Feb 2008
Open Television Network Launches
Friday, February 29 ,2008 Filed in: Adobe
“klickTab is a unique service that lets you create single item, or channel feeds (aka podcasts) where there is a charge per item downloaded.
As a content owner, you create an account for yourself at http://www.opentvnetwork.com/contentowners. You can check out the process through the screencasts on that page, along with some resources on encoding, hosting and protecting content.
Once you have created an content owner merchant account, you then create the feeds (podcasts) and add items to those feeds. We provide you with an embed code that has the klickTab graphic and all necessary code behind it so that a viewer customer can click on the link, enter their email address and password and download the link to iTunes or Miro. In iTunes or Miro they can browse the previews (trailers) you provide, buy content items, manage them, view and/or synchronize to an iPod or stream to an Apple TV.”
You can find more details on their site and in this article.
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Two More Classes on Kelby Training
Two more of my classes are now online at Kelby Training.
Photoshop for Video - Working With Photos
Richard Harrington uncovers techniques essential for video editors who are working with Photos in Photoshop. He shares his best practices for working with graphic and still images in a video environment.
Photoshop for Video - Technical Essentials
Join Adobe Certified Trainer Richard Harrington, as he uncovers the Technical Essentials of Adobe Photoshop CS3 for video professionals and enthusiasts.
You can access all the classes online for only $19.99 per month (besides mine there's a ton of great stuff up there).
Aperture 2 – What's in it for You?
Wednesday, February 27 ,2008 Filed in: Training Products | Apple
“Fully updated for Aperture 2, this comprehensive book-DVD training combo starts with the basics of image management and takes you step by step all the way through Aperture's powerful photo-editing, image-retouching, proofing, publishing, and archiving features. Aperture 2's new features are completely covered, including a new RAW-image processing engine, a streamlined interface, powerful new adjustment tools, and added integration with Mac OS X and other Apple products for instant web publishing and one-click portfolio syncing. Apple Pro Training Series: Aperture 2 delivers comprehensive training - the equivalent of a two-day course - in one project-based book. You'll learn time-saving techniques for sorting, ranking, and organizing images, effective methods for correcting and enhancing images, plus efficient ways to display images for client review, apply metadata, update your online portfolio automatically, and much more. Real-world exercises feature professional photography from a variety of genres, including photo-journalism, sports, wedding, commercial, and portraiture. All the files you need to complete the exercises are included on the DVD.”
And by fully-updated... its a completely new book with all-new photos and a ton of cool new things.
In the meantime... check out these free online videos and my review: Top 10 Reasons To Upgrade to Aperture 2.
New Podcasting Book About to Ship
My podcasting book is now off the presses and on its way to stores.
Here's Chapter 1
The initial reviews are in:
"This guide is full of solid information from people who know online video and are in the trenches doing it. It's a must read for anyone who wants to produce professional video podcasts." – Jason Van Orden, podcasting consultant and author of Promoting Your Podcast
"Required reading.Starting with a clear analysis of the nature and business of podcasting it covers the essentials of production and finishes with the all-important topics of delivery, RSS feeds, publishing, and hosting." – Tom Wolsky, vp editorial, National Podcasting System, www.nationalpod.com
"WOW, the accumulated knowledge from 1000s of hours of planning, production, post and delivery essentials delivered in a simple, concise fashiona professional resource manual that needs to be a part of every video production library" –. Gary Adcock, digital artist and technology trainer
"Not just a book about Podcasting, but a full primer on professional audio and video production and digital publishing that is lavishly illustrated and full of practical tips." – Philip Hodgetts, president and ceo, Open Television Network openTVnetwork.com
You can order the book here.
Here's Chapter 1
The initial reviews are in:
"Required reading.Starting with a clear analysis of the nature and business of podcasting it covers the essentials of production and finishes with the all-important topics of delivery, RSS feeds, publishing, and hosting." – Tom Wolsky, vp editorial, National Podcasting System, www.nationalpod.com
"WOW, the accumulated knowledge from 1000s of hours of planning, production, post and delivery essentials delivered in a simple, concise fashiona professional resource manual that needs to be a part of every video production library" –. Gary Adcock, digital artist and technology trainer
"Not just a book about Podcasting, but a full primer on professional audio and video production and digital publishing that is lavishly illustrated and full of practical tips." – Philip Hodgetts, president and ceo, Open Television Network openTVnetwork.com
You can order the book here.
New Podcast Advertising and Traffic Standards to Be Announced
Monday, February 18 ,2008 Filed in: Web Video
Click here to read the full article.
Troubleshooting Apple Compressor
Apple has posted a useful article on what to do when Compressor isn't starting up properly or performing normally.They offer basic troubleshooting steps to remedy the situation. This is the right place to start if you are attempting to to submit a batch and you see the following message:
Unable to submit to queue. Please restart your computer or verify your Compressor installation is correct.
Check out the whole article here.
Adobe Updates Device Central
You'll need to log on with your Adobe ID (they're free). This is important to check out for mobile content creators.
If you are not familiar with Device Central, be sure to check out this overview.
Richard Harrington on the Plugged-In Podcast
Sunday, February 17 ,2008 Filed in: Personal
- Coby Rich – Sorenson Media
- Larry O'Connor – Other World Computing
- Richard Harrington – RHED Pixel
- Jon Schilling – CalDigit
- Marlon Braccia – Shiva Entertainment
You can listen to the show here
Washington Business Journal Article on Podcasting
If you think podcasting is just for kids, you might be missing the next big thing
”Richard Harrington looks out on the small crowd of businesspeople sitting on red plastic chairs in RHED Pixel's Falls Church studios. Dressed in black, topped by a subtle black-and-white pinstriped velvet blazer and hoop earrings, he is the epitome of geek chic.
The audience has come to hear Harrington talk podcasting. These folks already are convinced there is something to podcasting, but they are trying to determine if it can help their businesses.”
Read the full article for free at their website.
”The audience has come to hear Harrington talk podcasting. These folks already are convinced there is something to podcasting, but they are trying to determine if it can help their businesses.”
Read the full article for free at their website.
Field Production Strategies for Video Podcasting
Saturday, February 16 ,2008 Filed in: Conferences | Resources
Download mp3:
Distributing Video in Various Formats: How To Make the Right Choice (1:00:46 min 27.9 MB)
Testing the Feed
Saturday, February 16 ,2008 Filed in: Web Video
FEED Validator
There are lots of things that can break an RSS feed. A misplaced character, a misformed date, the list goes on. Fortunately testing a feed is easy. Once you have your feed and media available online, you’ll want to test it. The easiest way is to visit http://www.feedvalidator.org/ where you can enter the adress for your feed. If there are errors in your feed, they are clearly identified. The website also offers suggestions and links to more information on how to fix common problems. This website is invaluable and shoot be a part of your testing process.
There are lots of things that can break an RSS feed. A misplaced character, a misformed date, the list goes on. Fortunately testing a feed is easy. Once you have your feed and media available online, you’ll want to test it. The easiest way is to visit http://www.feedvalidator.org/ where you can enter the adress for your feed. If there are errors in your feed, they are clearly identified. The website also offers suggestions and links to more information on how to fix common problems. This website is invaluable and shoot be a part of your testing process.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 ACE Exam Available
Saturday, February 16 ,2008 Filed in: Training Products | Adobe
New Class on Kelby Training
Saturday, February 16 ,2008 Filed in: Training Products | Apple
We’ve posted our first online class from Digital Video Guru (and Photoshop World Instructor) Richard Harrington, and it’s one a lot of people have been asking for: Getting Started with Apple Motion. Here’s the link to Rich’s new online class over at KelbyTraining.com. Note: We’ve got a lot more classes coming from Rich very soon, so stayed tuned! (That’s TV talk. I thought Rich would appreciate that type of jargon).
Blu-ray Wins?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Toshiba "is expected to pull the plug on its HD DVD format in the coming weeks." THR noted, however, that Toshiba says no official decision has been made. "Given the market developments in the past month, Toshiba will continue to study the market impact and the value proposition for consumers, particularly in light of our recent price reductions on all HD DVD players," Jodi Sally, VP of marketing for Toshiba America Consumer Products, told THR. Toshiba had hoped that slashing the prices on its HD DVD players last month would help bolster sales, but subsequent sales data from NPD showed that Blu-ray maintained its wide sales lead despite the move.
- Related Links:
- http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/5673.aspx
- http://tinyurl.com/2wn5fe (Hollywood Reporter)
- http://www.dmwmedia.com/news/2008/02/15/wal-mart-drops-hd-dvd%3B-toshiba-expected-pull-plug
New DVDs on Apple Motion
Friday, February 15 ,2008 Filed in: Training Products | Apple
“From beginner to master in one set, these three DVD’s will take you step by step through Apple Motion and have you ready to tackle complex projects in just hours. Join Richard Harrington in this three DVD set of clear, concise training that will have you producing higher quality work with Apple Motion in no time.”
You can get the training from VASST.com. If you want a discount code... Post a comment and I'll send it to you.
Educators Scholarships to Photoshop World
Thursday, February 14 ,2008 Filed in: Adobe
Photoshop World Conference & Expo – April 2-4, 2008 – Orlando, Fl
The National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP), today announced a call for nominations for its third annual Dean Collins Educational Scholarship for 2008. The Dean Collins Educational Scholarship is awarded annually to one high school or college educator nominated by his/her student(s) to provide the recipient an opportunity to attend NAPP’s annual convention – Photoshop World Conference & Expo. The scholarship also includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, a one-year NAPP membership, and subscription to Photoshop User magazine.
The deadline to submit nominations for the Dean Collins Educational Scholarship is Friday, February 29, 2008.
Apple Releases Aperture 2
Wednesday, February 13 ,2008 Filed in: Apple
Press Release: CUPERTINO, California—February 12, 2008—Apple® today introduced Aperture™ 2, the next major release of its groundbreaking photo editing and management software with over 100 new features that make it faster, easier to use and more powerful. With a streamlined user interface and entirely new image processing engine, Aperture 2 also introduces new imaging tools for highlight recovery, color vibrancy, local contrast definition, soft-edged retouching, vignetting and RAW fine-tuning, and lets users directly post their portfolios on the .Mac Web Gallery* for viewing on the web, iPhone™, iPod® touch and Apple TV®. At a new low price of $199, anyone can easily organize, edit and publish photos like a pro.
The new update is great.... I'm actually co-authoring the official Apple book on the software now. More details soon.
Own Photoshop Elements? Wanna Upgrade?
Sunday, February 10 ,2008 Filed in: Adobe
You can upgrade from Photoshop Elements to Photoshop CS3 for only $299. For those of you math geniuses... yes its cheaper to buy Elements, then upgrade, then buying Photoshop outright.
Click here for the offer.
"An offer this good doesn’t last forever. Move up online at the Adobe Store by 2/29/08.
To order by phone, call 1-800-585-0774 and mention offer code 27105. Have your Adobe Photoshop Elements serial code ready for verification."
GridIron Flow Demo Movie
Sunday, February 10 ,2008
"Flow is a revolutionary approach to digital content management that dramatically simplifies the design process for creative professionals working on graphic design, web and video projects. Flow automatically tracks your work from idea to end result and manages your assets and applications for your most complex projects- all without changing the way you work."
Flow isn't shipping for a while, but GridIron is accepting sign-ups for beta testing.
Amazon has Final Cut Studio On the Spot at a Special Price
Sunday, February 10 ,2008 Filed in: Apple | Training Products
Book Description
Packed with more than 500 techniques, this book delivers what you need to knowon the spot. It is suited to editors of all experience levels, whether you are:
- Migrating from another NLE
- Upgrading to Final Cut Studio 2
- Seeking a handy reference to raise your proficiency
New Plugins for Broader DVCPRO HD and P2 Support
QuickTime P2 MXF/DVCProHD Decode Components for Apple For playing P2 MXF Files and QuickTime DVCProHD Files on Mac OSX (Intel) and importing native P2 MXF Files into Final Cut Pro Studio 2 Applications (see Read Me)
Please note: The P2 MXF plugin has NOT been tested in long form projects in FCP Studio 2 Applications and the DVCProHD Codec should NOT be installed if the Apple DVCProHD Codec is already installed.
Download BETA 1.0.0 (Build 18) for OSX 10.4 (Tiger) - Intel Only
Download BETA 1.0.0 (Build 18) for OSX 10.5 (Leopard) - Intel Only
Download Read Me
Download License Agreement
QuickTime P2 MXF/DVCProHD Decode Components for Windows
For playing P2 MXF Files and QuickTime DVCProHD Files on Windows (see Read Me)
Download BETA 1.0.0 (Build 18) for Windows
Download Read Me
Download License Agreement
Speaking at NAB
Thursday, February 07 ,2008 Filed in: Conferences | Video
Looking for some great training on post production, podcasting, or new media? I'll be speaking at several conferences located at this year's NAB conference.
Choose the training you need at NAB Show 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada:
Podcasting Summit April 11 - 13
This is a can’t miss conference for podcasting professionals and anyone interested in diving into this evolving content delivery method.
New Media 2.0 - Creating and Delivering New Media to New Audiences April 14 - 15
This new conference is designed for content creators looking to harness the power of the Internet for increased distribution and new audiences.
Post|Production World Conference April 11 - 16
The largest event of its kind anywhere, this conference delivers high-level training on the latest production and post-production techniques and software.
Producer | Director Workshop April 11 - 13
This new conference is designed for those content creators who are charged with managing and developing content. Learn new techniques for planning and managing successful video and new media projects.
Choose the training you need at NAB Show 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada:
Podcasting Summit April 11 - 13
This is a can’t miss conference for podcasting professionals and anyone interested in diving into this evolving content delivery method.
New Media 2.0 - Creating and Delivering New Media to New Audiences April 14 - 15
This new conference is designed for content creators looking to harness the power of the Internet for increased distribution and new audiences.
Post|Production World Conference April 11 - 16
The largest event of its kind anywhere, this conference delivers high-level training on the latest production and post-production techniques and software.
Producer | Director Workshop April 11 - 13
This new conference is designed for those content creators who are charged with managing and developing content. Learn new techniques for planning and managing successful video and new media projects.
Apple Updates QuickTIme
Thursday, February 07 ,2008
Apple has released a new update to QuickTime... lets hope it's elusive “improves compatibility with third-party applications” actually means something.
Visit http://www.apple.com/support/quicktime/ for more information.
New Report on Podcasting
Wednesday, February 06 ,2008 Filed in: Web Video
We're always only the lookout for news on podcasting, here's a new report from eMarketer.com.
Heard the Latest About Podcasting?
http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?1005869
Here's the highlights.
Heard the Latest About Podcasting?
http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?1005869
Here's the highlights.