Anthro Elevate Wrap, Verte’ Chair, Zido Cart Review
The makings of the perfect office.
by Scott Gentry
A few months ago the folks at Anthro Technology Furniture asked us to give an extended road test to three of their products—the Anthro Elevate Wrap table, Verté chair, and Zido adjustable cart. We put all three to work in real-world office and studio settings, and the overall experience has been a striking reminder that good equipment extends beyond lenses, cameras, and digital technology. Successful creative professionals use every tool that improves efficiency and productivity, including furniture. They make their work space work for them.
PVC 2.5 is Going to Rock!
A dot-rev where the back-end PVC gets an investment.
by Scott Gentry
Every time there’s a major software update to one of my favorite programs, I look forward to the experience of opening the program for the first time. Sometimes there’s a major overhaul and things change dramatically - think about the upcoming FCP. Other times there’s “dot-upgrades” where nothing much has changed in the user interface, but the back end is far more stable, and it becomes an overall program with features that make it even more invaluable.
I am happy to say that PVC, along with our sister sites; ProPhoto, Pro3D, ProAudio, etc, are all experiencing a “dot-upgrade” with a recent investment by Createasphere. You may know Createasphere, formerly HD Expo, for their education, Entertainment Technology Expos, Post Production Master Classes, and much more. Createasphere will not only be investing in our properties, they will integrate into the day-to-day role behind the scenes. What you may not have realized was how small PVC was behind the scenes, prior to this investment. Sure we have a great arsenal of writers, and that will not change, but we had no accountant, no web developer, no full time sales force. The back-end is getting stronger allowing PVC to grow to its potential. The things you don’t see behind the scenes, will now allow our writers to deliver more great content.
Together, PVC and Createasphere are going to take these sites to a bigger and more stable place, both online and in-person.
I plan on being part of the transition to make sure things run smoothly, and potentially much longer. I am really excited about this transition to PVC 2.5 and will finally be able to realize much of our plans moving forward.
Best,
Scott Gentry
Founder
ProVideo Coalition
PVC In a Print Magazine?
We’ve received a bunch of requests. Are you interested?
by Scott Gentry
Many of us on PVC have come from the print world. While online presents many advantages to print, there’s nothing like a great magazine, wonderful design and beautiful images to inspire.
Many times I’ve been asked if PVC will do a print version. In fact, there have been so many times, it now makes sense to find out what the market is for print? We have a very brief survey, in fact only three questions long, to test the waters. If you like PVC and would like to see more, perhaps in print, please take a few moments to fill out the survey. If we move forward with a print version, and if there’s a subscription fee, the first 1,000 respondents to the survey will get a free subscription to PVC.
C’mon, three questions! Here’s the survey
Thanks, this really helps us plan.
Scott
Adobe Audition for Mac at NAB 2011
Completely new for Mac and 5.5
by Scott Gentry
Ellen Wixted narrates a brief Adobe Audition demo for the Mac.
Maxx Digital at NAB 2011
More storage videos
by Scott Gentry
Maxx Digital booth at NAB 2011.
FirstCom Music Library at NAB 2011
How do you video a music library?
by Scott Gentry
Sure, there’s not much to see in a video about a new website for a music library, but the spokesperson is engaging and informative.
CalDigit at NAB 2011
Storage solutions
by Scott Gentry
Here’s a very brief walk through of CalDigit’s product focus at NAB 2011
Canon DSLRs at NAB 2011
Interesting partnership with Technicolor
by Scott Gentry
We spent a good deal of time with Chuck at NAB. I was interested in the DSLR as much as the new video cameras. What caught my attention most was his discussion of the Technicolor partnership. I would bet we hear more about that, and expanding that partnership over time…
Adobe CS 5.5 Video Walk Through
Karl Soule provides a great overview of what’s new in 5.5
by Scott Gentry
As Karl completed giving a presentation to a large audience at NAB, I asked him if he’d provide a similar walk through for PVC online. It’s a long video (15 minutes) but very worth watching in my opinion.
Sachtler DSLR Rig
Cool little tripod for DSLR use
by Scott Gentry
It’s amazing how fast the industry has accepted DSLR. Everyone has made everything new from tripods, to heads, to bags…THought this was a cool rig from Sachtler.