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Podcast title	Pixelriffic - A videographer's blog
Website URL	http://www.pixelriffic.com/ind...
Description	Video production notes from an event videographer. From software and hardware, to techniques and tips for running an event video business.
Updated	Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:27:53 -0600
Category	Arts & Entertainment
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1. The train wreck called U-Verse http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: I had high hopes for this service. We moved into a new home just east of town, and the entire neighborhood was covered in fiber! I faced the promise that fiber would be brought to our new home! There is a terminus only seven feet from our home. Sadly, SBC/ATT is the same pathetic trainwreck as they have been for many years. I have spent almost six hours on the phone these past two days. It
2. Scientific Atlanta and Time Warner http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: We recently moved, and had to give up our much loved Grande Cable and internet. We had the HD service from Grande, and this required a switch away from using our Tivo as our DVR and tuner. It was a tough adjustment, as nothing compares to a Tivo in terms of functionality. After a time, we became used to the Motorola DVR, and it worked reasoably well for us. It was definitely no Tivo, but
3. Is Epson green with greed? http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: After Epson's recent victory against aftermarket ink suppliers this past year, affordable aftermarket cartridges are nearly impossible to find. The ones that are available are either old stock, or of dubious quality. Let me say that I do feel that Epson produces some of the Best ink jet printers on the market, if not the very best. Print quality is amazing, and you get a great bang for your
4. Samsung T-10 PMP http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: You know, I just seem to keep holding out hope for an iPod killer. In some ways, this player does come closer than most any out there. Nice form factor, beautiful display, and great sound that I feel is superior to most iPods. What did finally cause me to pull the trigger and buy this thing is bluetooth support. Not just for headphones, though it does do that, but you can actually take calls
5. HD DVD has lost the war http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: As if one more final nail was needed in this coffin, Onkyo announces their departure from the now vacant HD DVD camp. It's pretty amazing how quickly this format has fallen. I've never seen anything like this, and I've lived through quite a number of formats in my lifetime. I will say one thing. This has nothing to do with which format is better in terms of technology. Ah I was so pleased
6. 1234 and resolution http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: I once was taken away many a time by a music video. I witnessed the dawn of MTV. Of course, many of the videos of that time look more than a bit dated now. I've watched few in recent years, but still love music. I'm not so old that I can't appreciate this enjoyable tune by Fiest. These days, not quite as many music videos stand out in my mind. Perhaps it's a curse of inexhaustible budgets,
7. A new camera from Sony http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: It seems that Sony drops a new camera every time I turn around these days. This one has a couple of interesting features that make stand out a bit. For one thing, it's a shoulder mount cam, and the second puzzler is that it's projected to sell for about $1900. It's probably safe to say that this camera won't feel as robust as some of the good old DSR series units. I don't see how they could
8. User generated video: Money from the memes? http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: In a sea of user generated online video, where some are cute, and so many are just awful, once in a while you get a surprise. So much of what's found on YouTube, and many other online video sites these days is the work of amateurs. Some of these videos might only have meaning to friends and family. A clip of the baby's first steps for example. There's certainly nothing at all wrong with this,
9. Better audio makes for better video http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: I was recently talking with a videographer friend. A great shooter with years of experience. Discussing a problem with low audio levels in editing, I asked if the audio was normalized and was compression used? The answer was no to both, and it turns out that this person was not really familiar with compressions, and how to use it. In my experience, they're not alone. Good audio is crucial
10. UFO camping lights and the mic light http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: I ran across this thread on DVinfo.net recently about the "Mic Light" and the very similar "UFO Camping Light". It was implied in an earlier posting that the Flolight folks were simply reselling the same camp light for a good bit more money. Turns out they were refitting the units with LEDs of a more useable color temperature, and a higher quality. Having had experience with circuit board
11. Did the MPAA pirate a film? http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: This film was released a year or so ago, and the filmmaker appeared at last years SXSW. Damn sorry I missed the appearance at the downtown Alamo. perhaps you don't know these last two sentences mean? If you lived in Austin as I do, you would. In short, it's a festival of music, film, art, tech, and more. Anyways, I think Kirby Dick is a new hero in my book. OK, so I've not seen this film
12. Apple to support both Blu-Ray and HD-DVD? http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: According to an article on Think Secret, Apple is considering supporting both not only Blu-Ray (it's been a member of the consortium for some time) but HD-DVD as well. As a PC user myself, I was ignorant of the fact that Apple did not yet have have support for either high definition disc format. As a chosen media platform by many, the demand is definitely out there. The recent announcements
13. Toshiba HD-A2 http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Well I've gone and done it now. A new Toshiba HD-A2 is now part of the ol' audio video system. The prices on these players has been dropping rapidly over these past months, and this particular player was had as a refurb for $200. The original HD-A1 suffered from slow startup among a few other niggles. The A2 improves greatly on this by cutting starup time down to around 30 seconds. HD-DVD
14. Creative Cow http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: I've made mention of Creative Cow back in the days of the podcast, but I think it deserves another plug. They now offer a great magazine, in addition to all of the great resources on the site. For those that may not know, Creative Cow is a great resource for information and tutorials on a wide range of video production software, as well as some great hardware info. They feature forums that
15. Sanyo VPC-C40 Camcorder http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: This little flash camcorder is pretty amazing. I just came across this at Radio Shack as a closeout. You might still be able to find one at a local store. I couldn't resist the $200 price tag. Sure, it won't take the place of even a mid line MiniDV camcorder, but it has a couple of definite advantages. Looking to take a trip in the next few months, I was hesitant to drag both a camcorder,
16. Vizio L42 Plasma HDTV http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: This Vizio L42 is the most recent addition to our home entertainment rig. It will also be used for some client presentations. These sets can be found online for a heck of a deal these days, as was this one. It's a respectable performer, and actually looked better than some bigger name brand units. It's currently being used with a non upscaling DVD player, and the set's own upscaler does a
17. LG HD-DVD ROM / Blu-Ray Burner combo http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: A review on the new LG combo drive. Seems it made a good impression, but there's definitely a catch. You'll need to save up almost $1200 for this little gem. You'd better also save a few dollars for Blu-Ray blanks, as they run about $10 to $20 per disc right now. You can get up to 50GB per dual layer disc, so when you look at this just from the data backup angle alone, it seems a bit more
18. DIY Camcorder http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: Pretty darn clever idea here. A home brewed camcorder! It actually looks pretty darn nice in the photos. While it may lack some of the features of factory built rigs, it comes in at a fraction of the price. Interestingly, this sort of modular design is the new trend in higher end cameras. Take the Red One camera for example. The camera itself is just the imaging unit, and it too can live
19. A handy monopod http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: This is actually my second one of these, a Manfrotto 3245 monopod. My first was purchased a couple of years ago, but sadly was left behind at a shoot, and never seen again. Apparently, someone ended up with a really nice monopod. Of course I did have a second `pod to use, but it just wasn't the same. Personally, I don't see how other event videographers do without one. The real difference
20. Blockbuster Video favors Blu-Ray over HD-DVD http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: You may have seen this posted in numerous tech blogs around the `sphere, but it looks to be confirmed. Blockbuster will continue to offer HD-DVD via it's online service. Looks like this might be an important battle for Blu-Ray. I believe a pretty good argument can be made for either format. HD-DVD has wider player support, Blu-Ray has the potential of more storage capacity, and so on. The
21. From a podcast to a text blog http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (, 0.00Mb) Description: It's been a while since the last podcast. It's tough to find the time to record, edit, and publish these days. I've finally decided to make the transition to a text blog. The feed will remain up for a brief time, and the previous episodes will remain in the archive for at least a few months. Thanks so much to all who listened, and those who sent their kind messages of encouragement. The
22. Episode Thirty Of A Pixelriffic Podcast http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (audio/mpeg, 5.53Mb) Description: It's been a while since the last episode. It's tough to find the time these days. I'm pondering as to whether or not to continue with the podcast. If this happens, the site will simply become a text blog. This episode covers an inexpensive camera stabilizer called "Levelcam". If you can carry your lunch tray without spilling your food, you can use this thing right out of the package. Get
23. Episode Thirty Of A Pixelriffic Podcast http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (audio/mpeg, 6.89Mb) Description: A listener writes in a while back about online video editing solutions. Yep, it sounded odd to me too at first, but you might be surprised how well these things actually work. They won't replace an editing application installed on your computer, but they're a great way for a newcomer to get started. Check them out: www.eyespot.com www.motionbox.com www.jumpcut.com Get the podcast
24. Episode Twentynine Of A Pixelriffic Podcast http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (audio/mpeg, 8.51Mb) Description: Some recent experiences while making a political ad for television. Get a good scriptwriter, and time your script! Has anyone out there tried either of these two matte box systems? Cinetactics Matteblox Imagewest.tv Universal Matte Box Get the podcast
25. Episode Twentyeight Of A Pixelriffic Podcast http://www.pixelriffic.com/200... download (audio/mpeg, 6.12Mb) Description: This episode features an interview with Akkana Peck, author of "Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional". I also talk a bit about the use of still images in video production. For the book, go here. Get The Gimp Get the podcast