month I'll describe the round-trip procedures for moving active project files among the various applications in Final Cut Studio 3.
Tim Siglin | The case for a live production workflow—and a new magazine and website dedicated to it.
Mili & Sid Ghosh | South Asian royal weddings require planning, preparation, and conceptualization of an entirely different order than the typical wedding film—especially when you have to bring your crew and equipment to India to complete the project. But it can be done, even by U.S.-based wife-and-husband wedding film teams. Here Mili and Sid Ghosh present a creative director's guide to grand-scale epic wedding film production that will make even your royal clients proud to have hired you.
Laura Moses | Sound design is the process of planning and creating a sound treatment that will enhance the storytelling of a film. Effective sound design improves a film without being overbearing or calling attention to itself. By incorporating simple aspects of the craft into our films, we can enhance our productions to better connect with consumers, which will result in more bookings and will increase the value of our product.
Videohub 4.2 software update fFVideohub routers
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Dec 2009
New Retail Product Provides Gateway to Expanding Catalog of Sony Sound Series Titles
Breaking News
- Posted 18 Nov 2009
Holophone's PortaMic 5.1 is an easy-to-use and cost-effective means of recording surround sound directly to a camera or any stereo recording device, while its PortaMic Pro microphone is based on the design of the PortaMic 5.1, but offers a wider feature set designed for professional applications
Breaking News
- Posted 18 Nov 2009
Lee Rickwood | Among the many new hardware and software tools available for professional videographers to improve and enhance their work, perhaps the most crucial is the clever ability and creative ways manufacturers can find new uses for the tools at hand. In this month's grab bag of product announcements, repurposing plays an important role.
Anthony Burokas | I was recently tapped to work on an independent feature film, a Western set in 1880s Texas shot on the Panasonic AG-HPX300. In essence, it was a video shoot. But there were also some fundamental differences. Based on several days of experiences there, I have a few recommendations for those embarking on a similar path: 11 lessons learned about indie filmmaking from my sojourn into that world.
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Wedding-day interviews are the sort of thing that used to give videography a bad name, but done right, and in the right setting, interviews can help elevate wedding and event filmmaking into the realm of powerful, character-driven storytelling. Here we learn from four leading wedding and event filmmakers renowned for the compelling, revealing, funny, and moving stories they collect in their interviews with the key players in their events, and the seamless and powerful ways they incorporate these interviews into the films they produce.
Speakers include Larry Jordan, Ben Balser, Bruce Nazarian, Alexis Van Hurkman
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Oct 2009
The new C 414 XLS and the C 414 XLII offer nine pickup patterns that enable it to choose the perfect setting for every appli
Breaking News
- Posted 02 Oct 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | In the 4 years since Mili Ghosh began Memories in Motion in Chicago with the goal of offering high-end Bollywood-style videos to a niche South Asian wedding market, her hands-on approach—consulting in details right down to makeup—has taken her all over the globe. From opulent weddings with hundreds of guests in her hometown of Chicago to royal weddings in India, Ghosh combines her own personal artistic vision with a devotion to her couples to create cinematic wedding videos with a flair not found anywhere else.
Ideal for any live event or installation demanding stability, ease of use, and professional connectivity
Breaking News
- Posted 15 Sep 2009
Five-Channel Portable Production Mixer with Integrated Recorder
Breaking News
- Posted 09 Sep 2009
New Event-Based Editing, Integrated Disc-At-Once (DAO) CD Burning, and élastique Timestretching Enhance Workflow, Flexibility, Speed and Accuracy to Offer Powerful All-In-One Production Suite; Includes Exclusive iZotope Effects Bundle
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Sep 2009
Creative Mac Software Translates Colors and Images into Music
Breaking News
- Posted 25 Aug 2009
HD 428, HD 438, and HD 448 are optimized for portable players but also deliver strong audio performance on home hi-fi systems, making them an ideal choice for users who want to crank their playlists on the move and at home
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Aug 2009
Marks the latest addition to the CrossOver family of multi-definition compact production switchers
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Aug 2009
The MMK 965-1 microphone capsule attaches to both Sennheiser's 2000 Series and evolution wireless G3 wireless series SKM handheld transmitters in seconds, allowing users of both series to enjoy the unique dual-diaphragm advantage of Sennheiser's e 965 microphone
Breaking News
- Posted 07 Aug 2009
New Videohub 4.0 software update has revolutionized the design of router control by using low cost all in one computers with touch screens as router control panels
Breaking News
- Posted 30 Jun 2009
Powerful 16 x 32 SD / HD-SDI / 3G SDI routing switcher created with the small post production workgroup in mind
Breaking News
- Posted 19 Jun 2009
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Real Weddings is exactly what it sounds like: an hour-plus DVD that encompasses all the content the Von Lankens deliver to a bride and groom. But what makes this DVD most valuable is the two commentary tracks--one for shooting, one for editing--that run through the entire disc, breaking down virtually everything they do. Also featured: 2 video clips from the DVD!
Continuing Education
- Posted 12 Jun 2009
- June 2009 Issue
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Real Weddings is exactly what it sounds like: an hour-plus DVD that encompasses all the content the Von Lankens deliver to a bride and groom. But what makes this DVD most valuable is the two commentary tracks--one for shooting, one for editing--that run through the entire disc, breaking down virtually everything they do. Also featured: 2 video clips from the DVD!
Feature
- Posted 12 Jun 2009
David McKnight | The latest and greatest in Vegas Pro 9 for videographers
David McKnight | The latest and greatest in Vegas Pro 9 for videographers
Marc Franklin | The hottest new announcements and releases of NAB 2009 for the videography world
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Illinois Videographers Association event draws internationally recognized presenters Patrick Moreau and Michael Wong of StillMotion and marks the speaking debut of concept film phenom Kevin Shahinian of Pacific Pictures
Third generation of highly successful wireless series now available in U.S.
Breaking News
- Posted 11 May 2009
Fourth annual "Best of NAB" list selected by contributing editor Marc Franklin recognizes new cameras, production gear, and postproduction solutions
Breaking News
- Posted 04 May 2009
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look behind the garage door into the world where "A Sin City Love Story" was created
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld | A look behind the garage door into the world where "A Sin City Love Story" was created
New Converter Utility 1.0 software update allows adjustments and settings via USB, plus adds down conversion in the SDI to Analog model and 1080p/50,60 in the SDI-to-HDMI model
Breaking News
- Posted 30 Apr 2009
Includes rugged products for a wide range of wireless applications. Handheld and body-pack transmitters with single or twin receivers are available for stage, broadcasting and installed sound applications
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Apr 2009
Presentation topics include Best Practices for Wedding Gig Networking, Audio Acquisition for Videographers; with Sennheiser
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Apr 2009
New features will be debuted at the 2009 NAB show in Las Vegas at the RSG booth (SL10420).
Breaking News
- Posted 17 Apr 2009
Acquisition brings new core technologies to Datavideo and highly complementary products will significantly increase Datavideo's product offerings to the broadcast and professional video marketplace
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Apr 2009
Sonicfire Pro plug-in provides seamless integration with Final Cut Pro for music soundtrack creation; see it for the first time at NAB 2009
Breaking News
- Posted 14 Apr 2009
David McKnight | This month we'll feature more audio tips plus information on compression, the audio utilities found in UltimateS Pro, and the best way to prepare audio files for use in Vegas's disc-authoring companion program, DVD Architect.
Ben Balser | DVDxDV's Veescope line, which started with the Veescope Live software-based field monitor, now consists of four tools: Veescope Live, Veescope Hub, Veescope Key, and Veescope Signals. I have found all four of these software products to be worth the price, reliable, and high quality.
In the Field
- Posted 09 Apr 2009
- April 2009 Issue
By
Ben Balser
Stephen Nathans-Kelly | Like a rescued and refurb'd Super8, a 5D Mark II is an amazing tool for capturing what you see. But the cameras and the vision have to work hand in hand, much like style and story.
Priced at under $50 the Genius GHP-04NC cancels out what users don't want to hear
Breaking News
- Posted 31 Mar 2009
Features
- Posted 16 Mar 2009
New Service Provides Unique Finance and Lease Options to Production and Broadcast Companies Needing Cine and Broadcast Equipment, Accessories, and Other Professional Products and Services
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
New issue features Mark Von Lanken's definitive review of the Panasonic AG-HMC150, 5 expert opinions on how to construct an effective wedding demo, Ben Balser's tutorial on working with sound in Final Cut Pro, and new columnist Mark Foley's tips on how to get great on-site audio at live events
Features
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
Ben Balser | From capture to mixing, this article will give you the basic tools for managing how you work with soundtracks efficiently and easily.
Tutorials
- Posted 05 Mar 2009
- March 2009 Issue
By
Ben Balser
Abaltat sponsors the Well-Known Non-Profit "Studio on Wheels"
Breaking News
- Posted 26 Feb 2009
Mark Foley | Many videographers will agree that audio is the weakest link in their production capability. In this column, we'll examine some general practices that will help you capture not only good audio but, more importantly, consistent audio.
At NAB 2009, Grass Valley will celebrate its 50th anniversary serving the industry with another strong showing of technology and systems for the wide variety of professional applications that it supports
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Feb 2009
Innovative German audio engineering coupled with striking aesthetics result in the world's finest special edition headphones
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Feb 2009
New issue features Philip Hinkle's search for the perfect reception light, Jan Ozer's best practices for delivering HD video online, Stu Sweetow's surefire plan for avoiding catastrophe when shooting on location, and more
Features
- Posted 01 Feb 2009
David McKnight | For those instances when your captured audio leaves something to be desired, it's great to have postproduction tools that can make a difference. Here's a look at how to use Vegas's rich complement of audio tools to normalize your captured audio and eliminate unwanted noises.
Tutorials
- Posted 31 Jan 2009
- February 2009 Issue
By
David McKnight
New mixing and monitoring solution for live performance and studio applications; new software for RSS M-400 V-Mixer Digital Console
Breaking News
- Posted 30 Jan 2009
Lee Rickwood | The anticipation of "white space" issues precipitated by the DTV transition has caused a great deal of anxiety for many customers and major mic manufacturers, who have now officially responded with new, and presumably future-proofed, products.
Gear & Now
- Posted 30 Jan 2009
- February 2009 Issue
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Breaking News
- Posted 08 Jan 2009
Converts 4-channel Zoom H2 recordings to popular 5.1 formats with just one click
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Jan 2009
Latest version of Sanken's popular COS-11 lavalier series incorporates exclusive design advances that deal with digital and digital/analog hybrid wireless transmission
Breaking News
- Posted 23 Dec 2008
Introduced in preparation for the imminent ruling by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) that will restrict the use of wireless mics operating in the so-called 700mHz band
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Dec 2008
Stu Sweetow | Here's a look at some strategies for developing corporate projects that will help you answer the questions that arise when you encounter a corporate client and do the best--and most profitable--work you can.
Features
- Posted 01 Dec 2008
- December 2008 Issue
By
Stu Sweetow
Customers now have access to in-house experts for portable live production and 3D animation support seven days a week
Breaking News
- Posted 19 Nov 2008
Brings new features to the critically acclaimed Luna microphone, enabling users to capture a broader array of sound sources with greater detail and clarity
Breaking News
- Posted 17 Nov 2008
New series of compact production switchers. CrossOver launched at IBC 2008 targeting mobile or space constrained production environments
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Nov 2008
November 2008 EventDV Table of Contents
Features
- Posted 01 Nov 2008
By
Anthony Burokas
,
Dan Lewis
,
David McKnight
,
Ed Wardyga
,
Elizabeth Avery Merfeld
,
Jan Ozer
,
Joe McManus
,
Kris Malandruccolo
,
Lance Gray
,
Lee Rickwood
,
Stephen Nathans-Kelly
,
Steve Yankee
Lee Rickwood | New wireless audio products are being released and are now shipping worldwide. The manufacturers of these products insist that their offerings do not conflict with current or proposed legislation, so new features and functions are being introduced into a number of products.
Gear & Now
- Posted 01 Nov 2008
- November 2008 Issue
By
Lee Rickwood
Major Switcher Upgrade Features New MultiViewer Functions, 3D Key Effects, Enhanced Graphics, and Pan/Tilt Camera Control for Seamless Live HD/SD Workflow
Breaking News
- Posted 29 Oct 2008
Most recent Sound Academy was held at the world-famous Skywalker Sound Scoring Stage in northern California
Breaking News
- Posted 09 Sep 2008
Portable, Affordable, Complete I/O for the Mac
Breaking News
- Posted 05 Sep 2008
Accepted by Airlines as Checked Baggage
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
September 2008 EventDV
Features
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
Lee Rickwood | When you have a clientele that expects the best, and when tey are willing to pay for it, new microphones and digital recording solutions are available to let you capture and create a soundtrack for your masterpiece that will blow them away. Here's what we've heard about some new high-end audio contenders.
Gear & Now
- Posted 01 Sep 2008
- September 2008 Issue
By
Lee Rickwood
Provides Two-Channel Dolby Pro Logic II(r) Encoding for Company's Full-Size Microphones
Breaking News
- Posted 28 Aug 2008
Enhanced Composition Engine; Seamless Integration with Apple Final Cut and Avid Editing Applications
Breaking News
- Posted 26 Aug 2008
All-in-One package includes Condenser Microphone with Built-in Zero Latency Headphone Monitoring
Breaking News
- Posted 23 Jul 2008
The all-in-one monitoring solution revolutionizes music production by providing USB audio and data streaming, iTunes® syncing and studio-quality sound at an attractive price point
Breaking News
- Posted 17 Jul 2008
Thomson will add new functionality and features for the handling of audio and video clips stored on the new Thomson Grass Valley™ MEDIAEDGE®3 DS digital signage delivery platform
Breaking News
- Posted 16 Jul 2008
Edit Sound, Cut Out Noise; latest version features the functionality of a professional home-based sound studio
Breaking News
- Posted 09 Jul 2008
LiveControl mixes multiple sources for improved live production
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Jul 2008
Features
- Posted 01 Jul 2008
By
Alan Naumann
,
Ben Balser
,
Chris Randall
,
Ed Wardyga
,
Jan Ozer
,
Joe McManus
,
Kris Malandruccolo
,
Lance Gray
,
Laura Moses
,
Lee Rickwood
,
Marc Franklin
,
Mark Von Lanken
,
Michael Y. Wong
,
Stephen Nathans-Kelly
,
Steve Yankee
,
Tim Siglin
Tim Siglin | From time to time, I get a chance to consult for one of my favorite types of clients: churches that want to move beyond their "tape libraries" and into streaming or broadcasting their services and conferences to the world. Many of those churches have already moved into putting their services online, via a podcast on iTunes. But in doing so, they've found that they don't get the full impact of allowing viewers to join with them live. Just after the mid-April National Association of Broadcasters show, I had the chance to visit one of the churches I'm working with.
Amen Corner
- Posted 01 Jul 2008
- July 2008 Issue
By
Tim Siglin
Marc Franklin | NAB, the annual national broadcast convention, always features a few great new products in the event videographer's wheelhouse. Here's a quick guide to the best products for our market from this year's show, divided into three parts: cameras, production support, and postproduction.
Anthony Burokas | While HDV and the move to HD have produced some truly amazing cameras—even in the consumer arena—compared to what was available for many tens of thousands of dollars just 10 years ago, those of us who regularly produce live shows are facing a new hurdle: expensive HD switchers.
NewTek TriCaster upgrade includes MPEG-2 live recording, Adobe Flash streaming, and virtual sets for additional TriCaster models
Breaking News
- Posted 23 Jun 2008
New character generator provides TriCaster operators the flexibility to create, update and modify titles in live production
Breaking News
- Posted 23 Jun 2008
Now offers the ability for users to input up to eight HD-SDI sources
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Jun 2008
Product information and specifications for multiformat live switcher now available
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Jun 2008
Ben Balser | For those that produce multicamera live-switched events, the MCSDI-1 can boost you to uncompressed signals from lower-priced cameras, increasing your final product's quality, and decreasing your overhead. A clear winner for those that do this kind of work!
In the Studio
- Posted 01 Jun 2008
- June 2008 Issue
By
Ben Balser
Features
- Posted 28 May 2008
For every Overture1 and Overture2 switcher purchased, the company will provide the user with a complimentary training DVD outlining use of the switcher's unique features, functions, and capabilities
Breaking News
- Posted 21 May 2008
TriCaster STUDIO, TriCaster PRO and TriCaster deliver major new customer benefits in the revolutionary product line
Breaking News
- Posted 13 May 2008
F-1 is the newest member of the popular and growing lineup of EDIROL field recorders combining video capture with multi-channel audio
Breaking News
- Posted 14 Apr 2008
Ability to precisely time musical events to key points in a video timeline adds incredible power and dramatic impact to productions; new Sensory Searching feature makes finding the right piece of music a dynamic part of the music scoring process
Breaking News
- Posted 07 Apr 2008
Unique Audio Monitor Fills a Void for Non-Linear Editors
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Apr 2008
New plug-ins, more features and enhancements in the latest version of the popular DAW
Breaking News
- Posted 25 Mar 2008
Offering 188 digitally selectable UHF frequencies (638.125 to 661.875 MHz), the new receivers and transmitters provide superior selectivity in conjunction with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio and extended battery life
Breaking News
- Posted 19 Mar 2008
Jan Ozer | Before each shoot, I print a checklist of configuration items for each camcorder and each shot location. This forces me to consider how I want to set each option beforehand, and helps me verify that I've done so, especially when working with multiple shooters. Here are the items on my checklist and some thoughts to consider for each.
Feature
- Posted 07 Mar 2008
By
Jan Ozer
New 16-Track Hard Disk Audio Recorder/Mixer for Film, TV Production
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Mar 2008
Overture1 and Overture2 Offer Unique Combination of Power, Flexibility, and Ease of Use in Creating Visually Stunning Live Productions
Breaking News
- Posted 25 Feb 2008
New addition to Marantz Professional's renowned PMD560 and PMD570 family of digital recorders adds new hardware and software enhancements, including network compatibility
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Feb 2008
Small microphone with a huge sound for hobby filmmakers
Class Act
- Posted 14 Feb 2008
FirstCom takes earth-friendly stand with the future of production music in mind
Breaking News
- Posted 07 Feb 2008
Windows versions of Muse, Express, Band, and Beat to be showcased at NAB
Breaking News
- Posted 31 Jan 2008
Engineered primarily for use in boom pole, sports parabola, and ENG camera-to-bag applications and combines the functions of a wireless transmitter, 48-V phantom power supply, IFB receiver, and walkie talkie in one compact unit
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Jan 2008
Lee Rickwood | New gear—including cameras, microphones, lights, decks, presentation devices, and even office accessories—is now available for all aspects of wedding and event video production. And several recently announced products will be appearing soon. Here are just a few of the highlights.
Offers 24- and 16-bit recording, two high-quality built-in condenser microphones, stereo or mono recording modes and a choice of uncompressed 44.1 kHz .wav files or three levels of MP3
Breaking News
- Posted 03 Dec 2007
New Version of Abaltat Muse Packed With New Feature; Comes Bundled With Seven Abaltat Bands
Breaking News
- Posted 03 Dec 2007
Tim Siglin | A growing number of churches are looking for ways to capture audio and video, and then project that content onto large screens. For those seeking to combine all those elements into a recording for archiving or streaming, this column will describe rich media recording (which may also include text and graphics) and how to integrate it into your worship program.
What products ruled the roost in event videography in 2007? And what were the biggest trends in the industry? The envelope, please...
Lee Rickwood | From Apple to Zune, consumer electronics and personal media player (PMP) manufacturers are dressing up what are now the old MP3 music players of yesteryear with enticing new add-ons for tomorrow.
Feature
- Posted 29 Nov 2007
Audio/film professionals' mobile recorder of choice now delivers even greater functionality
Breaking News
- Posted 28 Nov 2007
Anthony Burokas | Since my September column (My Dream HD Camcorder), I've received great feedback about additional features we need. This month, let's explore them in a dream shoulder-mount HD cam.
Feature
- Posted 28 Nov 2007
Collection includes music created by leading composers for major productions; SmartSound's customization features make tracks fresh and unique for each production
Breaking News
- Posted 27 Nov 2007
Company's first headphone offering builds on success of studio monitors
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Nov 2007
New virtual instrument evokes 70s string synthesizers and more
Breaking News
- Posted 08 Nov 2007
Lee Rickwood | New HD field recorder, portable media converter, ultra wideband audio technology, LED lighting, pan-and-tilt heads, and more
Laura Randall | VASST's new TrakPaks collection of royalty-free music clips, including intros, outros, and loopable middle sections, features high-quality music with real instruments that's easy to edit and integrate into your projects without the need for cumbersome plugins or advanced musical knowledge. The four volumes currently available provide a wide variety of sounds and moods that are well-suited to the wide variety of video projects we do.
New titles bring the rapidly expanding production music collection to thirty-nine available volumes covering an array of different styles, themes, and genres including Jazz, Urban, and Classic
Breaking News
- Posted 18 Oct 2007
System combines form and function in a compact desktop unit for $79.95
Breaking News
- Posted 17 Oct 2007
Offers Superior Sound And Flexibility In The Field
Breaking News
- Posted 10 Oct 2007
New high-definition models use triple-driver technology for best-in-class fidelity
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Oct 2007
Video enthusiasts can now customize the original music from their favorite classic films and TV shows to their home movies using the SmartSound feature in leading video editing programs
Breaking News
- Posted 04 Oct 2007
Smaller and more powerful, the PMD620 offers 24- and 16-bit recording, two high-quality built-in condenser microphones, stereo or mono recording modes and a choice ofuncompressed 44.1 kHz .wav files or three levels of MP3
Breaking News
- Posted 01 Oct 2007
Adding SmartSound's industry-standard solution to leading consumer video editing suite makes creating a high-quality score fast and easy
Breaking News
- Posted 27 Sep 2007
Complete recording package includes USB microphone with on-board headphone output for real-time monitoring
Breaking News
- Posted 20 Sep 2007
The four new titles will bring the rapidly expanding production music collection to thirty-six available volumes covering an array of different styles, themes, and genres
Breaking News
- Posted 13 Sep 2007
Audio producer Martin Sitter created all-new projects and revised this best-selling book to take advantage of the software's new streamlined interface, surround mixing features, new dialogue track tools, and ability to synchronize changes between picture and sound.
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Sep 2007
Major Upgrade to Logic Pro and Introduces MainStage
Breaking News
- Posted 12 Sep 2007
New Packages Offer Plug-and-Play Functionality Tailored to Specific Applications
Breaking News
- Posted 07 Sep 2007
New Software Brings Creative Power to Audio Creation and Production
Breaking News
- Posted 06 Sep 2007
Anthony Burokas | HD Today columnist Anthony Burokas recounts life on the set of the Speed Channel's Pinks: All Out, where he worked as an audio assist during taping earlier this year in Philadelphia.
Jan Ozer | In this tutorial we'll overview Soundbooth's interface and then focus on how to accomplish common tasks like normalization, noise removal, audio compression, and more.
Feature
- Posted 31 Aug 2007
By
Jan Ozer
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