Digital Production Buzz

With IBC 2017 ending this week, we reached out for the latest news from industry leaders Adobe Systems, AJA Video, Dell EMC and Blackmagic Design. Plus, we have two additional reports from James DeRuvo and Terry Hope. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Terry Hope, Laura Williams-Argilla, Bryce Button, Thomas Burns, Dan May and James DeRuvo. News From the Halls of IBC 2017 Adobe News at IBC 2017 AJA News at IBC 2017 Dell News at IBC 2017 Blackmagic Design News at IBC 2017 DoddleNEWS Update on IBC 2017 View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week News From the Halls of IBC 2017 Terry Hope, Editor, Pro Moviemaker Magazine, Bright Publishing Terry Hope is the editor of Pro MovieMaker and is our reporter “on the scene” at IBC 2017. Tonight, he presents the second of three weekly reports covering new products announced at the show. Adobe News at IBC 2017 Laura Williams-Argilla, Director of Project Management for Creative Cloud Video, Adobe Adobe presented a “product reveal” for their Creative Cloud software at IBC 2017 in Amsterdam this week. Tonight, we are joined by Laura Williams-Argilla, director of product management for Adobe, with more details on their latest updates. AJA News at IBC 2017 Bryce Button, Director, Product Marketing, AJA Video Systems AJA Video announced a series of new products at IBC 2017 earlier this week. Tonight, Bryce Button, director of product marketing for AJA, joins us to showcase their latest products and where they fit in video production today. Dell News at IBC 2017 Thomas Burns, CTO Media and Entertainment, Dell EMC Dell EMC announced a series of innovative storage options specifically designed for media creators. Tonight we talk with Thomas Burns, Chief Technology Officer for Media and Entertainment at Dell EMC, about changes to their Isilon storage platform, the future of storage for media and a new concept coming out of IBC – that data has “mass.” Blackmagic Design News at IBC 2017 Dan May, President, Blackmagic Design, Inc. Blackmagic Design had three big announcements at IBC 2017: Ultimatte 12, DaVinci Resolve 14 and Fusion 9. Tonight, Dan May, president of Blackmagic Design, joins us to share their news and highlight what it means. DoddleNEWS Update on IBC 2017 James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. With experience covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update covering new product news from IBC 2017. The post Digital Production Buzz – September 21, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – September 21, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

The IBC trade show began this morning. Tonight, we have series of reports covering some of the latest news from the show. Then, we head outside IBC to meet some new people and companies that are worth getting to know better. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Terry Hope, James DeRuvo, John Pritchard, Andy White, and Robin Bronk. A First Look at IBC 2017 DoddleNEWS Covers IBC 2017 Tips to Winning a Film Festival The Cutting-Edge of Visual Effects Funding the Arts is Everyone’s Business View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week A First Look at IBC 2017 Terry Hope, Editor, Pro Moviemaker Magazine, Bright Publishing Terry Hope is the editor of “Pro MovieMaker” magazine. This UK-based quarterly publication provides news and tutorials and for filmmakers. This year, Terry is providing a series of exclusive reports for The Buzz on the latest news from IBC, which opens on Thursday. DoddleNEWS Covers IBC 2017 James DeRuvo, Senior Writer, DoddleNEWS IBC 2017 opened this morning in Amsterdam. Tonight, James DeRuvo has an extended report on news and announcements from the show as part of his weekly DoddleNEWS Update. Tips to Winning a Film Festival John Pritchard, Founder/Director, The One Heart – One Spirit Project Getting a film ready to enter a festival is not easy. Actually WINNING at that festival is a real achievement. Tonight we talk with John Pritchard about his documentary “One Heart-One Spirit” and how he took it to a festival and won. The Cutting-Edge of Visual Effects Andy White, Creative Director, Saddington Baynes Saddington Baynes is an artisan production agency that lives on the cutting edge of visual effects technology. Tonight, we talk with Andy White, their creative director, about the company, their services and the current state of visual effects. Funding the Arts is Everyone’s Business Robin L. Bronk, CEO, The Creative Coalition Media today is designed to tell us stories, make us aware of issues and change opinions; whether that is as simple as a commercial or as complex as a documentary. Tonight we talk with Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition, about the role media has in raising awareness of pressing social issues around the world. The post Digital Production Buzz – September 14, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – September 14, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

The IBC trade show is only days away. Tonight, we get a jump on key industry announcements by talking with several companies who hope to make news with their latest products. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Michael Accardi, Matthew Kellogg, Charlie Dunn, Nigel Booth, Gordon Daily, and James DeRuvo. Pick the Perfect Prompter StreamGuys Delivers Content to the World New Products from Tektronix Better Ways to Manage Assets BoxCast Streams Live to the World The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week Pick the Perfect Prompter Michael Accardi, President, CueScript Teleprompters are crucial to many presentations, especially live events. Tonight we talk with Michael Accardi, President of CueScript, about what we should look for in a prompter, how best to use one and what they are announcing at IBC. StreamGuys Delivers Content to the World Matt Kellogg, Global Sales Executive, StreamGuys StreamGuys began 17 years ago to deliver streaming content to the world for both live and on-demand productions. Tonight we talk to Matt Kellogg, Global Sales Executive for StreamGuys, about their company, how they can help podcasters, and what they are announcing at IBC. New Products from Tektronix Charlie Dunn, General Manager, Tektronix Tektronix is a measurement company that is legendary in the media industry. Tonight, we talk with Charlie Dunn, General Manager for Tektronix, about their latest products, where they fit in the new world of file-based media, and what they are announcing at IBC. Better Ways to Manage Assets Nigel Booth, EVP Business Development and Marketing, IPV We all agree that managing assets is essential to any project. But, figuring out the best way TO manage them is much more difficult. Tonight, we talk with Nigel Booth, Executive Vice-President of IPV, about their media asset management system, why they created a hybrid version for The Cloud, and what they are announcing at IBC. BoxCast Streams Live to the World Gordon Daily, CEO & Co-founder, BoxCast First there was live radio, then live television… now, it seems just about everyone is live podcasting. From churches to sports to government, folks with a story to tell are sharing it with the world. That’s where BoxCast fits in: they connect your production with your audience. Tonight we talk with Gordon Daily, CEO and Co-founder of BoxCast, about how their system works and what they are showing at IBC. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – September 7, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – September 7, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight, we meet some of the key standards organizations in the media industry. These are the folks that create the specs that allow all our gear and software to work together. They also determine the direction of our industry by setting the ground rules for future technology. Join us for a fascinating look “behind the scenes!” Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Howard Lukk, Dr. Richard C. Cabot, William T. Hayes, Mark Harrison, and James DeRuvo. SMPTE: Driving the Media Industry Forward AES: All Things Audio DPP: Enabling Full Digital Media Distribution IEEE: Advancing Technology Globally The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week SMPTE: Driving the Media Industry Forward Howard Lukk, Director of Engineering and Standards, SMPTE Without standards, nothing would work, files couldn’t be shared, and collaboration would be impossible. But, for legal reasons, two companies can’t talk together directly about how to make their products work together; that’s called “collusion.” Standards bodies, like SMPTE, exist to allow multiple companies to discuss and agree on technical standards. Tonight, Howard Lukk, Director of Engineering and Standards for SMPTE, starts our discussion of standards organizations by describing who SMPTE is and what they do. AES: All Things Audio Dr. Richard C. Cabot, Standards Manager, Audio Engineering Society Similar to SMPTE, AES is one of the oldest standards groups in our industry. specifically looking at the science and implementation of audio. Tonight Dr. Richard Cabot, Standards Manager at AES, tells us what AES is, how the standard-setting process works and describes the hottest audio topics being discussed today. DPP: Enabling Full Digital Media Distribution Mark Harrison, Managing Director, DPP (Digital Production Partnership) DPP is a membership-based, not-for-profit company, founded in the UK, to help media creators and distributors around the world make fully digital, internet-enabled content creation and distribution work more productively for all. Tonight, Mark Harrison, Managing Director of DPP, explains their work in more detail. IEEE: Advancing Technology Globally William T. Hayes, President, IEEE Broadcast Technology Society IEEE joins AES and SMPTE as one of the “Big Three” standards groups for media. IEEE is “the worlds largest technical professional organization for the advancement of technology.” Tonight William T. Hayes, President of IEEE Broadcast Technology, explains what they do and how they fit in. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – August 31, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – August 31, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

What makes for a successful film? Is there a magic button that creates success? Tonight, we talk with five successful filmmakers about their process, their mistakes, what they’ve learned and their ideas on what it takes to create a successful film. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Cirina Catania, Bruce Logan, William Boodell, Yvonne Russo, Nancy Schreibrer and James DeRuvo. Set Your Filmmaking Priorities Tips for Successful Filmmaking The Unique Perspective of an Editor Producing is the Art of Juggling Avoid Common Filmmaking Pitfalls The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week Set Your Filmmaking Priorities Cirina Catania, Founder and Lead Creative, The Catania Group Cirina Catania is a prolific independent filmmaker, with multiple network credits. She has vast experience in the process of making a successful independent film. Tonight we ask her to take us through her process. Tips for Successful Filmmaking Bruce Logan, Director of Photography, Bruce Logan Film Bruce Logan is a legendary special effects wizard and a successful Indie filmmaker. Tonight he shares his thoughts on how to overcome competition, find the right book to turn into a film and how to regain your creative spark. The Unique Perspective of an Editor William Boodell, Editor, BoodellArts What do you do when your first film is a major success? William Boodell hasn’t been a filmmaker for very long but he’s achieved a lot in that short space of time. Tonight we talk with him about searching for that elusive “magic button” that makes a successful film. Producing is the Art of Juggling Yvonne Russo, Producer/Director Yvonne Russo is a producer/director currently balancing a number of film projects, with some in pre-production, others are shooting and the rest in post. Tonight we talk with her about her techniques for managing multiple projects. Avoid Common Filmmaking Pitfalls Nancy Schreiber, ASC Nancy Schreiber is a member of ASC and a constantly-working Director of Photography with more than 100 film and TV credits. As a DP, she works with a variety of filmmakers and tonight, we talk with her about the common mistakes she sees them making along with ideas you can use to make your films successful. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – August 24, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – August 24, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

This week we showcase a variety of new technology: An update on file security, Vimeo’s latest tools for filmmakers, new cameras, faster SSD drives and a behind-the-scenes look at Microsoft Azure. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Mathew Gilliat-Smith, Derick Rhodes, Ned Soltz, Richard Leonarz, Tad Brockway and James DeRuvo. Affordable Security for Filmmakers New Tools from Vimeo New Cameras, New Gear, New Trends Faster SSD Drives – From Samsung Cloud Services from Microsoft Azure The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week Affordable Security for Filmmakers Mathew Gilliat-Smith, CEO, Fortium Technologies Security of your media is always in the forefront of our minds. Tonight we talk with Mathew Gilliat-Smith, CEO of Fortium Technologies, about their unique approach to helping filmmakers keep their projects secure, even during editing, at a very affordable price. New Tools from Vimeo Derick Rhodes, Director, Creator Programs, Vimeo Vimeo is well-known as a distribution site for filmmakers. But, Vimeo offers us far more. Tonight we talk with Derick Rhodes, Director of Creator Programs for Vimeo, about some of their tools for filmmakers, as well as their new support for 360/VR. New Cameras, New Gear, New Trends Ned Soltz, Contributing Editor, Red Shark News, Ned Soltz Inc. IBC is coming next month to Amsterdam, so, this month, Ned Soltz looks at the latest trends, announcements and gear to expect when this massive trade show opens. Faster Flash Drives – From Samsung Richard Leonarz, Director of Marketing, Memory and Storage, Samsung Electronics, America When it comes to storage, it is impossible for it to be too fast or too large. We always want more performance. This week, Richard Leonarz, Director of Marketing, Memory and Storage for Samsung Electronics, America, describes their latest announcements of new, high-speed flash drives. Cloud Services from Microsoft Azure Tad Brockway, General Manager, Microsoft Azure Storage Microsoft Azure is one of the “Big Four” Cloud storage and services vendors. But, it is often the one least talked about. Tonight, Tad Brockway, General Manager for Microsoft Azure, joins us to explain what Azure is, how filmmakers can use it, and what Microsoft does to keep our data secure. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – August 17, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – August 17, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

This week we look at Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. What exactly are they? Should we be worried for our jobs or embrace it? How should we prepare for the future? Tonight, we learn more. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Philip Hodgetts, Terry Curren, Josh Wiggins, Jim Tierney, Laurent Martin and James DeRuvo. What Is Artificial Intelligence? How to Survive the Transition to AI The Role of AI in Movie Distribution AI Automates Text Transcripts AI Creates New Music in Real-time The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week What Is Artificial Intelligence? Philip Hodgetts, President, Lumberjack System Story-telling is a creative process, which can’t be done by machines. Or can it? Tonight, we take an in-depth look at artificial intelligence. The first efforts to apply AI to editing was back in 2008, when Intelligent Assistance released “First Cut.” Philip Hodgetts, the CEO of Intelligent Assistance, joins us to set the scene for what AI and machine learning mean to video editing. The future of editing is changing, but it may not be what you think. AI Creates New Music in Real-time Laurent Martin, Cofounder and CMO,

This week we look at how to build your audience. Everyone creating content – from films to music to images – needs to present it to an audience. This week, our guests have lots of advice on how to use today’s technology to attract and hold an audience. Plus, James DeRuvo reports on this week’s SIGGRAPH. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with James DeRuvo, Griffin Hammond, Scott Page, Maxim Jago and James DeRuvo. SIGGRAPH Special Report Build Your Audience – Podcasts Build Your Audience – Tools Build Your Audience – VR The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week SIGGRAPH Special Report James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, senior writer for DoddleNEWS, is covering SIGGRAPH this week and shares his thoughts on the latest technology introduced at the show. Build Your Audience – Podcasts

One of the nice things about doing a weekly show is that we collect some great interviews. Tonight, we present our favorites from the last six months with subjects that include: financing, security, backups, color grading and voice-acting. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Philip Hodgetts, Jim Cummings, Pierson Clair, Stephen Nakamura, Maxim Jago, and James DeRuvo. Get Your Film Project Financed Voice Acting – Invisible Movie Stars Are You Really Safe In The Cloud? The Basics of Backups and Archives Color and Emotions The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week Get Your Film Project Financed Maxim Jago, Director, MaximJago.com Every project requires financing to start and, ideally, distribution. Simply having a great idea does not mean you will get any money for it. Tonight we talk with Producer/Director Maxim Jago about his secrets to getting a film project funded and, ultimately, distributed. Voice Acting – Invisible Movie Stars Jim Cummings, Animation Voice Actor Voice acting means you can be a world-wide movie star and no one knows what you look like. Tonight we talk with Jim Cummings – one of the best known voices in the industry. Jim starred or featured in hundreds of animated films and explains how he develops his different characters and the collaborative process of voice acting. Are You Really Safe In The Cloud? Pierson Clair, Faculty, Viterbi School of Engineering, USC Increasingly, media creators are being invited to move their assets to The Cloud. Given that we are all paranoid by nature, is it possible to keep our data safe once its stored in The Cloud? Tonight, Pierson Clair, a digital forensic investigator specializing in data breeches and a member of the USC faculty, joins us to explain what we need to know to keep our data – and computer systems – safe. The Basics of Backups and Archives Philip Hodgetts, President, Lumberjack System This segment was part of a show on media, archiving and LTO storage. To set the scene, we talk with Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Intelligent Assistance, about the differences between backups and archiving; and the importance of tracking metadata in a digital age. Color and Emotions Stephen Nakamura, Senior Colorist, Deluxe’s Company 3 Color drives our emotions and color grading is the process of getting those colors right. In this segment, Stephen Nakamura, Senior Colorist at Company 3 in Los Angeles, looks at the basics of color. Steven’s projects include “Oz, The Great and Powerful,” “Prometheus,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” and many others. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – July 27, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – July 27, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight, we look at the world of effects – from the early days of Star Wars to the latest in 360-degree VR effects. And a whole lot of very cool stuff in-between. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Michele Yamazaki, Bruce Logan, Nancy Eperjesy, Miguel Angel Doncel, Ric Viers, and James DeRuvo. VFX Technology is Exploding! You Blew Up The Death Star? Effects for 360-degree VR Video VFX: To 8K and Beyond! Great Sound Effects Make Your Visuals Real The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week VFX Technology is Exploding! Michele Yamazaki, VP Marketing, Toolfarm Visual effects today are exploding in all directions, from microscopic particles to the global view of 360-VR video. Tonight, Michele Yamazaki, VP of Marketing for Toolfarm, shares her thoughts on the latest technology and where the trends of today will take us tomorrow. You Blew Up The Death Star? Bruce Logan, Director of Photography, Bruce Logan Film What do you get when you combine a titanium bomb with a hand-held fire extinguisher? An exploding Death Star. Tonight, Bruce Logan, the visual effects wizard behind Star Wars, Tron, Airplane, and many other features talks about how today’s effects got their start. Effects for 360-degree VR Video Nancy Eperjesy, President and Co-Founder, Mettle Visual effects for 360-VR are very different from traditional filmmaking. Tonight, Nancy Eperjesy, president of Mettle, talks about the challenges in creating effects for a 360-world. VFX: To 8K and Beyond! Miguel Angel Doncel, CEO, SGO Mistika is a creative VFX system capable of real-time work at 8K resolutions and beyond. Combining VFX tools with traditional color grading, it is built on a common foundation of metadata, as Miguel Angel Doncel, CEO of SGO, explains. Great Sound Effects Make Your Visuals Real Ric Viers, CEO, Blastwave FX The best way to improve the quality of your visual effects is to improve the sound effects underneath them. Tonight, Ric Viers, CEO, Blastwave FX, joins with with a series of announcements all designed to improve the quality of our effects. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – July 20, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – July 20, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight, The Buzz concentrates on digital asset management. Why is this so difficult? What affordable products are out there? What do you need to know to make the right choice? Listen to leaders in the industry explain what you need to know now. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Kevin Duggan, Robert Krueger, Steve Shim, Erika Nortemann, Sam Bogoch, and James DeRuvo. Introduction to Asset Management Do “Easy” and “Asset Management” Belong Together? Kyno – A Better Way to Manage Media KeyFlow Pro – Designed For Collaboration Asset Management in The Cloud The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week Introduction to Asset Management Kevin Duggan, Product Manager/Director, iMedia Small projects are easy to manage, but big projects require help. That’s where asset management software comes in. Tonight, Kevin Duggan, product manager and director of iMedia, gives us a background in asset management and their tool which manages projects: Focal Point Server. Do “Easy” and “Asset Management” Belong Together? Sam Bogoch, CEO, Axle Video Axle describes itself as “radically simple asset management.” But, is such a thing even possible? Tonight, Sam Bogoch, CEO of Axle Video, describes why asset management is so difficult for so many, what Axle is, and what makes it unique from other asset management systems. Kyno – A Better Way to Manage Media Robert Krueger, Managing Partner, Lesspain Software Kyno is a new asset management tool developed by Lesspain Software. It’s dynamic, instantly responding to changes in media or storage. Tonight, Robert Krueger, managing partner for Lesspain, explains why they developed it, who it’s for and how it works. KeyFlow Pro – Designed For Collaboration Steve Shim, CEO, Malgn Technology KeyFlow Pro was designed to improve collaboration between the entire editorial team. Tonight, Steve Shim, CEO of Malgn Technology, explains what it is and why they decided to create new software that would emulate what Final Cut Server used to do. Make More Money on Your Images Erika Nortemann, Vice President, TANDEM Stills and Motion, Inc. Tandem Vault was designed by photographers to provide asset management for video, audio and stills. This Cloud-based system makes it easy for media creators to share their work with others, as Erika Nortemann, vice president of Tandem Stills + Motion, explains tonight. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – July 13, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – July 13, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

This week, we look more closely at the benefits and the limitations of Cloud storage from a variety of perspectives. As well, we have breaking news from RED, SAG/AFTRA, Writers Guild, Adobe and more. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tom Coughlin, Rohan Vora, Andy Klein, Jonathan Handel, and James DeRuvo. A Backgrounder on Cloud Storage Dropbox: Cloud Storage and Collaboration Backblaze: Cloud Backups for Everyone SAG/AFTRA Settles – Now What? The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week A Backgrounder on Cloud Storage Tom Coughlin, President, Coughlin Associates, Inc. Tom Coughlin has been studying storage technology for more than 30 years. Currently, as president of Coughlin Associates, Inc., he produces two technical conferences a year covering storage and tonight, he shares his insights with a background on Cloud storage: what it is, how it’s used, its strengths and weaknesses. Dropbox: Cloud Storage and Collaboration Rohan Vora, Senior Product Manager, Dropbox Dropbox provides Clouds storage and collaboration that, in their words, “just works.” Many media creators have taken it to heart. Tonight, we talk with Rohan Vora, Senior Product Manager at Dropbox, about how they’ve implemented Cloud storage, how they keep your data secure and how to deal with the massively large files that media folks create. Backblaze: Cloud Backups for Everyone Andrew Klein, Director, Product Marketing, Backblaze Cloud storage has a “mystical” name, but all it means is storing your data on a remote server that someone else manages. But, is this good enough for media creators? Tonight, Andy Klein, Director of Product Marketing for Backblaze, explains how Cloud storage works, how to keep your data safe and what questions to ask before picking a Cloud storage vendor. SAG/AFTRA Settles – Now What? Jonathan Handel, Entertainment/Technology Attorney & Labor Reporter, TroyGould and The Hollywood Reporter The SAG/AFTRA contract talks went way past “down to the wire.” Tonight, Jonathan Handel, entertainment labor reporter for “The Hollywood Reporter” has the latest on these negotiations, plus, what it means for the rest of our industry. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – July 6, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – July 6, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

This week, we have a variety of new technology to share – all revolving loosely around production. From VR to still photography to video and mobile editing, this week’s show is a fascinating collection of new toys. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tim Feess, Bob Dawe, Bob Benson, Erika Nortemann, Michael Rubin, and James DeRuvo. Gnarbox: Faster Image Capture and Posting Use MoCap to Test Brain Health? Wireless Focus Control Make More Money on Your Images Choosing a 360-Degree Camera The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week Gnarbox: Faster Image Capture and Posting Tim Feess, Co-Founder, GNARBOX Gnarbox was designed to speed capturing, editing and posting images to social media. But it works so well, professional photographers and videographers are using it in their work. Tonight, Tim Feess, Co-founder of Gnarbox, joins us to explain how this tiny portable “computer” can replace a laptop for processing and posting images and video in the field. Use MoCap to Test Brain Health? Bob Dawe, Assistant Professor, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine atRush University How can a motion capture software determine your brain health? Tonight we talk with Bob Dawe, Assistant Professor with Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center about his work with the iPi Soft application. Wireless Focus Control Bob Benson, President-Founder, 24 Shots Setting the right focus, then changing it quickly, can be a real issue for small film crews. That’s where the Silence Air can help. Tonight we talk with its creator, Bob Benson, President and Founder of 24 Shots, about what this is and how it improve the look of your shoots. Make More Money on Your Images Erika Nortemann, Vice President, TANDEM Stills and Motion, Inc. Taking stunning photos of nature and outdoor living is not an easy task. But taking the image is the fun part – how to make money on it is often much harder. That’s where Tandem Stills and Motion come in. Tonight we talk with Erika Nortemann, Tandem vice president, about what Tandem is and how they can help photographers and videographers make more money on their art. Choosing a 360-Degree Camera Michael Rubin, Marketing Director, YI Technology 360-degree cameras have been around for a while but are they really up to the job? Tonight we talk with Michael Rubin of YI Technology about what they do, how to choose the best 360 a for your project and what YouTube’s new announcement of 180-degree video means for VR. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – June 29, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – June 29, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) has the same power to disrupt traditional media creation as did digital video or NLEs. But what is it? Is it just Cloud storage or is it something much more? Tonight, we find out. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Paul Babb, Pierson Clair, Emery Wells, Denise Muyco, Bruce Long, and James DeRuvo. IaaS – Redefining Media Creation IaaS – The Bigger Picture How to Keep Your Data Safe in The Cloud Create Visual Effects in The Cloud Frame.io – Collaborate in The Cloud The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week IaaS – Redefining Media Creation Paul Babb, President/CEO, MAXON US Iaas (Infrastructure as a Service) is one of the three latest buzzwords from The Cloud; along with SaaS and PaaS. But what is it? Why is it poised to disrupt everything we’ve been doing for the last 20 years? Tonight, Paul Babb, CEO of Maxon/US, joins us to explain this new technology and what makes it both troubling and exciting. IaaS – The Bigger Picture Bruce K. Long, CEO and Co-founder, BeBop Technology Moving our tools to The Cloud requires a major change in thinking about where we store assets, the gear we need to buy and where we can do our work. Bruce Long is the CEO and co-founder of BeBop Technology. Tonight, we talk with Bruce about the implications IaaS has for artists, production houses, software developers and clients. There is a LOT under-the-hood! How to Keep Your Data Safe in The Cloud Pierson Clair, Faculty, Viterbi School of Engineering, USC Increasingly, media creators are being invited to move their assets to The Cloud. Given that we are all paranoid by nature, is it possible to keep our data safe once its stored in The Cloud? Tonight, Pierson Clair, a forensic investigator specializing in data breeches and a member of the USC faculty, joins us to explain what we need to know to keep our data safe. Create Visual Effects in The Cloud Denise Muyco, Co-Founder and CEO, StratusCore StratusCore began in 2011 with Cloud-based tools to enable artists to access the latest technology without needing the latest hardware or software on their local system. Denise Muyco is the CEO and co-founder of StratusCore. Tonight, she explains how it works, how artists can benefit and what they do to keep your assets secure. Frame.io – Collaborate in The Cloud Emery Wells, CEO and Co-Founder, Frame.io Emery Wells is the co-founder and CEO of Frame.io. They make Cloud-based tools focusing on collaboration, media transfer, review and approval for teams. Tonight, Emery explains what they do, plus their latest product: Frame.io Enterprise. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – June 22, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – June 22, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight, The Buzz discusses collaboration. What is it and how does it work? We look at new technology enabling collaboration for both video editors and musicians, along with a discussion of what prevents collaboration from working more smoothly. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tony Cariddi, Rollo Wenlock, Jennifer Jesperson, Rory O’Farrell, Sam Mestman, and James DeRuvo. Musical Collaboration Using ProTools Collaboration Tools For Video Editors Wipster: Collaboration, Review & Approval for Teams Music Rights Tools for Producers and Editors Melosity – Online Collaboration for Musicians The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update View Show Transcript Listen to the Full Episode (To download the show, right-click Download and click “Save Link As…”) Buzz on iTunes Guests this Week Musical Collaboration Using ProTools Tony Cariddi, Product and Solutions Marketing Director, Avid Tony Cariddi, Product and Solutions Marketing Director for Avid, talks about the new collaboration features in Pro Tools 12.8 and how musicians are now using them to create music with artists around the world. Collaboration Tools For Video Editors Sam Mestman, CEO, Lumaforge Collaboration works best when the technology disappears and you are able to focus on creatively telling your story. That’s where LumaForge can help. Tonight, we talk with Sam Mestman, CEO of LumaForge, about how they enable collaboration for video editors and the teams that support them. Wipster: Collaboration, Review & Approval for Teams Rollo Wenlock, CEO, Founder, Wipster Wipster provides collaboration, review and approval tools for video and filmmakers around the world. Tonight, Rollo Wenlock, CEO and founder, explains what Wipster is and how it is being used. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on creative teams and collaboration trends for the future. Music Rights Tools for Producers and Editors Jennifer Jesperson, Relationship Manager, Qwire Music Qwire is an indispensable real-time collaboration tool for composers, producers, music editors and rights managers. Tonight, Jennifer Jesperson, Relationship Manager with Qwire Music, explains what Qwire is, how it works, and how it simplifies clearing music for your next project. Melosity – Online Collaboration for Musicians Rory O’Farrell, Founder, Melosity Rory O’Farrell founded Melosity to enable musicians to collaborate online in real-time to create their music with minimal technical hassles. Tonight, Rory describes how their newly-released platform works and his plans for the future. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Film and Technology Reporter, DoddleNEWS James DeRuvo, Senior Writer at DoddleNEWS, has a multi-faceted career that spans radio, film and publishing. Covering technology in the video industry for nearly 20 years, James presents our weekly DoddleNEWS Update. The post Digital Production Buzz – June 15, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – June 15, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.