Bring Back Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip"
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One of our worthy institutions is under attack. Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip" column is being canceled. Apparently, Videography's management felt it wasn't cutting edge .
This action seems shortsighted and indicative of an attitude in technology circles that "old" is bad, "new" is good. Dick's column is about technique, not technology really. It's all about the "how" of the production business, not the what. When Dick writes (or speaks) about technology, frequently it's how to work around it's limitations. I cannot remember a time when I didn't learn SOMETHING from one of his columns or his presentations.
Videography is an institution and for good reason. It's articles, columns and reviews have fueled an industry made up of thousands of professionals.
Likewise, Dick Reizner is an institution. His experience, knowledge and connections may be needed not more than ever. With the great emphasis on technology, we need someone out there grounding us in the day to dayness of the production business.
This action seems shortsighted and indicative of an attitude in technology circles that "old" is bad, "new" is good. Dick's column is about technique, not technology really. It's all about the "how" of the production business, not the what. When Dick writes (or speaks) about technology, frequently it's how to work around it's limitations. I cannot remember a time when I didn't learn SOMETHING from one of his columns or his presentations.
Videography is an institution and for good reason. It's articles, columns and reviews have fueled an industry made up of thousands of professionals.
Likewise, Dick Reizner is an institution. His experience, knowledge and connections may be needed not more than ever. With the great emphasis on technology, we need someone out there grounding us in the day to dayness of the production business.
One of our worthy institutions is under attack. Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip" column is being canceled. Apparently, Videography's management felt it wasn't cutting edge .
This action seems shortsighted and indicative of an attitude in technology circles that "old" is bad, "new" is good. Dick's column is about technique, not technology really. It's all about the "how" of the production business, not the what. When Dick writes (or speaks) about technology, frequently it's how to work around it's limitations. I cannot remember a time when I didn't learn SOMETHING from one of his columns or his presentations.
Videography is an institution and for good reason. It's articles, columns and reviews have fueled an industry made up of thousands of professionals.
Likewise, Dick Reizner is an institution. His experience, knowledge and connections may be needed not more than ever. With the great emphasis on technology, we need someone out there grounding us in the day to dayness of the production business.
This action seems shortsighted and indicative of an attitude in technology circles that "old" is bad, "new" is good. Dick's column is about technique, not technology really. It's all about the "how" of the production business, not the what. When Dick writes (or speaks) about technology, frequently it's how to work around it's limitations. I cannot remember a time when I didn't learn SOMETHING from one of his columns or his presentations.
Videography is an institution and for good reason. It's articles, columns and reviews have fueled an industry made up of thousands of professionals.
Likewise, Dick Reizner is an institution. His experience, knowledge and connections may be needed not more than ever. With the great emphasis on technology, we need someone out there grounding us in the day to dayness of the production business.
We, the undersigned, urge you to keep Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip" column. The tips and techniques shared in the column have helped countless film, video and media professionals everyday for decades.
It is important in a our technology centered industry to remember that technique is what tells the story or sells the widget. Dick's column brings technique to the fore.
Videography has adroitly tracked the industry for decades. Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip" has served us nearly that long. Please restore the column so we can continue to benefit from his experience and knowledge. The kind of knowledge and technique that has fueled the very industry you cover.
It is important in a our technology centered industry to remember that technique is what tells the story or sells the widget. Dick's column brings technique to the fore.
Videography has adroitly tracked the industry for decades. Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip" has served us nearly that long. Please restore the column so we can continue to benefit from his experience and knowledge. The kind of knowledge and technique that has fueled the very industry you cover.
We signed the "Bring Back Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip"" petition!
# 214:
7:53 pm PST, Feb 26,
Lori Forman, Massachusetts
# 213:
6:21 pm PST, Feb 12,
Name not displayed, Louisiana
Are you guys nuts? Removing Tips to Clip would be a real bad move. If anything you need more articles like that. If you are going to get rid of anything, get rid of the "glowing reviews" of your sponsors products and replace them with how to articles that are actually useful.
Are you guys nuts? Removing Tips to Clip would be a real bad move. If anything you need more articles like that. If you are going to get rid of anything, get rid of the "glowing reviews" of your sponsors products and replace them with how to articles that are actually useful.
# 212:
5:24 pm PST, Feb 7,
Frances Tan, Kansas
# 211:
1:16 pm PST, Feb 7,
Joseph Aurite, California
I've used and read Mr. Reuzner's tips for decades. A young tech can get up to speed in the field in no time.
I've used and read Mr. Reuzner's tips for decades. A young tech can get up to speed in the field in no time.
# 210:
10:54 pm PST, Feb 4,
Ed Fritz, California
These are life savers. You will never need most of these ideas personally. But that one time you find yourself or a crew mate in a pinch, I guarantee it will be one of those "tips to clips" that will pop in your head and save the day. It's happened to me...
These are life savers. You will never need most of these ideas personally. But that one time you find yourself or a crew mate in a pinch, I guarantee it will be one of those "tips to clips" that will pop in your head and save the day. It's happened to me...
# 209:
10:44 pm PST, Feb 4,
Andy Olson, California
I tried to write a similar "Tips to Clip" article once, and although I wrote a few down, even after my 17 years freelancing, I ran out of steam - and he has been doing it for years !! Please keep the column and the real world ideas from a real, longlasting Pro !
I tried to write a similar "Tips to Clip" article once, and although I wrote a few down, even after my 17 years freelancing, I ran out of steam - and he has been doing it for years !! Please keep the column and the real world ideas from a real, longlasting Pro !
# 208:
5:48 pm PST, Feb 3,
Mike Something, Illinois
# 207:
2:19 am PST, Jan 30,
Name not displayed, Greece
# 206:
3:50 pm PST, Jan 29,
Ted Banucci, California
Dick Reizner always has great tips for production.
Dick Reizner always has great tips for production.
# 205:
11:36 am PST, Jan 29,
Eugene DiFrancesco, Massachusetts
Dick's column is what production is really about. I read less & less all the time, because each magazine is one big impersonal advertisement for the technologies. Never mind this "fix it in post" mentality, we need more folks like Dick.
Dick's column is what production is really about. I read less & less all the time, because each magazine is one big impersonal advertisement for the technologies. Never mind this "fix it in post" mentality, we need more folks like Dick.
# 204:
11:05 am PST, Jan 18,
Wade Hamilton, Nevada
# 203:
6:31 am PST, Jan 18,
Dwayne Teskey, Canada
I have been in the business for over 20 years and always have found value in his articles.
I have been in the business for over 20 years and always have found value in his articles.
# 202:
5:16 pm PST, Jan 17,
David Langsam, California
'Tips to Clip' is a valuable technical resource and Videography should be honored to host it.
'Tips to Clip' is a valuable technical resource and Videography should be honored to host it.
# 201:
8:59 am PST, Jan 16,
Kelly Priest, California
# 200:
8:47 am PST, Jan 16,
Jay Christensen, California
Incredibly short-sighted move. I have made my living as a professional videographer for 25 years. It takes more than just the technology to make one a professional. Dick's column and seminars have been a long-time favorite of mine. "Videography" is less and less relevant except as a wrapper for ads for equipment that will be obsolete in months. The equipment manufacturers want readers to think that all it takes is the latest equipment to make one a professional. We experienced professionals know better. Dick's knowlege will help videographers for a lifetime. It has always been one ot the first things I turned to in that magazine. It's sad that a "magazine for video professionals" is contributing to the dumbing down of our profession.
Incredibly short-sighted move. I have made my living as a professional videographer for 25 years. It takes more than just the technology to make one a professional. Dick's column and seminars have been a long-time favorite of mine. "Videography" is less and less relevant except as a wrapper for ads for equipment that will be obsolete in months. The equipment manufacturers want readers to think that all it takes is the latest equipment to make one a professional. We experienced professionals know better. Dick's knowlege will help videographers for a lifetime. It has always been one ot the first things I turned to in that magazine. It's sad that a "magazine for video professionals" is contributing to the dumbing down of our profession.
# 199:
7:56 am PST, Jan 16,
Oren Arieli, California
Good tips never go out of style.
Good tips never go out of style.
# 198:
10:21 pm PST, Jan 15,
Dan Makinster, California
Every chance i run in to Dick at a trade show, convention, etc. I try to bend his ear and go over even more "Tips to clip". Since that doesn't happen often enough, I point out what a true service Dick provides and so do you by publishing his column. It's a win-win for everyone in the industry.
Every chance i run in to Dick at a trade show, convention, etc. I try to bend his ear and go over even more "Tips to clip". Since that doesn't happen often enough, I point out what a true service Dick provides and so do you by publishing his column. It's a win-win for everyone in the industry.
# 197:
9:53 pm PST, Jan 15,
Bill Heiden, California
Dick Reizner's tips are a staple for all professionals and are legendary.
Dick Reizner's tips are a staple for all professionals and are legendary.
# 196:
9:08 pm PST, Jan 15,
Name not displayed, California
# 195:
8:45 pm PST, Jan 15,
Esther Andrews, California
A great resource to all of us.
A great resource to all of us.
# 194:
8:31 pm PST, Jan 15,
Greg Bartschenfeld, California
Please don't take our Dick away.
Please don't take our Dick away.
# 193:
5:17 pm PST, Jan 15,
Robert Allan, California
Every working video professional I know has grown from Dick's column. We all use his tips now as "standard issue" production techniques. We'll always read whichever publication carries his column.
Every working video professional I know has grown from Dick's column. We all use his tips now as "standard issue" production techniques. We'll always read whichever publication carries his column.
# 192:
3:29 pm PST, Jan 15,
Michael P, California
The only reason I'd keep a subscription would be for the Tips to Clip. That's what I read first.
The only reason I'd keep a subscription would be for the Tips to Clip. That's what I read first.
# 191:
3:19 pm PST, Jan 15,
Walter Garcia, California
I always look forward to "Tips to Clip" they are intergral part of my grip bag.
I always look forward to "Tips to Clip" they are intergral part of my grip bag.
# 190:
2:26 pm PST, Jan 15,
Mark Shepherd, California
a great asset to our industry!!!
a great asset to our industry!!!
# 189:
2:23 pm PST, Jan 15,
David Cowan, California
# 188:
2:13 pm PST, Jan 15,
Alan Bradley, California
I've always found the "Tips to Clip" column interesting, and I can't even remember the number of things I've found there that have become standard operating procedure for us. Because the new, less expensive cameras and editing systems are bringing so many new people into the business, I thing this type of information is even more valuable today.
I've always found the "Tips to Clip" column interesting, and I can't even remember the number of things I've found there that have become standard operating procedure for us. Because the new, less expensive cameras and editing systems are bringing so many new people into the business, I thing this type of information is even more valuable today.
# 187:
1:56 pm PST, Jan 15,
Patrick Conboy, California
# 186:
10:15 am PST, Jan 15,
Name not displayed, California
I feel you should bring back tips to clips.
I feel you should bring back tips to clips.
# 185:
7:46 pm PST, Jan 14,
Scott Stender, California
Dick's tips have saved my shoots over and over. I still always have a Sharpie with gaffer tape wrapped around it every shoot. And I remembered and used his tip about a pola filter taking the shine off a bald pate, and used it successfully on a recent shoot for PBS. Come on now ... if it wasn't for Mr. Reizner, ya'all wouldn't know what a C-47 was used for, would ya? Keep the tips coming. I want more!
Dick's tips have saved my shoots over and over. I still always have a Sharpie with gaffer tape wrapped around it every shoot. And I remembered and used his tip about a pola filter taking the shine off a bald pate, and used it successfully on a recent shoot for PBS. Come on now ... if it wasn't for Mr. Reizner, ya'all wouldn't know what a C-47 was used for, would ya? Keep the tips coming. I want more!
# 184:
11:40 am PST, Jan 14,
Fred Schuller/DP-Cam Op, California
Dick's "Tips to Clip" has help me stay open to innovative and simple solutions in the real world. Professionals across the country share their working knowledge through Dick's fine columme. His not flashy but when things start falling apart, Dick simple suggestions have saved many a 'shoot'. Keep "tips to clip".
Dick's "Tips to Clip" has help me stay open to innovative and simple solutions in the real world. Professionals across the country share their working knowledge through Dick's fine columme. His not flashy but when things start falling apart, Dick simple suggestions have saved many a 'shoot'. Keep "tips to clip".
# 183:
10:45 am PST, Jan 14,
Larry Kenworthy, California
Dick has always come up with great experience based tips that help benefits the operator, the equipment and the overall quality of several layers of production personnel's contributions. He never fails to amaze with his great ideas and observations.
Dick has always come up with great experience based tips that help benefits the operator, the equipment and the overall quality of several layers of production personnel's contributions. He never fails to amaze with his great ideas and observations.
# 182:
8:45 am PST, Jan 14,
Name not displayed, Utah
Give us all a break. Let the man write.
Give us all a break. Let the man write.
# 181:
7:48 am PST, Jan 14,
Richard J Hatch, Utah
Experience is what separates material that is worthwhile and is just filler. Dick has been in the trenches too long to just toss him out
Experience is what separates material that is worthwhile and is just filler. Dick has been in the trenches too long to just toss him out
# 180:
7:09 am PST, Jan 14,
Andy Carleton, Utah
Two of the biggest reasons I read Videography are for the information in Mark Schubin's and Dick Reizner's columns. Please reinstate Dick's column. Thank you.
Two of the biggest reasons I read Videography are for the information in Mark Schubin's and Dick Reizner's columns. Please reinstate Dick's column. Thank you.
# 179:
6:30 am PST, Jan 14,
Flip Baldwin, California
For years I have been amazed by two aspects of Dick's column:1)How very practical every tip was and 2) how easily Dick shared them with the world. Bring him back.
For years I have been amazed by two aspects of Dick's column:1)How very practical every tip was and 2) how easily Dick shared them with the world. Bring him back.
# 178:
7:45 pm PST, Jan 13,
Marty Collins, California
I have learned a lot from Dick Reisner and his "Tips to Clip". Dick is a good teacher and a great person, and a friend. It would be a great content loss for your magazine, Please reconsider.
I have learned a lot from Dick Reisner and his "Tips to Clip". Dick is a good teacher and a great person, and a friend. It would be a great content loss for your magazine, Please reconsider.
# 177:
12:46 pm PST, Jan 13,
Peter Hammar, California
I concur with Adam Wilt when he says he reads Videography mainly for Mark Schubin and Dick Reizner, two of the best columnists in pro video today. The rest of the "book" usually quickly ends up in the bin. Sorry, but that's the reality of today's media. You have to know what's valuable to people and what's just more of the same.
I concur with Adam Wilt when he says he reads Videography mainly for Mark Schubin and Dick Reizner, two of the best columnists in pro video today. The rest of the "book" usually quickly ends up in the bin. Sorry, but that's the reality of today's media. You have to know what's valuable to people and what's just more of the same.
# 176:
12:31 pm PST, Jan 13,
Bruce A Johnson, Wisconsin
# 175:
11:54 am PST, Jan 13,
Nery Ordonez, California
# 174:
10:37 am PST, Jan 13,
Chris Ammen, California
Dick provides useful practical solutions to everyday production tasks. His experience is valuable to anyone working in film and video.
Dick provides useful practical solutions to everyday production tasks. His experience is valuable to anyone working in film and video.
# 173:
9:45 am PST, Jan 13,
Jack Santry, Texas
I worked with Dick in the '80s and '90s and alway enjoyed his ability to problem solve and more importantly, his wealth of information about both film and video. He is a great asset and anyone who has known Dick will tell you he is a national treasure. Don't let him go!
I worked with Dick in the '80s and '90s and alway enjoyed his ability to problem solve and more importantly, his wealth of information about both film and video. He is a great asset and anyone who has known Dick will tell you he is a national treasure. Don't let him go!
# 172:
9:29 am PST, Jan 13,
Adam Wilt, California
I read Videography for two reasons: Dick Reizner and Mark Schubin. I've read Reizner since he wrote for the old "A/V Video" some 20+ years ago and he still has stuff to teach me--stuff I use all the time. Look, I can get gear reviews faster and more comprehensively on the 'Net; I read Vidy for its unique advantages. If Vidy drops one of its few remaining must-read columns, well...
I read Videography for two reasons: Dick Reizner and Mark Schubin. I've read Reizner since he wrote for the old "A/V Video" some 20+ years ago and he still has stuff to teach me--stuff I use all the time. Look, I can get gear reviews faster and more comprehensively on the 'Net; I read Vidy for its unique advantages. If Vidy drops one of its few remaining must-read columns, well...
# 171:
9:13 am PST, Jan 13,
Peter Hansen, Utah
I love the tips. Simple easy to use remedies to common problems we all have. Keep it going!
I love the tips. Simple easy to use remedies to common problems we all have. Keep it going!
# 170:
8:26 am PST, Jan 13,
Julie Arshop, California
Please put "tips to clip" back in Videography . It's the first column I read and am VERY sorry it is gone.
Please put "tips to clip" back in Videography . It's the first column I read and am VERY sorry it is gone.
# 169:
5:55 pm PST, Jan 12,
Mark Shattuck, Utah
Dick is an icon in the video production industry. The idea of not having Tips to Clip is like the beginning of the industry going away.
Dick is an icon in the video production industry. The idea of not having Tips to Clip is like the beginning of the industry going away.
# 168:
2:51 pm PST, Jan 12,
Byron Smith, California
Dick's tips and knowledge of how to get the right shot and short cuts for camera operation is what I looked forward to reading. I miss it.
Dick's tips and knowledge of how to get the right shot and short cuts for camera operation is what I looked forward to reading. I miss it.
# 167:
9:51 am PST, Jan 12,
David Massey, California
# 166:
9:02 am PST, Jan 10,
Rebecca Everhart, Indiana
# 165:
8:35 pm PST, Jan 9,
Janet Siegel, California
PLEASE bring back Richard's column. I can't tell you how much I miss it.
PLEASE bring back Richard's column. I can't tell you how much I miss it.
# 164:
9:16 am PST, Jan 9,
Pam Boland, Georgia
# 163:
9:49 pm PST, Jan 8,
Jay Spain, North Carolina
please bring Dick back!
please bring Dick back!
# 162:
9:52 am PST, Jan 8,
Eric Ortlieb, California
best thing in the magazine
best thing in the magazine
# 161:
8:44 am PST, Jan 8,
Name not displayed, California
Dick's experience and wizdom is valuable to both veterans of the industry and those who are just starting out. Please keep his column!
Dick's experience and wizdom is valuable to both veterans of the industry and those who are just starting out. Please keep his column!
# 160:
8:24 am PST, Jan 8,
Oak OConnor, California
So a very good column which gives tips on techniques that are valuable to newcomers and old timers is not high tech enough. People next then. They aren't very high tech either. Until HD robots are doing the productions on their own keep the tips to clip for the people doing the productions. They can still benefit from them.
So a very good column which gives tips on techniques that are valuable to newcomers and old timers is not high tech enough. People next then. They aren't very high tech either. Until HD robots are doing the productions on their own keep the tips to clip for the people doing the productions. They can still benefit from them.
# 159:
1:27 pm PST, Jan 7,
Kerry Brown, Oregon
Always a looked forward to article. Keep it in!
Always a looked forward to article. Keep it in!
# 158:
9:04 pm PST, Jan 6,
Val Dinvald, Michigan
It is one of the best things in the magazine.
It is one of the best things in the magazine.
# 157:
12:48 pm PST, Jan 4,
C. Cecil Smith, P.E., Texas
Dick has long represented the quality approach to television production as it has evolved through many technologies. His "Tips to Clip" column presents approaches that are beneficial to novice as well as the grizzled pro. I have watched Dick enlarge circulations for the magazines in which his column has appeared for decades. I consider him essential for the retention of loyal readerships of magazines that purport to address the needs of the television industry. Don't mess with success!
Dick has long represented the quality approach to television production as it has evolved through many technologies. His "Tips to Clip" column presents approaches that are beneficial to novice as well as the grizzled pro. I have watched Dick enlarge circulations for the magazines in which his column has appeared for decades. I consider him essential for the retention of loyal readerships of magazines that purport to address the needs of the television industry. Don't mess with success!
# 156:
11:21 am PST, Jan 4,
Tom Hutchins, Ohio
# 155:
2:01 am PST, Jan 4,
Butterfly Fairy, Mauritius
# 154:
9:23 pm PST, Jan 3,
Steve Oakley, Wisconsin
Way too many new people don't know the simplest things that Dick presents every month. 99% of the kids coming up have no clue about these trade secrets which should be shared. there is nothing worse then a young cew person who looks dumbfounded at not knowing how to do one of the simple & great tips that Dick presents.
Way too many new people don't know the simplest things that Dick presents every month. 99% of the kids coming up have no clue about these trade secrets which should be shared. there is nothing worse then a young cew person who looks dumbfounded at not knowing how to do one of the simple & great tips that Dick presents.
# 153:
7:16 pm PST, Jan 3,
Lori Hershey, California
As a video professional, I know that Dick Reizner's Tips are an extremely valuable tool. Sometimes the best solutions to a problem on a shoot are the simple "MacGyver style" ones like those Mr. Reizner has written about over the years. And as a former Radio-TV instructor at a university, I believe Dick Reizner's Tips to Clip should be required reading for every incoming freshman in a RTV program. Please don't let this valuable resource slip away.
As a video professional, I know that Dick Reizner's Tips are an extremely valuable tool. Sometimes the best solutions to a problem on a shoot are the simple "MacGyver style" ones like those Mr. Reizner has written about over the years. And as a former Radio-TV instructor at a university, I believe Dick Reizner's Tips to Clip should be required reading for every incoming freshman in a RTV program. Please don't let this valuable resource slip away.
# 152:
3:13 pm PST, Jan 3,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
Keeping Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip" is a no-brainer. There's a need being filled by this column. It would be stupid for Videography to drop it.
Keeping Dick Reizner's "Tips to Clip" is a no-brainer. There's a need being filled by this column. It would be stupid for Videography to drop it.
# 151:
12:15 pm PST, Jan 3,
Jim Draper, California
If Videography errs in canceling Tips, I’ll look forward to reading it in the next publication/web site that has the good sense to carry it.
If Videography errs in canceling Tips, I’ll look forward to reading it in the next publication/web site that has the good sense to carry it.
