MicW UNVEILS NEW PRODUCTS IN FRANKFURT

PVC News Staff | 03/25- 09:41 AM

MicW, the Beijing-based manufacturer of quality recording, live and conference audio microphones, is launching 11 new products at this year’s Pro Light & Sound/Musikmesse exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany, ranging from high-quality handheld vocal mics to compact, desktop, shotgun and boundary models.

Schneider Intros New Century 5-Filter Kit with 4” Filter Holder

PVC News Staff | 03/22- 09:37 AM

Schneider Optics has the practical, cost-effective solution to get the creative edge that only filtering can offer. The new Century 5-Filter Kit With 4” Filter Holder combines an easy-to-use filter holder and 5 essential Century 4”x4” filters that meet the needs of today’s professional cinematography.

Blackmagic Design announces new UltraScope 1.2 software update

PVC News Staff | 03/18- 09:35 AM

Blackmagic Design Inc today announced a new software update for Blackmagic UltraScope, the world’s first 3Gb/s SDI and optical fiber waveform monitor. This latest update adds a new customizable “2-up” view, greater support for different monitor sizes and a super high resolution zoom of Parade, Waveform, Vectorscope and Picture displays.

Wohler Unveils Versatile New CD-1 Caption Video Monitor Adaptor

PVC News Staff | 03/17- 07:48 PM

Wohler Technologies Inc. today unveiled its new CD-1 caption and subtitle video monitor adaptor. The innovative CD-1 decodes and renders captions or subtitles for any digital video monitor to display, as well as de-embedding audio, conveniently allowing the operator to confirm the presence and accuracy of critical video, audio, and caption data using existing or low-cost monitors that lack caption display capability.

JVC ADDS NEW 4K PROJECTOR TO D-ILA LINEUP

PVC News Staff | 03/17- 07:45 PM

JVC Professional Products, division of JVC U.S.A., today announced the new, 10 MegaPixel DLA-SH7NLG, a 4K D-ILA projector incorporating three 1.27-inch 4K2K D-ILA display devices for high-quality imaging and dual ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps for 5,000 ANSI lumens of brightness. Combining superb definition and resolution with low-cost maintenance, the 4K2K D-ILA projector is available now and is ideal for planetariums, museums, simulators, and medical institutions, as well as high-spec design and monitoring facilities.

Zaxcom Ships New ERX1 and ERX1TCD Encrypted Bodypack Audio and Timecode Receivers for IFB

PVC News Staff | 03/17- 07:43 PM

Zaxcom today announced a new line of encrypted bodypack receivers for interruptible feedback (IFB), now shipping to customers worldwide. Slated for display at the 2010 NAB Show, Zaxcom’s new ERX1 and ERX1TCD bodypacks receive high-quality digital audio, timecode, and metadata from any IFB transmitter in the Zaxcom TRX product series, providing a secure platform for television and film production crews to manage the full range of IFB signals required for their productions.

FOR-A TO INTRODUCE LIGHTWEIGHT VFC-7000 HD VARIABLE FRAME RATE CAMERA AT NAB 2010

PVC News Staff | 03/17- 07:38 PM

FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the VFC-7000 HD Variable Frame Rate (Super Slow Motion) Camera at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C5219). It offers high-speed play out and recording in full frame HD (1280x720) at up to 700 fps, and allows for the recording speed to be varied from 125 fps to 700 fps.

The Green Screen Handbook Brings Reality and Fantasy Together with Cinematic Results

Jeff Foster | 03/17- 01:21 PM

Press Release

Ventura, CA (PRWEB) March 17, 2010—If you want to make movies with green screen compositing technology, The Green Screen Handbook, written by author, producer and motion graphics specialist Jeff Foster, is just for you. Published by Sybex (Wiley)  this unique guide is a comprehensive how-to of professional production techniques, step-by-step instruction, and tips that can save you time and money. Learn when to use green screens instead of blue, find out how the pros operate in professional studios and get amazing results—even on a shoestring budget.

Topics include matting and keying basics; setups using fabric, portable background panels, or paint; lighting and digital camera essentials; broadcast TV hardware switchers; professional HD and major motion picture compositing; multiple-colored screen composites (background, foregrounds, and objects); directing storyboards and talent; working with virtual sets; motion tracking; and much more. A DVD accompanies the book that includes sample footage and all project files for each chapter.

According to Foster, “No one yet has provided this kind of extensive information that combines historical research, practical application, accurate lighting, shooting and set up in one book. My passion for this subject combined with twenty years experience hopefully has resulted in a project that will raise the level of green screen production from the novice to the professional.”

The Green Screen Handbook retails for $49.99 US and is available at TheGreenScreenHandbook.com (for a 30% discount) and distributed through book retailers worldwide and Amazon.com.

ISBN: 978-0-470-52107-6
Publisher: Sybex (Wiley) March 15, 2010
Paperback: 384 pages

Watch this short video trailer to get a preview of the major topics covered in this book:

PRESS QUOTES:

“No author today knows as much about professional green screen use than Jeff Foster — and his book is a treasure-trove of techniques for real-world production.”
- Jay Nelson, Editor/Publisher, Design Tools Monthly

“The Green Screen Handbook book has it all: interesting historical notes, edifying technical background, practical pre-production tips, and honest comparisons of various hardware and software tools that can help you in your compositing work. Anyone who is about to tackle a compositing job that involves keying should spend a few hours with Jeff’s book first. It’ll be time well spent.”
- Todd Kopriva, Adobe

“Jeff Foster has written the ultimate Green Screen Handbook . . . a must-have educational resource for anyone wanting to learn and master this highly demanded video technique.”
- Rod Harlan, Layers Magazine

“What a great find! I was looking for resources for our live video productions on motion.tv, and came across this book. It’s loaded with valuable reference information – but more importantly, it’s enjoyable to read! Definitely not your typical ‘handbook’.”
- Elaine Montoya {motion.tv}

“This is THE handbook for anyone working with green screen. Everything you need to know is covered in detail.”
- Colin Smith, PhotoshopCAFE

About Jeff Foster

Jeff has been producing and training for traditional and digital images, photography, illustration, motion graphics, and special effects for DV and film for over 20 years. His clients include Tribune Broadcasting, Motorola, Nestle, McDonnell Douglas, FOX Television, Spike TV, Discovery/TLC, Universal Studios, and Disney. His best-selling book title, “After Effects and Photoshop - Animation and Production Effects for DV and Film,” provides tips and tricks for creating believable animations and reveals special effects secrets the professionals have been using for years. Jeff has written or contributed to several After Effects and Photoshop books and has been a featured speaker at Macworld, Photoshop World, Adobe MAX and NAB conferences. Besides corporate and private training Jeff is part of a team of Adobe application instructors at onlineinstruct.com. Jeff can be contacted through his company at: www.PixelPainter.com

FOR-A ADDRESSES GROWING 3D MARKET WITH CEQ-100HS COLOR EQUALIZER AT NAB 2010

PVC News Staff | 03/15- 07:35 PM

FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, will introduce the CEQ-100HS Color Equalizer at the 2010 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nev., April 12-15 (Booth C5219). An integrated processor developed for 3D production, the new CEQ-100HS offers a number of tools to help calibrate and monitor live 3D video.

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