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Feb 6, 2005, 10:13 PM
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Cassie Users Meeting in March
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Hi all,
I thought I'd forward some info that may be of interest to you regarding an upcoming meeting in IL of Cassie Users.
John K.
Jim Meeker, a seasoned Cassie user is putting together an opportunity for Casablanca Users from all around to get together, share tips and ideas and further the use of the Casablanca in their video pursuits.
We are excited to announce that Jörg Sprave , President of Macrosystem Digital Video will be flying from Germany to attend this event! In addition to meeting with Casablanca users, he will unveil some new surprises.
The March Get Together will take place in Moline,Illinois - where Interstate 80 crosses the Mississippi River. Moline is just about 2 hours and 1/2 hours west of Chicago.
All are welcome to attend!
On Monday the 28th there will be an informal orientation meeting for the early arrivals (the out of town folks and also the out of the country travelers will have some time to meet each other) The seminars will take place Tuesday and Wednesday March 29th and 30th all day with an evening Banquet and a feature type video presentation after the meal.
Then all day sessions will be held on both Tuesday and Wednesday. There will be a Gala Banquet Wednesday evening to wrap it all up and send everyone off with a great night of entertainment and learning. See daily agenda below.
This event will take place at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Moline, Illinois. There is a special rate on rooms at the Holiday Inn for this event and you can sign up on-line or by phone at (309)762-8811 . The lowest rate is $49.00 and you must use the special Code number for this event in order to get that rate. (The code is: "2-CAS" ) Rooms can be booked now.
The registration fee for the entire event, including the Banquet meal Wednesday night is an amazing $100.00. Spouses who would like to attend are free to the event, and may sit in on all of the classes and lectures if they would like.......but will be charged $25.00 for the Banquet.
A second or third business partner or employee registering along with the main attendee, may attend for a discounted $50.00 per person with the main registrant plus $25 for the Banquet meal. These additional people must be registered on the main attendee's form and may not register separately for the reduced price. They will be charged for the Banquet if they wish to attend.
If spouse/business partner are not registered on the primary attendees form - they may attend but will be charged the full $100 price for the event at the door.
For further information and to receive a registration form please send an email to Jim Meeker at jimmeekersr@msn.com
Here are descriptions for the Casablanca Seminars being offered at the March Get Together:
BlueBox World : Jim Meeker
Details coming soon
Capturing Good Audio On Location: Michael Gunderson, MRG Video, Inc.
Do you struggle with audio techniques? Is your weakness on-location audio? Would you like to learn the best methods for capturing audio on-location? During this seminar, you'll learn how to use wireless and wired microphones to best capture live audio on location. You'll also learn the basics: How to tap PA systems, tapping DJs and sound boards, using direct boxes, using wireless mics to send tapped signals to your cameras, and more.
In his 13 years as an event videographer, Michael Gunderson of MRG Video, Inc., has learned and implemented simple techniques to make his productions not only look good, but SOUND GOOD! During this session, Michael will also show you how to implement split audio (2 different channels on one camera) on your Casablanca editor."
Casablanca 101</ A>:Martyn Dalby and Ian Pearson
As the title would suggest this seminar is aimed at new Casablanca users, those wishing to refresh or those yet to buy.
It will demonstrate how to set up projects prior to capturing footage, basic splitting, trimming and editing. We will explore the use of transitions, special effects, titling, sound capture, editing and mixing. There will also be an introduction to producing DVD’s
Each of these steps will include tips, short cuts and other techniques to make your editing easier, but many of which are not described in the operating manual.
Casablanca Audio Intensive:</ A> Chet Davis
We will cover in-depth one of the most requested menus/ functions in the Casablanca interface (complete with step- by-step tutorial sheets to practice these procedures back in your edit suite). We'll focus on the Audio Mix screen. We have a great tool in the audio envelope function - you'll learn how to use audio rubber-banding to modify your tracks to suit your product.
We'll also cover the VO Record Button, Sample > Scene, Scene > Sample, Splitting audio/music on the beat and how to use Range in audio mix window to move position of audio sample.
CB Paint - An Introduction: Chet Davis
CB Paint brings an unparalleled level of creative power to the Casablanca line with drawing, painting and full video effects and even animation capabilities. CB Paint provides key-framing, roto-scoping and pixel tracking among its powerful features. Chet will demonstrate some of the capabilities of this powerful new software and give you enough to get you learning and creating with this new tool!
DVD Authoring - Fact vs. Fiction: David Adame, Reliant Digital
David will separate the truths about DVD Authoring to enable you to understand this important topic. Learn about burn speeds, DVD compatibility, media quality and more!
The Next Step Editing: Martyn Dalby and Ian Pearson
The Next Step takes us beyond the basics and will be of particular interest to owners of Avio (with Pro software), Prestige, Kron and Solitaire, and explores the additional features enjoyed by these models. It is assumed that attendees will have a working knowledge of Casablanca basic editing concepts. SmartEdit V4 will be used but comparisons between versions will be explained.
This session will include auto split, audio scrub, insert editing, multi layering, archiving, blue box, audio editing (including rubber banding), clip board operation, CD recording and VGA operation.
Again as in the basic editing demonstration each of these steps will include short cuts and techniques that will give you the knowledge to produce projects of professional quality and make the process easier and quicker.
Photo Studio : Chet Davis
Come see the Photo Studio software in action! This newer product is great for those producers who work with digital photos to create photo montages. Photo Studio lets you import these images into the program and manipulate them with motion paths as well as full featured image correction tools. All this while keeping the images in their native high resolution formats. Once complete you can export the project into your Casablanca storyboard. You will also see how to create a digital photo collage for a client/family member.
Picture In Picture Studio: Tim Kennelly
Details coming soon
PowerKey : Michael Gunderson, MRG Video, Inc.
Want to learn how to edit more productively with your Casablanca II? Want to learn SIMPLE, time saving shortcuts to every day editing tasks? Want to learn how to process a 200+ photo montage in less than 1/2 hour? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you don't want to miss this class! This session will be presented by 10 year Casablanca user Michael Gunderson.
In this session, you'll learn time saving techniques, how to edit more productively, and best of all, you'll learn why Michael thinks PowerKey is one of the top 5 Casablanca software packages available. One note: If you attend this session, it will be assumed that you know how to use the basic interface of the Casablanca systems. Beginners will still benefit, but this class will assume that you know the basics of editing on the Casablanca.
The Smarts Of Smart Edit 4</ A> : Chet Davis.
Ensure you are using all the great benefits of Smart Edit 4, Casablanca's newest Operating System. Learn how to get the most out of these features- like SmartRendering: where your effects and filters are sent to the processor allowing you to still work on your project in the foreground! Other capabilities we'll cover include the improved Titling screen, New Compare feature for color balancing scenes, Ethernet transfers, enhancements in the Audio menus and more.
QuadCam - Event Videography Made Perfect : Chet Davis.
QuadCam is the event videographers dream! It provides the means for producers to edit together footage from multiple cameras in a manner previously unavailable! With footage from two, three or four cameras you can build a completed video in an amazingly short time and still use the creative capabilities in your Casablanca to polish to program! Chet will share how to adjust your inserted shots, color balance, add transitions and other video and audio embellishments!
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