Video Editing Computers, and More
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Welcome to this issue of the Hi-Tech Trader. It's NAB time again so make your plans to stop by the Hi-Tech booth (# SU3410) and see us. If you need a FREE VIP PASS follow the links found in The Hi-Tech Event Calendar section of this newsletter. Join us February 13th at our facility for the NewTek Tour 2007 show. Last year's show was a great success and we do hope you can attend. Read More on the show Agenda, Specials, and Giveaways. This week's newsletter covers: We offer professional training and tutorials in video editing software, hardware, and all phases of video production. Our trainers (as a lot of you know already) are highly qualified and certified in many areas. We are accepting bookings for either one-on-one or group sessions. Call today (727)-573-9600 ext. 226 Make sure you check out our every day low prices on used video gear. These lists are up-dated at least every two weeks.
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Santa Fe Community College and Newtek VT We spoke with Bob Lightner (BL), TV Studio Manager at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida. Bob has been using the NewTek VT system for editing and post-production for several years, and has also been using a NewTek VT system for the last year for live production as well. We asked Bob about his experience with NewTek and with his dealership relations with Hi-Tech Enterprises. Robert Clarke (RC): Bob- I remember the very first VT system you purchased with Speed Razor as the editing interface; and having to render a lot. Still the uncompressed quality was pretty advanced for such a machine at that time for the price. Can you tell us how you found the quality and value of the Newtek VT system as it compared to the other systems you saw at the time? BL: We were limited by our IT folks in our selection of an NLE editing system. Whatever we bought had to be PC-based. We were familiar with the Video Toaster from the old Amiga Commodore days. When you showed us the 1st generation of the Toaster for the PC, we were blown-away. Right out of the box we could accomplish things we never thought possible. No compression artifacts because we could use quality video input and get quality video out. RC: Impressive! I know that I can remember the quality of the uncompressed video and graphics was just amazing! Tell me- how did you find the change from Speed Razor to VT Edit to be as far as learning curve? BL: I never really cared much for Speed Razor. We bought several versions of it, but none compared to VT Edit. We still have it on one of our older VT3 editing stations. I often click on it just to remind me of what we used to have to work with. RC: I think my favorite thing was having accurate scopes available to me in the software any-time for any input or output. What is your MOST favorite feature of the VT system?
BL: Being the software expert that you are, I would expect that. In our case, it was VERY easy to learn and to use. You showed us a few tricks when we bought the system and we picked up a couple of 3rd party training DVDs and everything seemed to fall into place right-away. RC: I like that too. So - when you purchased your first system, you purchased from CVA- one of the first Newtek Dealers ever, even back from the old Amiga day with Video Toaster systems. How was your experience dealing with Rob and Ed at CVA? BL: You both care about your customers and take pride in their commitment after the sale. You keep in touch with your customers and offer tutorials and upgrades at very reasonable prices. We even brought a system to you on a weekend and you took the time to fix a problem. RC: Have you noticed a difference since Hi-Tech acquired CVA either in communication or service? Please be honest ! BL: Honestly, the difference was pretty transparent to us. The best part of your change was a different location. {No need to print this, but when I first pulled up to the old CVA location and saw that you were located in an abandoned strip mall, I thought to myself, what kind of place is this?! But I was pleasantly surprised once I went inside and saw your operation. First impressions can really be deceiving}! RC: Interesting. Tell me- what feature would you MOST like to see for the VT system in the near future? BL: We'd love to have the ability to make our own DVE transitions. The second generation of the Amiga toaster gave the user that ability. We often need to do "sports wipes" and having the ability to use a specialized wipe for tennis or gymnastics would be a big plus. RC: And there you have it- some words from one of the many Video professionals using the NewTek product! The Hi-Tech Event Calendar
 Conferences: April 14-19 || Exhibits: April 16-19 || Las Vegas, Nevada USA Booth number: SU3410 - VIP code: KB1303 Register at: www.nabshow/VIP Contact us: 727-573-9600, Toll free 888-463-9807, Fax 727-573-9606 Customer Spotlight Bargain Bin We are challenging every one to try and stump our highly experienced techs with questions in video editing and equipment. These questions and answers will be posted with full recognition. The postings will only be edited for improper usage. This is being done for fun in an effort to share knowledge about our industry. More to come in our Next issue. We wish to take this opportunity to thank everybody for subscribing to The Hi-Tech Trader Newsletter. Our newsletter has over 10,000 subscribers and growing daily. |
