For those of you who are planning on attending NAB in Vegas, you need to check out our exclusive NAB Preview.  We’ve included in our preview a look at some of the latest cameras, audio and software scheduled for release at the show.  We also take a look at what our advisory board members are teaching on the show floor and at the Post/Production World Conference. We’ll provide links to their class notes when they become available.  In addition, we’ll include a special follow-up on the Director/Producer track and the Director of Photography track. By the way, you need to check out Rod Harlan’s blog DVconfidential.com for an exclusive behind the scenes look at Photoshop World in Orlando.  Rod gets the early scoop on Light Room 2 plus a sneak peek at Photoshop CS4.  He even takes viewers back stage as he directs the A/V throughout the show. Let us know if you’ll be at NAB.  We’d love to put a face with a name. Take a look at DVPA's NAB 2008 Preview Until next time…

3D Evolved As I stepped into the four story IMAX theatre, I knew that my senses were in for an overload.  I knew that the performance would be stellar.  I knew that the event would be unique.  Still…all the online hype did not prepared me for what I was about to experience.  From the impeccable sound to the massive size of the screen to the radical imagery…I was there.   I was on the front row.  I was on stage.  I was transported to the most amazing concert experience…ever. At thirteen I went to my first live concert and saw the upstart rock band Petra.  By fourteen, I saw Bryan Adams with Glass Tiger…then Journey, Def Leppard, Stryper, Huey Lewis and the News, The Hooters.  I was hooked.  Over the last fifteen years, I’ve witnessed countless  musical acts.  Nothing would prepare me for the awe inspiring eighty minutes at a U2 concert in South America…in 3D IMAX! Even if you’re a casual U2 fan, you’ve got to treat yourself to this experience.  You’ll truly be moved by the sound and visuals.  With a set list as diverse as “Vertigo”, “Miss Sarajevo” and “Sunday, Bloody Sunday, ” there’s something for all music fans. Watch the hype... Hear from the Executive Producer… Read about the technical advances made during this production… It's the end of HD (As we know it) and I feel fine I don’t know about you, but I’m glad to see that the high definition war is over.  In the end, both HD DVD and Blu-Ray were good for consumers.  Of course, you might not agree if you’re sitting there with an $800 HD DVD player and $500 in movies…on a dead format.  However, both formats pushed the technology further along.  Both formats pushed manufacturers to develop products that were better for the consumer.  If you’re like me, you’ve been sitting on the sidelines waiting for a victor…now, you’ve got some long overdue shopping to do. Check out Rod Harlan’s blog for a look at the end of HD DVD… For a more in-depth look, check out Tim Wilson’s article… Next month, we’ll do a full preview on NAB and the Post/Production Conference. Until then…