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videogrunt_005_iPod

videogrunt program 005: The third (and best) way to view material when the aspect ratio of the source (i.e. the movie) does not match the aspect ratio of the viewing screen (i.e. the TV).

For program notes and the text of the script, please visit: http://videogrunt.com

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SimplyDV Podcast Number 01

Colin reviews the new Panasonic SDR-S150 Media Camera.

SimplyDV Podcast Number 02

Sony and JVC HDD camcorders compared; hints & tips on shooting hand-held and the inside story on a new book aimed at digital video newbies – written by SimplyDV owner/editor Colin Barrett.

videogrunt_004_iPod

videogrunt program 004: When aspect ratios don’t match, compromises have to be made. This program explores the pan and scan process used to get widescreen movies to fit on traditional television sets.

For program notes and the text of the script, please visit: http://videogrunt.com

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podgrunt_001_announce

podgrunt program 001: This inagural program uses a basic diagram to illustrate how simply a podcast works. Remember that this is a sequential series, so it’s a good idea to start from the first program and view in order. We’ll have videogrunt program 4 ready in a week or so..

For program notes please visit: http://podgrunt.com

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videogrunt_003_iPod

videogrunt program 003: Continuing on the discussion of aspect ratios, we show how 16:9 came about as the optimal compromise between the world of film and video. Our hero this time is Dr. Kerns Powers of the David Sarnoff Research Center.

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videogrunt_002_iPod

videogrunt program 002: Our first main subject is about the convergence of standards and technologies from the three worlds of motion pictures, television and digital video. Starting with the concept of picture aspect ratio, we trace back to Thomas Edison to find where the *standard* 4:3 ratio originated.

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videogrunt_001_iPod

videogrunt program 001: This inagural program talks about the concept behind videogrunt and gives an idea of how I will present the material. Remember that this is a sequential series, so it’s a good idea to start from the first program and view in order.

For program notes, the text of the script and other verisons of this media, please visit: http://videogrunt.com

© 2006, gruntmedia

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike2.5 License.