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Franklin Member From: |
posted 27 February 2003 07:45 PM
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Hello everyone, I have just finished filming two video instruction courses and am waiting for them to be edited. Since this is my first time teaching through videos, I am curious, is there a format, DVD or VHS, that's prefered? Paul |
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Jim Cohen Member From: Philadelphia, PA |
posted 27 February 2003 07:47 PM
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Hi, Paul. Great news about the videos. Tell us more about what's on them! If you're taking votes, I prefer VHS. Cheers, Jim |
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Paul King Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA |
posted 27 February 2003 07:52 PM
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Paul, I prefer VHS. I certainly am happy you have decided to offer some videos. Out of curosity, are they E9TH OR C6TH? Also, are there any plans for a video just with you picking? I would be interested in purchasing any video you would offer....Paul |
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KENNY FORBESS Member From: peckerwood point, w. tn. |
posted 27 February 2003 08:06 PM
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Hey Paul, What Jim said, can't wait. Kenny ------------------ |
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Greg Simmons Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
posted 27 February 2003 08:16 PM
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A Paul Franklin DVD - that'd be extremely fine  ------------------ |
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Bob Blair Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
posted 27 February 2003 08:18 PM
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I agree that VHS is still probably going to be the preferred format, though in a year or two the answer might be different. |
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Chris Bauer Member From: Nashville, TN USA |
posted 27 February 2003 08:27 PM
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VHS - At least for now... |
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Kevin Hatton Member From: Amherst, N.Y. |
posted 27 February 2003 08:29 PM
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VHS |
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David Cobb Member From: Chanute, Kansas, USA |
posted 27 February 2003 08:30 PM
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That's great that you're putting these out Paul, you're much better looking than Newman.  I'm sure they'll sell like hotcakes, in either format. |
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Greg Simmons Member From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
posted 27 February 2003 08:38 PM
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maybe with a bonus 8-track  ------------------ |
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Michael Marchelya Member From: Denver, Colorado, USA |
posted 27 February 2003 08:41 PM
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VHS is more popular and requires no special processing for duplication. But why not both? Or for that matter, why not CD-ROM? Much more popular than DVD, at least for now. Disc-based media is easier to segment, easier to recue and easier to replay, big advantages in training applications. Once you get the material converted, duplication costs are similar to those for VHS, and conversion costs are far cheaper than they were just a couple of years ago. There's an excellent place here in Denver with a great conversion system. It's proprietary technology, so you won't find it elsewhere. I'm new to the forum and don't know the rules so I won't post any links here. Drop an e-mail if you'd like their website info. I'd prefer CD-ROM! Good luck. |
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KENNY FORBESS Member From: peckerwood point, w. tn. |
posted 27 February 2003 09:06 PM
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[This message was edited by KENNY FORBESS on 27 February 2003 at 09:18 PM.] |
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Tom Olson Member From: Spokane, WA |
posted 27 February 2003 09:30 PM
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Personally, I think the DVD is best. Currently, it's unusual to purchase a new personal computer without a DVD-player included. Plus, the stand-alone DVD players (that you hook up to your TV) are getting so inexpensive now it's rediculous. Plus, from a practical standpoint, DVD's are easier to work with than tape. You can find a certain segment a lot easier with DVD, and you don't waste any time rewinding or fast forwarding. Plus, with a DVD you can set up loops and so forth for certain segments that you may want to concentrate on. Also, DVD's seem to be extremely popular for music instruction in general. For example, Homespun Tapes is currently in the process of converting most of their VHS offerings into DVD format which is proving to be very popular. Plus, the new stuff isn't even offered in VHS anymore. For example (as least as far as I know), the new Tony Rice instructional video is offered only in DVD format. |
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Uwe Haegg Member From: Hilleroed, Denmark |
posted 27 February 2003 10:03 PM
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Please have us overseas customers in mind when you choose media. IMHO DVD overcomes the problems (for us)associated with the VHS NTSC format. So - DVD, please. When do you expect to release the videos for sale? [This message was edited by Uwe Haegg on 27 February 2003 at 10:13 PM.] |
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Corky Owens Member From: North Richland Hills, Texas, USA |
posted 27 February 2003 10:16 PM
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Hey, Paul. I don't think it will matter if it's DVD or VHS. You make it, we'll buy it. I'll take one of each, any way i can get it. Keep up the great work. Corky. ------------------ |
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Mike Baxter Member From: Vancouver, B.C., Canada |
posted 27 February 2003 11:29 PM
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. . . and DVDs are easier to ship! |
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Gino Iorfida Member From: Oakdale, Pennsylvania, USA |
posted 27 February 2003 11:37 PM
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My vote wuld be for DVD (or both), because I have a feeeling that a lot of us would end up wearing the VHS tape out, whereas we woudl wear out our dvd player many time over before the DVD ever failed us... I know from experience, I've had cassetes last only a few months, where I still have CDs I bought with my first CD player 15 years ago, and they still are in fine shape... |
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Ricky Littleton Member From: Steely-Eyed Missile Man from Orlando, Florida USA |
posted 28 February 2003 12:40 AM
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Paul: DVD would be great! That way I can my laptop right by the guitar and me. That way the guitar can hear it better because I know I 'm getting everything right during the courses I take, but sometimes the guitar just doesn't seem to get the point! Honestly, DVD is a great idea. Thanks for all your help to us steelers! Ricky ------------------ |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 28 February 2003 12:50 AM
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even tho' VHS seems to be the current thing DVDs are up next and easy to send. Make both. Thanx Paul fer all the great Musik [This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 28 February 2003 at 12:51 AM.] |
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Johan Jansen Member From: Europe |
posted 28 February 2003 01:38 AM
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Hi Paul, I think , will you try to get the video to be playable worldwide, go for DVD. This way you don't have problems with PAL-SECAM things, that you have with VHS. The problem with DVD is, that it easier can be copied, and that would be a bummer for you. regards, Johan (Paul, please contact me JJ )------------------ [This message was edited by Johan Jansen on 28 February 2003 at 01:51 AM.] |
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Jim Cohen Member From: Philadelphia, PA |
posted 28 February 2003 03:48 AM
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Of course, don't forget that you're asking this question of people who have computers and are on-line. There's still a large percentage (maybe the largest?) of steelers who don't have computers, and don't have DVDs, etc. Chances are they do have VCRs though... |
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Chris Bauer Member From: Nashville, TN USA |
posted 28 February 2003 05:36 AM
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My thoughts as well, Jim. |
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Scott Howard Member From: Georgetown, TN, USA |
posted 28 February 2003 05:47 AM
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VHS for me only because I don't have a DVD. But that might give me a good excuse to buy one. |
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Steve Pacholl Member From: Minneapolis |
posted 28 February 2003 06:11 AM
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I would buy DVD over VHS. DVD is much better for cuing and replaying. Easier and faster. |
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Roger Rettig Member From: NAPLES, FL |
posted 28 February 2003 06:11 AM
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Even though I'm not yet able to play DVDs here, I know the change is inevitable - they have a much longer life than tape, one can easily access a given section of the disc, and they're more compact. I've already bought two James Taylor DVDs - a Paul Franklin DVD would send me scurrying to Circuit City in no time. As someone has already stated, disc-players are being almost given away these days. I'll take Paul's advice anyway I can get it, though! Roger [This message was edited by Roger Rettig on 28 February 2003 at 06:12 AM.] |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 28 February 2003 06:16 AM
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Great news Paul! DVD. Those that don't have one will soon. The cueing is fantastic, and no wearing out the tape by going back and forth. I'm looking forward to it. |
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Dave Van Allen Member From: Doylestown, PA , US , Earth |
posted 28 February 2003 07:17 AM
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I vote for DVD as well, or both. |
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Larry Bell Member From: Englewood, Florida |
posted 28 February 2003 07:22 AM
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DVD Where do I send the bucks???? ------------------ |
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Jay Ganz Member From: Out Behind The Barn |
posted 28 February 2003 07:41 AM
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The thing is....with DVD's each section will have it's own track number. So, if you want to go to a certain lick or turnaround (or whatever the heck your looking for) you can click to it without hunting around with the rewind & fast forward. You can also repeat a track over & over. It's the ultimate for a teaching tool! |
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Mark Herrick Member From: Los Angeles, CA |
posted 28 February 2003 07:45 AM
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DVD |
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Chippy Wood Member From: Elgin, Scotland |
posted 28 February 2003 08:18 AM
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DVD as soon as possible. ------------------ |
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Eddie Thomas Member From: Macon,Ga.,USA |
posted 28 February 2003 08:32 AM
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Hey Paul, glad to see you are back! My vote is for DVD. |
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Dag Wolf Member From: Bergen, Norway |
posted 28 February 2003 08:47 AM
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I prefer DVD. The DVD player sale exploded last year here in Norway. When Egil Skjelnes and I sold our steel recording back in 1988-1990 we sold as many tapes as Cd`s. We were in Holland in 1990 and all we sold were CD`s and year after it was the same here in Norway. Belive me, a DVD course will be the way of the future. Dag |
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Rick Collins Member From: Claremont , CA USA |
posted 28 February 2003 08:52 AM
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It seems that it would not be too cost prohibitive to have both available. But, I would prefer DVD. |
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Ron Page Member From: Cincinnati, OH USA |
posted 28 February 2003 10:34 AM
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DVD, hands down! Similarly, I'm converting all of my audio tapes to CD. It's especially convenient for instructional material to be able to directly access the track/program you want and to be able to pause, rewind, etc., without wearing out your media. In either case, I'll look forward to them. Thanks for asking our input. ------------------ |
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Mark van Allen Member From: loganville, Ga. USA |
posted 28 February 2003 10:41 AM
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DVD for me, and C6, Please! I'm with larry, where does the $ go? Thanks, Paul! ------------------ |
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Frank Estes Member From: Huntsville, AL |
posted 28 February 2003 11:47 AM
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It would probably be a good idea to offer both formats as your first inventory stock and then you can observe which sells the most before replenishing your inventory. DVD makes more sense because of the track indexing and video quality lasting much longer. If there will be a significant different in price between the two media formats, then that can impact which one is chosen. Regardless, you will sell a bunch of them if you have them priced "right." For example, I think you will sell fast at $30 each, where I think they will sell slower at $50+ because as bad as we all want one, certain price ranges are a little harder to justify at home... |
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John Sluszny Member From: Brussels, Belgium |
posted 28 February 2003 11:57 AM
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DVD and CD Rom,that's the future. Can't wait. JS |
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Bill Bailey Member From: Kingman, AZ |
posted 28 February 2003 12:06 PM
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Paul, that is great news for us all. I work for Albertson's video department renting VHS and DVD movies. I have had many returned DVD movies with customer complaints that the movie quit or skiped and had to issue credits to them or re rent VHS copies to them. I dont own a DVD player, but would buy one if that is how you go with your new instruction course. Either way I will order when ready. Take care Paul. Bill Bailey ------------------ |
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Jon Light Member From: Brooklyn, NY |
posted 28 February 2003 12:08 PM
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DVD is a much hipper medium than VHS. But there's a TV and VCR in my steel room. The computer and DVD is in another room. So if I were ordering, I'd end up getting the VHS if available. |
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