All Pro Media News Blog

All Pro Media took delivery this month of the new JVC HM700 professional HD video camera. The camera’s capability to shoot 1080i, 1080P and 720P plus the upgraded optics of the Canon HD lens is the first step in All Pro’s upgrade plans for 2010. JVC refers to the camera as the world’s fastest shoot-to-edit work flow, an important feature in the budget conscious era that we are in.

The first project HD video production with the new camera was of product footage shot in Greensboro NC for QVC, the national television network. Everything about the experience was excellent! The camera has a simply phenomenal picture, the flexibility to adjust the look to meet the requirements of most any job, even the capability to shoot in XDCAM EX format, an industry standard.

Not every job has the same requirements. The HM700 is the second generation HD video camera owned by All Pro. We still have three of the HD100 cameras which shoot in both standard definition and HD. Those earlier cameras have served us well, and will continue to be an important part of our extensive base of equipment. Part of the advantage of purchasing a new camera in the JVC family line is that the camera works the way we expect it to, and the accessories from the earlier generation fit new equipment. Even without that advantage we would have made the same choice though. The whole staff was really impressed by the new HM700 and what it is capable of. It is going to be a busy winter and spring this year!

All Pro Media, an integrated-media advertising company located in downtown Burlington, has added James C. Woods as an account executive. He was hired by company president, Alan Kirby, as part of a new business initiative focused on providing web and video solutions to local small and mid-sized companies.

With over 15 years of sales experience, Woods previously worked as Senior Sales Representative at R.L. Polk & Co, in addition to sales for various other commercial and residential companies.

In his new position, Woods will be working with local business to address their specific media needs for advertising, internet marketing, and video production. Woods is especially focusing on businesses that do not have web sites or have sites in need of improvement.

For additional information on James Woods or All Pro Media please contact Alan Kirby at (336)229-7700 or online at alan@allpromedia.com

When national television network shows require local production, they often call on All Pro Media.  The most recent example was an interview segment for TruTV’s Most Daring on an episode entitled “Ultralight Falls and Crashes”.  Tristan Chaika, a videographer at All Pro Media used one of the company’s JVC GY-HD100 cameras for the location production.  The camera is capable of shooting standard definition or 720P high definition video.  The shoot included on video interviews and B-roll featuring edgy lighting required by the show producers.  High quality audio capture at the hands of editor Kevin Ashmont was aided by the Sound Devices 302 field mixer with a RØDE shotgun and Sony lapel microphones.

BURLINGTON, NC – JUNE 27, 2007 – The company known for designing websites for area businesses, has redesigned its own website, allpromedia.com. All Pro Media, which is also an advertising agency and video production house, believes the fresh new look better represents their multimedia focus and compliments their in-house branding efforts.The cleaner and more stylized look is not the only feature that is different, however. The site now offers a comprehensive look at the multitude of creative services offered, including graphic design, web design, and video production. Through the addition of Adobe Flash elements and streaming video, it provides potential clients with a broader understanding of how multimedia website elements can be used to enhance the presentation of information and make a site more dynamic. The navigation system has also been reorganized for a more streamlined user experience.One key web site feature that has already begun to draw attention from all over the country is the video production equipment rental list. After years of producing video and building a strong foundation as a production facility, All Pro Media has now made its equipment library available to the public. The increase in North Carolina film and video production has created a strong demand in a production equipment starved atmosphere.  All Pro Media hopes to play a larger role in facilitating local production. They offer professional audio and video equipment, including High Definition capabilities with the JVC HD100 camera system.Future additions to the website are in development and include informative Flash presentations and a production and design article library.

Article Summary: Today there is a lot of confusion about creating web site designs. How do you organize and prepare for a web site? What’s the difference between the domain name and the web server? How will your web pages get found? Whether you plan to build your own site or hire a professional, this article will provide a step by step guide designed to help you understand the basic principles to make your website a success.

The article has been republished on our site here:

  “How To Create a Website for Business Success“

When your project is ready for television, the last step is to add FCC required captioning. Since January 1, 2006, the FCC has required that most new English language programming on television be captioned, with some self-implementing exemptions. We can advise you as to wether it is necessary to caption your project.

Beginning January 1st, 2008 the FCC will step up its requirements for programs produced prior to the introduction of the closed captioning rule in 1998. They will increase the requirements for TV stations making it mandatory for 75% of pre-rule programming to be captioned, up from 30% in 2006 and 2007.

All Pro Media offers fast and affordable closed captioning services to meet your programming and accessibility needs.