Atlanta Videographers Meeting

The next meeting for the Atlanta Videographers Association is being held Wednesday February 1st. It starts at 6:30pm and is free/open to everyone. More information:
http://atlantavideographers.net/20268_1415.asp

Shooting for DVD

VideoSystems has a good quick-read article up right now on the idiosyncracies of shooting for DVD. In short, many digital video producers complete their projects with the delivery of a DVD disc. Due to the nature of the delivery method, there are certain things you will want to take into consideration when capturing your shots.

This article in particular gives some much needed thought on image capture as it relates to film stock, not just video tape.

http://www.videosystems.com/e-newsletters/Shooting_for_DVD012606/index.html

NAB Post|Production World Conference

Here's some detailed information on this year's NAB PostProduction World Conference:
http://www.nabshow.com/conferences/ppwc.asp

Also (listed on the page, but linked from here for your convenience) there is a PDF with a more eyeball-friendly view of the stuff available for you at the show:
http://www.nabshow.com/conferences/ppc2006schedule.pdf

Check out the page for more details on date, times and cost. I'm not yet registered, but I'm very seriously considering it for this year as there will be plenty of things to learn and see.

Details on Multicam feature in Premiere Pro 2.0

Here's a quick (well, 3 page) rundown on using Premiere Pro 2.0's new multicam feature:
http://www.dmnforums.com/cgi-bin/viewarticle.cgi?id=36989

Zaxwerks Promotion

Here's a promotion from Zaxwerks, creators of 3D compositing plugins...thought I'd pass it on:

"For a limited time we are offering a New Years special for you to upgrade to the PRO version for only $169, (regularly $225). Or upgrade to the fantastic ProAnimator for only $395 (regularly $645). These prices are available by phone order only, through February 15th, 2006. They are not available on our online web store.

To order, call 800-549-0250 in the US or 626-309-9102 and mention this email to receive the discounted prices. For international orders email us for instructions.

Invigorator PRO for After Effects - http://www.zaxwerks.com/2004/AEInvig_PRO_Hilights.html
If you don't have Invigorator PRO you are only getting half the picture. PRO has many additional features that will help you to work faster and make your work better looking. The built in text engine is worth the upgrade price all by itself. With it you can do your text layouts inside the Invigorator, skipping Illustrator completely. Making multiple titles takes nothing more than editing the live 3D text. Invigorator PRO also has motion blur, 3D primitives such as spheres, cubes and cylinders, and has the ability to paint your objects in wireframe, cartoon or hiddenline style shading for cool new looks. Find out about the other great features of PRO by clicking on the link above.

ProAnimator - http://www.zaxwerks.com/2004/PA_Hilights.html
What the Invigorator did for creating 3D titles and logos (instant creation, unlimited modification), the ProAnimator does for 3D animation. Especially designed for creating beautifully detailed and sophisticated title and logo animation, the ProAnimator brings extraordinary power to your fingertips. Create complete animations within a few short minutes. Make version after version of similar animations without having to redo any work. A remarkable piece of software. Purchase now and qualify to receive a free update to version 4, coming in January."