NEXT MEETING!
 
We would like to invite you to join us for our next meeting with a special presentation!

This month's speaker:

 

Will present a workshop:
Webcasting for Videographers

What is Webcasting?
 

The webcast is an event that is broadcast over the internet. The basic purpose of a webcast is to bring an event those who cannot attend in person.

Why should Videographers be webcasters?

You, the Videographer, are an entrepreneur. You want to grow your business, expand your offerings and increase your profit. Webcasting can help you achieve all three of these goals.

----ALSO----
 

 Roger Dolezal, Southeast Distributor of Secced USA (a distributor of high quality dynamic tripods priced way below the competitors)will be on hand to answer questions and demonstrate their various products and give you the opportunity to test them out. 

 

 
 

PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE AT 


WHEN: TUESDAY, November 30, 2010 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Rhino Film Studios - 657 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

COST: TBAPVA members FREE, Non-Members $5 (pay at the door)
 
RSVP: Please register online at http://tbapvaoctober2010.eventbrite.com/
 
Cash bar and popcorn will be available.
If you have a piece of equipment for sale, please bring it with you.

QUESTIONS? Email Bryan, bryan@tampawonderworks.com, or call 727-542-8614.


 
DECEMBER MEETING INFORMATION:

WHEN: TUESDAY, December 14, 2010 at 7 p.m. (Please note earlier meeting date due to the holidays)
 
WHERE: Rhino Film Studios - 657 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
 
COST: Free to all attending
 
RSVP: Please register online at http://december2010meeting.eventbrite.com/
 

December's speaker:

Matt Thompson from songfreedom.com

 
 

Ever wanted to use mainstream or cool indie music in your videos but could never find a way? Matt Thompson from Songfreedom.com will speak to the group about how you can legally synchronize and stream music by popular and up and coming artists in your video and slideshow productions.

Never before could you use music by artists like Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Train, or Dave Barnes in your productions. But now you can, and at a very affordable price!

Songfreedom.com is used by leaders in our industry including award-winning Ray Roman Films and award-winning Michael Gebbs from Gebbs Wedding Films!

ALSO...

In addition, TBAPVA President Bryan Coward, Tampa Wonderworks Films, will demonstrate the EZ Slider and hand out discount coupons for the EZ Slider to all attendees.

 
 

 


Check out our past meetings! 

In October, Matrox Video Products Group showcased the full line-up of Matrox MXO2 devices that give you broadcast-quality input/output, monitoring, and up/down/cross conversion to streamline your workflow with Apple Final Cut Studio and Adobe CS5 Production Premium and Avid Media Composer 5. Members and guests got an in-depth look at Matrox MAX technology that lets you deliver H.264 content for the web, iPad, iPhone, iPod, and Blu-ray discs up to 500% faster than software alone without sacrificing quality. In addition, Matrox gave away one freeMatrox MXO2 Mini (an $895 value!)

 
 
At our July 2010 meeting Alex Karas from Voila Cinematic (www.voilacinematic.com) gave a great workshop: "How to make your DSLR Come to Life."

Alex shared some of his films and discussed the pros and cons of DSLR Wedding Filmmaking. He shared with the group how he uses various Canon lenses, sliders and fluid use of Steadicam to his advantage to... achieve his highly acclaimed look. Thanks to Canon for sending a variety of lenses for Alex to demonstrate and discuss!

Members also toured Rhino Film Studios, a full production studio that is available for rental.Check out their green screen, cyc wall, sound studio, and equipment such as steadicam, dolly, kinos, and much more.

 

 
At our June Meeting Roy Chapman, Founder and President of WEVA gave an informative meeting about the "Future of Professional Wedding & Event Video." Roy shared many new tips and insights for staying current and moving your video production company forward! It was a fantastic meeting and and attendees learned a lot! Thanks to Roy for sharing and inspiring members and guests! Roy also gave away a WEVA membership and a Pass to the WEVA 2010 Expo!


 
At our last meeting Ken Burke from VideoDine, LLC offered helpful ideas and tricks to video professionals interested in growing their business 

At our February meeting, Jose Ortiz from JJvideoFilm demonstrated different sliders, invited attendees to try them out and shared footage he shot utilizing the sliders.
Check out a fun timelapse from the meeting!


In January, Miroslav Beck from Bayfront Productions shared a presentation on 9 Recession Rescue Strategies followed by a group discussion about "what's working" today.

Our December meeting was held at the VHVIDEO.COM studio. Bryan Coward from Tampa Wonderworks and Jose Ortiz from JJvideoFilm gave a presentation about the amazing capabilities of DSLRs and shared some of their videos shot with the new technology.

At our October/November meeting, members and guests screened the film "The Wedding Video" and shared their thoughts about the film. It was a fun evening! See some video from the meeting here!
 
 
 
 

At our September meeting group members met and discussed the exciting things learned during WEVA 2009 Expo! In addition, VHVideo.com's Maureen Taylor talked to members about her exciting seminar, where she was a presenter, at WEVA 2009.

In August, group members attended the INFOCUS one-day seminar featuring International industry superstars Patrick Moreau, Konrad Czystowski
(StillMotion) and Kevin Shahinian (Pacific Pictures). The seminar was packed with great information and ideas!          
 
 
 

At the July meeting Bryan Coward from Tampa Wonderworks Film and Video shared a sample of his work that he created using a Super 8mm film camera. Bryan discussed, "In this high-definition world, with all our technological advances, it's fun and exciting to be able
to offer and work with film." The group also reviewed members' Brent Dunn and Ryan Naughtin's new cameras. TBAPVA members also discussed plans for the rest of the year, increasing membership, and inviting leaders in our field to holdseminars. 
 
 
 



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At the May meeting we continued our Tour of
Studios by visiting Burgess
Photography & Videography, 109
N Armenia Ave.
, Tampa, FL 33609
.
David shared some insight into the world of photography and we learned
a few tips on incorporating those with our videos!

 

We had a great meeting in April at Bayfront Productions studio in Wesley
Chapel where everyone in attendance learned (and got to play with)
Bayfront Productions amazing green screen!