The “Art” of Saying Yes January 10^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

In the early days of video production, there were so many limitations to the emerging technology that many engineers developed a negative attitude toward trying just about anything new. When a novel idea was proposed, these engineers would simply say “NO,” and then offer some reason to build a box aro…

Podcasting Merges with iOS Devices January 9^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

In this “how small can we make it” world, it was inevitable that podcasting would merge with iPhones, iPads and other iOS devices. Now, it is possible to carry an international radio station in your pocket or shoulder bag. That was unimaginable not even a decade ago.

Taking Storage to the Next Level January 9^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

Storing assets is pointless if the correct procedures are not in place to manage where these assets are, keep them secure and ensure they are discoverable. In short, those who implement the bare minimum in plain storage risk missing out on the business benefits of object storage entirely.

Welcome New Low-Budget Videographers January 5^th 2018 - 11:00 AM

Because of the the holiday season, a lot of young people now have new video gear and may be anxious to try out their video production skills. The good news is today’s technology can provide great images at a lower cost than ever. An important, less technical, skill is…

Which is Better: More Pixels or Better Pixels? January 4^th 2018 - 01:00 PM

The race to ever higher pixel counts never seems to end. One result is that consumers now believe that the path to higher quality images is through more pixels. Yet, other technologies like HDR, WCG and HFR can enhance every TV pixel by adding clarity, depth, and realism without requiring…

Virtual Reality guidelines focus first on delivery ecosystem January 3^rd 2018 - 01:00 PM

The Virtual Reality Industry Forum (VRIF) is presenting its first guidelines at CES 2018 with the initial release focused on the delivery ecosystem and security.

On Recording the Human Voice January 2^nd 2018 - 09:00 AM

Recording the human speaking voice can be one of the trickiest tasks a professional sound recordist encounters. Even when working with seasoned professional voice artists, problems can creep in. Here are a few of them and how to solve the problem.

Why Does Pro Audio Embrace the Past? December 27^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

One of the stark differences between pro audio and video is the pursuit of vintage technology. As video technology continually improves, most working professionals go after the latest gear as soon as it hits the market. For audio, on the other hand, the pinnacle for many professionals are vintage components…

Applied Technology: Using Object Storage for M&E Workflows December 27^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

As today’s media workflows increase in size and speed, with Big Data analysis and Fast Data processing added to the mix, the need to better manage the entire lifecycle of content becomes ever more important. Building an efficient and effective workflow requires the use of a hybrid storage infrastructure, lev…

A collaborative colour journey December 22^nd 2017 - 11:00 AM

DIT Simone d’Arcangelo and colourist Anthony Raffaele used an ACES production workflow supported by a range of color tools from Filmlight to help create an iconic 1950’s look for Woody Allen’s new film, “Wonder Wheel”.