New ProHD tutorial DVD?

Tim Dashwood · October 5th, 2007, 03:35 PM

Well it seems there is an immediate demand for English NTSC versions so I will take that into consideration. Most of the DVD is actually 24P anyway, so I think a universal DVD player connected to a PAL tv will handle it properly.
I'll just have to go region free I guess.

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Originally Posted by Sean Adair

and I know your expertise would add a lot to the setting

I provided JVC with a 15 minute piece from the DVD in the summer that I think they have been showing at events like this. It is a "Depth of Field" primer and a description of how SLR/Cine lens adapters work, as well as HZ-CA13U test footage.

Sean Adair · October 6th, 2007, 08:01 AM

You mean it's not Bluray!? That changes everything ;^)
Seriously, region-free almost always makes sense - certainly for independant releases. I think the region encoding is an abdomination, and the only purpose I see for it is for the the large commercial distributors to squeeze more money out of specific markets.

Tim Dashwood · October 6th, 2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Adair

You mean it's not Bluray!? That changes everything ;^)
Seriously, region-free almost always makes sense - certainly for independant releases. I think the region encoding is an abdomination, and the only purpose I see for it is for the the large commercial distributors to squeeze more money out of specific markets.

I would love to do it Blu-Ray or HD-DVD but the mastering cost is prohibitive. Maybe when burners come down in price I'll think about authoring in a hi-def format and burning one-offs by request.
All of the elements were mastered in 720p sequences to make the downconversion to either NTSC or PAL easy. This will also 'future-proof' it and allow for native output back to mpeg2.

Saul Martinez · October 8th, 2007, 03:09 PM

Hi Tim, I am from Guatemala, and I am an Spanish native speaker and my second lenguage is Englsh, I could supervise the Spanish version of the subtitles of your ProHD DVD. Count with me.
Saul Martinez

Jacques Menard · October 8th, 2007, 04:13 PM

I could be the Québécois on your translation tean if you are still looking!

David Chapman · November 2nd, 2007, 12:19 AM

Where can I get this DVD? Is it finished yet?

Sean Adair · November 2nd, 2007, 07:52 AM

Tim, is the dvd going to cover the soon to be released JVC GY-HD350?
OK - just kiddin'!
I HAVE heard from a reliable source, that Apple's 720p 60 codec is IMMINENT for release in a FCP 6 (studio 2) update - like any day now! I haven't updated to 6, so it may have even trickled through. This was demonstrated at NAB, but Apple is very fussy to get these software codecs the best they can be.
The DR-HD100 will supposedly be updated "within 2 weeks" of that time so 60fps footage can also be captured straight to QT.
This *may* be the reason for Tim holding out a bit longer.

Sam Doyle · November 3rd, 2007, 07:05 PM

Tim hi,

put me down for one...

Sam

David Knaggs · November 29th, 2007, 02:01 AM

... even a beta version of this DVD!

What are the chances of a pre-Christmas release, Tim?

Sean Adair · November 29th, 2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Knaggs

... even a beta version of this DVD!

What are the chances of a pre-Christmas release, Tim?

Are we talking betamax or betacam sp here?

bump, bump!

David Knaggs · February 23rd, 2008, 04:11 PM

Hi Tim.

I noticed in another thread that Chris Hurd mentioned your ProHD tutorial DVD is due out very soon. This is great news! I've got to make a few purchases for the camera this week, but if your DVD (which is at the top of my "camera accessory purchases" list) is due out later this week, I'll put some of the others on hold. But if the DVD isn't due for 2-3 weeks, then no problem.

I won't "hold you" to any approximate dates you may care to give (and I doubt anyone else would either), but it really would be most helpful if you could quickly give a rough timeframe of how things are currently looking.

Thanks.

Randy Johnson · February 24th, 2008, 06:31 PM

I want one too, definatly keep us posted.

David Knaggs · April 16th, 2008, 03:15 PM

Hi Tim.

Is it being released during your appearance tonight at the NAB FCPUG SuperMeet?

And when can orders be placed (for those of us who are not at NAB)?

Thanks.

Tim Dashwood · April 16th, 2008, 05:58 PM

Funny you mention that. I'm sitting at the Supermeet right now and anyone here tonight will be able to purchase the DVD directly from me for $49.99.
We'll accept cold hard cash but we are also setup with a laptop to take Paypal or Credit Cards via Paypal.

We only have about 20 shrink wrapped DVDs with us so first come first serve.
I will only be here until the end of intermission and then I have to fly out.

My presentation is around 7:30 I think.

http://www.dvinfo.net/prohd/press.html

David Knaggs · April 16th, 2008, 07:14 PM

Brilliant news, Tim!

I've just placed my order. (Hurry up, Canada Post!)

October 6th, 2007, 08:01 AM	#32
Sean Adair Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 463	You mean it's not Bluray!? That changes everything ;^) Seriously, region-free almost always makes sense - certainly for independant releases. I think the region encoding is an abdomination, and the only purpose I see for it is for the the large commercial distributors to squeeze more money out of specific markets. __________________ Sean Adair - NYC - www.adairproductions.com JVC GY-HM-700 with 17x5 lens, MacPro 3.2ghz 8-core, 18gb. (JVC HD200 4 sale soon)

October 8th, 2007, 03:09 PM	#34
Saul Martinez Regular Crew Join Date: May 2004 Location: Guatemala, Guatemala Posts: 63	I can supervise de Spanish version Hi Tim, I am from Guatemala, and I am an Spanish native speaker and my second lenguage is Englsh, I could supervise the Spanish version of the subtitles of your ProHD DVD. Count with me. Saul Martinez __________________ Saultv

October 8th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#35
Jacques Menard New Boot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chelsea Canada Posts: 9	French I could be the Québécois on your translation tean if you are still looking!

November 2nd, 2007, 12:19 AM	#36
David Chapman Major Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Where can I get this DVD? Is it finished yet? __________________ David Chapman www.davechapfilms.com

November 2nd, 2007, 07:52 AM	#37
Sean Adair Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 463	Tim, is the dvd going to cover the soon to be released JVC GY-HD350? OK - just kiddin'! I HAVE heard from a reliable source, that Apple's 720p 60 codec is IMMINENT for release in a FCP 6 (studio 2) update - like any day now! I haven't updated to 6, so it may have even trickled through. This was demonstrated at NAB, but Apple is very fussy to get these software codecs the best they can be. The DR-HD100 will supposedly be updated "within 2 weeks" of that time so 60fps footage can also be captured straight to QT. This may be the reason for Tim holding out a bit longer. __________________ Sean Adair - NYC - www.adairproductions.com JVC GY-HM-700 with 17x5 lens, MacPro 3.2ghz 8-core, 18gb. (JVC HD200 4 sale soon)

November 3rd, 2007, 07:05 PM	#38
Sam Doyle Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 28	...cant wait! Tim hi, put me down for one... Sam __________________ [

November 29th, 2007, 02:01 AM	#39
David Knaggs Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 826	All I want for Christmas is ... ... even a beta version of this DVD! What are the chances of a pre-Christmas release, Tim?

February 23rd, 2008, 04:11 PM	#41
David Knaggs Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 826	How imminent is this release? Hi Tim. I noticed in another thread that Chris Hurd mentioned your ProHD tutorial DVD is due out very soon. This is great news! I've got to make a few purchases for the camera this week, but if your DVD (which is at the top of my "camera accessory purchases" list) is due out later this week, I'll put some of the others on hold. But if the DVD isn't due for 2-3 weeks, then no problem. I won't "hold you" to any approximate dates you may care to give (and I doubt anyone else would either), but it really would be most helpful if you could quickly give a rough timeframe of how things are currently looking. Thanks.

February 24th, 2008, 06:31 PM	#42
Randy Johnson Trustee Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,067	I want one too, definatly keep us posted.

April 16th, 2008, 03:15 PM	#43
David Knaggs Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 826	Hi Tim. Is it being released during your appearance tonight at the NAB FCPUG SuperMeet? And when can orders be placed (for those of us who are not at NAB)? Thanks.

April 16th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#44
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	Funny you mention that. I'm sitting at the Supermeet right now and anyone here tonight will be able to purchase the DVD directly from me for $49.99. We'll accept cold hard cash but we are also setup with a laptop to take Paypal or Credit Cards via Paypal. We only have about 20 shrink wrapped DVDs with us so first come first serve. I will only be here until the end of intermission and then I have to fly out. My presentation is around 7:30 I think. http://www.dvinfo.net/prohd/press.html __________________ Tim Dashwood

April 16th, 2008, 07:14 PM	#45
David Knaggs Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 826	Brilliant news, Tim! I've just placed my order. (Hurry up, Canada Post!)