THE DIGITAL VIDEO PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION (DVPA) IS A MEMBER FOCUSED ORGANIZATION FOR NEW MEDIA PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP TO ALL THOSE WHO ARE INVOLVED AS VISUAL COMMUNICATORS USING DIGITAL MEDIA. THE DVPA IS THE LARGEST ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THOSE WHO USE DV TECHNOLOGY.
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 to “stick with DVD”. As professionals in the field of digital media, we're all trying to stay a little ahead of the general public or at least our closest competitor. With this announcement concerning the renewed HD-DVD and Blu-Ray format war, it is becoming increasingly difficult to know what direction to steer our clients towards. Let alone our own needs for archiving and mastering.
We're asked on a weekly basis by members which format they should invest their time and resources. A month ago I thought I knew the answer. After the announcement of this disturbing trend toward “buying the support of others”, I'm not as convinced. A few truths I do know, however, is that Adobe has chosen to support Blu-Ray exclusively, more companies are producing Blu-Ray technology than HD-DVD and more movie studios are supporting Blu-Ray than the competition.
The bottom line then becomes, how much money is the HD-DVD camp willing to spend to continue this support bandwagon? As of today (before another $150 million buy-out announcement is made), we'd put our money, long-term, behind Blu-ray.
As always, the DVPA remains as committed as ever to helping members work faster, be more creative, and save money.
Benjamin Weeks
President/Director of Operations benjamin@dvpa.com
Digital Juice New Titles
Digital Juice Unveils 10 New Volumes of StackTraxx Layered Production Music
Digital Juice announced recently it is releasing a matching set of its popular royalty-free Jump Backs™ animated backgrounds and Juice Drops layered Photoshop graphics titled "All Particles". These particle-based animations and graphics are designed to provide just the right amount of sparkle and shine to draw attention to any production without getting in in the way.
Users will find everything from comets with sparkling tails on endless orbits, swarms of stars that pulse and glow, soft radiant embers gently falling, fountains of bursting light, to drifting glowworms of color and a shimmering horizon of shooting stars.....(read more)
Panasonic Ships New AG-HPG10 P2 Gear, Portable P2 HD Solid State Viewer/Recorder
Panasonic announced the immediate availability of the AG-HPG10, a rugged, highly affordable P2 solid-state high-definition/standard-definition video viewer/recorder. Dubbed the P2 Gear, the 1.1-pound, battery-operated AG-HPG10 provides a host of functions to support P2 workflow in the field as well as within video production facilities, including P2 card playback, transfer and recording, uncompressed HD-SDI transfer, clip file and metadata management, and data back up onto USB 2.0 and IEEE..(read more)
Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced Adobe® Audition® 3 software, a major new release of the all-in-one solution for professional audio production.
Adobe Audition 3 is designed to give audio professionals — sound designers, recording and mastering engineers, and musicians — a flexible production toolkit for recording, mixing, editing, and mastering audio. With comprehensive audio mastering and restoration capabilities, Adobe Audition 3 helps professionals create music and radio spots, as well as restore imperfect recordings with sophisticated editing tools. New features include VSTi virtual instrument support with MIDI piano roll, enhanced spectral editing options, fast fade and crossfade controls, and advanced multi-core support...(read more)
REALVIZ is a leading developer of image based creation software headquartered in Sophia Antipolis, France.
REALVIZ technology has been used to create stunning visual effects in many recent major movies, including: ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix', ‘Blades of Glory', ‘Zodiac', ‘Goal!2: Living the Dream', 'The Host', ‘Children of Men', ‘Superman Returns', ‘V for Vendetta', 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire', 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', 'Sin City', and 'The Day After...(read more)
Digieffects is a developer of popular software plug-ins for Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion and Autodesk Combustion.
Over the years, Digieffects has had great success with software products like Cinelook and Delirium and is proud to call thousands of video professionals all around the world our customers and friends.
In May of 2007, industry veteran Robert Sharp acquired Digieffects with the goal of re-investing in product development and accelerating the release of innovative video plug-ins. Robert has over...(read more)
With over 8,000 full length music tracks and 10,000 sound effects, Royalty-Free Music gives you every choice you need to make your video projects hum.
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With an easy to use database includes StudioCutz, BBM.net, Crank City and the NoiseFuel SFX library. This is the best music library deal on the...(read more)
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•Pinnacle Studio Ultimate version 11 Upgrade - Includes the best version of Studio yet and the three powerful Ultimate plugins.
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•Complete Training for Pinnacle Studio with Paul Holtz...(read more)
3D Extrude Effect in Adobe Illustrator CS3, by Corey Richards
In this tutorial, we're going to cover the 3D Extrude Effect.
3D in Illustrator is pretty cool. Although the dialogue box for applying the 3D effects may seem a little complicated at first, it's really quite simple once you understand the settings inside of the dialogue box.
First of all, 3D inside of Illustrator is actual 3D rendering so it can sometimes be a little processor intensive depending on how complex your artwork is. The performance in Illustrator CS3 has been greatly enhanced, so you probably will not run into any problems. Also, if you're using a computer with multiple processors, the 3D inside of Illustrator will recognize that and speed things up even...(read more)
Basic Lighting in After Effects CS3, by Corey Richards
In this tutorial, we're going to cover Basic Lighting in After Effects CS3.
Without lights in a scene, After Effects will automatically illuminate all 3D layers equally. It makes sure the lighting stays consistent and you can focus on your project, however, adding a 3D ligh can considerable enhance the mood of a scene.
1) To see results of 3D lights, you need at least one 3D layer.
Enable the 3D layer switch that looks like a cube icon. You also might want to enable the lock switch to make sure you accidently move your...(read more)
Get paid before they get paid, by Kris Simmons
Handy Business tips for video production companies
Many of us perform work for other video production companies, independent producers or advertising agencies on a regular basis. If you don't, you should consider developing relationships with these types of businesses because they can provide a great stream of project opportunities, which generate additional streams of revenue for your video business. However, it is pretty common when working for these types of companies that you will wait a LONG time to get paid. In fact, the thought process among most of these companies is that THEY'LL PAY YOU WHEN THEY GET PAID...(read more)
The DVPA Online University
The DVPA Online University is the ultimate resource for learning DV applications without going into educational DEBT. This service covers all major software applications with full screen streaming video clips of step-by-step tutorial based training available on your desktop 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Each month, it is the goal of the DVPA to add to the list of courses offered at the Online University. This month we have added:
Corel Pint Shop Pro Photo XI
Quickkstart! Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Apple iLife 06
DVPA Members get full access to all chapters for free!
wondertouch particleIllustion, Reviewed by Bill O'Neil
"...There is nothing ordinary in these collections..."
It might be a guy thing, but I have always enjoyed watching explosions and fireworks. Destruction can yield beautiful images especially when slowed down and examined frame by frame. The light burst, the fiery debris traveling away from the epicenter while the atmosphere progressively slows it to a halt as the flames run their course leaving a trail of smoke. The folks at wondertouch have made a name for themselves in particle based explosions, fire, sparkles, light, smoke and a combination of everything in-between with Particle Illusion....(read more)
New York Post|Production Conference
AMC Theater, 34th St. New York, NY
October 23-25, 2007
Produced by Future Media Concepts, in association with NAB, this event will feature 3-days of sessions exploring the latest production and post-production practices for visual content. It will be located at AMC Theaters on 34th street in Manhattan, New York, and presented by an elite team of manufacturer-authorized instructors and power users....(read more)
There are five distinct conferences to choose from:
• Post|Production Conference
• Podcasting Solutions Conference
• Director of Photography Workshop
• Digital Tech Guru Workshop
• Certification Workshops in Final Cut Pro 6 and Motion 3
DVPA members are entitled to 10% off any conference package!
Streaming Media West
San Jose McEnery Convention Center San Jose, Ca
November 6-8, 2007
DVPA is proud to announce its partnership with the Streaming Media West
Conference.
Now in its 10th year, Streaming Media West is the only show that covers both the business of video on the net and the technology of streaming, downloading, IPTV and mobile video delivery. Covering both b2b and b2c business and technology issues in the enterprise, advertising, media and entertainment, broadcast and education markets, Streaming Media East is about more than just streaming! Sign up now for a pass or a free exhibit hall ticket!...(read more)
DVPA memberrs are entitled to $200 off regular conference passes!
Government Video & Technology Expo 2007
Wahington DC Convention Center Washington DC
November 14-16, 2007
At GVExpo, you'll be able to explore an exhibit hall with over 300 vendors, participate in free educational sessions with today's industry leaders, plus take part in one-of-a-kind individual conference programs with the purpose of bringing government buyers and vendors together.....(read more)
DVPA members receive $200 off!
HD Expo 2008
Sands Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV
May 14-17, 2008
The savviest, most successful people in the hospitality industry rely on HD Expo & Conference for state-of-the-art resources and learning. View what's new from more than 1,000 exhibiting product and service companies and learn what's new in accredited conference sessions.
Take advantage of the industry's most exceptional networking opportunities at HD2008..(read more)
