Archive for April, 2011

BCPVA Video Innovation Awards at NAB 2011

Monday, April 18th, 2011

The BC Professional Videographers Association is proud to present 2011 VIA awards to the following companies:

Adobe – Adobe Production Premium CS5.5

Atomos – Atomos Ninja

Blackmagic Design – ATEM Television Studio

K-Tek – Norbert Sport

Sony – NEX-FS100

 

The BCPVA Video Innovation Award was awarded by BCPVA delegate and Past-President, Shawn Lam, at NAB 2011.  VIAs were awarded to companies who have released new products that are game-changers for corporate and event video producers.  In order for products to be eligible, a pre-production or production model must be demonstrated at NAB.  Awards are judged according to the following criteria:

Features/Performance
Innovation/Uniqueness
Price/Value

Congratulations to all the 2011 BCPVA VIA winners

Sony NAB Award - 2011 BCPVA VIA

Jeff Ibbotson, Sony Senior Vice President, Professional Solutions Group with 2011 BCPVA VIA

ATEM Television Studio Award

Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design, with 2011 BCPVA VIA Award

2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award

Ginna Baldassarre, Adobe Sr. Product Manager and Bill Roberts, Adobe Director of Product Managament, with 2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award for Adobe Production Premium CS5.5

2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award at NAB 2011

Atomos founders Jeromy Young and Ian Overliese with 2011 BCPVA VIA Award

K-Tek Norbert Sport wins 2011 BCPVA VIA Award

K-Tek President Brenda Parker with 2011 BCPVA VIA award

 

 

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K-Tek wins 2011 BCPVA VIA Award for Norbert Sport

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15, 2011
The British Columbia Professional Videographers Association is proud to present K-Tek with the 2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award for the Norbert Sport.

The 2011 BCPVA VIA was presented to Brenda Parker, President K-Tek, by BCPVA delegate Shawn Lam, at NAB 2011.

K-Tek’s Norbert Camera Mounting System is a rock-solid foundation for the latest generation of video-capable DSLRs and compact high-definition video cameras. The flexible Norbert system has mounting options for both tripod and handheld use. Its lightweight machined-aluminum base frame can be used to mount a variety of production tools, including:

  • external viewfinders and monitors
  • strobe/flash
  • continuous light sources
  • audio recorders
  • video recorders
  • microphones

The Norbert Sport uses foam covered extendable graphite handes on the side of the frame to make shooting action video and extreme sports much easier. There is also a handle that mounts on the top for easy transitioning from an upper hand held perspective to a lower to the ground perspective.

K-Tek Norbert Sport wins 2011 BCPVA VIA Award

K-Tek President Brenda Parker with 2011 BCPVA VIA award

Norbert Sport wins 2011 BCPVA VIA

K-Teck Norbert Sport with 2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award

The British Columbia Videographers Association is Canada’s largest non-profit professional video association and its members specialize in event, corporate, and wedding videography.

For more information on the 2011 BCPVA VIA, please contact Shawn Lam, BCPVA Past-President, and President of Shawn Lam Video, a Vancouver Video Production Company.

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Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio – 2011 BCPVA VIA Award

Monday, April 18th, 2011
BCPVA VIA

2011 British Columbia Professional Videographers Association Video Innovation Award

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 18, 2011
The British Columbia Professional Videographers Association is proud to present Blackmagic Design with the 2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award for the ATEM Television Studio.

The 2011 BCPVA VIA was presented to Grant Petty, CEO Blackmagic Design, by BCPVA delegate Shawn Lam, at NAB 2011.

ATEM Television Studio Award

Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design, with 2011 BCPVA VIA Award

 

“The Blackmagic Design ATEM Television Studio is a game changer in the video production switcher market.  This powerful 6 input HDMI & HD-SDI switcher has the value proposition of a switcher costing thousands more, which is impressive considering its prices is less than a thousand dollars.”

The ATEM Television Studio is a high definition production switcher with 6 channels of HDMI or HD-SDI inputs and featuring  real time H.264 encoding for live webcasting and HDMI multiview and HDMI program outputs.  The ATEM Television Studio is controlled by a software control panel (MAC & PC) and can be used with the ATEM 1 M/E Broadcast Panel.  The ATEM Television Studio will be available in July 2011 for $995.

ATEM Television Studio - Blackmagic Design

ATEM Television Studio with software control panel and multiview monitoring

The British Columbia Videographers Association is Canada’s largest non-profit professional video association and its members specialize in event, corporate, and wedding videography.

For more information on the 2011 BCPVA VIA, please contact Shawn Lam, BCPVA Past-President, and President of Shawn Lam Video, a Vancouver Video Production Company.

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Adobe Production Premium CS5.5 2011 BCPVA VIA award

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 18, 2011
The British Columbia Professional Videographers Association is proud to present Adobe with the 2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award for Adobe Production Premium CS5.5.

The 2011 BCPVA VIA was presented to Ginna Baldassarre, Adobe Sr. Product Manager and Bill Roberts, Adobe Director of Product Managament, by BCPVA delegate Shawn Lam, at NAB 2011.  Shawn Lam also reviewed Adobe Production Premium CS5.5 for EventDV magazine.

Adobe Production Premium CS5.5 includes new 5.5 versions of Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition (which returns to replace Soundbooth in Production Premium), Adobe After Effects, Adobe Flash Professional, Adobe Flash Catalyst, Adobe Device Central, Adobe Media Encoder, and Adobe Story. Premiere Pro CS5.5 is even faster at rendering video than the previous version, thanks to further improvements to the parallel GPU accelerated processing. After Effects features a new Warp Stabilizer feature that stabilizes handheld footage & Audition returns to the Production Premium CS5.5 suite, replacing soundbooth. Production Premium is available on both PC and MAC and will be available for purchase, upgrade, or with montly subscription pricing, in May 2011.

 

2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award

2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award - Adobe Production Premium CS5.5

The British Columbia Videographers Association is Canada’s largest non-profit professional video association and its members specialize in event, corporate, and wedding videography.

For more information on the 2011 BCPVA VIA, please contact Shawn Lam, BCPVA Past-President, and President of Shawn Lam Video, a Vancouver Video Production Company.

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April Newsletter

Monday, April 18th, 2011


April Newsletter 2011

This month we are meeting on Monday

Meeting Date: Monday April 18, 2011

Meeting Time: 6:30 Sharp – PLEASE BE ON TIME

Meet & Greet: 6:15 pm, Refreshments available

Place: MetroTown Center, Sears Community Room


 

Feature Presentation

Shawn Lam

NAB 2011

    Shawn is going to NAB 2011 in Las Vegas.  He will be checking out all the new and exciting gear on the horizon.
 
Shawn will be presenting BCPVA Video Innovation Awards to the companies he thinks have the best new and innovative products. 
  
Shawn will be bringing back some video and photos to share with the BCPVA members.  
 
Also on the Agenda:
 
1.  Regular BCPVA Business

2.  

EXL Films, Errol Lazare 

presents again due to being cut short last month

3. Feature presentation,  Shawn Lam
4.  John Porter also presents…

Do you want those amazing camera shots you see in the movies and on television but don't want to spend the big bucks to get them?

Small budget, no problem! John from Triangle Video Productions will show you how to get more impact from your productions on a shoe string budget.

Don't miss this demonstration that will make you a better cinematographer and be able to charge more for your work.

Open discussion at the end of the meeting, if time permits.

 
 

 



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March Newsletter

Monday, April 18th, 2011


March Newsletter 2011

Meeting Date:     Wednesday March 16, 2011

Meeting Time:    6:30 Sharp

Meet & Greet:    6:15 pm, Refreshments available

Place:                    MetroTown Center, Sears Community Room

 
Feature Presentation

Josh Rimer

YouTube – marketing tactics

   Josh Rimer is a YouTube Partner with over 3 million views on his videos and a daily blog about YouTube marketing tactics at www.JoshRimer.com. He has written an eBook explaining his top YouTube optimization and marketing strategies (free on his blog) and provides consulting, optimization and product placement to companies who want to increase their exposure on YouTube
 
Also on the Agenda:

1.  Regular BCPVA Business

2. Feature presentation, Josh Rimer

3.  Shawn Lam
Shawn will give a presentation on

"How to prospect a those BIG JOBS"

3.  We have a new member presentation by:
EXL Films – Errol Lazare


4.  Time permitting we will have an open discussion.

Did you know???

Genesis Matrix Video is sponsoring 
a video contest,
with $5000.00 in prizes

Learn more here

Entry deadline is March 21, 2011

 



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Camera wanted!!

Friday, April 15th, 2011

PLEASE CONTACT RONNIE DIRECTLY….

I’m looking for something on par with a Panasonic HMC40 or a Sony Z1U.
Ronnie Novak catseyevideo@shaw.ca

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Atomos Ninja 2011 BCPVA VIA award

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 15, 2011
The British Columbia Professional Videographers Association is proud to present Atomos with the 2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award for the Atomos Ninja.

The 2011 BCPVA VIA was presented to Atomos founders, Jeromy Young and Ian Overliese, by BCPVA delegate Shawn Lam, at NAB 2011.

“2011 will be remembered as the year of the external high definition recorder at NAB 2011 Atomos had the most attractive offerings with their HDMI Ninja and HD-SDI Samurai models. The concept of recording to a higher quality codec, before the video camera compresses it with their lossy codecs, is nothing new, but bringing that technology to a portable camera mountable device makes the concept practical. It is rare to see a piece of technology that so dramatically improves on existing video camera recording quality and Atomos does it with a feature set and attractive price point that makes the Ninja and Samurai must-haves.”

BCPVA VIA

2011 British Columbia Professional Videographers Association Video Innovation Award

The Atomos Ninja is a portable touchscreen Professional 10bit HD Recorder, Monitor, & Playback device that captures video and audio direct from any camera with a clean HDMI output. It encodes in real-time to the Apple ProRes format, onto removable laptop or solid state 2½ inch hard drives. The Ninja has dual hot-swappable battery slots, allowing for continuous power, and includes a Firewire800 and USB2.0/3.0 dock for fast transfer speeds. The Atomos Ninja is $995 USD and is aready shipping.

Atomos Ninja at NAB 2011

Atomos Ninja front view showing 4.3" 480x270 screen

Atomos Ninja case

2011 BCPVA VIA award winning Atomos Ninja in case

2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award at NAB 2011

Atomos founders Jeromy Young and Ian Overliese with BCPVA VIA Award

Atomos Ninja at NAB 2011

Atomos Ninja at NAB 2011

Dual batteries allow for continuous power for Atomos Ninja

The British Columbia Videographers Association is Canada’s largest non-profit professional video association and its members specialize in event, corporate, and wedding videography.

For more information on the 2011 BCPVA VIA, please contact Shawn Lam, BCPVA Past-President, and President of Shawn Lam Video, a Vancouver Video Production Company.

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SONY NEX-FS100 2011 VIA Award

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada, April 12, 2011
The British Columbia Professional Videographers Association is proud to present Sony with the 2011 BCPVA Video Innovation Award for the Sony NEX-FS100.

The 2011 BCPVA VIA was presented to Jeff Ibbotson, Senior Vice President, Professional Solutions Group, by BCPVA delegate Shawn Lam, at NAB 2011.

The NEX FS100 is a super 35 sensor interchangeable lens HD video camera with professional XLR audio inputs.  The super 35 sensor allows the FS100 to attain superior low light sensitivity and a sought-after bokeh, or defocus.  The FS-100 improves on the problems that DSLR camera operators have been limited by, including moiré, aliasing, rolling shutter, 12 minute record limits, lack of data-display-less HDMI record out, and egonomics.

 

Sony NAB Award - 2011 BCPVA VIA

Sony NAB Award - 2011 BCPVA VIA

The British Columbia Videographers Association is Canada’s largest non-profit professional video association and its members specialize in event, corporate, and wedding videography.

For more information on the 2011 BCPVA VIA, please contact Shawn Lam, BCPVA Past-President, and President of Shawn Lam Video, a Vancouver Video Production Company.

Sony FS100UK

Sony NEX-Fs100UK

Sony NEX-FS100

Rear view of FS100, showing one of two XLR inputs.

2011 BCPVA VIA for Sony NEX FS100

 

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WordCamp:Developers is looking for a videographer

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

WordCamp:Developers is looking for a videographer to partner with in documenting the event for publication on the web. Great opportunity for marketing and broad exposure.

WordCamp:Developers is a one day design and development conference in Vancouver, BC, Canada on May 5th, 2011. The conference will have two main tracks – one for developers and one for user experience designers. There are a total of 12 talks plus a keynote at the beginning.

We have gotten numerous requests to document the event on film for posterity so that people who for one reason or another can’t get to Vancovuer can learn something from the session. This is where we need to team up with a video production house. Our wish is to record each session, both the speaker (video and audio) and the actual presentation (screen capture). This will be done for both tracks which run simultaneously. What we are looking for is a video production company that wants to take on this challenge.

This is a non-profit community organized event and we’re trying to make it as accessible as possible we do not have room in our budget for video production. What we can offer instead is ample exposure both on the website, during the event and in the actual finished videos. The videos from the talks will be posted throughout the web, both on YouTube, the WordCamp:Developers website (www.wordcampdevelopers.com) and on WordPress.tv – the official WordPress video hub. These types of videos are hugely popular in the WordPress community and get viewed hundreds of thousands of times, so strategic placement of logos and names will be beneficial. What we propose is for our video production house to place their logos at the beginning and end of each video as well as a link to their services at the end of each video. That way there is significant marketing value in the project even if it is done pro bono.

If this sounds like the kind of project you want to take on please get in touch with us either through our website at www.wordcampdevelopers.com, through email: info [at] wordcampdevelopers.com or by calling Morten directly at 778.886.3697

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HD to SD

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Lately I’ve been asked by videographers and editors how to get a good standard definition version from a high definition master. This task continues to frustrate a lot of people to the point that they would rather avoid the problem entirely by shooting and delivering in SD. This is fine if you never want to re-purpose your footage for future use in a high def. project. This attitude is somewhat myopic in my opinion because one day in the future you’ll hear yourself say “Damn I wish I had shot that in HD.” Sound familiar?

more after the jump……

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POST-PRODUCTION FACILITIES

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

 

10. Video Postproduction Services
Percentage decrease: 24.9 percent With digital technology now the industry standard, video postproduction services have struggled over the last few years. The new technology has made jobs like editing, cutting and animating much less labor intensive. 43.2 percent of postproduction companies have closed since 2000. Credit: IBISWorld
 

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An extreme stop-motion video

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Here’s a link to stop motion video that quite amazing….enjoy….

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