Peter Richardson: he’s here with his documentary Clearcut, an official Sundance Spectrum selection. Drives the Panasonic DVX100 and 100A…and a Saab. What about the new HVX200? (DVCPRO HD in a $6K handheld camcorder, records to P2 media, part DVX100, part Varicam, part new technology…shoots variable frame rate, interestingly enough in a very different way than the Varicam does…more on that eventually). Already ordered one,” Peter responds. Also has his eye on the new Sanyo HD1 palmcorder, the world‘s smallest HD camera introduced earlier this month at CES (records 720p to SD cards). (More on the HD1.)

In post, Peter‘s on Avid Xpress Pro (“loves the media management tools and organizational stuff”). Promised us a picture of his bin, which sounds spectacular. Let‘s see if he comes through… more

Woke to the sound of avalanche charges…fitting somehow, since there‘s an avalanche of people coming. But not yet. Press office: lull before the storm, sidewalks passable, spirits high. Snow yesterday and today contributed to a slower start, but by tonight when Friends with Money (35mm) screens it will be business as usual.

So while Park City fills up with stars, star gazers, and aspirants, we take a pass on the parties and heads straight for what we care about most. more