News posts from 2004 Q3

Warren Harper · August 28th, 2004, 06:40 PM

I will be attending this year's IBC event in Amsterdam. I more into CGI and compositing but i do own a Canon XL1s and still love to film. I've never been to IBC before but i am looking forward to it. Anyone else going?

Rob Lohman · August 29th, 2004, 07:33 AM

I will be there as well. Not sure which days yet, but at least
sunday and monday.

Steven-Marc Couchouron · August 30th, 2004, 07:57 PM

I should also be there.

Barbara Lowry · September 1st, 2004, 07:27 AM

As I'm sure you are aware via the grapevine, there are only a handful of dealers who are authorized to sell the Canon XL2. ZGC is one of them. We're pleased to announce that the first shipment is arriving this week.

While Canon ramps up production, the demand exceeds supply at the moment (even before delivery!), so if you are keen on getting a camera for your upcoming production, please give us a call and place your order with a deposit. We will be sending them out to customers according to order placement.

We are taking orders for the Standard Canon XL2 Kits as well as the Canon XL2 Body-only Kits. We don't have an exact date for Body-only Kits yet, but anticipate October delivery.

Christine Brnic at ZGC is your point of contact and she loves hearing from you! 973-335-4460 or chris@zgc.com. See www.zgc.com for information about the XL2, accessories and what's included in each kit.

Aaron Koolen · September 1st, 2004, 02:42 PM

Haha, Barbara. By the subject I was like "What, an XL2s planned already?" :)

Thanks for the heads up though
Aaron

Barbara Lowry · September 1st, 2004, 03:00 PM

I guess this one instance where an apostrophe would have been better to use even if it would have been incorrect! When the XL1S came out did you try searching the Internet for it? It was impossible to find, because Google saw it as the plural of XL1. . . .

Anhar Miah · September 2nd, 2004, 09:06 AM

I dont know how i could have missed this but HD has been broadcasting in the UK and Europe for a while.

Its on the Astra 1D satelite 19.2o E (from memory, just google it)

Anyway its called Euro1080 (since it broadcats 1080i)

http://www.hd-1.tv/

It seems most people that are viewing it is via PC (with a DVB-S PCI card with CI and CAM cards) and using some programs such as progDVB and DVBviewer. Their PC is then connected to HD set or Projecter via DVI or other.

Of course a STB (set top box) is also available.

Anyone in the UK or Europe please put your hands up!

Gary Bettan · September 3rd, 2004, 02:04 PM

One of the coolest new ways to communicate on the web are blogs. Blogs are basically an online diary, that allows you to post your stories, news or thoughts.

We will use this new Videoguys' blog as our way of instantly communicating with our customers and web surfers all over the world. We'll be posting new information about upcoming products, technologies and promotions. We'll be able to include images and links that you can follow for additional information. Even cooler - You'll be able to add your own comments to each blog entry!!

Our goal is for the Videoguys Blog to become your information portal to the world of digital video editing & DVD production - including HDV & HD! We'll be posting press releases, links to on line reviews, first glimpses at new products and of course - the latest and greates Videoguys specials, deals & promotions!

Videoguys Blog http://www.videoguys.com/blog

Today's featured website is the XL2 Watchdog!

Gary

Chris Hurd · September 3rd, 2004, 05:33 PM

Very cool! Thanks, Gary! Lots of very good reading on that page -- looking forward to following it regularly!

David Slingerland · September 6th, 2004, 07:09 AM

I will be there also, probably on friday and monday, tuesday...
I hope to meet up with some of you guys!!

greetings

John Jay · September 8th, 2004, 04:32 AM

if any of you get the chance to beat the crowds to see the new Sony FX1 in the raw, could you please wave your hand in front of the lens when it is set to record to tape - I want to know how the mpeg encoding handles fast intraframe motion

thanks

George Ellis · September 8th, 2004, 06:00 AM

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/aboutus/P...sp?NewsID=3527

Liquid Edition
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/docloader...ml&Langue_ID=7

The also announced new Broadcast, CineHD, and Blue versions of the Liquid series. I think Broadcast replaces Silver and CineHD replaces Chrome, but not sure. See announcement and Liquid 6 home for links.

Don Berube · September 9th, 2004, 04:55 AM

If anyone will be in NYC during September 10-13, please take the time to stop by the Tribeca Center for RESFEST 2004 Digital Film Festival and say hello.

We will be showing the XL2 and assorted lenses.

http://resfest.com

Hoping to see someone DVinfo.net members! Please introduce yourself if you find the time to stop by.

Thanks!

- don

Barbara Lowry · September 10th, 2004, 12:39 PM

ZGC, Inc. cordially invites you to attend a special FREE premiere event featuring one of the most anticipated digital camcorders ever, the Canon XL2, at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City, September 21, 2004.

The event includes a one hour technical presentation plus a "hands on" review of the XL2 and a wide variety of optional accessories from Canon, P+S Technik, Chrosziel, Sennheiser, Bogen, Kata, Formatt, Nebtek and more.

A limited quantity of the XL2 standard camera kits will be available to order on-site. Orders placed on-site will be shipped FREE of charge anywhere in the continental United States with a FREE ZGC/Canon t-shirt.

Register now to guarantee your admission because seating is limited: http://xl2registration.studentfilmmakers.com/

Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Location: Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Ave. at 33rd St., New York City, Penntop North Room, 18th floor

Schedule: 5 p.m. check-in see equipment and XL2 accessories
6 to 7:30 p.m. Canon's technical presentation on the XL2 and Q/A.
7:30 to 9 p.m. Mingle, see accessories, ask questions, order equipment.

Cost to Attend: FREE

Don Berube · September 15th, 2004, 12:51 PM

Here's a call for any DVi members located near Boston,

I thought you would be interested in the upcoming RESFEST 2004 FILM FESTIVAL which will be held at the Brattle Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 17-19.

You may check out the screening schedule at http://resfest.com.

Please kindly forward this info any other film lovers whom you may know. I was at ResFest NYC last week and the films were really top notch!

See you there,

- don

August 28th, 2004, 06:40 PM	#31
Warren Harper New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 10	Who will be going to IBC 2004? I will be attending this year's IBC event in Amsterdam. I more into CGI and compositing but i do own a Canon XL1s and still love to film. I've never been to IBC before but i am looking forward to it. Anyone else going?

August 29th, 2004, 07:33 AM	#32
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I will be there as well. Not sure which days yet, but at least sunday and monday. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 30th, 2004, 07:57 PM	#33
Steven-Marc Couchouron Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Paris, France Posts: 110 Images: 5	I should also be there. __________________ SMCproductions.com

September 1st, 2004, 07:27 AM	#34
Barbara Lowry Sponsor: ZGC Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Posts: 56	New Canon XL2s Coming In As I'm sure you are aware via the grapevine, there are only a handful of dealers who are authorized to sell the Canon XL2. ZGC is one of them. We're pleased to announce that the first shipment is arriving this week. While Canon ramps up production, the demand exceeds supply at the moment (even before delivery!), so if you are keen on getting a camera for your upcoming production, please give us a call and place your order with a deposit. We will be sending them out to customers according to order placement. We are taking orders for the Standard Canon XL2 Kits as well as the Canon XL2 Body-only Kits. We don't have an exact date for Body-only Kits yet, but anticipate October delivery. Christine Brnic at ZGC is your point of contact and she loves hearing from you! 973-335-4460 or chris@zgc.com. See www.zgc.com for information about the XL2, accessories and what's included in each kit. __________________ Barbara Lowry ZGC, Inc. Watchdog Sponsor

September 1st, 2004, 02:42 PM	#35
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Haha, Barbara. By the subject I was like "What, an XL2s planned already?" :) Thanks for the heads up though Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

September 1st, 2004, 03:00 PM	#36
Barbara Lowry Sponsor: ZGC Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Posts: 56	I guess this one instance where an apostrophe would have been better to use even if it would have been incorrect! When the XL1S came out did you try searching the Internet for it? It was impossible to find, because Google saw it as the plural of XL1. . . . __________________ Barbara Lowry ZGC, Inc. Watchdog Sponsor

September 2nd, 2004, 09:06 AM	#37
Anhar Miah Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: United Kindom, England Posts: 290	UK(and Europe) HD CHANNEL NOW broadcasting!! I dont know how i could have missed this but HD has been broadcasting in the UK and Europe for a while. Its on the Astra 1D satelite 19.2o E (from memory, just google it) Anyway its called Euro1080 (since it broadcats 1080i) http://www.hd-1.tv/ It seems most people that are viewing it is via PC (with a DVB-S PCI card with CI and CAM cards) and using some programs such as progDVB and DVBviewer. Their PC is then connected to HD set or Projecter via DVI or other. Of course a STB (set top box) is also available. Anyone in the UK or Europe please put your hands up!

September 3rd, 2004, 02:04 PM	#38
Gary Bettan Sponsor: Electronic Mailbox Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 758	Videoguys Blog One of the coolest new ways to communicate on the web are blogs. Blogs are basically an online diary, that allows you to post your stories, news or thoughts. We will use this new Videoguys' blog as our way of instantly communicating with our customers and web surfers all over the world. We'll be posting new information about upcoming products, technologies and promotions. We'll be able to include images and links that you can follow for additional information. Even cooler - You'll be able to add your own comments to each blog entry!! Our goal is for the Videoguys Blog to become your information portal to the world of digital video editing & DVD production - including HDV & HD! We'll be posting press releases, links to on line reviews, first glimpses at new products and of course - the latest and greates Videoguys specials, deals & promotions! Videoguys Blog http://www.videoguys.com/blog Today's featured website is the XL2 Watchdog! Gary __________________ Check out http://www.videoguys.com 800 323-2325 We are the video editing and live video production experts! DV InfoNet members save 5%! Use Coupon Code DVINFO5OFF

September 3rd, 2004, 05:33 PM	#39
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Very cool! Thanks, Gary! Lots of very good reading on that page -- looking forward to following it regularly! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 6th, 2004, 07:09 AM	#40
David Slingerland Major Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Soest ,Holland Posts: 307	I will be there also, probably on friday and monday, tuesday... I hope to meet up with some of you guys!! greetings __________________ D.Slingerland director/cameraman http://www.slingerlandproductions.nl

September 8th, 2004, 04:32 AM	#41
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	if any of you get the chance to beat the crowds to see the new Sony FX1 in the raw, could you please wave your hand in front of the lens when it is set to record to tape - I want to know how the mpeg encoding handles fast intraframe motion thanks __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

September 8th, 2004, 06:00 AM	#42
George Ellis Trustee Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,241	Pinnacle Announces Version 6 of Liquid series http://www.pinnaclesys.com/aboutus/P...sp?NewsID=3527 Liquid Edition http://www.pinnaclesys.com/docloader...ml&Langue_ID=7 The also announced new Broadcast, CineHD, and Blue versions of the Liquid series. I think Broadcast replaces Silver and CineHD replaces Chrome, but not sure. See announcement and Liquid 6 home for links.

September 9th, 2004, 04:55 AM	#43
Don Berube Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA (travel frequently) Posts: 837	RESFEST NYC Sept 10-12 If anyone will be in NYC during September 10-13, please take the time to stop by the Tribeca Center for RESFEST 2004 Digital Film Festival and say hello. We will be showing the XL2 and assorted lenses. http://resfest.com Hoping to see someone DVinfo.net members! Please introduce yourself if you find the time to stop by. Thanks! - don __________________ DONALD BERUBE - noisybrain. Productions, LLC Director Of Photography/ Producer/ Consultant http://noisybrain.com/donbio.html CREATE and NETWORK with http://www.bosfcpug.org and also http://fcpugnetwork.org

September 10th, 2004, 12:39 PM	#44
Barbara Lowry Sponsor: ZGC Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Posts: 56	Canon XL2 Technical Presentation, NYC 9/21 - Register! ZGC, Inc. cordially invites you to attend a special FREE premiere event featuring one of the most anticipated digital camcorders ever, the Canon XL2, at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City, September 21, 2004. The event includes a one hour technical presentation plus a "hands on" review of the XL2 and a wide variety of optional accessories from Canon, P+S Technik, Chrosziel, Sennheiser, Bogen, Kata, Formatt, Nebtek and more. A limited quantity of the XL2 standard camera kits will be available to order on-site. Orders placed on-site will be shipped FREE of charge anywhere in the continental United States with a FREE ZGC/Canon t-shirt. Register now to guarantee your admission because seating is limited: http://xl2registration.studentfilmmakers.com/ Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Location: Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Ave. at 33rd St., New York City, Penntop North Room, 18th floor Schedule: 5 p.m. check-in see equipment and XL2 accessories 6 to 7:30 p.m. Canon's technical presentation on the XL2 and Q/A. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mingle, see accessories, ask questions, order equipment. Cost to Attend: FREE __________________ Barbara Lowry ZGC, Inc. Watchdog Sponsor

September 15th, 2004, 12:51 PM	#45
Don Berube Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA (travel frequently) Posts: 837	RESFEST BOSTON 2004 Film Festival Here's a call for any DVi members located near Boston, I thought you would be interested in the upcoming RESFEST 2004 FILM FESTIVAL which will be held at the Brattle Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September 17-19. You may check out the screening schedule at http://resfest.com. Please kindly forward this info any other film lovers whom you may know. I was at ResFest NYC last week and the films were really top notch! See you there, - don __________________ DONALD BERUBE - noisybrain. Productions, LLC Director Of Photography/ Producer/ Consultant http://noisybrain.com/donbio.html CREATE and NETWORK with http://www.bosfcpug.org and also http://fcpugnetwork.org