http://wevanewsminute.libsyn.com Keeping up with the skills and technology for Wedding & Event Videography, corporate video production and independent filmmaking. For more info visit www.WEVA.com en WEVA/Blue Sky Video Productions Bruce Himmelblau Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:52:00 GMT 180 WEVA News Minute Keeping up with the skills and technology for Wedding & Event Videography, corporate video production and independent filmmaking. www.weva.com WEVA, news, video production, professional wedding and event videography, film Bruce Himmelblau http://libsyn.com/podcasts/wevanewsminute/images/WNMlogo.jpg http://wevanewsminute.libsyn.com No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=194203# Sony's HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder


Weighing in at only 3.6 lbs, Sonyâs HVR-V1U HDV camcorder still proves to be a heavyweight in performance. WEVA NEWS MINUTE producers Bruce Himmelblau and Sue Lawson caught up with Sony Electronics' Sean OâReiley for this exclusive WNM close-up of the HVR-V1U.

Offering 60i in addition to 24p/30p progressive scan (as well as 2-3 pull-down recording), this recent entry in Sonyâs HD line-up provides wedding and event videographers with a lightweight, mobile design and the ability to simultaneously record on both tape and the (optional) 60GB HVR-DR60 hard drive system.

The camcorder's features include: Minimum illumination rating of 4 lux (with F1.6 at 18 dB); Memory Stick Pro Duo; an HDMI output; and "true 24p" capture. List price for the HVR-V1U is $4,800, and $1,800 for the optional HVR-DR60 mountable hard drive.

Utilizing a combination of the 3-chip "ClearVid CMOS Sensor" system to deliver its high-resolution images plus EIP technologies, the HVR-V1U boasts the ability to capture video images at up to 240 fields per second, thus allowing very fast movements to be recorded without creating artifacts or signal degradation.

Exciting new SD/HD products and accessories will be available for hands-on demo at the WEVA 17th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo August 13-16 2007.

Join WEVA now to access valuable WEVA membership benefits that can help you succeed in your business, including job opportunities through the new CurbStream program, plus low-cost Visa/MasterCard Merchant Status, Equipment Insurance, E&O Insurance, the new Equipment Financing Program, WEVA NEWS MINUTE videos, WEVA On-The-Air podcasts, and more.


About Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA)

The largest professional videographers association, WEVA International is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of videographers worldwide through continuing education, technical support, group benefits, advocacy committees, and professional development conferences.

Membership also provides opportunities for professional videographer (MPV) accreditation, and system-training at WEVA EXPO 2007 our industryâs largest annual convention and trade show. For more information contact the association at 941-923-5334 or email: info@weva.com ]]> News Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:52:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=194203# Bruce Himmelblau No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=128852# Product specific training on NLE systems and new camcorders was a key feature of the WEVA 16th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo, held last week at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, NV.

Hands-on training for Apple Final Cut Pro users was conducted by Apple on the WEVA EXPO 2006 Trade Show floor at the Unitek booth where special discount pricing on Apple products was featured prominently.

WEVA producer Bruce Himmelblau talked with Unitek's Nick Niksefat (pictured) and WEVA EXPO 2006 attendees on-location about the company's products and customer service for this WEVA NEWS MINUTE video. Some show specials still in effect for WEVA members.

About Wedding & Event Videographers Association International

The world's largest trade association for professional wedding & event videographers, WEVA International is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of videographers worldwide through continuing education, technical support, group benefits, advocacy committees and professional development training.

Membership also includes ongoing accreditation, marketing tools, industry resources and global networking at the annual Wedding & Event Video Expo the industryâs largest convention and trade show of the year.
]]> News Tue, 5 Sep 2006 16:41:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=128852# 00:02:41 WEVA Expo, Las Vegas, Unitek, Apple Bruce Himmelblau Unitek Teams Up With Apple at WEVA 2006 No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=127319# Attendees at the WEVA 16th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo, held this week in Las Vegas, were the first to get their copies of WEVA International's brand new Wedding & Event Videography Resource Guide, co-produced by WEVA and CMP Entertainment Media (CMPE), publishers of Videography, DV, and Government Video magazines.

Watch the official announcement made to the packed ballroom of videographers on Opening Night of WEVA EXPO 2006 by WEVA International Chairman Roy Chapman, and Doug Krainman Group Publisher of CMPE's Video Division - captured on this WEVA NEWS MINUTE video produced by Bruce Himmelblau and Sue Lawson.

The brand new 48-page Resource Guide contains reports on new wedding and event video creativity, production techniques, new technology, and successful marketing strategies for videographers. Features include "hands-on" reviews of Panasonic's new HVX200 HD camcorder and Primera's BravoPro DVD Publisher. "How-To" articles include a Sony Vegas 6 tutorial on creative wedding editing.

In addition to in-depth articles by longtime WEVA International members Mike Nelson, Gary Kleiner, Mitch Ives, John Zale, Stu Sweetow, and bridal business expert Tom Quiner of Breakthrough Marketing, the magazine also features a New Product Guide with snapshot views and reports on new hardware and software, including JVC's new GY-HD110U and HD-200U camcorders, NewTek's Tricaster Pro, Edirol's R-4 Field Recorder, Sony's HVR-A1U camcorder, 16x9's new Grab & Shoot Bags for DV cameras, and many more.

"CMPE has a stellar reputation of producing high-quality media, and major industry conferences," Chapman said. "In this new era of portable video, Ãïïbroadband for everyoneÃïï and HD moving in, we are excited about our partnership with CMPE. Their authoritative and extensive worldwide editorial assets will enable the production of powerful new resources for wedding and event videographers nationally and internationally."

Serving Professional Wedding & Event Videographers

"With the addition of the WEVA publications to our arsenal of video titles, CMPE covers the broad range of video professionals -- from event videographers to feature film cinematographers," said Krainman. "WEVA is a vital industry association, and we are looking forward to working with them to reach their numerous members with these publications."

WEVA's new Wedding & Event Videography Resource Guide co-produced by WEVA and CMPE, "is the first dedicated specifically to serving the needs and interests of wedding and event videographers," said WEVAÃïïs Director of Association Communications Dan Argenas.

"The premiere issue shows that our new association publication will be much more than a directory of industry vendors and their company descriptions," Argenas said. ÃïïBoth the online and print versions will combine the extensive resources of both CMPE and WEVA to offer our members a wide range of cutting-edge reports on new and emerging technologies, wedding and event video shooting and editing techniques, video artistry, new product reviews, system-specific tutorials, spotlight articles on WEVA members, plus new marketing information, and more."

Argenas added, "This new and expanded communications vehicle will offer WEVA International members more than just a print magazine, and more than a strictly online approach to providing wedding and event video news and features for our members. It represents an advanced multi-media integration that combines the best of both print and web-based delivery formats. In other words, a total solution."

WEVA and CMPE, Argenas noted, have been in strategic media partnership discussions for over a year. "Our goal has been to develop new educational resources, technology platforms, and other related benefits in order to expand the ability of our members to reach into current and emerging markets and achieve new levels of success in their business."

About CMP Entertainment Media

CMP Entertainment Media (CMPE) is one of the worldÃïïs largest publishers and producers of technology periodicals. Every month, CMPE reaches over 140,000 video producers through publications such as Videography, DV, Government Video, Television Broadcast, and Digital Cinematography.

Additionally, CMPE are the Show Publication experts, producing successful dailies for InfoComm, AES, Toy Fair, Premium Incentive Show, Motivation Show, and CEDIA. CMPE are also the creators and producers of the CineGear Expo's show daily, as well as the Digital Report series of show dailies for film festivals that include Sundance, and Tribeca.

Built upon an information network of award-winning magazines, online communities and news wires, conferences and events, CMP Entertainment Media reaches more industry professionals worldwide than any other information resource.]]> News Tue, 29 Aug 2006 19:18:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=127319# 00:01:03 Bruce Himmelblau New WEVA Magazine Unveiled at WEVA EXPO 2006 No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=102726# At NAB 2006, Sony hailed HDV as âthe fastest-selling format launch in Sony Professional historyâ and introduced two brand new HDV recording decks to complement the recently released HVR-A1U compact camcorder, and its larger HVR-Z1U cousin.

The HDV camcorders were a popular draw at the Sony exhibit area. So was the projected footage from a recent expedition up Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa that had been documented with the A1U. Key features of both HDV camcorders were highlighted on-site for WEVA NEWS MINUTE producers Sue Lawson and Bruce Himmelblau.

Sony's new HVR-M25U and HVR-M15U decks both offer HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV SP recording and playback to ease the migration to high-definition. Both decks are compatible with MiniDV and standard-size cassettes that allow over four hours of HDV recording with compatible tapes. In addition, both decks have a down-conversion function from HD to SD and are switchable between 60 and 50 Hz (NTSC/PAL).

Other shared features include the ability to copy external timecode through the "HDV/DV in TC" feature and a range of connectivity options, including the i.LINK (IEEE-1394) digital interface, component output, S-Video I/O, composite I/O, and analog audio I/O.

The HVR-M25U (about $3,300 street price) adds a ClearPhoto LCD plus 2.7-inch 16:9 panel and an HDMI output for connections to consumer TV sets. The model's Edge Crop adjustment is designed to adjust edge crop areas manually while down-converting. The HVR-M15U (about $2,200 street price) is a compact unit that can be positioned either horizontally or vertically. Both HDV models are scheduled for shipping this month.

Go hands-on with many of the exciting new products displayed during NAB at the WEVA 16th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo Trade Show in August at exotic Mandalay Bay.

Join WEVA now to access valuable WEVA membership benefits that can help you succeed in your business, including job opportunities through the new "StreamLocal" program.
]]> News Tue, 20 Jun 2006 22:40:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=102726# 00:02:09 Sony HDV Bruce Himmelblau Sony HDV Product Line Expanding No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=98833# The compact BravoII and BravoPro CD/DVD solutions from Primera Technology are designed to burn and print discs quickly and easily. Both units were on display at NAB 2006 and captured in operation for this WEVA NEWS MINUTE by Bruce Himmelblau and Sue Lawson.

The âbig brotherâ to the Bravo II Disc Publisher, BravoPro (at right) automatically burns and prints up to 120 discs per hour. The unit features direct-to-disc printing with a high, 4800 dpi print resolution. Software for both PC and Mac burning and printing is included.

BravoPro is designed for unattended, hands-free burning and direct-to-disc printing. Simply specify the files you wish to duplicate, add a print file if desired, select a quantity and click on the âGo!â button. BravoPro requires no assembly; when itâs out of the box, itâs ready to go.

The Bravo II is an advanced "all-in-one" disc publishing system that burns and prints up to eight, 2-hour DVDs in an hour. It combines fast, automated robotic CD/DVD duplication along with full-color, 4800 dpi direct-to-disc printing - all in one compact, desktop unit. Bravo II is ideal for producing either one at a time, unique discs or jobs of up to 50 discs at a time. Models include both Windows-based PC and Mac duplication software.

For CD-Rs, the Bravo II CD Publisher has a high-speed 52x CD-R recorder. Full 700MB discs are produced in less than three minutes each. Bravo II produces not only standard 120mm discs, but also several of the popular business card shaped and mini CD/DVD formats. An optional media adapter kit is required.

If you only need to print, the Bravo II AutoPrinter produces full-color CDs and DVDs in jobs of up to 50 discs at a time. It automatically feeds discs into and out of the printer and is an ideal companion to the tower-style duplicator videographers may already own. For more information visit Primera Technology.

Go hands-on with many of the cool new products displayed during NAB at the WEVA 16th Annual Wedding & Event Video Expo 2006 August 21-24, 2006 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

Join WEVA now to access valuable WEVA membership benefits that can help you succeed in your business, including job opportunities through the new "StreamLocal" program.

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WEVA NEWS MINUTE videos and WEVA On-The-Air podcasts are an exclusive service of the Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA).

WEVA International is the world's largest trade association for professional wedding & event videographers, and our industry's leading provider of education that's on the cutting-edge. WEVA is dedicated to advancing the professional interests of videographers worldwide through continuing education, technical support, group benefits, advocacy committees, and professional development training.
]]> News Tue, 6 Jun 2006 17:50:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=98833# 00:02:33 Bruce Himmelblau Primera's Bravo CD/DVD Publishers No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=90814# Red Digital Cinema is out to shake up the world of digital cinematography, and make high-quality results more affordable.

The company displayed their new high-definition, modular-designed Red One camera at NAB last month, declaring it to be the âworld's first large format digital camera with integrated recordingâultra High Definition in the palm of your hand.â

Red Digitalâs âLeader of the Rebellionâ Ted Schilowitz introduced the new unit to WEVA NEWS MINUTE video producers Sue Lawson and Bruce Himmelblau.

Red Digital, founded by self-titled Madman Jim Jannard, the founder of the Oakley sunglasses and eyeware empire, notes the Red One weighs less than seven pounds and is designed to record in resolutions as high as 4520 x 2540 using its âMysteriumâ sensor that is large enough to shoot with standard 35mm film camera lenses. The company plans to make the various components of its new system individually upgradeable.

While "typical high-end HD camcorders have 2.1M pixel sensors and record with 3:1:1 color subsampled video at up to 30fps," says Red Digital, "we deliver 11.4M pixels at up to 60fps and record RAW, or 2x over-sampled HD in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2. That's more than 5 times the amount of information available every second and a vastly superior recording quality.â

The new Red One camera ($17,500 without lenses or hard disk recorder) is an example of innovative HD technology being aggressively priced to compete in the rapidly evolving world of digital cinematography. For more information visit
Red Digital Cinema.

Visit www.weva.com for more industry news.


]]> News Mon, 15 May 2006 21:15:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=90814# 00:02:49 Bruce Himmelblau Red Digital Cinema's Ultra HD Cam No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=89078# Catapult Captures Directly to iPods
The palm-sized Catapult is the world's first device to allow capture of video footage directly to iPods or virtually any USB drive. Editing can begin immediately eliminating the need for digitizing.

The new Catapult was exhibited at NAB last week and captured for this WEVA NEWS MINUTE video by WNM producers Bruce Himmelblau and Sue Lawson.

Catapult plugs into the FireWire port of any DV/HDV camcorder and adds exciting features to capturing video, including time lapse and trigger-based events, as well as pre and post record functionality.

By offering a standard USB 2.0 connection, Catapult has been designed to take advantage of many popular storage devices. Catapult, for example, has a convenient piggy-back neoprene pouch designed to hold an iPod or even a 2Â" USB drive. For those with greater storage needs, virtually any USB 2.0 drive system can be connected, including multiple terabyte systems.

Utilizing built-in rechargeable batteries, Catapult is capable of continuous recording in excess of three hours. The Catapult can also be powered with the included AC adaptor.

Adding Catapult to your camcorder gives you additional recording features, including time lapse and trigger-based events, as well as pre and post record functionality.

Using the Pre and Post-Record settings, for example, you can set Catapult to begin recording for a preset amount of time prior to actually hitting the record button on the camera especially useful for live action events.

The completely configurable Time Lapse feature allows the recording of frames of video at specific intervals like for the pre-party set-up of a ballroom, for example. Catapult, from camcorder accessory maker Bella, is priced at $300 and set to be available later this year.
]]> News Tue, 9 May 2006 18:42:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=89078# 00:03:36 Bruce Himmelblau Catapult Captures Directly to iPods No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=80671# Remote-Controlled Cams at Record-Setter
Innovative camera operations, configurations, and positionings were an integral part of the World Record Wedding Video Event organized by the Sacramento Professional Videographers Association (SPVA) and co-sponsored by the Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA) in February.

Remote-controlled set-ups for the shoot were supplied and coordinated by Grizzly Pro Video. The dedicated involvement shows how industry innovators like Grizzly ProÃïïs CEO Phil Jensen, are working closely with professional wedding videographers to develop custom technology that facilitates unobtrusive coverage.

In this WEVA NEWS MINUTE video, produced on-location by Bruce Himmelblau and Sue Lawson, Jensen shows how the Grizzly Pro r-THREE system allowed unmanned ceremony cameras to be positioned discreetly, and operated remotely, during the world record-setting event.

The remote-control system includes:

1 - r-THREE System Controller
1 - r-THREE Interface box
1 - 3 r-THREE PTZ (Pan/Tilt/Zoom) Heads
1 -100' cable per PTZ head. Connects PTZ head to Interface box.
Connecting cable from Interface box to Controller
Connecting cable from camera to PTZ head
12v power supply - uses wall power and a standard 4-pin XLR connector to interface box. The system can also be operated from 12-24vdc light belt.

For more information on the r-THREE and the company's other remote-control systems visit Grizzly Pro Video.
]]> News Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:16:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=80671# 00:01:46 Bruce Himmelblau Grizzly Pro Video No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=79976#
Sarasota, FL - This year 8th Annual WEVA Town Meeting Tour is the catalyst for brand new online video programming that the Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA) will be presenting for videographers worldwide on WEVA-TV.

Streaming video now in production for WEVA-TV channels range from new WEVA NEWS MINUTE videos that spotlight cutting-edge technology and production techniques, to the new on-location interview program called Nat Chat hosted by Philadelphia videographer and WEVA Public Relations Committee member Natalie Neal.

While some of the new programs now in production will be available for public viewing during a limited time, most will be uploaded directly to WEVA-TV channels in the members-only section of the association website.

See the first Nat Chat episode recorded at the WEVA Town Meeting in Philadelphia last month at www.weva.com. The first episode in the new series was shot and edited by veteran videographer Robert Neal. Natalie chats with videographers who are developing new concepts using portable bridal video, wedding still prints from HD video, Love Story add-ons, and implementing new creativity picked-up from attending the WEVA event in Philadelphia.

Developed by WEVA to start with the 2006 Town Meeting Tour, Nat Chat will be a light and lively way to talk with WEVA members on-location across the country to find out what's up and what's new!

Anyone who's seen Natalie speak at Wedding & Event Video Expo or on the WEVA Town Meeting Tour knows how much fun she injects into every presentation, said WEVA International Chairman Roy Chapman.

Natalie's new Nat Chat series for WEVA-TV will be putting WEVA International members in the spotlight in a way we couldn do before broadband hit market penetration. It's a new twist on industry networking and idea-sharing. Natalie is hosting it, so right there you know it's going to be a lot of fun, and very spontaneous. The episodes will be shot at various locations and feature lots of our members."

For more information go to www.weva.com
]]> News Mon, 10 Apr 2006 02:33:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=79976# Bruce Himmelblau WEVA-TV No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=75196# The 8th Annual WEVA Town Meeting Tour makes it second stop in Chicago. Bruce Himmelblau talks to local WEVA members Scott & Barb Scheman, Scott Lundgren, Dimitri Minakakis & Javaier Villarreal and presenters Tim Sudall, Mike Nelson, David Robin & Chris Chibucos as they explain the benefits of attending the Chicago WEVA Town Meeting. Future stops are Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Jose and Las Vegas.

Thanks to the support of the Illinois Videographers Association (IVA) The Tape Company and Adobe Systems, WEVA's Town Meeting in Chicago was a tremendous success.

For more info visit www.weva.com
]]> News Tue, 28 Mar 2006 03:40:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=75196# 00:03:08 weva town meeting, professional wedding video, Chicago Bruce Himmelblau Chicago WEVA Town Meeting No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=71733# News Tue, 21 Mar 2006 03:24:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=71733# 00:02:28 Bruce Himmelblau No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=66644# News Tue, 7 Mar 2006 21:53:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=66644# Bruce Himmelblau No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=66638# News Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:30:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=66638# wevanewsminute panasonic hd, wedding, video Bruce Himmelblau No http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=64275# podcasts Wed, 15 Feb 2006 19:04:00 GMT http://www.wevanewsminute.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=64275# Bruce Himmelblau No