Digital Production BuZZ (AAC)

Join host Larry Jordan, and co-host Michael Horton, as they talk with: Eddie Schmidt, President of the Board of the International Documentary Association (IDA), follows our conversation from last week with Jack Lerner, professor of law at USC, about the recent win for filmmakers at the U.S. Copyright Office. Theoretically, we have Fair Use rights to just about anything on copy-protected DVDs. But, the real-world isn't that simple. Eddie joins us to discuss what are rights are, how we can use them, and what's still missing. Ken Jones, producer of Calaveras Gold TV, creates programs for community television. This means shows on a budget, but it doesn't necessary mean shows that look cheap. Ken stops by to explain his production process. Michael Towe, is the Founder of M2 Digital Post in San Diego. Founded to serve the needs of the corporate and commercial world in San Diego, Michael has found a new niche creating weekly podcasts targeted at the medical market. We take a break from the law to learn how he produces a web show a week, and what makes it successful. Jessica Sitomer, president of The Greenlight Coach, helps production folks find work. We like people like Jessica, which is why we keep asking her back. This week, we want her advice on finding work when no one seems to want to hire. (Plan to take notes) You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next

Join host Larry Jordan, and co-host Michael Horton, as they talk with: Jack Lerner, Director of the Intellectual Property and Technology Clinic won a major victory on the definition of Fair Use last week with the U.S. Copyright Office. Although this may sound arcane, this ruling has a direct and beneficial impact on anyone creating documentary or corporate videos. We invited Professor Lerner to stop by this week to explain the significance of this ruling - which took years to achieve! Jonathan Handel, Of Counsel at Troy/Gould, and the resident legal correspondent for The Buzz joins us to provide his perspective on last week's Copyright Office ruling. (Like we said, this is a MAJOR victory for filmmakers. You need to tune in this week to learn why.) Terri Lloyd is a Digital Fine Artist who communicates her very strong opinions through her art. She began her love affair with digital art and communications in 1987. Since then, she uses computers and software as tools that help other “creatives” sell themselves through the use of graphic digital resumes. We talk with her this week about creative ways to find work, the fine arts process, and her off-beat sense of humor. Bruce Nazarian, President of the International Digital Media Alliance, and another of our Regular Correspondents, rounds out our coverage of the Copyright Office ruling. While Jack and Jonathan look at it from the legal perspective, Bruce provides his take on the impact from a producer and creative point of view. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with: Stacey Parks, CEO of Film Specific, Inc., gives us five tips we can use to prepare our projects for distribution. With the American Film Market coming up, this is a great time to start getting ready to make money from your film. Tom Coughlin, President of Coughlin and Associates, chairs the up-coming Creative Storage Conference. Since nothing uses storage like digital media, we want to talk with Tom this week about upcoming trends in storage. Where are we gonna put all this stuff? Martin Baker, CEO of Digital Heaven, is a London-based developer of plug-ins for Final Cut Pro and a long-time friend of The Buzz. This week, we talk with him about his favorite Final Cut Pro tips, and a new product directory called "Final Cutters." Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Intelligent Assistance, returns to talk about the latest Apple hardware (yup, new iMacs and MacPros this week!), as well as trying to balance the constant release of new technology with our goal of actually getting work done. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan, and co-host Michael Horton, as they talk with: Barry Sandrew, founder and president of Legend 3D, is internationally recognized as a digital imaging expert and visual effects pioneer with more than 14 VFX patents and 23 years of feature film and TV accomplishments. Sandrew invented the first all-digital process for film colorization in 1986. He then evolved that process in 2001 at Legend 3D, where they convert 2D movies into 3D. Recently, his company helped in converting "Alice in Wonderland" into 3D. Toni Pace is the senior visual effects producer at Legend 3D and assists in tracking all the elements that make 3D possible. This week, we talk with both of them about the process of converting 2D films into 3D, the fascinating relationship between colorizing a movie and converting it to 3D, and the implications of converting older films into this new 3D format. Jared Picune, vp of sales and marketing for CalDigit, joins us to talk about storage. CalDigit is known for providing gear with blazingly fast speeds at relatively low cost. Jared joins us to explain their latest technology and what we need to know now to take advantage of it. Jess Furman is a singer/songwriter/producer who stands out from the music crowd in a big way. She is one of the 375,000 members of ASCAP, and recently was singled out for an interview on NPR about music licensing, royalties, rights, etc... We spend a lot of time talking about video, this week we want to learn more about creating music, pitching songs, licensing music, and marketing your musical talents. Jess has some greeat opinions on all of this. Ed Brando, product manager for Whites Interactive, knows production gear. In fact, with more the 14 years in the industry, he helps independent filmmakers get the gear they need. Now, however, he joins us to talk about a new trend - production specifically for the web. Smaller crews, less gear, and MUCH smaller budgets - yet with a strong need for high-quality production. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan, and co-host Michael Horton, as they talk with: Jonathan Handel, Of Counsel at Troy/Gould, is a regular on our show talking about legal issues. We were deeply troubled to read this week of legal challenges to Joe Berlinger, a filmmaker who made a documentary about a class action lawsuit against Chevron's oil operation in Ecuador. Chevron is demanding all Joe's outtakes as part of their legal defense. Is this an issue of First Amendment rights, or trying to uncover the truth? The Court of Appeals will decide. And the impact for filmmakers could not be more significant. Tune in this week to learn more about this critical issue. Paul Jordan is the Digital Archivist for the International Monetary Fund. As part of the Fund's efforts to make their actions transparent, he works to acquire and process the records of the Fund, and most importantly make sure that they remain accessible over the coming decades. He likes to say that his job is him versus seventy million digital documents, and so far, the documents are winning. We talk with him this week about the various hardware options filmmakers have to preserve their digital assets. Tom Dixon,VP of Marketing,and Tom McAndrew, Pro Audio Manager for North America, for DTS, Inc, join us to talk about surround audio. DTS is justly famous for the high quality of its theatrical decoders. However, DTS recently has expanded into hundreds of consumer devices and, most recently, to the web. This week, we want to learn how surround sound on the web works! Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Intelligent Assistance, is one of our favorite regulars. This week, he returns with a look at Adobe's increasing support of metadata in their CS5 products. As we continue moving to tapeless media, metadata is how we are going to keep track of everything. Philip explains why. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan, and co-host Michael Horton, as they talk with: Evelyn McLellan, Systems Archivist for Artefactual Systems, is a professional archivist working on a number of open source projects to simplify the process of archiving our media. She has some great suggestions on what format to use for archiving media, how and where to store it, what software to use for archiving, and how to pick the best system. Her job isn’t to sell gear, but to help us figure out how to best preserve our media for the distant future. We are REALLY looking forward to what she has to say. Kathy Kolla, Director/Screenwriter for Cola Kat, has worked on a wide variety of projects from comedic shorts, to commercials, to documentaries; with occasional side-trips into the “Party Life” of LA. She joins us this week because of her latest documentary on efforts to clean up the LA River. Shot with Panasonic P2 gear and currently in post, she joins us this week to discuss what it was like working with the latest gear. Lucien Harriot, Executive Producer and VFX Supervisor for Mechanism Digital, specializes in creating visual effects for television programs and shows with smaller budgets. In this week’s interview, he discusses the process of creating visual effects. If you want to know how the system works, listen to what Lucien has to say. Jessica Sitomer, CEO, The Greenlight Coach. Our favorite jobs coach, Jessica Sitomer, is back to talk about new ideas on getting work. When you think about it, the same skills you need to produce a film you also need to use in finding work in the first place - courage, independence, perseverance, and creativity. Sounds like a recipe of success to us! You can’t find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It’s another fascinating show — all the information you need now to know what’s coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan, and co-host Michael Horton, as they talk with: Simon Walker is a freelance trainer based in London, England. As both an Apple-Certified Master Trainer and editor, we wanted to talk with him about how students are changing in the UK, why he's teaching a 10-week course on plug-ins, and the impact of editing video on an iPhone (as he did the day the iPhone 4 was released last week). Lyndon Faulkner, president/CEO of Pelican Products, lives and breathes getting your gear safely from one place to another. This week we want to know how to pick the best shipping container for our gear, what's the latest in shipping technology, and what's the best way to keep all our expensive equipment safe. Mark Davis, CEO of Scenios, is working with a team of producers and programmers to develop a digital asset management system specifically designed for filmmakers. Since this ranks right up there with "easily archiving your assets" as one of life's great unsolved mysteries, we invited him to explain what he and his team are doing. Philip Hodgetts, president of Intelligent Assistance, loves wandering around the net looking for interesting ideas. He's found one that piqued our interest as well. Filmmakers are discovering innovative new ways of funding their projects. We invited Philip back to show us where the money is. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with: Oliver Peters, Editor of Oliver Peters Post-Production, returns this week to talk about how to use creativity to attract and hold clients. All too often we worry about whether we need the latest technology. Imagine what could happen if we invested in the latest creativity instead? Alan Hoff, vice-president of product management for Cinedeck , is part of a team that created a portable digital video recorder with built-in monitor that makes shooting hours of tapeless media possible and simple. Premiered at NAB, Alan joins us this week to talk about the freedom this new gear provides. Clint Milby, director of marketing for Ikan Corporation, has a day job creating inexpensive production gear for filmmaking. But his passion is finding ways to create low-budget films. He joins us this week to talk about how to bring your dreams to live without breaking the bank. Bruce Nazarian, The Digital Guy, is not only an expert in digital media, he has a long career in music; both as a performer and producer. This week, we talk with him about the challenges of creating an album of jazz music, then marketing it in a world where traditional marketing no longer works. Are albums dead? Can musicians still make money on their art? And how do you build buzz about a group no one has heard of? You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan and co-host Michael Horton as they talk with: Miguel Jarquin-Moreland is a singer, dancer, and actor with credits on Broadway ("Rent") and television ("One Life To Live" and "The View"). We spend a lot of time talking to folks behind the camera. This time, we want to talk to someone in front of it. What are the secrets to his success? What can he teach us? And, what can we do behind the camera to help the performances of the people in front of it? Tim Jones is the president and CTO of the TOLIS Group. Tim has been involved in backup and archival planning since 1982. We want to talk with him this week about the new LTO-5 tape standard and discuss what filmmakers can do to preserve their media and projects for the long-term. Wayne Johnson is a media producer in New Zealand; specifically, at the University of Otago, in Dunedin. New Zealand was not considered a hotbed of film-making until Peter Jackson exploded on the scene with the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. So, we figured we better take a closer look. And Wayne, who is a long-time listener to The Buzz, was the perfect place to start. Vin Crosbie is an adjunct professor at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He's also running a conference later this month on Monetizing Online Business (M.O.B.). Since more and more films are using on-line technology to increase audience and revenue, we want to talk with him about how filmmakers can improve their sales using the latest technology. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan and co-host Michael Horton as they talk with: Stephen Nakamura, DI Colorist for Company 3, recently finished color grading "Robin Hood," directed by Ridley Scott. This week, we talk with him about the process of giving a film a look, the grammar of color, and suggestions on avoiding disaster when color grading. Dr. Phil Storey, co-founder and CEO of XenData, Inc. started a company focused on archiving assets from media and entertainment companies. Since archiving is critical as we move to tapeless video formats, we thought this would be a good time to learn what's available. Karel Segers, began his career as a writer/producer. Now, he runs a website/blog focused on creating inspired and entertaining screen stories - The Story Department . We are as interested in telling good stories as anyone, so we invited him to explain what makes a good story. Stacey Parks, CEO of Film Specific, Inc is a regular on The Buzz. Now that she is back from [ah, insert name of any large city here], we thought we would take a proactive look at getting ready for selling your film. Specifically, what do filmmakers need to know to get ready for the American Film Market (AFM) this fall? You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan and co-host Michael Horton as they talk with: Jim Tierney, president of Digital Anarchy, joins us to talk about the process of creating and updating software. When to do it? What's the process? And what are the benefits to their users?. Mike Flanagan, CEO of Video Symphony, has spent years training film and video editors. But getting trained is only part of the process, getting a job is the other part. For this reason, Mike's written a book on how to use social media to get work. We invited him on to share some of his wisdom with the rest of us. This is the first of two segments this week on finding and keeping work.. Tom Tomchak, president of Edit Creations, is a long-time editor who wrote in his blog about what he's learned concerning keeping his company busy and attracting new clients in a down economy. We were so intrigued, we asked him to join us this week to explain his thoughts. If getting and keeping work is important to you, you'll want to hear what Tom has to say. Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Intelligent Assistance,normally covers the technology side of the business for The Buzz. This week, though, we asked him to take a look at the trends we need to watch inside the world of DSLR video. Why do DSLR cameras record in H.264, what are the advantages and problems it causes, and what are the other alternatives? You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan and co-host Michael Horton as they talk with: Michael Kammes, is an editor, demo artist, and blogger. Recently, he's come across some new ideas he calls "Disruptive Technologies." We invited him back this week to talk about the impact this new gear will have on our lives. Acting is the basic and most important element that contributes to the success of a film or television project. As always, our industry is looking for new, fresh faces. Where are the actors of today getting trained, what are the studying, and what do they feel they need to do to get ready for the job market? Emily Marsh is a first year student at VCU majoring in the Performance Arts. We talk with her to get her perspective on our industry. Arnie Sirlin, Owner, eCallSheet.com, has invented an on-line way to solve an age-old problem. How do you get everyone on the crew to know who everyone else is, and tell them when and where to show up. Bruce Nazarian, The Digital Guy, is wearing his musical hat this week. A couple of shows ago we started talking about what producers need to know about working with composers. Since Bruce has a background in music and media, we wanted to continue that conversation with him today. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan and co-host Michael Horton as they talk with: Ryan Williams, director of marketing and products for Baseline Research, joins us this week to talk about getting good data on our industry. Who is watching what? When are they watching? And how can all this great information benefit the rest of us? Ryan has some fascinating insights on viewing habits and trends. Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Intelligent Assistance, was originally scheduled to talk about the camera industry simplifying the video formats they support. That is, until the rumors broke about major changes in Final Cut Studio. So, we asked him to join us for two segments: one on the future of Final Cut Studio and the other on how its starting to become safe to buy a video camera again. Boris Yamnitsky, founder of Boris FX, is one of the leading developers of special effects plug-ins and technology. He stops by this week to talk about his latest release: Boris Continuum and some of the eleven new filters it contains. Jonathan Handel, Of Counsel at Troy/Gould, is a lawyer by profession and a keen observer of our industry. We are delighted to have him as a regular contributor to The Buzz. This week, he shares his thoughts on what producers need to watch when creating deal memos and contracts to avoid legal trouble. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan and co-host Michael Horton as they talk with: Harris Done, director of photography who works on documentaries. We talk with him about the challenges of being creative when you don't have a script. We also want to learn more about his latest project: www.wardogsmovie.com Jessica Sitomer, CEO of The Greenlight Coach, gets people work. That phrase always gets our attention. We are delighted to welcome her back this week as she talks about overcoming obstacles that we put in our own way that keeps us from landing the right job. Jeta Amata, is a Nigerian filmmaker who's work has been screened in Cannes. First, there was Hollywood. Then, with the rise of the Indian movie industry, there was Bollywood. Now, Nigeria is a film force to be reckoned with, so it's called Nollywood. Golly, would this please stop? We talk with Jeta about making films in Nigeria. Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Intelligent Assistance, is another of our regulars. Except this week he isn't reporting the news, he's making it. His company just released a new product that makes working with high-resolution images - such as DSLR or RED - much easier in Final Cut Pro. Tune in to learn more. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!

Join host Larry Jordan and co-host Michael Horton as they talk with: Lon Bender, Co-founder and CEO of Fuzeit, has created a combination of cloud computing and social media website to allow producers to connect with their audience, improve the quality of their video, and create personalized video channels without being a programmer. Very cool - if it's all true. Michael Kammes, Editor and Trainer for KeyCode Media, was part of our team of reporters covering the 2010 NAB Show. We invited him back this week for his perspective, a week later, on the key news from the show. Adam Bedford, Editor and Motion Graphic Artist, was part of our editorial team at the 2010 NAB Show and returns to share his thoughts on what it takes to become a successful editor. Cassie Lord, General Manager of 5 Alarm Music, runs a successful music licensing and creation business; which isn't easy these days. We spoke with her at NAB about her company, the challenges in the industry, licensing music, and the latest news from her company. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another fascinating show - all the information you need now to know what's coming next!