View Full Version : TaylorStock DVD coming soon!
J.R. Rogers
10-07-2002, 09:34 AM
Just to let you know, I haven't forgotten about the DVD. One of the reasons I haven't been around here much is that I've been spending every spare minute working on putting together the DVD of TaylorStock. This has been an extremely time consuming and brain-stretching exercise. I have learned much more than I ever expected over the last few weeks about DVD authoring, including all the finite details about MPEG-2 encoding... Creating a DVD is not for the faint of heart. To do it right, there is TON of stuff you need to understand. I've also learned a great deal about video editing, and have attempted to create slideshows of the event that everyone would enjoy.
The TaylorStock DVD-R will include:
- TaylorStock highlights at full DVD resolution (twice the resolution of the video tape)
- Remastered audio track (It is much easier to hear Bob Taylor during the wood grading seminar, etc.)
- Audio track in Dolby Digital stereo
DVD Bonus stuff includes:
- Several slideshows of the event at full DVD resolution, featuring photos taken by attendees and music by forum members.
Here is a low-res version of one of the slideshows: (Windows media player required)
http://www.taylor-gallery.com/temp/tour1.wmv
I hope to complete the DVD this week and make it available shortly thereafter. Many thanks to Gutch for the great technical advice on the video. He's a wealth of information on this stuff!
Comments? Questions?
J.R.
Gutch
10-07-2002, 09:51 AM
Hey JR,
OUTSTANDING JOB!!!!!!
Very well done! Nice flow, good interplay with the music (Thanks, Rick!), and I love the animation of the logo!!!
You got a future in this biz!!!
cpmusic
10-07-2002, 10:06 AM
I'm on board for this. Do you have an idea of the donation you'll need to cover costs?
Hondo
10-07-2002, 10:17 AM
I hate to repeat myself, but I want one, J.R. This is going to be great!
veteran13
10-07-2002, 10:24 AM
I'm in, just let me know the cost. J.R. you are just spectacular!!
Guitar Dad
10-07-2002, 10:24 AM
I found myself applauding at the end. Great stuff!
meridian
10-07-2002, 10:30 AM
Where do I place my order!!
Ya gonna number em like the first 100 TGF CDs??
J.R. Rogers
10-07-2002, 10:38 AM
Originally posted by meridian
Where do I place my order!!
Ya gonna number em like the first 100 TGF CDs??
I'll put up an order page as soon as I have a definitive completion date. I hadn't thought about numbering them... I guess I could.
I'm putting the DVD at $20ea. Gutch will attest to the fact that I've invested far more into this project than I'll ever recover from the sales. (We did the math over the phone and I got depressed... We shouldn't have done that! hehe!) But, no matter... It was a really fun project and, like the forum, I rather enjoy it.
J.R.
rsimper
10-07-2002, 11:25 AM
Wow- Great job on the slideshow...how many slideshows did you end up doing? (Great IDEA too!)
J.R. Rogers
10-07-2002, 11:46 AM
I think I have six slideshows completed.
J.R.
rsimper
10-07-2002, 11:50 AM
Alas, the eternal question: Is the slideshow music being played on a Taylor? :)
david_m
10-07-2002, 11:54 AM
uhhh.......
WOW!
Count me in for one!
David
Wow J.R., nice job! I agree with Gutch, the animation on the logo is way cool. Soothing sounds for the music. I'm loooking forward to the DVD. :)
rsimper
10-07-2002, 12:05 PM
Hey well im just pumped that the opening picture of the guitars on the grass is my shot!!! :D
Though, special thanks are in order to Tim, Bill, Jim, Jenn, John, and Sven for providing subjects for the photo ;)
meridian
10-07-2002, 12:43 PM
Whoa JR, you are a PRO!
If you don't do this stuff for a living, you should!! I managed a graphic arts studio for 15 years and I know good stuff when I see it! And that is a first class job! Love the TGF logo animation, very classy!
BTW, WMV works just fine on Macs under OSX!:)
jeffrey
10-07-2002, 01:16 PM
I'm down. Just let me know how much dinero. :)
J.R. Rogers
10-07-2002, 01:57 PM
Originally posted by meridian
Whoa JR, you are a PRO!
If you don't do this stuff for a living, you should!! I managed a graphic arts studio for 15 years and I know good stuff when I see it! And that is a first class job! Love the TGF logo animation, very classy!
Thanks, Joe! I really appreciate the kind words. I hope that you'll be equally impressed with the final product. It's been a real learning experience for me.
Ryan, thanks for the picture that I used on the intro! It really was a nice background for the logo animation. I also used several of your pictures on one of the slideshows, and I'm thinking about one last slideshow with all the TaylorStock wood, etc. You've got all the great photos of people with their wood selections.
Meridian, I also used your photos on a special slideshow that shows some highlights of the event.
J.R.
jmeinel
10-07-2002, 02:05 PM
Originally posted by J.R. Rogers
You've got all the great photos of people with their wood selections.
I wonder how many of those shots are mine. I took a lot of photos from Ryan's camera since it was so much nicer than mine. But I'm sure Ryan will get all the credit again. :lol: He likes the spotlight. ;)
meridian
10-07-2002, 02:30 PM
Originally posted by J.R. Rogers
Meridian, I also used your photos on a special slideshow that shows some highlights of the event.
J.R.
I'm flattered! Where's my check? I mean I'm flattered!:)
rlwing
10-07-2002, 03:57 PM
Awesome! Put me down for a copy. Can't wait to see it in the full res!
tvkruzan
10-07-2002, 06:16 PM
Wow, I'm waiting to send you money. Fantastic
Ian Anderson
10-07-2002, 06:42 PM
JR, OUTSTANDING JOB! I'll take one too, I can't wait. Would there be room to put the Taylorstock Forum treads on it for our computers as well? "Cause some day you will delete it.
Cisco
10-07-2002, 07:23 PM
Stunning JR. I am in awe of your talent and virtue. A great leader in all ways. I was homesick (TS) when it was over. Thanx
Ron
waterdogmtb
10-08-2002, 08:48 AM
JR:
Put me on the list for a copy as well:)
Michael
Man, I gotta get a copy.
Please add my name to the list too! :)
Great work!!
Mike A.
10-09-2002, 05:45 AM
If there is a list, put me on it.
Although, I'm not really worried about. I lived it. :)
-Mike A.
TX_Picker
10-09-2002, 07:09 AM
JR,
May I purchase a Taylorstock DVD? If so, what is the process. Much thanks. :)
JR,
That slideshow is incredible. Great job. I am sooooo impressed.
:)
J.R. Rogers
10-16-2002, 01:30 PM
Originally posted by jcor
JR,
That slideshow is incredible. Great job. I am sooooo impressed.
Thanks, jcor! It was really fun to assemble all those photos from the hundreds of pictures that forum members took. There are many great slidshows on the DVD, including some wonderful stills from the open-mic night - definitely my favorite of the slideshows.
The TaylorStock wood slideshow is 7 minutes long, and features lots and LOTS of pictures of the wood, people with their wood selections posing with Bob, the guitars in progress, and even some pictures of some of the finished guitars.
J.R.
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