Tutorial DVD or Blu-Ray?

Heath McKnight · July 29th, 2009, 04:41 PM

SD DVD for me, only because I may need to use it on my Mac.

Heath

James McBoyle · July 30th, 2009, 06:00 AM

One question I thought of recently for the tutorial: Would there need be a different set of settings shown for the Fujinon and Canon lenses that the HM700 comes with? I mostly ask as I have Fujinon glass for mine, and I would presume the two do not give the exact same look to the sensor.

Have Fun,
Jim.

Tracy Foust · August 11th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Do we have a target date for release?

John McDonald · August 11th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Likewise, two weeks until I'm off to Africa, and I've had no time to practice with the camera, so relying on the dvd/downloads to get up to speed quickly - so getting desperate ;-)

Vaughan Wood · August 17th, 2009, 04:26 AM

I see it's now available from Tim on ebay.

ProHD Shooter's Guide to the GY-HM100 JVC Brand New DVD - eBay, Other, Professional Video Equipment, Cameras Photo. (end time 22-Aug-09 04:52:07 AEST)

Cheers,

Vaughan

Tim Dashwood · August 18th, 2009, 08:59 AM

The website went live yesterday and the official announcement will be made soon.

Those ebay listings have been posted by my brother (who is handling sales and promotion) in an attempt to reach potential customers not aware of dvinfo.net.

David Bankston · November 30th, 2009, 06:57 PM

Compress to h264 and track your downloads by code.

David

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Dashwood

We are currently in production on Volume II of "The Complete Guide to ProHD" featuring the HM100 & HM700 cameras. The last time we produced NTSC region-free DVDs which were universally playable around the world. We had prepared PAL versions but the demand was so low we couldn't justify a minimum replication order of 1000 units.
When we demonstrated features that affected HD details we would do a 1:1 pixel blowup to demonstrate the effects, which I think was as effective as having it in HD.
I only received a few requests last time for Blu-Ray, but we are actually considering it this time as the primary format. A little market research is required before we commit to the higher replication costs.

I've also included some web-based options in the poll above. We of course will be releasing more free content but there's no way we can do that with the almost 4 hours of material that was included on the DVD.

If you're on the fence you can choose more than one option in the poll.

Alan Halfhill · November 30th, 2009, 11:49 PM

Just bought a Blue-Ray player. It would be great to see in HD.

Alan

Tim Dashwood · December 1st, 2009, 11:02 AM

I'm still leaving the option open. It would probably not be viable to mass produce in Blu-Ray but I might duplicate 50 or so for those interested.

James McBoyle · December 2nd, 2009, 07:24 AM

Having recently got myself a PS3 I would also now be interested in a Blue Ray version instead than a PAL one.

have fun,
Jim.

Svein Rune Skilnand · December 2nd, 2009, 12:51 PM

Tim, do you know when the DVD for the HM700 will be ready? I am really looking forward to it, as I am considering this camera.

Thanks

Svein Rune

Lou Caputo · December 2nd, 2009, 08:10 PM

Tim - I would buy this DVD tomorrow if it were available. We just took delivery on a 100 & 700 with another 700 coming soon. We REALLY need this DVD!

Steve J. Nordahl · March 26th, 2010, 10:18 AM

That makes two of us....Schedule?

Steve

Steve J. Nordahl · June 3rd, 2010, 10:33 AM

I know this was promised by Tim quite some time ago, and we have had a few updates from him here and there, but the HM700 series has been out over a year now (February 2009).... And now a new version of the 700 is out (790) and the prices are dropping on the original units. Not even JVC has a tutorial out for the 700???

I was just wondering, I've had my 700U for just over a year. Is there any word on whether the tutorial DVD is going to be made available in the very near future? Does anyone know of a comprehensive one on the market?

I'm not trying to be facetious here...but it's been over a year...

I have been thumbing around with this thing, and I have tried to figure out all the inner workings and settings, but without the guide, it's like trying to read a book in total darkness...

Sorry for the vent, but can we have some positive news???

Steve Nordahl
Bethlehem, Pa.

Tim Dashwood · June 3rd, 2010, 03:45 PM

Hi Steve,

I know I owe you all an update to the ETA of "The Complete Guide to ProHD Volume 2."
The current status of the HM700/790 DVD is that the HM700 portions are "in-the-can" but I have not yet had time to even touch a demo HM790. My apologies for this. I know many of you have been waiting for a long time now. The original release date was delayed as soon as we caught wind of a "new 700 series camera" on the horizon.

Unfortunately for our relatively small HM700 community the tutorial project is a 'labour of love' and not a 'money maker' from any sort of business perspective. This means that there are no additional resources available to commit to the project other than my personal time. The business manager of my own company prefers me to work on the projects that produce a revenue stream, and the explosion of interest in 3D since last year has had an unexpected impact on my professional life.
My current dilemma is that 90% of my time since last summer has been taken up with stereoscopic 3d production and software development. I try to dedicate the rest to my wife and kids and the leftover to DVi. We finally just released version 2 of Stereo3D Toolbox yesterday so after a couple of speaking engagements this month I will finally have some free time to revisit the HM700/790 tutorial project.

Typically I will order 500-1000 DVDs to be replicated. Our experience with Volume 1 has shown that there isn't a huge market for these DVDs and as a result I have at least 600 units of Volume 1 sitting in storage.
Therefore I've decided that Volume 2 should be released as a Blu-Ray and we will duplicate a short order (probably under 100) instead of replicating a large order. This means the cost of each unit will be higher but the benefit will be full 1920x1080p resolution (which the whole video was shot in.)

So I ask that those waiting please be patient. If things go as planned I will shoot a section on the HM790, author the Blu-Ray, and have them in your hands by the end of July.

Thank again for your interest.

View Poll Results: What is your preferred format for "The Complete Guide to ProHD Volume II?"
$59.95 NTSC DVD (region free)	25	32.47%
$69.95 PAL DVD (regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)	8	10.39%
$69.95 1080p Blu-Ray (region free)	17	22.08%
$39.95 Flash Web-based Subscription to all content	17	22.08%
$ 2.95 iTunes Dowloadable iPod Mini-Tutorials	23	29.87%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

July 29th, 2009, 04:41 PM	#46
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	SD DVD for me, only because I may need to use it on my Mac. Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

August 11th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#48
Tracy Foust Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 58	Any Further updates on Tutorials? Do we have a target date for release?

August 17th, 2009, 04:26 AM	#50
Vaughan Wood Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 278	ProHD Shooters Guide to the GYHM100 on ebay! I see it's now available from Tim on ebay. ProHD Shooter's Guide to the GY-HM100 JVC Brand New DVD - eBay, Other, Professional Video Equipment, Cameras Photo. (end time 22-Aug-09 04:52:07 AEST) Cheers, Vaughan

August 18th, 2009, 08:59 AM	#51
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	The website went live yesterday and the official announcement will be made soon. Those ebay listings have been posted by my brother (who is handling sales and promotion) in an attempt to reach potential customers not aware of dvinfo.net. __________________ Tim Dashwood

July 30th, 2009, 06:00 AM	#47
James McBoyle Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 87	One question I thought of recently for the tutorial: Would there need be a different set of settings shown for the Fujinon and Canon lenses that the HM700 comes with? I mostly ask as I have Fujinon glass for mine, and I would presume the two do not give the exact same look to the sensor. Have Fun, Jim.

August 11th, 2009, 12:35 PM	#49
John McDonald Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London, UK. Posts: 53	Likewise, two weeks until I'm off to Africa, and I've had no time to practice with the camera, so relying on the dvd/downloads to get up to speed quickly - so getting desperate ;-)

November 30th, 2009, 11:49 PM	#53
Alan Halfhill Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sequim, WA Posts: 127	BD would be great. Just bought a Blue-Ray player. It would be great to see in HD. Alan

December 1st, 2009, 11:02 AM	#54
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	I'm still leaving the option open. It would probably not be viable to mass produce in Blu-Ray but I might duplicate 50 or so for those interested. __________________ Tim Dashwood

December 2nd, 2009, 07:24 AM	#55
James McBoyle Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 87	Having recently got myself a PS3 I would also now be interested in a Blue Ray version instead than a PAL one. have fun, Jim.

December 2nd, 2009, 12:51 PM	#56
Svein Rune Skilnand Major Player Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fidjeland, Norway Posts: 289	Tim, do you know when the DVD for the HM700 will be ready? I am really looking forward to it, as I am considering this camera. Thanks Svein Rune

December 2nd, 2009, 08:10 PM	#57
Lou Caputo Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Largo, Florida Posts: 46	DVD for me please! Tim - I would buy this DVD tomorrow if it were available. We just took delivery on a 100 & 700 with another 700 coming soon. We REALLY need this DVD!

March 26th, 2010, 10:18 AM	#58
Steve J. Nordahl Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nazareth, Pennsylvania Posts: 96	That makes two of us....Schedule? Steve

June 3rd, 2010, 10:33 AM	#59
Steve J. Nordahl Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nazareth, Pennsylvania Posts: 96	DVD Tutorial for the JVC-HM700U? I know this was promised by Tim quite some time ago, and we have had a few updates from him here and there, but the HM700 series has been out over a year now (February 2009).... And now a new version of the 700 is out (790) and the prices are dropping on the original units. Not even JVC has a tutorial out for the 700??? I was just wondering, I've had my 700U for just over a year. Is there any word on whether the tutorial DVD is going to be made available in the very near future? Does anyone know of a comprehensive one on the market? I'm not trying to be facetious here...but it's been over a year... I have been thumbing around with this thing, and I have tried to figure out all the inner workings and settings, but without the guide, it's like trying to read a book in total darkness... Sorry for the vent, but can we have some positive news??? Steve Nordahl Bethlehem, Pa.

June 3rd, 2010, 03:45 PM	#60
Tim Dashwood Wrangler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 3,637	Hi Steve, I know I owe you all an update to the ETA of "The Complete Guide to ProHD Volume 2." The current status of the HM700/790 DVD is that the HM700 portions are "in-the-can" but I have not yet had time to even touch a demo HM790. My apologies for this. I know many of you have been waiting for a long time now. The original release date was delayed as soon as we caught wind of a "new 700 series camera" on the horizon. Unfortunately for our relatively small HM700 community the tutorial project is a 'labour of love' and not a 'money maker' from any sort of business perspective. This means that there are no additional resources available to commit to the project other than my personal time. The business manager of my own company prefers me to work on the projects that produce a revenue stream, and the explosion of interest in 3D since last year has had an unexpected impact on my professional life. My current dilemma is that 90% of my time since last summer has been taken up with stereoscopic 3d production and software development. I try to dedicate the rest to my wife and kids and the leftover to DVi. We finally just released version 2 of Stereo3D Toolbox yesterday so after a couple of speaking engagements this month I will finally have some free time to revisit the HM700/790 tutorial project. Typically I will order 500-1000 DVDs to be replicated. Our experience with Volume 1 has shown that there isn't a huge market for these DVDs and as a result I have at least 600 units of Volume 1 sitting in storage. Therefore I've decided that Volume 2 should be released as a Blu-Ray and we will duplicate a short order (probably under 100) instead of replicating a large order. This means the cost of each unit will be higher but the benefit will be full 1920x1080p resolution (which the whole video was shot in.) So I ask that those waiting please be patient. If things go as planned I will shoot a section on the HM790, author the Blu-Ray, and have them in your hands by the end of July. Thank again for your interest. __________________ Tim Dashwood