You might have heard before, but in case you hadn't, today marks the last day of DV Guru. We've had a fun time blogging about all things digital video, and while it may be the end of the line for our lil' blog here, don't think it's the end for any of us. Allow me to go on for a minute about everyone, and let you know where some of your favorite bloggers are headed.
Ajit Anthony has been here since day one, and will keep going with his personal project, Squigglebooth. He's been an invaluable asset to the team, and kept the site afloat for a good amount of time with just himself.
Ajit says:
I feel like I have involuntarily graduated the DVguru school of filmmaking. It has been a great ride and a great education. To post here everyday also meant I had to learn on what I was talking about. I feel so much richer from the experience.
I'd like to thank all the people who have blogged for DVguru (and they have been several) and especially all you readers. We certainly are not stopping this because of a lack of readers. If anything, I can safely say we are leaving on a high note. Special thanks to people like Mike Curtis who was a resource in every way. Thanks to Randall who was a constant source of motivation that clearly pushed this site forward.
I am supposed to be blogging for other DV related sites, we'll see. What I do know is that I will be blogging at Ticklebooth and videoblogging on Squigglebooth. Hopefully, you will see one of my films playing at a theater near you. Thank you.
Chris Tew, most notably of PVRWire, is leaving the Weblogs, Inc. fold and partnering with webtvwire.com and webtvhub.com covering the biz of IPTV and internet distribution.
Russell Heimlich, one of our podcast peeps, will continue to contribute to NewTeeVee. In his time here, he did a ton to help our site, including the most trafficked post of DV Guru's lifespan. Yeah, it was the DVD rewinder, but still, pretty awesome.
Erstwhile features writer Ryan Bilsborrow-Koo is in pre-production on the upcoming internet TV drama The West Side. The show won't be premiering until March, however, so for now he can only offer up his solipsistic (his word, not mine...) ramblings at No Film School. We still blame him for the site's demise... but only because he's so awesome, we wish he could have written more, but peeps are busy, and we understand.
Adam Nielson will continue to work at his "real job" in television at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City, but online he'll be working with several projects, including Tech Check Daily, an online show about technology.
Sheila Ward has been a breath of fresh air to DV Guru. In her short time, she brought an awesome amount of content to DV Guru, and I'll always be grateful. She's not heading too far, since she'll be contributing a little to Download Squad with stuff like imaging tips and potentially some video how-to stuff. Besides that she'll be off doing her video business thing.
Brian Liloia, one of the "second generation" of DV Guru-ers, has some of the most interesting post DV Guru plans. This April, he'll be moving to an ecovillage community in rural Missouri, where he hopes to help build homes made out of mud and straw, partake in organic gardening, learn the ins and outs of solar and wind power, and promote a sustainable, low-impact, and self-sufficient lifestyle. While there, he has plans to start up several video/filmmaking projects in the form of some documentary work, and a series of online "TV shows" about the community and the theme of sustainability. Other than that, he'll continue writing a little bit for Download Squad and TUAW.
Randall Bennett, AKA me, has a ton of things going. I'm going to still contribute to some Weblogs, Inc. properties, like Blogging Stocks, but I'm also working on a new project called Tech Check Daily (with Adam Nielson) and continue ruling the world. Still haven't ruled out the possibility of leading another DV blog, but we'll have to see.
I've got to say I've had such an awesome time helping shape this site. All of our writers are great, and expect to see big things out of all of our writers. The other missing link? You. We have the most loyal and interesting readers in the whole world! (*tear*) Honestly, our readers are intelligent and always have an interesting comment to leave. Working at other blogs within Weblogs, Inc., I often dread reading the comments because they're filled with unintelligent drivel, but thanks to readers and comment writers like you, DV Guru has been an awesome place to be. Thanks, and we'll see you in the blogosphere in the sky (or at NAB, whichever comes first.)
Riding off into the sunset...
Reader Comments
(Page 1)2. Hey, I just found this site today, thought it's great, bookmarked, came back to look for updates -- and you're closing?
Dang.
Well keep this url operative with links to where we can find other future useful chatter on DV issues.
Posted at 1:22PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Jeff
3. Hey,
My last comment got eaten... but I heard CamcorderInfo.com is launching a new blog in a few days, so we'll have to see if that can fill the void!
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Big-Blog-Changes-Coming-Soon.htm
We'll miss you guys!
Posted at 1:30PM on Jan 31st 2007 by StevenB
4. What? No way! I've got that feeling like my boyfriend just walked out on me and I don't know why. I didn't see it coming. I love DVGuru. I checked this site every day, several times a day. Don't know where I'll find my fix now.
Posted at 1:34PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Sean!
5. What?! No! This site is one of a kind. I'd gladly pay a subscription fee as well. Randall, if you start another DV site, please save my email (kinneyfilms@hotmail.com) and let me know when that goes up. I read this site multiple times daily and would gladly follow to another site if it was as well done. Man, this is a punch to the DV gut...but I thank you guys for improving my skills and posting great stuff every day. You'll be sorely missed...
Posted at 1:36PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Michael Kinney
7. Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ?
I'll miss you DV Guru !
Posted at 2:08PM on Jan 31st 2007 by danijel
8. Oy! That came as a surprise. I'm sure your names will continue to pop up in one of my feeds now and then.
Be Well... and thanks for all the fish.
Posted at 2:13PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Frank Jonen
9. Best of luck, guys. Your blog will be missed. I´ve been checking it often and found it informative and helpful. Thanks for the good times!
-J
Posted at 2:30PM on Jan 31st 2007 by J.B. Soler
10. "I never knew biscuit as a dog but I knew her as a table. Steady, all four legs the same length."
...What? It's not like she has anything to wag about now!
Thanks for all the posts with info for those of us who needs out daily DV fix... you've been a daily check in my bookamrks tab for almost a year... best of luck
Posted at 3:11PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Mike Wilkinson
11. Big props to you guys for doing lots of good stuff over the time you were around. Sorry to hear that the site is closing.
Posted at 3:12PM on Jan 31st 2007 by richard_baguley
12. I can't believe this is it. I just found this site not too long ago and have found it very useful in my line of work. Thanks guys for all your help and hard work!
Posted at 3:46PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Dale Raphael
13. Do you guys have contact info posted anywhere? I'd love to get in touch with you guys about some... things. ;-)
Sad to see DV Guru die...
Chris from YouMakeMedia.com
Posted at 4:06PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Chris
14. Three things:
One, thanks for the kind words, we love all of you!
Two, if you want to get a hold of me, you can always email me, dvguru[at]randallcbennett[daat]com.
Three, thanks for reading the longest front page post in the history of blogging. =)
Later,
Randall
Posted at 4:27PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Randall Bennett
15. We'll be gone, but the site will still stay around. You can access our brilliance FOREVER..... =)
Later,
Randall
Posted at 5:25PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Randall Bennett
16. Damned shame,
Found this by accident a year ago, and jhave always enjoyed the flow of info; and I learned a lot too.
Posted at 6:04PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Mark
17. I'm so sad. I can't imagine why you're closing. I check this site several times a day. There's nowhere else like it. Please change your minds or pay the toll or do whatever you have to do to stop it from ending.
This is a sad sad day.
Posted at 6:09PM on Jan 31st 2007 by Gabriel Cowan
18. hdforindies.com will have to work a little harder now ;)
Posted at 6:17PM on Jan 31st 2007 by James
19. nooooooooooooooo,
this is the one site that i check every day!
crap!
Posted at 6:34PM on Jan 31st 2007 by rob
20. my virtual flag flying at half-mast.... still kinda shocked. what's the deal - why is my favorite blog leaving?
Posted at 7:14PM on Jan 31st 2007 by amg
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1. Absolutely gutted.
I found this site last year and I've been visiting it since then at least twice a day. It was the perfect gathering point for all DV/Post news/tutorials/reviews that I for one can't find anywhere else.
If there was a subscription, I'd pay in a second (25 frames where I'm from).
Thanks for everything.
Posted at 12:37PM on Jan 31st 2007 by robertdee