I'm a print guy. I understand words and columns and photos. That's still photos - not ones that move.
So when Nick Brennan came to the paper's senior editors a year ago and started talking about making videos for our website, it sounded a little crazy.
And complicated. We needed videographers, broadcast reporters, video cameras and editing software. And I knew absolutely nothing about video.
But Nick, then a deputy news editor, was confident he could pull it off.
It seemed like a lot for a freshman film student. But we OK'd the project and gave Nick what little support we had - mostly time and encouragement.
Now, our video desk is producing a video or two a week, including a video of Ultra Violet Live on Tuesday that blew my word-centric mind. The desk has two editors and its own equipment. It's still growing, but it's already moved from just being one guy's experiment to an playing an important part in what we do at WSN.
Meanwhile, Nick's now our deputy managing editor for online content. (There are perks to being right.)
Being the student paper doesn't only mean that we cover news relevant to students. WSN is a teaching newspaper. A large part of what we do is give students opportunities they can't get anywhere else.
Our reporters get to write for a daily newspaper in New York City. Our photographers get to see their work in print. Our columnists get to speak on behalf of America's dream school. Our editors get to hire, manage and lead a staff. Nick got to take his dream and run with it.
We print 10,000 copies a day and get about 200,000 page views a month online. We're the most prominent platform for student work on campus.
It's one of the coolest things we do, but it's also fraught with misconceptions.
All the time, people tell me they didn't think they'd get to write for a semester or two after starting here; actually, we give people stories on day one. A grad student once told me one of her professors said WSN was run by militant undergrads who don't accept graduate students' work. (We do, and that grad student went on to be deputy copy chief. But I'm on the lookout for a "militant undergrad" hat.)
At WSN, we're looking for people with two traits: smart and hard-working. After that, the rest just comes.
Never written a newspaper story before? We'll teach you. Lots of our most successful staff members started from scratch. There are lots of cool stories at NYU, and we want to cover more.
Hate writing? No sweat. We need photographers, cartoonists, graphic artists, videographers, broadcast reporters, web designers, programmers - and just about everything else. There's no such thing as a skill we can't use.
So if you're smart, hardworking and interested, e-mail recruitment@nyunews.com or visit www.nyunews.com/workforus/. It's never too late to join.
After all, we're always looking for another Nick.
http://media.www.nyunews.com/
Friday, March 14, 2008
VIDEO – Videographers drool over RED camera
Beverly Hills (CA) – Sure the RED-ONE camera isn’t new, but this didn’t stop hundreds of videographers from drooling at last week’s HD Expo in Beverly Hills. Capable of recording up to 4520 by 2540 pixels video at up to 60 frames-per-second, the camcorder has been highly sought after by feature film makers and well-funded amateur directors. We got an up close look at the RED and here’s the video.
The RED-ONE was being demoed by 4K Ninjas, a company that rents out the cams and also provides technical assistance. One of their ninjas told us the RED was basically a 12 megapixel digital SLR camera that can fire at a sustained 24 to 60 fps. Video is recorded onto a hard-drive pack, high-speed Compact Flash cards or a solid state drive pack. Since the RED records such an insane amount of data, the drive packs combine two drives for double the recording rate.
The RED-ONE camcorder body sells for $17500. Of course you can’t do much with just the body and extra accessories like the lenses and viewfinders cost an arm and a leg. Heck the viewfinder itself is $3000, but oh it has a huge screen that displays 1280 by 720 progressive pixels.
The accessories attach via a rail and cage system and you basically “grow” the camera out. The end result looks like something from an alien planet.
We fired up our JVC HD-110 camcorder to shoot this video and the 4K Ninja guys basically laughed at us…. Oh the humanity.
UPDATE - In the video we said the RED-ONE accepts CF cards through an attachment. The camera body itself will accept CF cards, no attachment is needed.
UPDATE 2 - DOH... The CF cards are actually accepted through an extra $500 module.
http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/36408/113/
The RED-ONE was being demoed by 4K Ninjas, a company that rents out the cams and also provides technical assistance. One of their ninjas told us the RED was basically a 12 megapixel digital SLR camera that can fire at a sustained 24 to 60 fps. Video is recorded onto a hard-drive pack, high-speed Compact Flash cards or a solid state drive pack. Since the RED records such an insane amount of data, the drive packs combine two drives for double the recording rate.
The RED-ONE camcorder body sells for $17500. Of course you can’t do much with just the body and extra accessories like the lenses and viewfinders cost an arm and a leg. Heck the viewfinder itself is $3000, but oh it has a huge screen that displays 1280 by 720 progressive pixels.
The accessories attach via a rail and cage system and you basically “grow” the camera out. The end result looks like something from an alien planet.
We fired up our JVC HD-110 camcorder to shoot this video and the 4K Ninja guys basically laughed at us…. Oh the humanity.
UPDATE - In the video we said the RED-ONE accepts CF cards through an attachment. The camera body itself will accept CF cards, no attachment is needed.
UPDATE 2 - DOH... The CF cards are actually accepted through an extra $500 module.
http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/36408/113/
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Sanjay Dutt, Manyata tie the knot
MUMBAI: Superstar Sanjay Dutt, who tied the knot with his girlfriend of two years, Manyata, at the Taj Exotica in Goa on February 7 under the Special Marriage Act, 1954, solemnised the marriage vows (see video) according to Hindu rites on Monday in Mumbai.
The wedding reportedly took place at Manyata's friend, Pradeep's house.
Last month, the actor finally completed the divorce proceedings with ex-wife Rhea Pillai. Before that Dutt had been married to actress Richa Sharma.
A source said, "Two officers from the registrar of marriages in Goa were called to the hotel to solemnise the marriage on February 7.
Among the witnesses present in Goa were Dharam Oberoi, the CEO of Sanjay Dutt Production, and the actor's business manager and close friend Bunty Walia, who had flown from Mumbai a day after a TV awards function, for the marriage."
Oberoi, who is Manyata's godfather, reportedly gave away the bride. Oberoi's actress daughter Neha, and Dutt's closest friends Ajay alias Bittu and Prashant (a common friend of Fardeen Khan and Dutt) were the other witnesses at the wedding.
The groom was casually dressed in a yellow T-shirt and jeans and the bride glowed in her simple purple T-shirt and trousers. The Dutt family wanted to keep it a personal affair. Just after the marriage in Goa, the actor went back on the sets of the film Kidnap .
The marriage ceremony took place while Dutt was shooting for Suniel Shetty's production, EMI, in Goa.
TOI has learnt that Dutt presented Manyata a diamond ring worth Rs 40 lakh as wedding gift. "She was spotted wearing sindoor at a school function (see video) on Saturday evening," a source said.
"It was the first time we saw her wearing sindoor , which indicated her married status." Manyata refused to comment, although she did mention to some mediapersons that her husband would be the best person to answer the question. Sanjay and Manyata have been seeing each other since October 2006.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The wedding reportedly took place at Manyata's friend, Pradeep's house.
Last month, the actor finally completed the divorce proceedings with ex-wife Rhea Pillai. Before that Dutt had been married to actress Richa Sharma.
A source said, "Two officers from the registrar of marriages in Goa were called to the hotel to solemnise the marriage on February 7.
Among the witnesses present in Goa were Dharam Oberoi, the CEO of Sanjay Dutt Production, and the actor's business manager and close friend Bunty Walia, who had flown from Mumbai a day after a TV awards function, for the marriage."
Oberoi, who is Manyata's godfather, reportedly gave away the bride. Oberoi's actress daughter Neha, and Dutt's closest friends Ajay alias Bittu and Prashant (a common friend of Fardeen Khan and Dutt) were the other witnesses at the wedding.
The groom was casually dressed in a yellow T-shirt and jeans and the bride glowed in her simple purple T-shirt and trousers. The Dutt family wanted to keep it a personal affair. Just after the marriage in Goa, the actor went back on the sets of the film Kidnap .
The marriage ceremony took place while Dutt was shooting for Suniel Shetty's production, EMI, in Goa.
TOI has learnt that Dutt presented Manyata a diamond ring worth Rs 40 lakh as wedding gift. "She was spotted wearing sindoor at a school function (see video) on Saturday evening," a source said.
"It was the first time we saw her wearing sindoor , which indicated her married status." Manyata refused to comment, although she did mention to some mediapersons that her husband would be the best person to answer the question. Sanjay and Manyata have been seeing each other since October 2006.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Business buzz
Out of chaos, a wedding video
There is sure be the usual plethora of Valentine's Day marriage proposals this week, but then comes the fun part -- planning for the wedding.
What about video? Why go to the expense of hiring a pro when Uncle Sandy, Aunt Linda, Cousin Johnny and Brother Paul all have those high-tech video cameras?
The problem there is that along with the perfectly filmed, sunset-lit film chronicle of the ceremony, you also have video evidence of Uncle Gary passing out in the punchbowl, 30 minutes of the reception hall floor because your best friend Bill forgot to turn off his camera and other embarrassing and useless footage.
That is where Parrish-based Home Video Studio says it can help.
Matt Pierce, owner of the franchised studio, says he can edit the video taken by your wedding guests and create a customized video scrapbook.
Besides the wedding videos, Pierce said, he can produce photo/video montages of the bride and groom for wedding rehearsals, and can transfer previously recorded VHS tapes to DVD.
For more information, call 776-0010, e-mail matt.p@homevideostudio or go to www.homevideostudio.com.
-- Gerard Walen
Bicycle shop gets eco-conscious
Karen Freeman and Earl Lang, owners of Acme Bicycle Shops in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, say they have recently taken steps in their bicycle shops to be eco-friendly.
Among their endeavors:
The shops are lighted with energy-efficient florescent lights.
Insulation has been installed in the ceiling and walls to reduce the need for cooling and heating.
Signs and exterior lights are on timers to reduce electricity usage.
Used bicycles and replaced parts are recycled. The bicycles, mostly donated trade-ins, are given to the Edgewater Methodist Church for its Bicycle Ministry. Church volunteers make these bicycles serviceable and then give them to anyone in need.
Unusable parts, wheels and frames are collected and taken to the recycling center to be put back into the system. Cardboard packaging is collected by a paper recycler.
Earl Lang commutes to work by bicycle at least one day a week to save on gasoline, and he encourages customers use their bicycles rather than a car to run errands and shop. Many customers equip their bicycles with racks and baskets so that they can use them for shopping.
-- Staff report
Firm creates volunteer program
In honor and memory of former paralegal Judith K. Green, who died in December, Sarasota law firm Abel Band, Chartered, has established The Judith K. Green Abel Band Employee Volunteer Program.
Abel Band will provide its employees one paid work day of volunteer time per year, which would result in more than 700 volunteer hours to the community.
"In the event of an untimely loss of an employee, it is often difficult to express a company's appreciation of the employee's commitment and responsibility to the employee's family, friends and co-workers," said Jan Walters Pitchford, managing shareholder of the firm, in a statement. "We sincerely hope that The Judith K. Green Abel Band Employee Volunteer Program memorializes the positive impact Ms. Green made on our firm and within her community of family and friends."
http://www.heraldtribune.com
There is sure be the usual plethora of Valentine's Day marriage proposals this week, but then comes the fun part -- planning for the wedding.
What about video? Why go to the expense of hiring a pro when Uncle Sandy, Aunt Linda, Cousin Johnny and Brother Paul all have those high-tech video cameras?
The problem there is that along with the perfectly filmed, sunset-lit film chronicle of the ceremony, you also have video evidence of Uncle Gary passing out in the punchbowl, 30 minutes of the reception hall floor because your best friend Bill forgot to turn off his camera and other embarrassing and useless footage.
That is where Parrish-based Home Video Studio says it can help.
Matt Pierce, owner of the franchised studio, says he can edit the video taken by your wedding guests and create a customized video scrapbook.
Besides the wedding videos, Pierce said, he can produce photo/video montages of the bride and groom for wedding rehearsals, and can transfer previously recorded VHS tapes to DVD.
For more information, call 776-0010, e-mail matt.p@homevideostudio or go to www.homevideostudio.com.
-- Gerard Walen
Bicycle shop gets eco-conscious
Karen Freeman and Earl Lang, owners of Acme Bicycle Shops in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, say they have recently taken steps in their bicycle shops to be eco-friendly.
Among their endeavors:
The shops are lighted with energy-efficient florescent lights.
Insulation has been installed in the ceiling and walls to reduce the need for cooling and heating.
Signs and exterior lights are on timers to reduce electricity usage.
Used bicycles and replaced parts are recycled. The bicycles, mostly donated trade-ins, are given to the Edgewater Methodist Church for its Bicycle Ministry. Church volunteers make these bicycles serviceable and then give them to anyone in need.
Unusable parts, wheels and frames are collected and taken to the recycling center to be put back into the system. Cardboard packaging is collected by a paper recycler.
Earl Lang commutes to work by bicycle at least one day a week to save on gasoline, and he encourages customers use their bicycles rather than a car to run errands and shop. Many customers equip their bicycles with racks and baskets so that they can use them for shopping.
-- Staff report
Firm creates volunteer program
In honor and memory of former paralegal Judith K. Green, who died in December, Sarasota law firm Abel Band, Chartered, has established The Judith K. Green Abel Band Employee Volunteer Program.
Abel Band will provide its employees one paid work day of volunteer time per year, which would result in more than 700 volunteer hours to the community.
"In the event of an untimely loss of an employee, it is often difficult to express a company's appreciation of the employee's commitment and responsibility to the employee's family, friends and co-workers," said Jan Walters Pitchford, managing shareholder of the firm, in a statement. "We sincerely hope that The Judith K. Green Abel Band Employee Volunteer Program memorializes the positive impact Ms. Green made on our firm and within her community of family and friends."
http://www.heraldtribune.com
Sunday, January 6, 2008
We're ready for your close-ups, Ann Arbor videographers
When Bob Dylan was in town recently performing at Eastern Michigan University, I was reminded of the moment on the live Grammy show about nine years ago when a guy escaped from the background ensemble, took off his shirt, and started dancing like a goon next to Dylan, who didn't miss a beat.
It was the funniest 40 seconds in TV history.
No sooner had I wished I could see that clip again than I was on YouTube, typing in a search for "Bob Dylan'' and "soy bomb'' - the words the guy had written on his chest.
And there it was. One click, and I was laughing all over again.
That's why I'm a fan of YouTube, the Web site that allows users to upload, view and share video clips.
Who needs a TV anymore? If Marie Osmond faints after her performance on "Dancing with the Stars'' and you weren't there to see it, no prob. It's waiting on YouTube. Watch it 100 times if you want.
Want to learn how to dance to Crank That Soulja Boy? You got it.
Want to join the 66,000 others who have watched my amazingly talented nephew? Search for "beat boxing maniac kid.'' See Stuey beat box.
How about a time-elapsed clip of a pumpkin decomposing? Or a look at some office humor? Maybe someone posted your marching band's performance from last night.
Until recently, I had no interest in videotaping. At home, I've left that to my husband. (He's a professional photographer. Why wouldn't I?) I recall videotaping the trip to St. Joe's to have a baby, but only because Gary was driving. And there was a ballet recital here or there.
http://www.mlive.com/features/annarbornews/index.ssf?/base/features-0/1199374833242410.xml&coll=2
It was the funniest 40 seconds in TV history.
No sooner had I wished I could see that clip again than I was on YouTube, typing in a search for "Bob Dylan'' and "soy bomb'' - the words the guy had written on his chest.
And there it was. One click, and I was laughing all over again.
That's why I'm a fan of YouTube, the Web site that allows users to upload, view and share video clips.
Who needs a TV anymore? If Marie Osmond faints after her performance on "Dancing with the Stars'' and you weren't there to see it, no prob. It's waiting on YouTube. Watch it 100 times if you want.
Want to learn how to dance to Crank That Soulja Boy? You got it.
Want to join the 66,000 others who have watched my amazingly talented nephew? Search for "beat boxing maniac kid.'' See Stuey beat box.
How about a time-elapsed clip of a pumpkin decomposing? Or a look at some office humor? Maybe someone posted your marching band's performance from last night.
Until recently, I had no interest in videotaping. At home, I've left that to my husband. (He's a professional photographer. Why wouldn't I?) I recall videotaping the trip to St. Joe's to have a baby, but only because Gary was driving. And there was a ballet recital here or there.
http://www.mlive.com/features/annarbornews/index.ssf?/base/features-0/1199374833242410.xml&coll=2
LARRY JORDAN TO SPEAK AT THE WEDDING & EVENT VIDEOGRAPHERS ASSOCIATION (WEVA) INTERNATIONAL EXPO IN LAS VEGAS
Internationally-renowned editor, director and Apple-Certified trainer Larry Jordan has been invited by the Wedding & Event Videographers Association (WEVA) to speak at WEVA’s Wide World of Weddings & Events at PMA 08 in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 29-February 2, 2008. His presentations will showcase the new features of Apple Inc.’s Final Cut Pro 6 and present a wide variety of lesser-known techniques to WEVA members.
“I’m delighted to be returning to WEVA,” said Jordan. “I had a great time at last year’s Expo. The Wedding & Event Videographers Association is an amazing group and I look forward to sharing tips and techniques to give their members significant advantages over their competition.”
WEVA’s Wide World of Weddings & Events at PMA 08 is the world’s largest annual industry trade show for videographers, highlighting the most current video techniques and digital technology designed to provide a competitive-edge in wedding and event videography. Show features include special WEVA events, demonstrations and editing system training. This year’s Expo, featuring over 600 exhibitors, is made possible by the collaboration of WEVA and Photo Marketing Association International (PMA). For more information about WEVA’s Wide World of Weddings & Events at PMA 08, visit www.wevaexpo.com.
About Photo Marketing Association International (PMA)
As an international professional trade association, PMA® helps the worldwide photo imaging community achieve business success and adapt to new technologies. Its commitment to 20,000 members in 100-plus countries is part of an 82-year legacy that connects business owners to a network of knowledge and support. PMA furthers this purpose through the development of educational programs and business services, marketing research, publications, and trade shows. For more information, visit www.pmai.org.
About Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA)
The Wedding & Event Videographers Association (WEVA) is the largest nonprofit trade association representing professional wedding and event videographers. WEVA is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of videographers worldwide through continuing education, technical support, group benefits, advocacy committees and professional development training. For more information, visit www.weva.com.
About Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.
Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc. provides high-quality, engaging, training and information through a variety of media worldwide. We cover video production and post-production for practicing professionals and students, with an emphasis on Apple’s Final Cut Studio. Please visit our website at: www.larryjordan.biz.
http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=32033&cat=12
“I’m delighted to be returning to WEVA,” said Jordan. “I had a great time at last year’s Expo. The Wedding & Event Videographers Association is an amazing group and I look forward to sharing tips and techniques to give their members significant advantages over their competition.”
WEVA’s Wide World of Weddings & Events at PMA 08 is the world’s largest annual industry trade show for videographers, highlighting the most current video techniques and digital technology designed to provide a competitive-edge in wedding and event videography. Show features include special WEVA events, demonstrations and editing system training. This year’s Expo, featuring over 600 exhibitors, is made possible by the collaboration of WEVA and Photo Marketing Association International (PMA). For more information about WEVA’s Wide World of Weddings & Events at PMA 08, visit www.wevaexpo.com.
About Photo Marketing Association International (PMA)
As an international professional trade association, PMA® helps the worldwide photo imaging community achieve business success and adapt to new technologies. Its commitment to 20,000 members in 100-plus countries is part of an 82-year legacy that connects business owners to a network of knowledge and support. PMA furthers this purpose through the development of educational programs and business services, marketing research, publications, and trade shows. For more information, visit www.pmai.org.
About Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA)
The Wedding & Event Videographers Association (WEVA) is the largest nonprofit trade association representing professional wedding and event videographers. WEVA is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of videographers worldwide through continuing education, technical support, group benefits, advocacy committees and professional development training. For more information, visit www.weva.com.
About Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc.
Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc. provides high-quality, engaging, training and information through a variety of media worldwide. We cover video production and post-production for practicing professionals and students, with an emphasis on Apple’s Final Cut Studio. Please visit our website at: www.larryjordan.biz.
http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=32033&cat=12
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Real Estate Videographers Needed Nationwide
Fizber.com, the fastest growing US Online Real Estate Site, is building a network of videographers nationwide and looking for video professionals to fill their Videographers Directory (http://videographers.fizber.com/signup.html).
Real estate video tours are becoming extremely popular nowadays. More and more home owners and real estate agents are integrating video into real estate listings. With the continuous advances in technology, studies show that full motion video is the most compelling visual medium for online marketing.
Fizber.com launched their videographers directory (http://videographers.fizber.com/) aiming to provide home sellers, real estate agents and many others with this invaluable tool that highlights their properties or listings. "Real estate video requires some specialized techniques," says Julia Foster, PR Manager for Fizber.com. "Therefore, I think it's a good idea to hire a professional to produce polished and compelling real estate video. It definitely makes all the difference to have someone experienced in the shooting, editing and production of the videos."
Video presentation of houses has become another branch of service in the real estate world, and Fizber.com has realized the necessity of launching a videographer directory to better serve their customers needs. "It takes more than a HD camera to make the house look good on video", adds Foster. "There has to be a professional or at least experienced video creator with knowledge in real estate so that they can provide an informative experience during the real estate video about the entire house to the viewer".
http://www.pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46797&Itemid=9
Real estate video tours are becoming extremely popular nowadays. More and more home owners and real estate agents are integrating video into real estate listings. With the continuous advances in technology, studies show that full motion video is the most compelling visual medium for online marketing.
Fizber.com launched their videographers directory (http://videographers.fizber.com/) aiming to provide home sellers, real estate agents and many others with this invaluable tool that highlights their properties or listings. "Real estate video requires some specialized techniques," says Julia Foster, PR Manager for Fizber.com. "Therefore, I think it's a good idea to hire a professional to produce polished and compelling real estate video. It definitely makes all the difference to have someone experienced in the shooting, editing and production of the videos."
Video presentation of houses has become another branch of service in the real estate world, and Fizber.com has realized the necessity of launching a videographer directory to better serve their customers needs. "It takes more than a HD camera to make the house look good on video", adds Foster. "There has to be a professional or at least experienced video creator with knowledge in real estate so that they can provide an informative experience during the real estate video about the entire house to the viewer".
http://www.pr-usa.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46797&Itemid=9
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