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Smartdog Digital, a multimedia boutique based in Greensboro, North Carolina, was looking to move to HD. Not unlike others in the industry, the company was excited about the Panasonic AG-HVX200 camera, but perceived some significant stumbling blocks when it came to recording high definition. more

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Culver Academies, Summer Schools and Camps are situated on a sprawling 1,800-acre campus bordering an 1,800-acre lake, complete with more than 100 buildings, including an Equestrian Center and two Ice Arenas. This independent college preparatory school in north-central Indiana is now celebrating its 113th year and easily could be mistaken for a small college or university. Culver alumnus and current Webmaster and videographer, Lew Kopp, is tasked with capturing all the extraordinary school events and student activities on video. And at Culver, videography needs take many forms — from recording graduation ceremonies and theatre performances to the 21-gun salute on Veterans’ Day and the school’s renowned Black Horse Troop. Video plays a prominent role on the school’s website, and DVDs of graduation and other events are sold to students, parents, and alumni for fundraising efforts, as well as placed in the school library. more

At Casegrfx, a full-service multimedia agency based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, video projects can take many forms–from promotional pieces for clients‘ websites to product training videos, even instructional videos for surgeons.

The company was recently contacted to produce a series of videos for radiologists. The project would encompass eight different doctors discussing twelve different procedures. With an expected length of 20-30 minutes per procedure, Stephen Case, owner of Casegrfx, knew this project would entail a significant amount of footage. And with tape, this project would require long days, and nights, in the editing room. more

Tucked in New Hampshire‘s Upper Valley, Dartmouth has been a leader in higher education since 1769. And while the school‘s founders may not necessarily have envisioned a world of podcasts, blogs, and on-demand video, today‘s leaders embrace the role of technology in the classroom. Recently, the Physics and Astronomy department set out to expand their audiovisual capabilities to enhance the learning experience. more

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At 2 Think Group, tape had finally run its course, as the company struggled with the unreliability and high maintenance costs associated with the medium. As Ryan Pocius, 2 Think Group‘s CEO, explained, “We were recording to DVCam, Beta-SP, and most recently, HD-Cam. But no matter the format, tape was simply too archaic, unreliable, and subject to variability for our needs.” more

Covering live events is not an easy task. First, there‘s the challenge of condensing hours, even days, into short, meaningful video clips. And that challenge can be compounded with the added time pressure of onsite video production — and the slimmest of deadlines. That‘s the reality for Jay Delp of JAY DELP PRODUCTIONS. Hopping from plane to plane, Delp covers approximately 15 multi-day conferences each year and produces onsite video highlights for show attendees. more

Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz, the creators of the musical revue Penguins on Thin Ice, hold fast to the idea that everyone has the potential to curb the effects of climate change. Through music, Penguins on Thin Ice shares scientific information about climate change and inspires us to take actions, both large and small, to bring about change today. The Penguins on Thin Ice team had the opportunity to bring their music and message to the United Nations. And on May 4, 2007, students from the High School for Environmental Studies (HSES) in New York performed the musical at the United Nations for the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD). more