Technical Track/ Vendor Showcase

January 2001

The Technical Track/Vendor Showcase was presented by Mark Stephenson of Better Presentations, Inc. Mark gave us a hands-on-view of the Targa 3000 board from Pinnacle Systems. He demonstrated that it can render up to 8 layers in real time. It was a great demonstration of efficiency and image quality. Anyone considering a new non-linear system today should call Mark at (800) 227-1566 and see the Targa System before making a purchase.

For more information contact Mark Stephenson of Better Presentations, Inc. at betterpres@aol.com or http://www.betterpresentations.com

Main Program

 The main program was "Editing: Problems, Solutions & Techniques" presented by Mark Peterson of WaterMark Video. Mark demonstrated some of the problems editors come across and how to tackle them. Mark found ways to handle problems that crop up during production and he shared a secret or two. Mark really showed us how to "fix it in post!"
I know at least 6 new solutions for my next edit session because I came to January’s meeting.

Thanks to both Marks for a very informative meeting!

For more information contact Mark Peterson of WaterMark Video at watermarkvideo@worldnet.att.net

Technical Track/ Vendor Showcase

 February 2001

The Vendor Showcase was presented by Rod Harlan, President of Digital Video Professionals Association (DVPA) who gaves us some excellent examples of the benefits of membership in this national organization. Discounts from CDW, Mac/PC Mall and other national vendors and on telephone, web and cell service are offerred through DVPA membership.. DVPA has more on-line discussions, chats and tutorials than most other organizations of this type. Several members at this meeting are DVPA members and told us how happy they were with DVPA and its wide range of information and incredable savings.

For more information contact Rod Harlan, President of Digital Video Professionals Association (DVPA) at rod@dvpa.com or at http://www.dvpa.com.

Main Program

Rod Harlan, Marji McNeely, Micah Jarrett and David Rosenblatt covered the new release of the G4 DVD Production System with a hands on look at the easiest DVD authoring program around. And it was free! We also were given and in-depth look at the power of Quicktime including chapter and text tracks, virtual reality, fast start video and streaming video. In all it was a fun evening and all 57 people at the meeting were able to exchange ideas and business cards during the mixer and refreshments.

For more information contact Marji McNeely at marji@digital-devil.com or at http://www.digital-devil.com

For more information contact Micah Jarrett at jmjarrett@mac.com

For more information contact David Rosenblatt at info@silverimageinteractive.com or at http://www.siinteractive.com

Main Program

 March 2001

April Manning, an award-winning writer, provided an in-depth and entertaining meeting covering the many facets of scriptwriting. She used video programs, that had been produced using her scripts, to focus on specific proven techniques for writing creative and powerful scripts. April also shared her 10 tips for evaluating any finished script and provided an excellent hand-out of her presentation.

Tom Schroeppel, a veteran writer for film and video, gave us some real world tips on how to get your money's worth out of a writer. His professionalism showed in his witty and timely commentary.

Together the team of April and Tom provided important information about scriptwriting, from the perspectives of writers and clients.

For more information contact April Manning at amtm2@aol.com

For more information contact Tom Schroeppel at TomSchroeppel@.att.net or at http://tomschroeppel.home.att.net

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