Show and Tell

Now’s your chance to show off that latest video related thing you just got over the summer. Dan Strickler will show us his new Sony AVCHD camcorder, the NX5U.

He reports, “I’ve taken it out on 4 jobs so far and I’m very pleased with the results. I think it’s a real winner and has the potential of being very popular with event videographers. It’s a good, solid camera at a modest price.” He’ll give us a tour of the camera and demo some footage on an HD projector. Then Dave Hall will show his Kessler CineSlider, Sachtler FSB 4 carbon fiber tripod and Rode Stereo Videomic (which includes the dead kitten.)

and Anthony Quintano will be showing off the Jag35 Shoulder rig.

Eric Model, Tony Cucci, Julie Conroy and John Karczmit will also be sharing. But we still have time in the schedule for a few more cool, video-related gadgets. So if you recently purchased something that has changed your life as a videographer – okay, maybe it’s not a life-changer, but something you think we ought to know about,don’t keep it a secret, share! Please e-mail Dan Strickler and he’ll fit you in the schedule. If you are intending on coming to the meeting please RSVP either by commenting on this post or RSVP to the event page on facebook

Video Contest!

Anything But a Wedding Video

The September 15th contest will feature any video that is not wedding related; a corporate job, a PR piece, a dance concert, anything that does not include a bride and groom!

Please email Dan Strickler to let us know you plan to enter so we can better schedule the evening.

Because the category is so broad, you will not be comparing the videos to each other but rather judging each on a scale of 1 to 10 on the basis of their artistic and technical merits.

Awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze will be presented to the top three entries. Winners will be announced at the completion of the NJVA meeting. Awards will be presented at the NJVA holiday party in December.

Important things to know:

* Entrant must be a member in good standing of NJVA for at least one month prior to the competition in order to enter.
* Entries can be up to 5 minutes in length or any 5 minute excerpt of a longer piece.
* It must be taken from a paying job.
* It must be on a DVD.
* One entry per member per competition.
* All entries must be received by 7:30pm on the night of the competition.
* All entries must be given to the competition chairperson at the NJVA front desk.

“A Day with Ray”
LIVA July 13, 2010 The Long Island Marriott, Uniondale, NY
NJVA July 14, 2010 Bella Casa Caterers, Belleville, NJ

One of the Industry’s Elite Filmmakers, International Award Winning and Event DV Top 25 Recipient Ray Roman will be sharing the knowledge and techniques that have led to his success in a Special Day Long Workshop being put on twice in the New York Area. First on July 13th with the Long Island Videographers Association and then on July 14th with the New Jersey Videographers Association.

This workshop will kick off in the morning with an on location, Live Shooting Demonstration. We’ll be shooting in a beautiful park near the meeting location and have a Bride and Groom on hand! Ray will go over his filming techniques along with showcasing his command presence. Ray’s style comes from the fact that he refuses to be a fly on the wall, he’ll show you how he makes the shots happen! Attendees are encouraged to bring their cameras!

After the Shoot we’ll head to the Meeting location, the Long Island Marriott for LIVA and Bella Casa Caterers for NJVA, where Ray will give a Live Editing Demonstration, showcasing the footage captured earlier. This will be your chance to really get into the mind of one of the most talented Event Filmmakers on the Planet.

This event is limited to 30 Attendees per day! So act fast if you don’t want to be shut out of this once in a lifetime opportunity to learn from one of the most Influential Event Filmmakers!

July 13th
$99 for LIVA Members
$149 for Non-Members
July 14th
$99 for NJVA Members
$149 for Non-Members

Non-Members who attend will also gain access to Ray’s Evening Program “The Art of Short-Form Weddings”

SOLD OUT!!!

Door Prizes

Raffle 6 Tickets for $5.00

CS5  Production Premium Suite

Uno Rig

Petrol Bags

Sony PCMM 10/B Portable PCM Recorder

Final Cut Training DVD’s With Booklet

1 Year Platinum Account

Package of Various Prizes

Package of wear gear

$ 100.00 Gift Certificates

$ 100.00 Gift Certificate

Here is the live Twitter Wall that will be projected on a screen at the event. lets start tweeting!!! IF you do not have a twitter account or just don’t know how to use twitter there will be a table setup next to the projector for a chance for you to sit down and get a lesson and get signed up to twitter and facebook and other social media sites.
in order for your tweet to appear on the wall include this in any of your tweets #NJVAWEVA

Key Exhibitors

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