DXNMedia.net is operated by Dixon Liw as an independent video service provider.
Trained in the media industry with more than 10 years of relevant experience, Dixon raises through the ranks from starting out as a freelancing editor. He then joined Mediacorp as a video editor to churn out television programs, followed by working for more than 5 years as a Senior Editor/Asst. Manager with a post production company in Singapore. During his last employment, he had contributed significantly to the growth of the company in the areas of technology capability & clientele base. In the pursuit of new challenges, Dixon is now back in the industry as an independent Broadcast Editor, Director of Photography, location sound recordist, video media / Technical consultant, and a part-time lecturer at local universities, polytechnics and media academy.
Dixon graduated from Middlesex University with 1st class honours in Recording Arts, and also holds a Diploma in Film, Sound & Video where he majored in Audio / Film / Video acquisition and Broadcast Post Production. His years of creative editorial experience in television & video media led him into the consultation and training sector. His knowledge in AV technology, coupled with his video production & post-production background enables him to be a specialist consultant in the field of new media where application, content acquisition, processing, and delivery are at the utmost importance for realization.
Dixon's editing and audio mixing works ranged from Television Commercials, Drama, Entertainment programs, Current Affairs, Documentaries, to Corporate event/training/instructional videos. Majority of his broadcast television projects have been aired locally as well as internationally via channels like MTV Asia, ESPN, Disney Channel, Discovery Networks, and National Geographic Channel, and all of which demands high quality delivery standards.
Apart from editing and audio mixing for broadcast television, his scope of work also ranges from multi-camera productions, operating live graphics in Mediacorp's production of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire series by ITV, system designing and setting up of post production & AV facilities, training of staff and junior editors, and also to creating and compositing opening graphics sequence for television series like Mediacorp's Maggie & Me.
Dixon is constantly on the look out for new challenges that is in line with his passion and speciality in Broadcast & Media. He can be hired on an hourly, daily or on projects basis for production, post production, consultation or training works.
Kindly email Dixon for his CV/resume.
Here's a short list of credible video / broadcast programs that I've worked on:
Landrover Fire/Ice launch in Singapore - DOP, Post Production
F1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix 2009 - VT & Highlights Editor for Live GPTV
World Sports Group - 1st Asian Youth Games Singapore Daily Highlights - Editor
World Sports Group - Indian Premier League @ South Africa (Cricket Highlights) - Editor
2009 New Year Countdown Party @ Clark Quay - Multicamera Coverage for stage performance
F1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix 2008 - VT & Highlights Editor for Live GPTV
Music video for Sichuan Earthquake - Post Production Sponsor, Editor
NTUC Mayday video - Editor
DBS Singapore - CEO Farewell video, DOP / Editor
Mediacorp - Home Decor, Editor
World Sports Group - Live 2007 Barclays Singapore Open's Opening Sequence, Editor
Mediacorp - I Cook For You (SM Lee/Japanese Food Episode), Segment Editor
World Sports Group - Asian Tour Weekly, Segment Editor
Discovery Channel - The Final Sacrifice, Online Editor
Discovery Channel - Emperor of the Seas, Online Editor, Hi-Definition project
Discovery Channel - Asian Enigma 2 China, Online Editor
National Geographic Channel - SilkAir 185 Pilot Suicide?, Online Editor
National Geographic Channel - Warrior Bees, Online Editor
National Geographic Channel - World Cyber Games, Online Editor
Disney Channel Asia - The World According to Me series, Editor/Camera
Disney Channel Asia - Studio D Episodes/D-Race/STOMP!, Editor
Disney Channel Asia - Zoom In & Streetcam VT Segments, Editor
Channel [V] - Channel [V] Party At Zouk 2006 Highlights, Editor
Mediacorp Singapore, Channel 5 - Maggie & Me Opening Graphics, Editor/Graphics Compositing
Mediacorp Singapore, Channel U - City Slickers Opening Graphics, Graphics Compositing
Mediacorp Singapore - Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, Live Graphics Operator
Click here to view my complete credit list, updated as of 2009 Jan.
Click here to view my 2007 Showreel: A summary of work that I've done.
Click here to view some of my past broadcast & Corporate works.
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DXNMedia Services is a Singapore registered business (Reg. #53109564M) managed & owned by Dixon Liw.
Our core business is in the areas of providing video production & post production support, specializing in On-site / Location Video Editing, Mobile Post Production, tape transfers, HDCAM Mastering, Digital Betacam tape archival, and SNG / ENG / EPF / OB Productions. We are also looking forward build our own Mini OB Van, complete with Multi-Camera setup, digital Microwave / RF / wireless camera link, mobile video post & video transfer facilities.
Whether your video is for television broadcasting, live events, sports coverage, webcasting, Plasma / LCD TV screening, web video, digital signages, internal corporate presentations, educational, instructional, or training videos, if we undertake your project, you can be assured that it will be handled with uncompromised dedication, professionalism, and guarenteed technical excellence.
We own production gears from lighting, audio & grip support equipment, SD/HD cameras,
Steadicam Merlin and
jib/crane rigs, live multi-input video switchers, license-exempt microwave video transmitters / receivers, HDCAM Recorders, Digital Betacam players, Betacam SP recorders, DVCAM VTRs, Standards Converters, Avid & Final Cut Studio editing systems, and to complete everything, we have our own comprehensive library of production music for usage.
Broadcast Grade Monitoring
- March 2010, we've upgraded our monitoring capabilities with the latest JVC multi-format professional broadcast grade LCD monitors.
- We are now able to confidently provide basic & accurate color-grading services for broadcast video mastering.
- We are also able to provide field monitoring services with Waveform & Vectorscope functions for critical on-location filming & post production requirements.
- With multi-input capabilities, we can handle and monitor any known video formats from Composite, Component, SDI, HDSDI, and DVI/HDMI signals.
Merry Xmas 2009 & a Happy 2010 year ahead!
- 2010 will be our 3rd year in operations and DXNMedia Services sincerely thank all our clients for the continual support and trust in our work.
- Here's a summary of what we've done in 2009 to improve & increase our range of media services.
Jib / Crane Services
- We now have an extremely lightweight, compact, and hassle-free jib service package available.
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Jib / Camera crane service package includes the following:
- Kessler KC-Lite 8.0 Jib system
- 4.5kg Payload
- 2.4m Maximum Height
- Tilt Control
- Wheeled dolly
- Varizoom Sony LANC controller
- LCD Monitor
- Jib Operator / Assistant Services
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Precision Measurement Tools
- Achieving technical excellence is always a top priority with DXNMedia Services.
We are serious enough about our work to invest in the following audio & video measurement tools to ensure that your production are technically good.
- Audio Spectrum Analyzers can be used to calibrate your monitoring speakers in your post suite, as well as to take measurements of noise levels in studios or on-location.
With noise analysis, fixing audio problems in post can be a less painful process.
- Color Meters can be used to determine the color temperature of our lighting source.
In the modern lighting for video/film technology, we are usually exposed to a wide variety of lighting source from LEDs, PL tubes (kinos), Tungsten, T4, T5, etc...
All these light source emits different color temperatures. A dedicated color meter provides a more accurate measurement, and it also allows us to be able to grade your film more effecitvely.
- Laser Distance Meter & Range Finders
In traditional film acquisition, we use measuring tape to measure our focusing distance from the film plane to the subject. Using the laser distance meter is a much simiplfied way of obtaining focusing through distance measurement as we can just point the beam to obtain an accurate reading.
As we also provide Special effects direction and supervision services, the distance meter is used to take object distance relationship in a scene so that we can translate the data for 3D animation and compositing. A primitive method compared to match-move and other better compositing techniques, but it does the work to provide useful information for 3D animators and modellers.
Last but not least, we use the distance meter and laser range finders to obtain a confident line-of-sight operating distance for our wireless microwave transmission.
- Light Meters are mainly used in film/cine productions, and may be rendered to be a bit pointless to use in a video production. However, we still employ the use of light meters to ensure that our lighting ratios are set correctly in a scene.
Any decent & skilled DOP should have one in their arsenal of tools.
More to come.....Waveform & vectorscopes..
Audio Acquisition for DSLR Filming workflow
- We have acquired the Beachtek DXA-5D that allows professional XLR connectivity to most DSLR cameras with 3.5mm 'Mic-in-power' input like the Canon 5DMkII and 7D.
- This device defeats the built-in ACG feature so that the camera will not do an auto gain riding.
- Pictured is also the latest AJA IoExpress for portable waveform monitoring and field capture of DSLR footage via HDMI.
Video Acquisition Formats
- In our move to support the 'NTSC' market for international clients and overseas video crew,
DXNMedia Services increased our video production capability to support DVCProHD acquisition in 60i, 30p or 24p with our Panasonic AG-HVX200 P2 camera.
- We are able to serve the regional market like Philippines, USA, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.
- This brings our capability to support the follow acquisition formats:
- Standard Definition, DVCAM 576/25i (PAL)
- Standard Definition, DVCAM 480/30i (NTSC)
- Standard Definition, DVCPRO P2 480 in 60i/30/24p
- Standard Definition, DVCPRO50 P2 480 in 60i/30/24p
- High Definition, HDV 1080/50i
- High Definition, HDV 1080/60i
- High Definition, DVCProHD 1080i/720p in 60/30/24
Post Production Capability
- Our Post Production capability can handle playback of PAL or NTSC Digital Betacam, BetacamSP, BetacamSX, MPEG-IMX, DVCAM & HDV.
- Recording capability in PAL BetacamSP, PAL/NTSC DVCAM & 1080i HDV in 50/60 frame rates, plus options to do 50i/60i standards conversion with our recently acquired broadcast grade converters.
- We can convert, up-scale, down-scale, ingest and capture footage materials into all FCP supported formats up to 10bit 4:2:2 resolutions, or Avid DNx compatible .MXF formats.
- We also offer cheap, affordable, and unbeatable rates in and around Singapore for Digital Betacam or Betacam SP tape transfers, format conversions or archival solutions.
Stock Music & SFX Library
- Stop worrying about copyright issues when using music in sync with your video!
DXNMedia have our pre-paid library of production music for use in broadcast, web, or corporate videos.
- Over 1000 tracks to choose from, genres available from Rock, Jazz, Inspirational, Instrumental, etc...
You'll get to use our music & effects library for just a small fee if you do audio post with us.
Microwave Camera / Wireless Video Link
- With our new license-exempt digital microwave video transmitters, we can now operate wireless cameras with reliable digital video link for up to 800m line of sight.
- Ideal for Steadicam operations, roving camera for sports events, seminars, live-to-screen, live broadcast, aerial / in-vehicle video transmission. Our microwave video systems are used by CBS, Australian Channel Seven, BBC, and many other independant ENG/OB production facilities ranging from sports hall, stadiums, racing tracks and even unmanned camera drones.
- WiFi Band Operation, Standard Definition (PAL or NTSC) Composite or Component input, 12 frames delay between transmitter to receiver. Our wireless camera package includes transmitter, camera, shotgun or hand-held microphone, camera operator and receiving base station.
Executive Producing
- In support of local independent Film & Music art scene, Dixon will be willing to provide personal funding, production and/or post production support to aspiring filmmakers who possess a good script, storyboard, and detailed production planning.
- Likewise for the local music scene, Dixon is always on the lookout for talented bands and individual artistes with original compositions to produce Music Videos.
- CALL / EMAIL TO ARRANGE FOR AN AUDITION / PITCH.
- Terms & Conditions apply
We have recently setup a dedicated webpage just to facilitate us in selling off our under utilised video equipment and also to help sell off surplus video equipment from our installation projects.
Meanwhile, we are also looking out for broadcast equipment for our own use.
Please feel free to visit our Buy/sell website.
For Enquiries & Quotations:
- Best way to contact us is via email
- Alternatively, you may reach Dixon via voice at +65 9635-0447
- There is a high possibility that your call may be unanswered.
- It is my policy to give my clients the full attention when they are paying for my time, and I will return your call as soon as possible.
Our home-based operation is located at:
- 341 Ubi Avenue 1
Unit #09-899
Singapore 400341
Appointment is strictly by advanced booking!
- For post production & tape transfer services, you can courier your footage / materials to us and instruct your courier leave it in our secured dropbox right outside our unit if we are out-stationed.
Instructions to access our secured drop-box will be available via SMS on arrival.
- On demand & extra charges, we can operate 24/7 with fast turnarounds for Digital Betacam or DVCAM tape transfers, ingest, capturing and encoding services.
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