stephaniejoy
Active Member
What is the deal.... When is STS going to be released? Does anybody know or has anyone heard anything? I don't see any new updates on the blog from Cathe since a month ago....
When is STS being released?
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Hi there! I imagine it still has a ways to go. Their update on the blog a month ago said they were well in to step #5 and some DVD's (out of 41 total mind you) were already on to steps #6 & #7. I imagine it will be a couple of more months before they move all 41 DVD's through steps #6 - #10. But it sounds like these workout video's will be better than some movies we watch! 
Here is the copy from the blog on steps #6 - #10 and the paragraph that follows. HTH!
#6 Audio Sweetening – This is a phase that very few companies take the time or have the budget to do. During this phase the audio for every workout will be tweaked and cleaned to perfection in NFL Films world class audio editing rooms. NFL Films audio editing rooms are the envy of the industry.
#7 Music – This is perhaps the most unique and important step of the STS post production process and we have spared no expense. In the past we have always purchased ‘canned” music from different music production companies. We choose the best music they have from their library that is available to license for video. The music is then arranged in order and mixed to a certain BPM and sent to us. This how nearly all fitness videos are made today, but not STS. With STS we wanted to really push the bar with the music and do something different and better than we have done before.
The music for STS is being custom made and will follow the intensity and flow of the workout. We want the music to “rock” when you’re lifting a heavy weight and “calm” you down during each break. The process we’re using is exactly the same as the way music is added to a major movie. And we’re not just adding music to the video, but are creating and using songs in which every scene will have music designed to go with its intensity and mood. This is something we have never done in any of our previous videos, but we think you will be very pleased with the results.
We’ve hired some very talented music composers to create and lay down music to every segment of every workout. Their job is to create music and match it to what they see on the video. This should give STS a very unique feel and should help to get you energized for some very hard workouts.
#8 Audio Sweetening Again – As the music is completed each video will be sent back to audio sweetening where the music will be mixed with the vocals to just the right level. This is the same process we used in the 4-Day Split series.
#9 DVD Authoring – As the workouts finish having their music and vocal ratios tweaked and corrected they will move into the final phase of post production called DVD Authoring. During this phase each workout will be transformed from video into a DVD. Menus and chapter points will be inserted into each workout and when the authoring process is finished DLT master tapes will be sent to the DVD replicator.
#10 DVD Replication – The final and last phase of making the STS DVDs is replication. Once authoring is completed the DLT master tapes are sent to the replicator. We use SONY (the same company that makes your play station, helped invent the DVD and produces many of the movies and video games you have in your house) as we feel their quality is the best in the industry. It also helps in turnaround that their plant is just down the road from us.
As you can see there are many more steps to making an STS video when compared to most other fitness DVDs sold today. We’re doing everything we can to make STS our best production ever and this is why we also used more cameras than we have ever used before in filming STS. By using more cameras we have more options to edit with and tons of close-ups that were never possible before. This will not only help to make the visual clarity of the videos better, but will also help to make the workouts even more interesting and enjoyable to watch and do. Quality takes time, but in the end STS will be well worth the wait.
Here is the copy from the blog on steps #6 - #10 and the paragraph that follows. HTH!
#6 Audio Sweetening – This is a phase that very few companies take the time or have the budget to do. During this phase the audio for every workout will be tweaked and cleaned to perfection in NFL Films world class audio editing rooms. NFL Films audio editing rooms are the envy of the industry.
#7 Music – This is perhaps the most unique and important step of the STS post production process and we have spared no expense. In the past we have always purchased ‘canned” music from different music production companies. We choose the best music they have from their library that is available to license for video. The music is then arranged in order and mixed to a certain BPM and sent to us. This how nearly all fitness videos are made today, but not STS. With STS we wanted to really push the bar with the music and do something different and better than we have done before.
The music for STS is being custom made and will follow the intensity and flow of the workout. We want the music to “rock” when you’re lifting a heavy weight and “calm” you down during each break. The process we’re using is exactly the same as the way music is added to a major movie. And we’re not just adding music to the video, but are creating and using songs in which every scene will have music designed to go with its intensity and mood. This is something we have never done in any of our previous videos, but we think you will be very pleased with the results.
We’ve hired some very talented music composers to create and lay down music to every segment of every workout. Their job is to create music and match it to what they see on the video. This should give STS a very unique feel and should help to get you energized for some very hard workouts.
#8 Audio Sweetening Again – As the music is completed each video will be sent back to audio sweetening where the music will be mixed with the vocals to just the right level. This is the same process we used in the 4-Day Split series.
#9 DVD Authoring – As the workouts finish having their music and vocal ratios tweaked and corrected they will move into the final phase of post production called DVD Authoring. During this phase each workout will be transformed from video into a DVD. Menus and chapter points will be inserted into each workout and when the authoring process is finished DLT master tapes will be sent to the DVD replicator.
#10 DVD Replication – The final and last phase of making the STS DVDs is replication. Once authoring is completed the DLT master tapes are sent to the replicator. We use SONY (the same company that makes your play station, helped invent the DVD and produces many of the movies and video games you have in your house) as we feel their quality is the best in the industry. It also helps in turnaround that their plant is just down the road from us.
As you can see there are many more steps to making an STS video when compared to most other fitness DVDs sold today. We’re doing everything we can to make STS our best production ever and this is why we also used more cameras than we have ever used before in filming STS. By using more cameras we have more options to edit with and tons of close-ups that were never possible before. This will not only help to make the visual clarity of the videos better, but will also help to make the workouts even more interesting and enjoyable to watch and do. Quality takes time, but in the end STS will be well worth the wait.
fit_fairy
Cathlete
I thought I read that the current presale price was gonna change soon, not that the presale was ending. I could be wrong, but that's how i understood it.
I think we still have at least a couple of months to go on these.
fit_fairy
Cathlete
I found the quote from SNM:
"The current Presale STS prices will end on August 18th, so you have about three weeks to go. We will also send out email notices on the sale end date, but probably not until next week."
So it doesn't exactly say the presale is ending, but the current prices will end. But who knows, maybe the presale is ending- one can hope
"The current Presale STS prices will end on August 18th, so you have about three weeks to go. We will also send out email notices on the sale end date, but probably not until next week."
So it doesn't exactly say the presale is ending, but the current prices will end. But who knows, maybe the presale is ending- one can hope
cindi1
Cathlete
I think at least a couple of months. Maybe Halloween? The music step sounds very very time consuming and then thinking about quality checking 41 DVD's. Plus the August roadtrip and all the new website features and challenges - it just sounds like a lot of work to me.
it would be nice to get something right before the holiday season kicks in - hopefully it will motivate me to eat right.
it would be nice to get something right before the holiday season kicks in - hopefully it will motivate me to eat right.
buffyfan
Cathlete
I'm also hoping for a pre holiday release to get me motivated to eat better! I have finally been able to log into the workout manager section but have not had time to actually do what we are suppoed to do before the workouts come out. so, I'm a little behind. I'm thinking of ordering slow and heavy to keep me occupied until STS comes out!!! HAHAHA
Theresa
Theresa
crm549
Cathlete
And don't forget about the time at the duplicators. I think with 4day split it tooks 3 weeks. Imagine how long 41 dvds will take.
I thinking they will be release in time for Xmas. Just a guess.
Jann
I have been ordering more workouts to keep myself occupied. And now, I have too many. I am on a spending diet for the whole month of August. I can't buy any new workouts in the month of August.
Although, all is not lost, because I have preorders that should arrive in the month of August.
Wow, I used the month of August 3 times. Well now 4.
Saundra
I thinking they will be release in time for Xmas. Just a guess.
Jann
I have been ordering more workouts to keep myself occupied. And now, I have too many. I am on a spending diet for the whole month of August. I can't buy any new workouts in the month of August.
Although, all is not lost, because I have preorders that should arrive in the month of August.
Wow, I used the month of August 3 times. Well now 4.
Saundra
intensityjunkie
Cathlete
I have to admit when I jumped on the presale early this year I had no idea it was this long term of a project. I thought we'd have it by summer. Oh well. I really don't mind cause I did get the presale price and I guess it can be canceled till then if someone wanted to back out? I am just staying busy with my other workouts right now. Esp kettlebells. I hope we get to see video clips or something soon though to help us stay on the bandwagon.
celestialtimes
Cathlete
Sandra...I'm with you on the spending diet...I was a bit out of control there for a couple months...
Good luck to us!
Good luck to us!
celestialtimes
Cathlete
I have to admit when I jumped on the presale early this year I had no idea it was this long term of a project. I thought we'd have it by summer. Oh well. I really don't mind cause I did get the presale price and I guess it can be canceled till then if someone wanted to back out? I am just staying busy with my other workouts right now. Esp kettlebells. I hope we get to see video clips or something soon though to help us stay on the bandwagon.
I find that as long as I don't think about it...I don't worry about it. I know that I'll get my videos...when they're done...so...I will just let the process proceed and not think about it. The money is already spent...I wont have to worry about coming up with more money later...
intensityjunkie
Cathlete
ditto on it being money spent. lol. I'm already buying other dvds. I need to join the spending diet!
cindi1
Cathlete
For me - if I don't get them before Chalean Extreme, then I will do that for three months. So once early october passes, I won't be planning to use them until Jan anyway.
I was hopeful that it would be late summer. But I'm ok if it takes longer. I know they are going to be fantastic.
I was hopeful that it would be late summer. But I'm ok if it takes longer. I know they are going to be fantastic.
crm549
Cathlete
Cindi, that is what I am thinking because personally and with all I have coming up in the fall -at this point January would be great for me. What a way to start the new year. My New Year's Resolutions would be to complete the STS program.
Celeste and Cavillo, welcome to my club.
Saundra
Celeste and Cavillo, welcome to my club.
Saundra
fit44
Cathlete
I know! When they arrive, I will feel like I'm getting them for free because I've already forgot about the money
Oh my poor DH.....the way my brain works
intensityjunkie
Cathlete
LOL Cynthia. Thats what I'm like too but DH definetly doesn't think that way!!