bob.dino 0 #26 January 17, 2007 I have no idea as to the reputation of Joone or Digital Playgrounds, but Heise is a very reputable source. Some interesting numbers on unit sales. Sony has stirred up some serious ill-will with much of the broader technical community over the last year or two and there's a lot of folk that'd be happy for them to fall flat again. Personal opinon: which ever format has its copy protection cracked first will win, which indicates that HD-DVD is the likely champ. Most technically-savvy people I know are telling their friends and family to stay away from both formats because of the restrictions inherent in the media. When AACS is cracked, it'll be interesting to see what happens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #27 January 17, 2007 Quote When AACS is cracked, it'll be interesting to see what happens. The crack that wasn't. With HDMI, and the ability to shift keys, it may not be a while, but even if it were, I don't believe it will make a difference overall. Cracks keep the marginally honest and honest people out, and pirates are gonna be cracking no matter what. Cracks existed for DVDs pretty well the day they came out, and it was even thought to be legal for 4 years, but that barely affected the sales of DVDs in the world. Then it was determined that all the crack/'backup" software was illegal, but the industry barely saw a blip in sales. One common mistake is that folks think that BD is Sony. Sony owns most of the rights to the format, but it's a shared consortium and dev group. Toshiba on the other hand...it's almost all Toshiba. They own the authoring license, except what they share with Microsoft... Sony shares the wealth of thievery equally between their partners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #28 January 19, 2007 Adult Content Confirmed to Appear on Blu-ray, HD DVDwww.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #29 January 20, 2007 given that a lot of porn performers are not the best lookin people, is hi def porn really a good idea? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #30 January 21, 2007 ok... i'm sitting here with a 23G XDcam Disc wondering why a triple layer disc is only 51G ?? what is the reason that the 23G single layer disc doesn't turn into a 46G double or 69G triple layer? matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erikph 0 #31 January 22, 2007 Quote given that a lot of porn performers are not the best lookin people, is hi def porn really a good idea? "In Raw World of Sex Movies, High Definition Could Be a View Too Real" according to the NYTimes... http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/22/business/media/22porn.html?_r=1&pagewanted=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin “The biggest problem is razor burn,” said Stormy Daniels, an actress, writer and director." blue skies, http://myjumps.blogspot.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,382 #32 January 22, 2007 Quotegiven that a lot of porn performers are not the best lookin people, is hi def porn really a good idea? Ron Jeremy in 1080p. AAAHHHGGGGGGGG!!!!!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodpecker47 0 #33 January 24, 2007 DSE, you talk about videos and you've written many posts concerning video work and technology. I'm wondering if you've been a successful skydive videographer? What I mean by "skydive" is shooting video in the air--not on the ground. For example, I have two friends. One of them has very expensive equipment and one has cheaper/handmade equipment. The one who has the cheaper equipment consistently makes the best videos because he is the better flier. The one who has the expensive equipment is unable to sell any of his work. Are you a freefall videographer or a ground videographer? I'm not trying to be confrontational. I'm sincerely wondering if there is a distinction and if the distinction matters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #34 January 24, 2007 QuoteAre you a freefall videographer or a ground videographer? I'm not trying to be confrontational. I'm sincerely wondering if there is a distinction and if the distinction matters.I believe DSE works in the entertainment/Video industry... and although I believe he has the requisite skills (i.e. 200+ jumps and a C License) I don't believe he is actively selling himself as a freefall videographer (at least not yet.) from what I've seen of his posts in this forum he provides input wrt video equipment, etc... and leaves a lot of the freefall videography skill set discussion to more advanced freefall videographers... (though I have to admit I'm jealous as he has had the oportunity to meet/work with guys like Norman Kent, et al...) he can keep talking as far as I'm conserned considering he knows a good deal about video equipment in general... edited to add: not that I feel the need to defend him perse... I'm more or less just giving my feelings on his interaction in this forum... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #35 January 24, 2007 So i watched superman again after updating the ps3 and it does look better than normal resolution. some parts are better than others, and in some parts it does look a bit grainy, but in general it looked great (the space shuttle bit in the beginning, my favorite part of the movie, freakin rocked). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #36 January 24, 2007 QuoteDSE, you talk about videos and you've written many posts concerning video work and technology. I'm wondering if you've been a successful skydive videographer? What I mean by "skydive" is shooting video in the air--not on the ground. For example, I have two friends. One of them has very expensive equipment and one has cheaper/handmade equipment. The one who has the cheaper equipment consistently makes the best videos because he is the better flier. The one who has the expensive equipment is unable to sell any of his work. Are you a freefall videographer or a ground videographer? I'm not trying to be confrontational. I'm sincerely wondering if there is a distinction and if the distinction matters. What does any of this have to do with Blu-ray?www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #37 January 24, 2007 Quote Are you a freefall videographer or a ground videographer? I'm not trying to be confrontational. I'm sincerely wondering if there is a distinction and if the distinction matters. All I have to say about that is that DSE has an amazing amount of knowledge about shooting video, not necessarily shooting skydiving video, but shooting video.... He is more educated than most of us, and he was educated before he ever strapped a camera to his helmet.. I wish there were more skydiving videographers that started off that way.. had a clue how to operate a camera and how to shoot good video before actually selling themselves as videographers.. To DSE.. thanks for all your input on here in the forums, and keep the good stuff coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laszloimage 0 #38 January 25, 2007 ...this is kinda funny we answering instead of DSE. But trust me guys he is a PRO. He's the pro on the level where he can lecture other pros! He wrote books, holds seminars, traing courses, and etc... I don't think he has a sales problem on the level what we call sale. I don't think he depends on DZ individuals or tandems whether they hiring him or not. He plays on a bit biger market...if you know what I mean. As far as I know (I met him personally) he's building up expirince jumping wise. But let him to answer to this question above! One thing is sure, we're all SHOULD appricite DSE's input, and endless help about all aspects of video!!! -Laszlo- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #39 January 25, 2007 DSE is away working on a project for the next few days in the middle of the desert. His resume speaks for itself, but he is an EXCELLENT resource. This is both at the professional broadcasting level and in the editing area.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #40 January 30, 2007 QuoteDSE, you talk about videos and you've written many posts concerning video work and technology. I'm wondering if you've been a successful skydive videographer? What I mean by "skydive" is shooting video in the air--not on the ground. For example, I have two friends. One of them has very expensive equipment and one has cheaper/handmade equipment. The one who has the cheaper equipment consistently makes the best videos because he is the better flier. The one who has the expensive equipment is unable to sell any of his work. Are you a freefall videographer or a ground videographer? I'm not trying to be confrontational. I'm sincerely wondering if there is a distinction and if the distinction matters. To answer your question, yes, I fly a camera. I have fewer than 100 video skydives, and while some are sequences that I'm not ashamed of, none of them are of the quality of which I hope for. Gotta start somewhere, yeah? On the other hand, the technology and tools are an area in which I'm fairly confident/competent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #41 February 2, 2007 here's another article regarding blu-ray/hd-dvd: http://homemediaretailing.com/news/html/breaking_article.cfm?article_id=10208 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
