videomantis Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Greetings, My name is Thomas Popp and I am a sound professional currently working in Los Angeles as a union member of I.A.T.S.E. 695. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a lot of you on many different movies, TV shows, and commercials. I’m writing to introduce my new book called Down to the Wire. The book goes through many tips, tricks, and advice on the ins and outs of wiring talent that only a professional working in hands-on situations can suggest. This is an interactive book available for iPad that not only teaches you set etiquette and basic sound principles, it also incorporates step by step videos teaching how to wire talent in many different wardrobes. Down to the Wire is available in the iTunes book store and is compatible with all iPads. I am also looking into other formats of distribution which will allow the book so be offered in different formats (kindle, nook, etc.) as well as hardcover format. I have been working on this book for two years, and it gives me great pleasure to advertise it here on JWSound first! I hope it helps anyone that wants to brush up on their skills or learn some new tricks will consider this book! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN9B3Ci5j2s&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1138 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Does it teach me to put lavaliers on the outside like in that picture? Haha. Nah but seriously what's up with that picture? Sawrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I think pretty much every single live newscast in every country of the world has a lav clipped on the lapel of the anchorman. And there is a way to do that right, and a way to do that wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atheisticmystic Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I dont own an iPad, but would buy a hardcover or CD version pretty darn quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1138 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I think pretty much every single live newscast in every country of the world has a lav clipped on the lapel of the anchorman. And there is a way to do that right, and a way to do that wrong. I have plenty of sound books that show me how to put a lavalier on with a tie clip. What makes this book so special, is my question. I think this website and general experience are probably a better teacher. EDIT:: The videos, though, I might like. Sawrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Grab Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I have plenty of sound books that show me how to put a lavalier on with a tie clip. What makes this book so special, is my question. I think this website and general experience are probably a better teacher. EDIT:: The videos, though, I might like. Sawrab Did you watch the YouTube video in the original post? It obviously shows different wiring techniques when hiding lavs. I own this book. Even though most of us here probably use the same techniques in the book, there are probably some neat little tidbits you'll pick up. I have experience... maybe not 30 years like some people here, but man do I love reading sound books, even if it's stuff I already know about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pvanstry Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I second the alternate version ( iPhone, laptop or downloadable PDF ) I don't own an IPad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb1138 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Did you watch the YouTube video in the original post? It obviously shows different wiring techniques when hiding lavs. I own this book. Even though most of us here probably use the same techniques in the book, there are probably some neat little tidbits you'll pick up. I have experience... maybe not 30 years like some people here, but man do I love reading sound books, even if it's stuff I already know about. +1 I own many sound books as well. Probably get this one too...eventually. It doesn't actually need an iPad to run does it? Sawrab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonam Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Im not lucky enough to have an ipad. I have a kindle fire. I guess even soundies books are becoming elitist too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Grab Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 The thing is it heavily utilizes Apple's iBook authoring tool. Much of the book relies on the integration of images, interactive image galleries, and demo videos. I'm not sure it would be as powerful conveying info in a hardcopy version... especially when explaining the mic'ing techniques. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonam Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 a pdf format with basic weblink urls and hardset jpegs, if needed, would work. I think many will jump on it if that happens. But I completely understand; its the only mac thing I have never bought and I have my reasons for now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound Grab Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Seems reasonable, but then you have to start beginning development on how to protect all the material being put on the web! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Looks well made from the teaser. I'm sure there is a lot of good ideas in it for newer sound folks. Congrats on completing it Thomas. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videomantis Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Thank you all for the recommendations. We are already looking into other ways to make this book happen without sacrificing the iPad feel of the book. Since no other product on the market has the ability to make a book that is interactive, it makes for a difficult way to streamline it for the end user. Stay tuned for more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I had the great pleasure of meeting Thomas Popp at lunch today at Paramount Studios on the NY Street set. He was working with a good friend of mine sound mixer Steve Bowerman on the set of NCSI. He showed me the Down to the Wire book on the iPad. Wow! looks great and is very interactive with many embedded videos as well as photos and text. Very impressed. Now all I need is a new iPad. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McL Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Just downloaded and look forward to learning a few things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hey Thomas. Where's my free one? Don't forget, you owe me. I do have an iPad now for work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videomantis Posted February 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 For you dave, its 99.99 Thomas Popp thomas@videomantis.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Love Tom's Lav Bullet! The book is really beautifully designed, and the graphics are dynamite on an iPad. I agree there are some techniques that might be shown better as a short video than as a diagram, but there are situations where a traditional book or PDF would broaden the potential market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videomantis Posted March 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Love Tom's Lav Bullet! The book is really beautifully designed, and the graphics are dynamite on an iPad. I agree there are some techniques that might be shown better as a short video than as a diagram, but there are situations where a traditional book or PDF would broaden the potential market. Thanks Marc! Just keeping everyone updated: I am working hard on revising the book to work in kindle format as well as in hard copy form. I should have something done relatively soon. The biggest issue once again is the fact that no other company besides apple allows for books that have as much interaction as this book has. Amazon has something new called Kindle Format 8, but I don't know too much about it. Anyone here have any experience with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Bought the book and love it, and would suggest it to any new sound mixer as a must have. I'm also using the Lav Bullet for Lectro (not with adapters) and loving that as well. Thanks for making my job easier, and subsequently more fun Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videomantis Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I am pleased to announce that "Down to the Wire" is now available for the iOS platform as well! We have been working very hard to make it the easiest and most practical interface since it will be viewed on smaller screens instead of an iPad. The experience is not the same, but is incredibly fast and very easy to navigate! We plan on having the Android version (which will work on all android devices and tablets including Kindle Fire) in the next few weeks! https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/down-to-wire-by-video-mantis/id630828182?mt=8 Thanks everyone for supporting the book, and it was awesome seeing everyone at NAB! ~Thomas Popp Video Mantis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hi Thomas, I bought the book too, and did quite enjoy it. What did really disappoint me, however, is the moment where the videos start. We see many really similar videos of someone putting a lav on someone else. The text mentions various techniques of wrapping the lav, but there us no video to go with that part. But to me that's the most interesting bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 several of my students have reported it as being both interesting and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videomantis Posted November 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Greetings everyone! I am bumping this topic up to announce to everyone that Down To The Wire is now available for ALL platforms below: Mac OS X Mavericks - iBooks is now available on your Mac! iPad iPhone (as an app in the app store) Android (as an app) We will also have a Kindle Version available by months end as well! I know a lot of people were upset in the beginning because the book wasn't available for your platform. Hopefully now, everyone will have the ability to read it! If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact me via private message. I would love to hear your thoughts on the book! Please check out www.downtothewirebook.com for more information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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