2008

April 1, 2008

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...(read more)

March 1, 2008

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....(read more)

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2007

December 13, 2007

As I begin my second year of leadership of the DVPA, I can't help but reflect on all that we've accomplished in the last twelve months.  First of all, we've added dozens of new partnerships and discount programs.  From stock footage discounts at Artbeats to training discounts like Total Training and DMTS, DVPA is continuing to accomplish its mission to “enable members to work faster, be more creative and...(read more)

November 21, 2007

In case you missed it last week, the Government Video and Technology Expo was held in Washington, D.C. The Expo was a tremendous success for DVPA.  Since we're an online community, we look forward to the events that allow us to connect on a personal level with our members and partners.  Thanks to all you who took the time to visit our booth and tell us how we can better your experience with the association.  In response to some of our member requests, we'll be adding even more significant partners.  We hope to announce some of our new partners as early as January...(read more)

October 9, 2007

Now is a great time to be a member of DVPA. If you've spent any time on our website recently, you've noticed a lot of new content and fantastic discounts. We've added to our podcasts, our resource centers and even convinced Rod to join us in blogging (not jogging, however). This month I really hope you'll check out the new training DVD from our friends at VASST, Video for the Web. Douglas Spotted Eagle spends two hours going in-depth on many of the very important steps in delivering great video for the masses. Speaking of training...have you ever heard of Lynda.com? Well, we just added her as a strategic partner and I know you'll want to...(read more)

September 9, 2007

The New York Times reported in August that two Viacom executives stated that Paramount and DreamWorks Animation together will receive about $150 million in financial incentives for their exclusive commitment to HD-DVD. What does that mean to you, the digital community and the rest of the general public? A lot actually. In a recent iMDb poll of 16,532 people, nearly 65% stated that this recent announcement convinced them...(read more)

August 13, 2007

In May, we purchased a Panasonic AG-HVX200 video camera with Focus Enhancement's Firestore FS-100 hard drive. Like you, we had read a lot of favorable reviews about the camera and the post workflow using the Firestore technology. What we hadn't read is what we experienced while using the FS-100...(read more)

July 5, 2007

The all-new Adobe Production Premium Resource Center powered by DVPA was officially launched this week in conjunction with the shipping of the Production Premium suite. We've assembled some of the best tools for our members to better understand how to use the latest offerings from Adobe...(read more)

June 18, 2007

Since NAB, I've spent a good deal of time discussing the future of content delivery with fellow media professionals. The convergence of technology has many colleagues excited and nervous...(read more)

May 11, 2007

NAB…what a rush! Of all the NAB trips to Vegas we've taken over the last ten years, 2007 will certainly go down as the most successful for DVPA. We had countless meetings, dinners and events all crammed into a single week...(read more)

April 3, 2007

April is here and that means NAB Vegas is just around the corner. From hosting our own training workshop to contributing heavily to the Post/Production World Conference, DVPA has had an active role in training at NAB for the last five years. Hopefully, many of you will be attending NAB this year and will be taking advantage of all the first class training being offered in conjunction with the...(read more)

March 3, 2007

Last month, the DVPA officially launched the “You Can't Afford Not to Join” campaign. Throughout the year, we'll be highlighting a different member's money saving experience with our...(read more)

2007 Kick-Off

With the new year, many people make promises of losing weight, exercising more, saving more money or some other worthy goal. Unfortunately, these promises or “resolutions” rarely come to fruition. The DVPA can't help you attain all these goals, but we will guarantee that you'll save money when utilizing your membership advantages. With this in mind, the DVPA is officially launching the “You Can't Afford Not to Join” campaign...(read more)

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2006

December 14, 2006 When I saw C3-PO engage Chewbacca in “space chess” in the 1977 release of Star Wars, I distinctly remember a chill running through my spine. At that precise moment in my life, there was nothing that my parents or teachers could tell me to convince me that the visual world of communication was not going to be my future...(read more)