Slight Programming Note

We’re just about to hit our 1 year anniversary at PVC on February 1.  Due to the large volume of traffic, we’re forced to upgrade our servers to handle the load.  Good problems to have.

With that, the site will be down between 2:29am - 2:59am PST tomorrow the 21st.

Very sorry for the inconvenience, but this will make the overall site faster.

PVC is Now Available For Mobile Devices

We’re still messing with it and will be tweaking it over the next few days, but you can now access ProVideo Coalition from your mobile device.  Primarily developed for the iPhone, it’s been tested on an Android G1 and HTC Touch Pro Windows Mobile.  All work just fine.

To access the mobile version:
http://m.provideocoalition.com

MacWorld ‘09 Predictions

As we prepare for the last Apple attended MacWorld tomorrow, I thought I’d throw my hat into the ring with predictions what Phil might be presenting us with.

17” MacBook Pro
This is a no-brainer.  We already have the MacBook, and 15” MacBook Pro in new clothing, it’s time for the 17” to join the party.  I’d bet we’ll see upgraded video processing in the 17”, and slight performance increases across the entire notebook line.

New Cinema Displays
Another no-brainer seems to be an updated 30” cinema display along the same line as the recently released 24”.  The jury is out as to whether a third display will be introduced.

New Mac Mini
The internet is buzzing about the new Mini and I’d bet we’ll see a new version even able to handle the 30” display listed above.  This be billed as the “Home Server” which will manage all of your music, movies etc.

New iPhone
I think there is a 50/50 chance we’ll see Phil talk about a new phone to be introduced in late Spring.  He’ll likely also talk about how it will be open to other carriers, or just plain unlocked.  Why now?  Because like the first go around, Apple may want to introduce it as opposed to FCC leaks.  I’d bet in the future we’ll see as many as three iPhone variations.  A “Pro”, a “Nano” and a “classic”.

New iPod Touch
While I really, really want this to be launched at MacWorld this year, it will likely be in the Fall before we see such a beast.  And by beast, I’m suggesting a 7” diagonal iPod Touch Pro.  This Pro version would potentially be able to run mobile versions of iWork and iLife.  It would also be able to wireless sync with the small Apple bluetooth keyboard, and have a kickstand in the back to allow for the display to stand on it’s own.

New iLife and iWork
I think it’s likely we’ll see some refreshes here.

Final Cut Pro Studio
Alas, I don’t think we’ll be seeing any updates just yet, however, I’m hopeful we’ll be seeing a refresh by NAB at the latest.

Anyone else care to throw some predictions at the wall?

Forums, Newsletters, Google Friends, Oh My!

Forums
Launching a website forum in 2009 is no easy prospect.  There are already some great forums and lists out there, and most folks have already made a home, and a habit at returning and exchanging ideas, asking questions, and getting inspired at their favorite forum watering hole. We’d like you to consider PVC Forums.  For forums to be successful, there needs to be critical mass of people and postings.  PVC has the critical mass, and now we’re ready to start promoting the forums as an excellent place to exchange ideas, ask those questions, and of course…get inspired.  The experts writing at PVC will also be tuning in on occasion and perhaps answer to respond with commentary.

Live Chats are also coming in 2009.  Stay tuned for live product manager chats with the leading vendors.

Newsletters
Newsletters are coming soon.  Real soon.  To get on the newsletter distribution list, you’ll need to register here.  You can also use the forums here, to let us know what newsletters you’d like to see first.  Cameras?  Motion Graphics? Web Video?

Google Friend Connect
If you noticed the bottom of the homepage, we’re jumping on the Google Friend bandwagon.  Similar to our Linkedin Group, and Twitter, it’s one more way to connect with fellow users, and follow PVC.

FaceBook
Lest we forget FaceBook, and the fact that we haven’t been promoting that at all…until today. PVC Facebook Group

If you’re still reading, check out our community on Ning: http://community.provideocoalition.com

More ways to share community that you can shake a dead (insert least favorite animal here) at.

The End of an Era

Print is (near) dead, trade shows are on life support
Most people know that I ran DV magazine, DV Expo, and the like, for ten years.  From there I went on to AV Video, and with the help of a very talented team, turned that into Studio Monthly and StudioDaily.com.  Back in the day each of those magazines were easily doing 160+ pages per issue, with about 60% of those pages going to advertising.  Yes, because they are trade publications and offer free subscriptions to those that can fog up a glass, um qualify, they run their business from advertising.  Creating an editorial environment that can separate advertising form editorial (also know as Church and State), proved to be a challenge, but always paid off in the end.

The world has changed.  Publishing has changed, and the models that support a successful publishing business have also changed.  Many of my favorite magazines in this market, and others, are no longer able to deliver what they used to.  It’s not their fault, there isn’t enough ad revenue to support it.  The lack of advertising supporting print means that there are ultimately fewer pages to read.  As a publisher you may only get 12 issues a year, and of course you need to cover everything.  When times and markets were flush with cash, you simply printed more pages and made the 2 page review, a 4-5 page review.  Gone are those days, at least in print.

Online of course is much different, we can electronically “print” another page at will, without the printing, postage and associated costs of ink, etc.  If a review needs to be 12 pages long, it can be without costing and arm and a leg.  In fact, multiple online pages provide more advertising inventory by allowing for more page loads.

Nikon’s Top DSLR Is No Video Camera

Why write about a DSLR on a pro video site?  With the Canon 5D MKII all the rage, as well as the fervor mounting over the new RED cameras, it’s almost surprising that the new top of the line Nikon isn’t touting video as a prowess.  This camera is no slouch by any means.  It sports a full frame sensor and lots of Nikon love.  Check out the camera, more images, and the press release on our sister site, ProPhoto Coallition.

Newly developed Nikon FX-format CMOS sensor (35.9 x 24.0 mm sensing area)

  24.5 million effective pixels

  Superior-resolution image quality equivalent to medium-format digital cameras

  High-speed continuous shooting of up to approx. 5 frames per second in FX format (24.5 megapixels) / 5:4 (20.4 megapixels); 7 frames per second in DX format (10.5megapixels)*1

  Wide ISO sensitivity of 100 to 1600 at normal setting, with low noise performance

  Two Live View modes — Handheld and Tripod

  High-density 51-point (world’s largest number*2) AF system

ProPhoto Coalition Goes Beta

You can check it out here.  The model is the same.  Great writers, producing great articles.  For the reader, the best thing is that once you’ve registered for one site, you’re registered for every new creative site that comes down the line.  Yes, there are more coming. 

We’re very excited to get into Beta for ProPhoto Coalition, and we’re looking for more great writers.  Check it out and spread the word.

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