The, "Thank you Jan Crittenden" Thread

[boo]

I want to personally thank Jan Crittenden for coming to the various Panasonic forums! *Seems at times you get a lot of criticism but at the same time continue to provide us w/ valuable information, promos, etc to benefit the consumer. *I used to work for a Sony DV /DVcam reseller and believe me that their product manager was not as open, especially w/ the pd-150/vx-2000 audio hiss issues. *Lots of HDX100 questions and 2 months to find out the answers. *But based on your history and quote below, that's good enough for me! :D


"Frankly interframe compression, 4:2:2 color space, uncompressed audio, and real 24P will surpass the HDV format any day. *Oh and edit systems that work in the native codec, today. *I think when it all comes out, this will be the hottest camera in the marketplace. *I wish I could tell you all more, but soon it will be clear."

[braw]

Since you started it, I won't feel so cheesy in saying that Jan is probably doing one of the best jobs at promotion I've experienced to date. I really hope Mother Pana is aware of what and incredible job she does. ;D

[Zig_Zigman]

She's doing her job, bro. She knows the net is now where buzz is started.

Plus she just may have a soft spot in her heart for filmmakers and codec geeks.

[xander76]

Let me add another voice thanking Jan. She does a great job helping us out, and she deserves much praise.

[braw]

Well, I know she doesn't promote Panasonic gear for fun or the fact that she thinks it's saving the world, but she is one of the few people I've seen be this involved in forums, helpful and forthcoming as she can. The fact that she is aware that going this route is probably the most effective promotion in this period of time is very cool. It also helps her that she's pushing a product line that probably doesn't need as much promotion simply because they give us what we want.

Where are the Sony and JVC folks on these boards? ???

[Rezzie]

I would also like to thank Jan for browsing the forums and posting helpful and informative replies. Like Braw said, she appears to be working harder than required, and she is doing a great job of it.

[galt]

Yeah, but what has she done for us today? ::)

I will likely become a Panasonic customer ( more than one camera too) just because of good info flow here. Jan, tell your boss THAT !!

[Jan_Crittenden]

Hey,

Thanks guys. Nice to hear.

Best,

Jan

[Glenn_Gipson]

A company that listens to its customers? This really is the end of the world! ;)

[Jan_Crittenden]

Boo quoted me and I just wanted to make a correction:
"Frankly interframe compression,

That really should be Intraframe, which means within the frame. Sometimes I really should slow down a little in my enthusiasm.

Forgive me,

Jan

[Flintstone]

Even though all your hard work does not necessarily cross the northen border (specials and such), your valuable information and your thoughtful presence is greatly appreciated.

Thank you Jan, :-*

[Shaw]

Honestly, I was amazed when I heard that reps from Panasonic frequented this (and other boards). I might have expected that from a tiny company but not a big source like Panasonic! It's no wonder they've come out with some industry defining cameras!

Thanks Jan!

[redindian]

thank you Harriet...!!

[Barry_Green]

It gets even better than that... a "rep" is a salesperson over a certain territory. Jan is the product line manager for the DVX and SDX camera lines. In other words, she is THE boss for anything and everything that happens in America with the DVX and SDX (and, presumably, the so-called HDX). She's the one who tells the parent company what features we want/need... so yes, having such a direct line to such an influential individual is a blessing! Thank you Jan!

[Flintstone]

She's the one who tells the parent company what features we want/need... so yes, having such a direct line to such an influential individual is a blessing! *Thank you Jan!
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;D

[boo]

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1p, 2p, 3p, 4p....8p...24p...60p....1000p...back to 1p... ;)

[Terry_Lasater]

Thanks, Jan!

[NewBee]

Thanks Jan !!!!

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We really do appreciate everything you do ... 8)

*Seriously* ... Thanks !!

[Shaw]

Not like she can do much at this point about the CCD size methinks 8)

[DVXSanDiego]

Jan, this site and your info and encouragement helped me decide on 2 DVX's for our little production company in our first feature. We're ushering it through the festival process now but already making plans for our next feature, which we hope to shoot in HD. HDV was not the route we wanted to take, so news of this new camera from you guys has been really exciting. Many thanks to you in putting a voice to such a huge company. You are helping build a group of people who will probably be loyal to the Panasonic brand for the duration of their careers. I for one will always be looking to Panasonic for my next camera. Keep up the good work.

Mark Holmes
www.daisytodd.com

[Flintstone]

Not like she can do much at this point about the CCD size methinks *8)
Don't burst my bubble! :'(

[Felix_Andrew]

Thank you, Jan,

Panasonic is lucky to have you. Or maybe the folks that are making such great cameras are also smart enough to hire the best.

In addition to providing helpful information to your customers in public
forums, you have assisted my company early in our 24p learning curve with a timely response to a dvx100 production workflow question.

Your enthusiasm and dedication to your work is extraordinary, and I am
glad to have the opportunity to dispense some well deserved praise!

Best,

Felix

[Shaw]

Sorry Flintstone!

I'm hoping for bigger CCDs as well. I'm not sure we'll get em though. In any case, the CCD size is most certainly set by now as the rest of the cam has to be developed around that :).

[rbilsbor]

You know, once upon a time I was forced to buy a Sony PD-150 becuase the camera I wanted wasn't made yet. Then Panasonic released the DVX, which was everything I'd wanted; thanks to ebay that PD-150 eventually became a DVX100 and then a 100A. I guess what I'm saying is that Panasonic took what we all knew was POSSIBLE and made it REALITY; this enables US to take what WE know is possible, and hopefully turn those ideas into reality. Thank you so much, Jan and company.

[Taylor Moore]

Jan, I really wish you were also the Canadian Product Line Manager.
Up here above the 49th we end up paying alot more for the DVX and all professional video gear.

In addition all the value added plus's like Magic Bullet, and Barry's book and DVD's that you have added to benefit the consumer. These are great incentives for all and it's a shame it can't be shared North American wide.

I know Jarred shares my sentements(sp)

[Flintstone]

I share them too, as I am sure all DVXUser Canadians do too. * :'(

Actually, it's not fair... period! *Jan, I think you should usurp power and become the North American rep, not just the U.S. * :)

[24pshooter]

I'm a Jan fan too. I adopted the DVX very early, and I remember her on the boards then. Definitely a credit to Panasonic.

BTW, I used the new Sony last night, after only reading about it for the last few weeks. I didn't want to like it, but I must admit I was pretty impressed.

The only thing I can say is that Panasonic better be damn serious about blowing the Z1 out of the water--not just co-existing with it. This is going to be a format war which means a marketshare war and that boils down to a price war.

Panasonic needs to price the upcoming camera so that there is no reason for producers to even consider HDV, which unfortunately they are already doing in anticipation of future proofing their content for HD distribution. If producers can think HDV is "good enough", a great many will not pay for anything beyond that. That means Panasonic can't just release a better camera at only a couple grand more than the HDV option--they have to make their cameras the cheapest choice for HD content. Otherwise HDV will gain ground, which benefits no one except Sony.

Anyways, Jan is great and I'm sure she understands these issues. I just hope Panasonic intends to make HDV obsolete and does what is necessary.

[PappasArts]

Can some one give me the link to this Jan post.. Thanks!

"Frankly interframe compression, 4:2:2 color space, uncompressed audio, and real 24P will surpass the HDV format any day. *Oh and edit systems that work in the native codec, today. *I think when it all comes out, this will be the hottest camera in the marketplace. *I wish I could tell you all more, but soon it will be clear."[/quote]

[Jan_Crittenden]

Can some one give me the link to this Jan post.. Thanks!

"Frankly interframe compression, 4:2:2 color space, uncompressed audio, and real 24P will surpass the HDV format any day. *Oh and edit systems that work in the native codec, today. *I think when it all comes out, this will be the hottest camera in the marketplace. *I wish I could tell you all more, but soon it will be clear."

Hi Mike,

That is the extent of the post. and then the other day I read it and went "doh" and hit myself on the forehead. Then I went and found this post and corrected it to say:

"Frankly intraframe compression, 4:2:2 color space, uncompressed audio, and real 24P will surpass the HDV format any day. Oh and edit systems that work in the native codec, today. I think when it all comes out, this will be the hottest camera in the marketplace. I wish I could tell you all more, but soon it will be clear.

Interframe is like MPEG2. But these are the facts about the new camera and it will blow the doors off HDV.

Hope that is helpful,

Jan

[10s]

And even i appreciate Jan! and i'm the one that absolutely hates rebates and anything to do with them...by the way, I have yet to recieve DVRacks rebate from December, yes, you know what I'm thinking ##&%$#$#.

..anyways...Thanks Jan for your help here. I wish other Reps were as good as you. Maybe they'll make you the VP of North American Sales! ...PS: make sure we get really good stuff on the new camera, i know you will. Thanks again

[mr._guiyotinne]

Thanks Jan! I´m little new on here and i fall in love with this place, the people, and what it means (that´s something new in the world). I know i should say i fall in love with you, but then my fiancee would kill me 8)


I know proably all people here are grinning thinking in the new camera and the shock is going to cause between the HDV plotters. They will be destroyed, all their plans ruined, and will have to start again with another name. They should call themselves what they are: Big Boys United For The Sake of Interlaced Cavemen Technology BBUFTSICT. You probaly burst Canon project on HDV and make them look for a replacement by now. Yeah! more grinning! ;D

Thaks again Jan! You make life more interesting to look!

[PappasArts]

Hi Jan! Thanks for the response. I really look forward in seeing what Panasonic will offer.

Michael Pappas





Hi Mike,

That is the extent of the post. *and then the other day I read it and went "doh" and hit myself on the forehead. *Then I went and found this post and corrected it to say:

"Frankly intraframe compression, 4:2:2 color space, uncompressed audio, and real 24P will surpass the HDV format any day. *Oh and edit systems that work in the native codec, today. *I think when it all comes out, this will be the hottest camera in the marketplace. *I wish I could tell you all more, but soon it will be clear.

Interframe is like MPEG2. * But these are the facts about the new camera and it will blow the doors off HDV.

Hope that is helpful,

Jan

[GregJacobson]

Hi Mike,

That is the extent of the post. *and then the other day I read it and went "doh" and hit myself on the forehead. *Then I went and found this post and corrected it to say:

"Frankly intraframe compression, 4:2:2 color space, uncompressed audio, and real 24P will surpass the HDV format any day. *Oh and edit systems that work in the native codec, today. *I think when it all comes out, this will be the hottest camera in the marketplace. *I wish I could tell you all more, but soon it will be clear.

Interframe is like MPEG2. * But these are the facts about the new camera and it will blow the doors off HDV.

Hope that is helpful,

Jan



I just wish we had some sort of idea of how long till the camera actually hits the streets.

[boo]

jan crittenden wrote:

"The objective is to get you to buy the camera so that you use it to make a living. The fact that you all are thinking we would dumb down the camera to sell P2 Cards, PUHLease! The only thing that I know is that pictures sell cameras, that is, the pictures that the cameras make sell cameras. The DVX sold cameras, continues to sell cameras. The SDX900 sells cameras. The Varicam sells cameras. If these cameras made ugly pictures I would expect you all not to buy them or rent them.

When this new camera hits, you will see."

jan,

you continue to amaze me! love the confidence you show in the upcoming hdx. i know we won't be disappointed. :)

[lebroz]

I havn't talked to Jani C. but have with other forum runners here (barry s. is mad cool) A lot of people pushing things here (from books to batteries)

but Miss Jan not a thing?

So is Jan a advanced computer program made by panasonic?

Sprint has claire, Pana has Jan, anyone here ever meet Jan live fresh n in living color.

Either way I will eventually come face to face with miss Pana public relations over the computer monitor or if your a real person even shake ya hand and mebe even give ya a hug 8)

I will be the next generation spokesperson for Matsushita Co. LTD.

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[adaml]

I know someone who bought a Panasonic SVHS camera from Jan back in 1987 when she was a sales rep in Rockville, Maryland. So she's been a real person for at least that long.

[Jan_Crittenden]

Hey, someone from my old stomping grounds. I loved the DC area. Lived there from 1985 though 1999. Living large. Ha, Ha! Knew more about the President than I cared to. Reagan, Bush and Clinton. Anything they did was news. Probably feels that way a GWB today. But yes, I was the District Sales Manager back then. One of the best jobs in our company. Although this one is not bad.

Say hi to all my friends Hon. (Baltimorian phrase there. ;-))

Best,

Jan

[eclaire]

I'll add my thanks to Jan here as well. I appreciate a company as huge as Panasonic having a product rep that's this involved in public discourse about that product.

And here's hoping this sincere sentiment can also serve as a bit of grease for the following inquiry ;D.

I bought the DVX-100a less than a year ago to serve as a second camera on traditional 60i event shoots and to double as my entre to single-camera, film-style dramatic production in 24P, which is where my real ambitions lie. I've been googling "matte box" and monitoring every matte box sale on ebay for weeks, going back and forth all the while on which models offer the best qualtiy/price ratio and on whether I want to try to integrate a matte box solution with the as yet unpurchased anamorphic lens (in which case there are only two matte box options, one at well over $1600.) As the new HDX camera has me VERY intrigued and thinking I might replace my big "event" camera (Sony DSR-300) with it after it hits the market, I'm wondering if I should postpone purchase of a matte box in anticipation that a matte box purchased for the DVX wouldn't fit the HDX.

Jan, am I right to be concerned about the easy adaptability to the new camera of a matte box bought to fit the DVX-100 . . . a matte box like, for example, the Formatt 500?

[Jan_Crittenden]

The only thing I can say is that if it is important for it to fit the new camera, then you should wait till more specs are available.

Sorry,

Jan

[Barry_Green]

Wisdom would dictate waiting if at all possible... something like the Formatt would seem to be a relatively safe choice, given that it works with step-down rings to fit a variety of lens diameters, but until we know the configuration of the new camera, there's no way to know whether it would work without vignetting, etc. I mean, if the new camera has a supremely wide wide-angle, it's possible the edges of the mattebox would show up in the frame... if it has a nonstandard attachment ring size, perhaps there wouldn't be an adapter... things like that are unknown.

[pdb]

"(%!"%=$)/(?$!!!!!!!

I'm coming over to the states over Easter and was planning a whole bagfull of goodies (including a 1.6x tele converter....) So no chance it will fit?? :'( :'( :'(

[Barry_Green]

I don't think anybody said there was "no chance", I think the only thing we said was "can't promise anything". So it may or may not, but if you want to be sure, then you should wait for the announcement.