http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim Jim Harvey's library of tutorials, articles, reviews and more for media professionals world wide. en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT PHP Script webmaster@creativecow.net webmaster@creativecow.net http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/holiday_gift_list.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/holiday_gift_list.php In this article, CreativeCOW's Jim Harvey takes a look at a few items that might be on any of our holiday gift lists. Take a look and see if you agree. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:43:22 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/trapcode_suite_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/trapcode_suite_rev.php In this article, CreativeCOW's Jim Harvey takes a look at Trapcode Suite from Red Giant Software--nine plug-ins that will get a workout in any studio. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:55:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/pre_keyed_alpha.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/pre_keyed_alpha.php In this article, CreativeCOW's Jim Harvey takes a look at royalty free stock footage... with a twist... pre-keyed alpha stock footage from All Bets Are Off Productions. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:18:40 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/sony_vegas_pro9.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/sony_vegas_pro9.php In this article, CreativeCOW's Jim Harvey takes a look the new release of Vegas Pro 9 and determines ...This is one of the most comprehensive editing suites out there and certainly the most comprehensive version of VEGAS to be released. Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:53:02 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/redrock_dslr.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/redrock_dslr.php If you are using the Canon 5D MKII or Nikon D90 for their gorgeous HD video, or even thinking about it, you need to read this. Creative COW Contributing Editor Jim Harvey shows how the Redrock Micro DSLR Bundle makes these cameras even more useful for video shooters, then shows how he and other pros Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:45:28 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/excalibur_6.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/excalibur_6.php If you read the review of Excalibur 4.5 from Jim Harvey in 2005, you know that he liked the plug in very much. So much so that he gave it the full 5 cows. So it will come as no surprise that Jim likes the newest edition as well. In this review, Jim points out that there are some very nice and useful Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/vegas_pro8.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/vegas_pro8.php In this review, CreativeCOWs Jim Harvey takes a look at The Vegas Pro collection which combines Vegas Pro 8, DVD Architect Pro 4.5, and Dolby(R) Digital AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated environment for all phases of professional video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/vortex_media_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/vortex_media_rev.php In this review, CreativeCOW's Jim Harvey takes a hard look at Mastering the Sony PMW-EX1 from Vortex Media. See why he says: ...''if you are planning on purchasing a SONY PVM-EX1, or want to learn more about tapeless workflow and acquisition, this Workshop course will be an invaluable addition to yo Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/ITKVS.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/ITKVS.php A DVD about compression gets an enthusiastic 5 Cow rating? Really? Really! CreativeCOW.net Contributing Editor Jim Harvey takes you inside the new Creative Cow Master Series DVD by Aharon Rabinowitz, "Creating Web Video: Internet Killed the Video Star." See why Jim thinks this is one of th Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/riot_gear_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/riot_gear_rev.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey takes a look at Andrew Kramer's latest offering: Riot Gear. Riot Gear is a collection of 150+ visual elements including paint, ink, grunge , tv noise, and much more. Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/easy_slate.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/easy_slate.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey takes a look at the Easy Slate Professional Slating System. Jim likes the way it looks, and thinks that it makes him more attentive to the small details that he used to let slip past. It's a simple idea with a clever implementation. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/digi_snap_2000.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/digi_snap_2000.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey takes a look at the The Harbortronics DigiSnap 2000 Series Intervalometer to create some time lapse photography, and concludes that adding a DigiSnap 2000 series intervalometer to his equipment kit is just good business sense. Mon, 07 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/fx_home.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/fx_home.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey takes a look at Vision Lab Studio, Composite Lab and Effects Lab from Fxhome. Read on to find out why Jim calls it 'professional compositing on a budget.' Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/vegas_7.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/vegas_7.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews Sony Vegas 7 and concludes, ''...It Just Keeps Getting Better. For the money, you 'd be hard pressed to find a better editing program.'' Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/light_and_shoot.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/light_and_shoot.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey takes a look at one of the newest titles from HandsOnHDV called How to Setup, Light & Shoot Great Looking Interviews and has determined that this is a 5 cow instructional DVD that you really can't be without. Wed, 05 Jul 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/ae_7_kramer.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/ae_7_kramer.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews Video Training For After Effects 7, Serious Effects & Compositing, hosted by Andrew Kramer . Thu, 18 May 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/vegas_6.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/vegas_6.php CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews The Vegas 6 Companion Training Series and comments, ''Gary Kleiner knows VEGAS. He has been working with the program since dirt was a new idea, and in that time, he has uncovered all sorts of big and little secrets about the program that make wo Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/HandsOn_HDV_rev.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/HandsOn_HDV_rev.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews HandsOn HDV Training DVD for Sony HDR-HC1. HandsOn HDV has produced a DVD training for trhe new Sony HC1, which Jim finds ''...very Informative for the target market and a well produced package.'' Mon, 13 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/lensbaby.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/lensbaby.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews LENSBABY 2.0 Digital Lens and questions readers, ''Ever want to take those dreamy photos that have a shallow depth of field but didn't want to invest in the Photoshop time or the mess of Vaseline on your filters or worse yet the Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/cs2_wild.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/cs2_wild.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews Photoshop CS2 Gone Wild by Sherry London, by Wiley Publishing; Bk&CD-Rom edition (November 7, 2005), 400 pages, ISBN: 0764598139, and reveals, ''The book is laid out nicely, and it's certainly well written. There are top quality Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/123Di.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/123Di.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews 123Di Training Course for Digital Photography and discovers ''a delightful course that covered the Basics, the Intermediate and the Advanced aspects of Digital image acquisition, but had done so in a very interesting and well la Mon, 19 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/sony_Z1U.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/sony_Z1U.php Sony has made a big splash in the video world with the release of their HDV camcorder the HVR-Z1U. By itself, it is capable of images that will amaze even the most jaded video professional. But as with all things, there's always room for improvement. By not having a microphone or wide angle supplied Tue, 22 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/excalibur.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/excalibur.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews Excalibur 4.5 Scripting plug-in for Sony Vegas and writes...''Ed Troxel is well known to anyone who has even a passing knowledge of Vegas. His program Excalibur is a marvelous plug-in that takes well-written scripts and allows t Fri, 26 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/sony_vegas6.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/sony_vegas6.php CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews the exciting new release of Sony Vegas 6.0 and says, ''It's here and I'm loving it! The release of Sony Vegas 6.0 has been eagerly awaited by previous users as well as those just embarking on the NLE adventure. Sony has stepped up to the plate w Thu, 16 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/particle_illusion.php http://library.creativecow.net/articles/harvey_jim/particle_illusion.php In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews: Particle Illusion Fusion Volume 1, Hosted by Aharon Rabinowitz and says, ''It's a good thing that you can pause a DVD, because Aharon Rabinowitz packs so much information into a small space that you're going to be pausing this Wed, 25 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT