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Joyce Lee, Jim Lee on wed 16 jul 97

The Stephen Jepson and the Robin Hopper videos are perfect for me for
watching while NordicTracking. I've been learning from one or the other
almost daily for the past two years (since my initial toe-testing entry
into pottery where I now have been submerged ever since, joyfully and
unmercifully). These gentlemen are my buds! I did purchase a couple of
other videos early on which were poor quality and choppy execution. That
money was wasted. Don't settle. Get the best. The difference in price
for each individual video is very little.

You know you are addicted to Clayart when...."you don't know the gender
of three of your closest friends because they have neutral nicknames
and you never bothered to ask."

Joyce
In the Mojave smushing the black widows who think they took over the
studio while we were in Canada. Wrong.

SBRANFPOTS@aol.com on thu 9 oct 97

There was a recent post about the video series "Making Pots On The Wheel." We
have been carrying these videos since they have been available!! They are
indeed wonderful videos, well made and with excellent content. For more info
you can contact us at The Potters Shop, 617/449 7687.

Steven Branfman

centa uhalde on sun 22 feb 98

Can anyone recommend some good videos on throwing techniques for the
beginner but that show how to do different forms, outies, inys, etc.
Thanks, Centa

Robert Katz on mon 23 feb 98

I have really enjoyed STEPHEN JEPSON'S VIDEO of ADVANCED THROWING TECHNIQUES.
Not exactly what you asked for, but I understand that he has one on
beginning throwing as well.
Vicki Katz
Katz Creek Pottery
Sugar Land, TX
*where the tulips are blooming & the birds are singing
At 10:02 PM 2/22/98 EST, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Can anyone recommend some good videos on throwing techniques for the
>beginner but that show how to do different forms, outies, inys, etc.
>Thanks, Centa
>

Bob Hanlin on mon 2 mar 98

Centra:
Try the Robin Hopper video on "Begining to Throw on the POtter's Wheel"
TARA Productions
4922 NE Going
Portland, OR 97218

1-800-668-8040
Absoulutly the best centering technique around, and the video goes on the
other techniques.


At 10:02 PM 2/22/98 EST, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>Can anyone recommend some good videos on throwing techniques for the
>beginner but that show how to do different forms, outies, inys, etc.
>Thanks, Centa
>
>
Bob Hanlin
bhanlin@ionet.net
Oklahoma City, OK

Jan B LaBello on tue 5 jan 99


Hi ClayArters,

I followed the book thread and searched the archives but did not find
much on videos. I am beginning my 2nd pottery class next week and would
like to supplement with a video. I am interested in learning to throw
utilitarian ware such as tableware, etc., goblets would be a nice
addition. Does anyone have suggestions?

Also, can't decide if my first book purchase should be, "Hands In Clay"
by Speight/Toki or "Craft and Art of Clay" by Peterson. Any suggestions
would be helpful.
I'm looking forward to my first purchase at The Potter's Shop!

Thank you in advance and I wish for you a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Jan LaBello, Richmond, Virginia
KajunGirl1@juno.com

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gail sheffield on wed 6 jan 99

There is an outfit in Oregon called Video Learning Library which rents and =
sells
art instruction videos. I have their list, and the following are for =
ceramics:
(1) Art Smart Pottery, 4 videos in Handbuilt pottery, Handbuilt clay =
structure,
Wheel Thrown Pottery, and Glazing and Firing. (2) Henry Mead, 3 videos on
Throwing, on the Wheel, and throwing functional pottery. (3) RO Mead, 2 =
videos
on handbuilding. (4) Jim Romberg, Raku. To rent seems a little too =
expensive
to me=3B =2445.00 annual membership fee, =246.00 or =249.00 per video, and =
=246.00 for
shipping 1-3 videos. Keep them a week. Phone number (541) 479-7140.

Gail Sheffield
Covington, LA

gsheffield=40i-55.com

Jane Rekedal on wed 6 jan 99

hands in clay is an excellent book for a beginner. my choice as text for the
classes i teach. even less expensive, though, is the smaller technique book
by same authors, making it in clay.

sorry, no capitals in this reply. recovering from a clavicle repair and
typing single-handed, left arm in a sling. hoping to be a potter again
someday!

jane rekedal

Theodore Banton on wed 6 jan 99

I donyt know alot about videos except that Stephen Jepson's are great, but as
for your question on books. Both of these books seem a little empty. One
book that I would reccommend is Ceramics by Glenn C. Nelson- a true gem in the
rough

Ted

Milton Markey on wed 6 jan 99

In a message dated 1/5/99 , Jan writes:

>
> Also, can't decide if my first book purchase should be, "Hands In Clay"
> by Speight/Toki or "Craft and Art of Clay" by Peterson. Any suggestions
> would be helpful.
> I'm looking forward to my first purchase at The Potter's Shop!
>
------------------------------------------------------
I suggest either one, as they are both excellent books. It might be moreso
advantageous to wait until next week, when you can ask the question to your
instructor. Perhaps the instructor will provide a reading list, of books
related specifically to your upcoming classwork.

Gook luck in your throwing!

Milton MiltonsLin@AOL.COM

Pam Myam on thu 7 jan 99

In a message dated 1/6/99 9:57:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, MrVWOCCY@AOL.COM
writes:

> for your question on books. Both of these books seem a little empty. One
> book that I would reccommend is Ceramics by Glenn C. Nelson- a true gem in
> the
> rough
>
> Ted

I second the motion about the Nelson book. Having seen several editions, any
one would be fine. About videos--a new one was released in '98 by Sugar Creek
Productions. It's "Pottery Basics, Starting to Throw, An Introduction to the
Potters Wheel With Don R. Davis." I think it was reviewed in CM sometime in
the last couple of months. There is also a Lark Ceramics Book that was
released in '98 by Don Davis titled "Wheel-Thrown Ceramics, Altering, Timming,
Adding, Finishing." I had the good fortune to attend a demonstration by Don,
hence the purchases. The book is beautiful and is loaded with color photos of
work by many potters, including names we see on the Clayart list.

Pam

June Perry on thu 7 jan 99

It's cheaper to join the American Ceramic Society and rent their videos for
the cost of shipping. I think the membership is about twenty dollars a year
and the usual shipping cost for the video is about $2. They have a large list
of videos including the Robin Hopper series, Stephen Jepson, Paul Soldner, an
old video of Mashiko pottery in Japan, Virginia Cartwright, etc.etc. Leon Bush
is in charge of the video rentals.
You can check out the ACS web site for further information.

Warm regards,
June
P.S. We're finally moved into our new house! We're not organized but we're
here! Happy New Year everyone!

Mike Gordon on fri 8 jan 99

Hi,
Have you thought of doing your own videos? Set up a tripod with a 8mm
and demo what you want them to learn. Mike

Bob Hanlin on fri 8 jan 99

Jan:
For my money the very best are Robin Hopper's series on Making Marks and
Form and Function. There are available from Tara Productions
1-800-668-8040. I have the whole series and refer to it periodically. I
have also bought one of Jepson's videos (Advanced Throwing or something
like that) and it simply doesn't measure up. I bought another from A Los
Locos Caballeros Prod. entitled Making Teapots and Lidded Pitchers. I
thought it was OK but I still think that Robin Hopper's are the best by far.

Hope this helps


At 01:03 PM 1/5/99 EST, you wrote:
>----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>
>Hi ClayArters,
>
>I followed the book thread and searched the archives but did not find
>much on videos. I am beginning my 2nd pottery class next week and would
>like to supplement with a video. I am interested in learning to throw
>utilitarian ware such as tableware, etc., goblets would be a nice
>addition. Does anyone have suggestions?
>
>Also, can't decide if my first book purchase should be, "Hands In Clay"
>by Speight/Toki or "Craft and Art of Clay" by Peterson. Any suggestions
>would be helpful.
>I'm looking forward to my first purchase at The Potter's Shop!
>
>Thank you in advance and I wish for you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
>
>Jan LaBello, Richmond, Virginia
>KajunGirl1@juno.com
>
>___________________________________________________________________
>You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail.
>Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html
>or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
>
>
Bob Hanlin
bhanlin@ionet.net
Oklahoma City, OK

Christine ROSE on tue 15 feb 00

-------------------
Has anyone seen these videos? Are they ok for high school students? Would =
they
be bored or inspired?
Potters of Oaxaca
Making Your Way in Clay

Thanks,
Christine Rose
Glendale High School

James L Bowen on thu 19 oct 00


My library has acquired a video titled "Center, throw, trim featuring =
Sandwich New Hampshire potter
Derek Marshall. In this video Mr Marshall does the best job of =
describing the theory and practice
of wedging I have yet seen. His description of the centering process is =
different but effective.=20
Mr Marshall's video is based on Japanese style throwing and features =
throwing of the hump and
the use of ribs. You see how to throw a cup fron a flat plate form off =
the lump in about 45 seconds.
This video is very much different form the others I have seen and has a =
lot of useful information. Check it out.

Mike Gordon on wed 24 oct 01


I have been shooting videos with a super 8 cam corder then transfering
to VHS. I use a tripod, microphone in camera and tape me doing all sorts
of things. Throwing 25lbs. firing raku, students throwing
blindfolded,etc.Amateur for sure but the kids love to see them. Mike
Gordon

Dean Walker on thu 24 apr 03


There is a company here in San Antonio that converts VHS to DVD for 35
dollars for up to two hours. I am sure you could find such a place in your
neck of the woods.

Dean

Bob Nicholson on thu 24 apr 03


>In my one-woman (along with my brain-washed spouse) battle against
>the crap on TV, I trashed our set, replaced it with DVD on the
>computer and a 21" monitor. We happily watch DVD movies, including
>whatever Masterpiece Theaters are available--Masterpiece Theater is
>one of the few things I miss on TV.
>
>I've been told DVDs will entirely replace videos after a while.

I think that's a reasonable assumption. DVDs offer more features,
better quality, lower manufacturing cost, more durability, etc.
DVD players have been accepted more quickly than any other
consumer electronic device in history. (Plus, the disks are nice
and shiny!)

The cost to master a professional video and have them duplicated is
fairly low... my guess is you could get a (basic) master made, and
500 copies with packaging, for in the neighborhood of $2500. But for
many small video producers, with existing products on VHS tape,
it just isn't worth the cost as long as the tapes still sell.

I expect that many new products will start appearing on DVD.
Existing VHS products that sell well (or are produced by larger
companies), will eventually move to DVD. But some VHS products
will never make the move, and will pretty much disappear as the
market for VHS tapes dwindles.

Eleanor on thu 24 apr 03


In my one-woman (along with my brain-washed spouse) battle against
the crap on TV, I trashed our set, replaced it with DVD on the
computer and a 21" monitor. We happily watch DVD movies, including
whatever Masterpiece Theaters are available--Masterpiece Theater is
one of the few things I miss on TV.

I've been told DVDs will entirely replace videos after a while.

So, while I have lots of pottery books and subscribe to PMI and CT, I
can't seem to find pottery DVDs. The ads for wonderful pottery
teaching videos make my mouth water. Am I correct in thinking that
it's easy to convert video to DVD?

Is anyone listening?

Eleanor Kohler
Centerport, NY
Pig fat makes the best piecrust IMO.
Abbreviations like IMO and BTW, and emoticons like :-) make email
more "human". Remember Peggy Heer's
{{{{{{{ }}}}}}}}}}} (hugs)?
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Carl Finch on thu 24 apr 03


At 08:14 AM 4/24/03 -0400, Eleanor Kohler wrote:
>In my one-woman (along with my brain-washed spouse) battle against
>the crap on TV, I trashed our set, replaced it with DVD on the
>computer and a 21" monitor. We happily watch DVD movies, including
>whatever Masterpiece Theaters are available--Masterpiece Theater is
>one of the few things I miss on TV.
>
>I've been told DVDs will entirely replace videos after a while.

And they, of course, in turn will be replaced by.... !

>So, while I have lots of pottery books and subscribe to PMI and CT, I
>can't seem to find pottery DVDs. The ads for wonderful pottery
>teaching videos make my mouth water. Am I correct in thinking that
>it's easy to convert video to DVD?

Sure, if that "DVD" in your computer is a WRITER as well as a READER and
your 'puter is set up to accommodate video input (and the video tapes you
intend to copy are not "copy-protected").

>Is anyone listening?

No, and shush up now--we're all watchin' our soaps! :-)

More seriously, I think you're throwing out the baby with the
bath. There's a lot more than Masterpiece Theater on PBS that is well
worth MY viewing, anyway (and M.T. productions are pretty variable in
worth, too, I judge).

--Carl
in Medford, Oregon; beyond cable, no bucks for satellite, and PBS plus 3
other channels on the rabbit ears

Dean Walker on fri 25 apr 03


I would be glad to , Carol. The place to get your VHS to DVD here in the
"Alamo City" is called .....Matson Muti Media.
403 E Ramsey
San Antonio, Texas 78216
210 - 349-3674
Dean

Carol Olavarri on fri 25 apr 03


Dear Dean,
No such place in my place- Hawaii- we have to send most to Mainland. Thanks
so much for your posting and can you please give place in San Antonio where
this can be done?
Aloha,
carol
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Walker"
To:
Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2003 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: videos


> There is a company here in San Antonio that converts VHS to DVD for 35
> dollars for up to two hours. I am sure you could find such a place in your
> neck of the woods.
>
> Dean
>
>
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Carol Olavarri on sat 26 apr 03


Thanks Dean
I shall call them as have some super 8 I hope they can take care of also.

Thanks for your time and kindness.

Aloha,
Carol

----- Original Message -----
From: "Dean Walker"
To:
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 5:28 PM
Subject: Re: videos


> I would be glad to , Carol. The place to get your VHS to DVD here in the
> "Alamo City" is called .....Matson Muti Media.
> 403 E Ramsey
> San Antonio, Texas 78216
> 210 - 349-3674
> Dean
>
>
____________________________________________________________________________
__
> Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
>
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> settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
>
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melpots@pclink.com.

Linda Knapp on thu 1 may 03


Caution - written by a computer geek!

Converting VideoTAPE to DVD is fairly easy - One needs a fairly robust
computer/ lot of disk space/ DVD writer. The computer needs a video
input which is not too hard to get. It takes a fair amount of time to
render the video. Otherwise not too hideous a process.

Converting FILM to DVD is rather more complicated - "easiest" way is to
get a small screen which uses a mirror to project the film to a screen
which you can then film on a videtape. (sorry don't remember the name or
have a better description) All sorts of issues with this - including
getting rid of the flicker caused by the film speed not syncing with the
videotape exposure. There are actually free programs (VirtualDub and
TmpGenc) which help with the filtering and rendering and I like Ulead
DVD Movie Factory (not free) for the final DVD compilation.

There are a lot of places out there who will convert movies to DVD -
Prices are all over the place. Make sure you actually get DVD quality
not VideoCD quality (MPEG2 vs MPEG1).
I suspect that prices on DVD writers and blanks will keep going down a
bit and it will be easier for more people to do it.

Linda

Carol Olavarri wrote:
> Thanks Dean
> I shall call them as have some super 8 I hope they can take care of also.
>
> Thanks for your time and kindness.
>
> Aloha,
> Carol
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dean Walker"
> To:
> Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 5:28 PM
> Subject: Re: videos
>
>
>
>> I would be glad to , Carol. The place to get your VHS to DVD here in the
>>"Alamo City" is called .....Matson Muti Media.
>> 403 E Ramsey
>> San Antonio, Texas 78216
>> 210 - 349-3674
>>Dean
>>
>>
>
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>>
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>
> melpots@pclink.com.
>
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>
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>
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Edouard Bastarache on fri 6 nov 09


Videos
By, par Douglas English,
The Loyalist
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Pottery Glazing #1
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D3D366-7HjQEBs
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Pottery Glazing #2
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D3DbaIfQ1Cy6gE
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Pottery Glazing #3
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D3DlVC2xg3jlYA
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Pottery Glazing #4
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D3DxkomCKtS54A
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Pottery Glazing #5
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Pottery Glazing #6
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D3D69VgW9hZ1jc
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Pottery Glazing #7
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D3DE1bH58Xy80c
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Pottery Glazing #10
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D3Ds8SX17zOhoo
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Pottery Glazing #11
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D3DlN7cT4xU9lc
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Final Reduction
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MEUNIER LEE on fri 13 aug 10


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