Soundsnap Sound Effects

Soundsnap is the best platform to find and share free sound effects and loops- legally. It is a collection of original sounds made or recorded by its users, and not songs or sound FX found on commercial libraries or sample CD's.

It was originally started by a small group of sound people from all over the world. Our common belief is that sounds and samples should be free for everyone to use in their projects, commercial or not. Our users are a diverse mix of sound designers, sound artists, web game developers, filmmakers and music producers. Hobbyists and home video makers are welcome too.

What Soundsnap is NOT:
An alternative to Myspace, Limewire or BitTorrent.
A place to upload your band's songs or your favourite mp3's. Soundsnap is only for sound effects and loops.

A place you can upload or find sounds from commercial libraries. All sounds here are original- made or recorded by its users.

We encourage everyone to upload high quality sound FX and samples, helping us make every kind of sound available on Soundsnap.
We are looking for feedback from the community to constantly improve, and we depend on our users for that. So please feel free to leave a recommendation or feedback in the special section of our forum.

I hope you enjoy your time here and Happy Snapping!
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DVXuser.com Forum is meant to be a serious filmmaking resource, and while the primary focus of the equipment forums is the Panasonic DVX100 and HVX200, we welcome filmmakers with any equipment. This site is not affiliated with Panasonic, and users are free to express their opinions on any piece of equipment.

More than anything else, we value users that can share their technical knowledge and experience—at any level. We also appreciate well-reasoned questions that give the community a chance to explore filmmaking issues and learn. We have some very simple guidelines that will help make your experiences here go smoothly.

Respect your fellow filmmakers -- Regardless of age, experience, or opinion, you should always show respect to fellow users. Personal insults of any sort are not tolerated. If you feel another user’s post is inappropriate, please report the post or contact a moderator. Participating in a flame war is uncool even if someone else started it—and just like mom and dad, we’ll give you both timeouts.

Be slow to give offense and slow to take offense—a lot of disputes are just plain misunderstanding or miscommunication. This is a worldwide community, and English is not the native tongue of some of our members. Please exercise patience and extend the benefit of the doubt to those who are taking the effort to communicate in English just to participate with us.

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Links to films that contain nudity are acceptable as long as the post is appropriately labeled for content. Links to any pornographic content are unacceptable.No trolling -- Expressing an opinion is fine, but if you’re hanging out in a particular camera forum in order to “convince” users that a particular camera is no good—you’re trolling.

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Please post in the correct forum -- Posting in inappropriate forums makes extra work for the moderators and you may find your post moved or deleted if you didn’t bother to find the correct forum. Also, no crossposting--please only post your question in a single forum.The Café -- The Café exists as a space for DVXusers to hang out and chill together. Filmmaking posts that don’t fit in any other of the forums should be posted in the Café.

Non-filmmaking topics are acceptable, but please limit your non-film-related posts. Most of your posts should be outside of the Café.Signatures -- All banners should be 569x70 pixels and please—no animation in your sig. Weird-sized, gigantic, and animated banners make our eyes hurt—and the forum hard to read.Advertising Policy -- Please contact Jarred Land to arrange advertising for any commercial product, including films. Uncleared advertisements will be removed. If you’re using DVXuser to promote something, you should also be contributing something to the DVXuser community.

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Datavideo DAC-15 Format Converter

Datavideo DAC-15 Format Converter

DV/YUV/YC/C Bi-Directional Format Converter with RS-422The Datavideo DAC-15 is a bi-directional digital to analogue format converter. It has many advanced features including RS-422 player control via DV NLE systems. The DAC-15 has a built in video processor with Colour, Contrast, Brightness and Tint (Tint NTSC only) adjustments. Another useful feature is Smart DV which will allow the DAC-15 and a second DV device to be connected to an NLE system simultaneously. Functions

The DAC-15 can convert an analogue video signal (Composite, S-Video (Y/C) or Component), and an unbalanced stereo audio signal to a DV signal, or vice versa. The built in video processor enables you to fine tune the video input to get the best possible picture quality.

You can also set the audio levels for optimum performance.

The RS-422 function of the DAC-15 allows you to convert from Linear Time Code (LTC) embedded in RS-422 to Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) in the DV stream. This enables you to control professional VTRs such as a DigiBeta deck from your editing software (NLE system).

The DAC-15 is ideal for a post production house to use their basic, cheap DV editing system with the DAC-15 and some NLE software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro to "rough edit" the footage. The user can then create an Edit Decision List (EDL) for batch capture of the original expensive uncompressed, 2k, or 4k systems. Features

Supports both PAL (625 lines / 50Hz) and NTSC (525 lines / 60Hz) standard video standard (selectable).

Supports DV, S-Video [Y/C], Composite, and Component input and output on differnet connections.

Provides 2 x 6-pin FireWire (DV/iLink) ports, Support PAL 4:2:0 or NTSC 4:1:1 0 IRE or 7.5 IRE selectable.

Built in Comb filter. Built in video and audio level adjustments.

Auto detects video input sources.

AUDIO LOCK functions.

RS422 socket for deck control from DV NLE system (Sony control protocol and time code encoding for DV data stream).

Supports 48KHz and 32KHz DV audio encoding.

Compatible with DV (iLink), Digital 8, Video 8, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C and S-VHS-C format. Supports Windows ME/2000/XP & MAC Compatible with all major NLE software such as AVID Xpress DV, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Ulead, Pinnacle, etc Smart DV (Patent Pending) allows monitoring of the video during DV to DV Capture

Smart DVAny Digital Video (DV) user will have experienced problems when connecting two DV devices to an NLE system.

Either the computer sees only one device, or it sees nothing, or worse it locks up or crashes. Datavideos Smart DV (patent pending) feature was developed to overcome this problem. Smart DV has been incorporated into the latest Datavideo DAC-10 & DAC-30 digital format converters and the TLM-70D 7" LCD DV monitor.

Customers with older versions of these models can contact their local Datavideo distributor for a firmware upgrade. Any new Datavideo items with Smart DV will carry a Smart DV sticker. With the Smart DV feature enabled the converter or monitor becomes transparent to the computer, while still transcoding the live DV stream in to analogue video.

This enables users to monitor a live digital video feed from a DV camcorder or DV deck during capture, or monitor the DV Stream from an NLE system via an ordinary video monitor, while exporting the edited video. Smart DV also allows copying to DV and analogue at the same time. Disabling the Smart DV feature (simply done using dip switch on the back of the DAC) returns the DAC to a normal bi-directional Digital Analogue Converter, which is seen by the computer as a normal DV Device. Front: Buttons & Adjustments

Input Select Buttons: Select between DV (via IEEE1394 Port), Component (YUV), S-Video (Y/C) or Composite Video (CV) Inputs.

The selected Input button will be illuminated red.
Audio Encode Buttons: Analogue Audio can be encoded as 12 Bit / 32 KHz or 16 Bit / 48 KHz.

Colour Bar Output: Set the DAC-15 to DV Input and press the 16 Bit button, a Colour Bar Output will be generated in Component, S-Video (Y/C) and Composite Video.
Video Color Correction Adjustment: Push the knob to select the parameter (Colour, Contrast, Brightness or Tint (NTSC only)) that you want to adjust; repeated pushes will toggle through the options.

Turn the button clockwise to increase the value or anti-clockwise to decrease the value, you will see the settings displayed on the LED display above. Press and hold to reset to unity.
Audio Level Adjustments: The Audio Level Adjustments allow you to independently adjust the audio level of both the left and right channels.

Audio Input Level LEDs: The Audio Input Level LEDs show the audio input levels from the incoming source. Rear: Connections

DV Input / Output Ports:: 2 x DV I/O Ports for connecting to DV Camcorders Decks and NLE systems with IEEE1394 (iLink, FireWire).

Dip Switches / Mode Select: The DAC-15 can be set to various modes using the Dip Switches, for example NTSC/PAL 0/7.5 IRE. See the manual for a full explanation.

Composite, S-Video (Y/C) and Unbalanced Audio Input / Output: for connecting analogue video devices such as VCRs, S-VHS decks, DVD Players, and monitors to the DAC-15. Both Composite and S-Video can be connected without any conflict.

Component Video (YUV or Y/R-Y/B-Y) Input / Output: Component YUV Video Input, commonly used with Betacam, DVC Pro, some DVD Players and Projectors.

Black Burst Output: Can be used as a video reference source when synchronising other devices to the DAC-15.

RS-422A Sony®™ protocol VTR Control interface: 9-pin serial port (AV/C-RS422 command conversion function) Converts DV device control signals to RS-422, to control an external VTR. Specifications

Analogue Video Input/Output: Composite x 1: 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohm (BNC)S-Video [Y/C] x 1: 75ohm (4-pin mini din)1 x Component [YUV], betacam standard [Y/R-Y/B-Y] 75ohm (3 x BNC)

Digital Video Input/Output: DV (iLink/Firewire): 25Mbps, PAL - 4:2:0, NTSC: 4:1:1 (2 x 6-pin IEEE-1394)

Black Burst Video Output: 75 ohm BNC connector

Video Frequency Response (DV input): 5.0MHz ±3dB

dG, dP: ±3%, <>

Video Signal/Noise Ratio (Decoder - DV In): >50dB

Video Signal/Noise Ratio (Encoder - Analogue In): >48dB

Audio Sampling Rate: 16bit/48KHz and 12 bit/32KHz

Audio Level: Unity ± 1.0dB

Audio THD: <0.5%

Audio Frequency Response: 20 ~ 20KHz ± 3dB

Audio Signal/Noise Ratio: >65dB

RS-422 Control: D-SUB 9-pin (female) RS-422A interfaceSupports IEEE1394 AV/C commands to RS422A commands conversionSony®™ control protocol

Video Adjustments: Colour, Contrast, Brightness and Tint (Tint NTSC only)

Power Input: DC 12V 1.5A (AC Adaptor included)

Ambient Temperature: 0°C - 55°C

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Dimensions: 210 x 240 x 88 mm (WxDxH) without rubber feet

Weight: 1.8kg

Example: Betacam Deck to DV NLE System with Device Control

Example: DV NLE System / DV Camcorder / DV Deck to Betacam Deck

Example: DV NLE System with Analogue VCR S-VHS or VHS

PANASONIC PRO AVCHD AG-HMC150 HD

PANASONIC ANNOUNCES ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL AVCHD AG-HMC150 HANDHELD HD CAMCORDER SECAUCUS, NJ (February 13, 2008) –

Panasonic announces a new addition to its growing professional AVCHD product line that capitalizes on the phenomenal success of its popular DV-based AG-DVX100. The new, affordable AG-HMC150 handheld is scheduled for shipment later this year.

The HMC150 is designed to provide enhanced HD production capabilities for video enthusiasts who desire professional features, extended recording capability and the fast, simple and highly reliable workflow offered by tapeless, solid-state recording. The HMC150 features three native 16:9 progressive 1/3" CCD imagers with an optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) function to ensure stable shooting and a 28mm Leica Dicomar wide-angle zoom lens (35MM equivalent). The HMC150 handheld offers 1080i and 720p recording at 13Mbps, comparable to current HDV compression formats with bit rates of 25Mbps. In addition, an enhanced mode with a higher bit rate is planned to be incorporated into the HMC150 for higher-level use. It supports a full range of HD formats including 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/30p, 1080/25p, 1080/24p native; 720/60p, 720/50p, 720/30p, 720/25p, 720/24p native; and it is 50Hz/59.94Hz switchable.

The advanced handheld utilizes the second-generation long GOP HD standard called AVCHD. Based on MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 high profile encoding, AVCHD provides a near doubling of bandwidth efficiency and considerably improved video performance over the older MPEG-2 compression used in HDV formats. Announced by Panasonic and Sony, this industry standard format is now supported by over 30 companies and implemented in numerous camcorders, NLE systems and consumer HD playback devices.

The HMC150 offers professional HD performance with the simplicity of a digital still camera. Since the solid-state handheld records onto SD and SDHC memory cards, professionals can benefit from the reliability and random access of tapeless recording and capitalize on the cost advantages, widespread availability, and growing capacity of standard SD consumer cards. Using the newly announced 32GB SDHC memory card and the camcorder's 6Mbps recording mode, users can acquire up to 12 hours of HD video and audio on a single SD card. Additional features of the HMC150 include professional XLR audio input connections and a wide range of data and signal interfaces including HDMI out, USB2.0, component out (D terminal), composite out and RCA audio out jacks, a 3.5-inch LCD monitor to display thumbnail images for quick viewing and playback, and a Time Code/User Bits menu.

The camera also has remote jacks for focus iris and start/stop functions, a pre-record feature that allows the camera to capture footage occurring immediately before real-time recording begins, and a time/date stamp menu option for documentation purposes. Panasonic's AVCHD camera line brings the benefits of solid-state recording to budget-conscious professionals. Like digital still photography, recording onto SD/SDHC card offers a fast and simple IT-compatible workflow with ultra-reliable performance and resistance to shock, vibration and extreme temperatures and weather. SD and SDHC memory cards are inexpensive and widely available and can be reused repeatedly. Since AVCHD records video as digital data files, content can be transferred and stored on affordable, high-capacity hard disk drives (HDD) and optical storage media and transferred to future storage media as technology advances.

The HMC150 will be available this fall at a price to be announced. About Panasonic Broadcast Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Co. is a leading supplier of broadcast and professional video products and systems. Panasonic Broadcast is a unit company of Panasonic Corporation of North America.

The company is the North American headquarters of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (NYSE: MC) of Japan, and the hub of its U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. For more information on Panasonic Broadcast products, access the company's web site at www.panasonic.com/broadcast.

- 30 EDITORIAL CONTACTS: Stacy Moore or Pat Lamb (201) 392-4458 (518) 692-8150 moorest@panasonic.com patalamb@aol.com