The Pirate Bay launches freeware mobile video converter

The guys over at The Pirate Bay have announced the launch of a new freeware video converter, dubbed the Vio Mobile Video Converter.
The company claims "The ViO mobile video converter converts virtually any web video format file into a file that’s 100% compatible with your portable media device, compressing it up to 20% of its original size without any reduction in image quality. ViO converts your media faster than any tool on the market today."

The program also "comes complete with general audio/video settings and you can also personalize your ViO experience even more with advanced audio/video settings. For example, you can customize the size of the output file and its BitRate is calculated automatically."

The site notes the program is also optimized for Blackberry users. Best of all, its free.

You can download the program here: Vio Mobile Video Converter

Source is http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2008/12/21/the_pirate_bay_launches_freeware_mobile_video_converter

Digital Video Expo Presents New Multi-Track Educational Program Covering Production & Post, Lighting, Cameras, Formats & More

NewBay Media, a leading publisher of digital content creation media, today announced conference program details for next month’s Digital Video Expo being held at the Pasadena Convention Center from September 20-22, 2011. As one of the West Coast’s longest running and most important events for creative professionals, Digital Video Expo is once again expected to attract thousands of attendees for three days of comprehensive education sessions, training, networking, and exhibitions.

Produced by the editors of DV and Videography magazines, Digital Video Expo is presenting a multi-tiered educational program that will focus on a number of key topics critical to the success of video professionals. Each of the conference program topics will be discussed in full-day programs, taught by the individuals who literally “wrote the book” in their areas of expertise including Oliver Peters, Jay Holben, Ned Stoltz and Philip Hodgetts. Topics include:

• Demystifying Digital
• Working with Large-Sensor Cameras
• Basic Tech for Producers
• Color Correction Options
• The Art of Micro-Budget Producing
• Indie Feature Film Production and Post – A to Z


• DIY Lighting 101: A Shot in the Dark
• NLE Comparison Shopping
• Using Metadata for Production and Asset Management
• Build Your Own Studio
• Mobile Production Apps
• Avoiding Postproduction Nightmares

Digital Video Expo will also present a number of free education programs on the exhibit hall floor, on such topics as Lighting for Digital Cameras, Post Sound for Digital Content Creators and the New LTO Tape File System.

“As one can see from the subject matter in this year’s Digital Video Expo conference program, we are presenting much of our educational content with the independent production community in mind,” said Carmel King, NewBay Media Executive Vice President. “With up-to-the-minute information on building your own studio, independent film production and post, lighting and sound, along with hands-on training, we’re ensuring that participants will be given the knowledge and tools to help them bring their creative visions to reality.”

Additional event details will be announced shortly. For complete event and registration information, please visit dvexpo.com.

Source is http://www.dv.com/article/110496

'The Island' Time-Lapse Video Showcases Astronomy Haven

The Island, a new time-lapse video from Christoph Malin was shot on La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands. Explains National Geographic, "Combine La Palma’s high, dry mountain peaks with low light pollution and reasonable access, and you get one of the best spots on the planet for optical astronomy."

Malin used a Nikon D3, D700 and two D7000s to capture the video. A full equipment list can be found on his Vimeo page. Read more La Palma's unique features here.


Source is http://www.dv.com/article/110236

Penthouse creates first 3D porn channel

Penthouse has announced this week it will be launching the first 3D porn channel, set for launch in the Q2.

The new channel will feature adult programming natively shot in HD and 3D.

Says the infamous adult programming company:

We started shooting in 3D this past summer, and have significantly invested to perfect 3D production quality. Consumer excitement for 3D content is high, and Penthouse is the one studio that can rely on its broad expertise to deliver 3D in a manner unmatched by any other branded entertainment company.

The Penthouse HD channel is available in 15 countries.

Source is http://www.afterdawn.com/news/article.cfm/2011/01/11/penthouse_creates_first_3d_porn_channel

Professional Motion Picture Production and Distribution NEWS

TV Producer Karma Butler Launches a National Search for Inspired People to Star in New TV Series

Americans eighteen and older are encouraged to submit videos of self-created TV show ideas that will ultimately be broadcast on TV.

(New York, NY) TV Producer Karma Butler brings home the newest TV Series to his Entertainment Enterprise with the interactive premiere of “Save Lives TV” airing October 8 to November 12 at 11:30am ET/PT during “American Dance Legend Season 2.” From kids to seniors, Dance Karma Entertainment is creating a history of giving viewers hope, compassion, legendary talent, and inspiring entertainment. Now “Save Lives TV” is gearing up to showcase compelling stories of everyday Americans with unique, unusual, and extreme episodes geared at inspiring and saving lives. Americans eighteen and older are encouraged to submit videos to http://www.DanceKarma.com of self-created TV show ideas that will ultimately be broadcast on TV. Viewers will interactively be able to choose the TV Show ideas they love the most to be produced into a full sixteen week TV series. Lives will be changed forever, maybe even yours, when America unites together to saves lives with “Save Lives TV.”

The creation of “Save Lives TV” offers United States Citizens the opportunity to have their TV show idea broadcast to thousands of household viewers. A broad collection of hosts and extraordinary stories will be on full display throughout the season. Submission steps are easy and anyone interested in participating should take advantage of featured exposure opportunities by submitting an application.

“Save Lives TV” is Executive Produced by Karma Butler, President and Artistic Director of Dance Karma Entertainment.

Source is http://www.studentfilmmakers.com/news/TV_Producer_Karma_Butler_Launches_a_National_Search_for_Inspired_People_to_Star_in_New_TV_Series.shtml