Instructional DVDs

Valerie Gudorf · 03-03-2004, 01:48 AM

I've noticed (much to my chagrin) that there are virtually no Art Instruction videos available in the DVD format. Seems to me that VHS is rapidly going the way of the 8-track tape. Why are artist still releasing new instruction videos on VHS cassette? Are DVDs more expensive to make? I'm mystified.

I have become quite spoiled by the DVD format. Our old video cassette recorder is somewhere in the attic. I have been quite tempted to buy recently released instruction videos by artists whom I admire, however, I just am not willing to revert back to VHS. Can anyone shed any light on this?

Cynthia Daniel · 03-03-2004, 01:51 AM

I can't answer the whys on this, but John Howard Sanden has just released his teaching videos on DVD. www.portraitinstitute.com

Lon Haverly · 03-03-2004, 02:30 AM

I have created a DVD on drawing, but I have not published it anywhere. It is 4 camera, split screen, really cool. I too am a big fan of DVD instruction and plan on using it a lot in the future.

Steven Sweeney · 03-03-2004, 08:57 PM

For about $20, you can get videos converted to DVD. Here is one firm that does this. Due to copyright restrictions, you have to swear on a collector's edition of Lord of the Rings that the DVD is being made for your own convenience and use, and not for resale or republication, and this firm will make only ONE copy. (Some other outfits refuse to deal with any copyrighted materials.) But this gives you the DVD format you wanted, with the ability to have it indexed for quick access to sections, and a video to do with as you please. Be creative (but keep it legal).

Tony Pro · 04-30-2004, 02:05 PM

The DVD situation is fully been addressed already. I brought Richard Schmid to DVD, finally, and I intend on bringing more artists to DVD as well... but its got to be done right.

I plan on putting Jeremy Lipking on DVD soon whenever we both get time.