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Thanks for the call last night alana & justi!! I wish I would have answered--you guys need to come hang out soon!!

Yeah!!!! Go get 'er done!

I hope you feel better, get some rest and take care of yourself! Nyquil always makes me feel a bit better, it at least lets me get some sleep

I like that one too! That is one of my favs, haven't hear it in a long time though....

What was that song....do they sing the Scubey snacks song?

That is sooo nice looking!! Very nice!!

I hope you feel better soon sweetie!!!

Thank you everyone for your input! dragon2--printing right right on the dvd's sounds like a great idea, I will definately look into that. nacmacfeegle--thanks for the model numbers I will look into those and that website. Rendering time is an issue and we are also going to add more memory to the computers to speed that up lewmonst--our dz use to use a mixing board a few years ago, the product wasn't as good as the non-linear editing, it was probably old equipment though and not used effectively. It sounds like you guys are making a great product though. I personally have never used one. At this point though, I don't see us going to linear editing. Most of the staff makes short videos frequently so I guess that is why it is second nature to use Premier, etc. Our videographers have it so easy, we always have a dedicated editor, so alls they have to do is throw a tape at the editor and they are done with it! Thanks for the ideas on what to include on the dvd. diverds--thanks for the Encore info, I will look into that as well!

I am hoping to get some feedback on how how different dz's have their video concession setup for DVD's. I have read through here and gotten some great info, I'm also interested to know what models people are using. Here is our current setup--We edit on two Dell's which are setup with Adobe Premier Pro, they are linked together so that you can capture simultaneously and toggle back and forth between the two computers. We edit the video right-away and give it to the tandem customer before they leave. We tend to have an issue with time when we have three or four tandem video on the load because then the last tandem person could wait up to 40 minutes or so for their video. Most don't care, but you do get the occassional person who has to get somewhere now, and can't wait any longer (of course we ship it to them if we absolutely have to) So for next year, we plan to purchase one more Dell for editing. I know that 3 computers for editing sounds excessive, but we get such a wonderful product this way that we are willing to spend the money to keep our product one of the best in the area. Only 2 out of the 3 computers will have DVD capability to start. Here are my questions: Is it better to get a dvd burner for each computer tower or get a dvd recorder. Is one faster then the other? I have read also that Pro has a DVD option, I have not been able to test that yet, especially since right now I don't have a burner to test it on, but how well does that work? Currently we capture the video using a camera (pc-109), we really don't like this camera for editing due to the docking station so we are looking at different options. I want to be able to have two capture devices available so I was thinking about selling the pc-109 and buying two of the HC Sony series. But I think I would rather have a mini-DV player, can anyone recommend a good one of those? I have looked before and they were way expensive, but by the time we buy two cameras, it may just equal out to the same price. From the info I have read, it seems that DVD-R is compatable with most DVD players, is this still true? I read on here that before the customer opts for the DVD option, the DZ has a list of DVD players the DVD won't work on, that's a great idea. Also for labels, last I heard some labels will 'break down' after time and cause the DVD to go off balance and not play, is there a nice way to package the DVD's? At some point we want to set up the DVD's with a menu also that goes into some detail about becoming a licensed skydiver and adding extra footage on the DVD. thanks for any info y'all can provide, I'm hoping to avoid some 'pains' that other people experienced when they started offering DVD at their DZ.

Totally agree

We recently started getting Discovery Health...and I admit, for whatever wierd reason, I like watching the show

I finally got to make a jump!!!!! yeah!! I feel like a skydiver again. A nice little two way with a hot skychick. The only bummer part was I had to whore some gear since mine is in for a repack, it was kinda a big on me (thanks for the rig goatboy!), but better than nothing.

Whaaattt?!?!!? Are you crazy??? It was freakin hilarious! Do you know that you will be hearing lines from that movie all summer?? 'It's a Liger, its only like my most favorite animal'

I'm josin' for any type of jump that requires a parachute! I forget what it feels like to be a skydiver.

I need some business cards printed up too, so I would be interested in some info as well. I have the card designed...I just need to get it to a printer.

I don't have a strict 5 year plan, I have career and personal goals that I keep in mind all of the time. I have a little memo book that I keep with me all the time that I jot goals down in. It could be travelling somewhere, learning something new, a career goal, personal or whatever it may be. I like to be able to check things off when I have accomplished them.

hahahaha!!! Our summer of hardwork paid off!!! I wonder what we can teach Zeke next....the possibilities are endless!

Did you get your 'camera jacket' yet to keep it warm and toasty?

Happy birthday sweetie, sounds like you had a good one! And a pc-120 for your birthday, what a great gift!!

me neither!!

The short story...my trip to Eloy in March The long story...so much more but don't have time to write about it. Work has been making me work lately damnit!!

Excellent point Tonto. I have a G4 as well and will need this modification done, I have been completely happy with my rig and my next rig will be a Mirage. They recognized an issue with their rig and are actively notifying their customers.

what a freakin idiot!

Do you need another blow up doll? Did your other one deflate?

I'll give you my coat and a cup of hot chocolate if you throw your panties on the stage. hot chocolate with whip cream?? Of course I will throw my panties on the stage then!