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- D P BuZZ - November 27, 2008
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Thu, 27 Nov 2008 21:20:19 -0800
Larry Jordan, and Mike Horton co-host The BuZZ, joined by the following guests:6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ?
6:05 pm - Steve Cone - Author, Powerlines: Words that Sell Brands, Quick, no thinking! What's the tagline Coke is using at the end of all its commercials? Nope, that isn't it. Steve Cone is the author of Powerlines: Words That Sell Brands, Grip Fans, and Sometimes Change History
6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat
Stacey Parks is just back from the American Film Market in Santa Monica with an update on what the economy has done to the film industry.
6:25 pm GV Expo BuZZ
Mark Pescatore, Editor-in-chief, Government Video magazine. GV Expo is next week in Washington, DC, and The BuZZ will broadcast live from the Expo floor. This week, we talk to Expo expert, Mark Pescatore, about whats happening and what we can expect at the show.
6:33 pm - Luigi Tramontana - Founder and Head of R&D, Craft Animations
In the beginning, there was cell animation, where each picture was drawn individually and by hand. Then came keyframe animation, where a shape was animated using keyframes. This was faster, but still took forever and two days to render. Now, there is simulation-based animation, where you can create and view your animation is real-time. And no one does it better, or more economically, than Craft Animations
6:51 pm - Tom Tomchak - President, Edit Creations, Inc., adds his opinions on what works for archiving tapeless media and what doesn?t ? from the perspective of his own personal experience.
6:71 pm - Pick our Brains
Well, actually, this will be more like "Pick over the Turkey," as there' s nothing Mike likes better than a really big meal. Well check in with co-host Mike Horton to see how his holiday is progressing.
- D P BuZZ - November 20, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:20:54 -0800
Larry Jordan, and Mike Horton co-host The BuZZ, joined by the following guests:6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ?
The latest in industry news and gossip.
6:05 pm - Dan May - President, Blackmagic Design Inc.
The shoot's over and now it's time to edit. What's the best way to capture your images? How do you monitor HD? How should you output if you need to convert from one video format to another? Dan May, president of Blackmagic Design, Inc. stops by with the answers and a look at BMD's magic boxes that can help you do just that and more.
6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat - Jonathan Handel
Listen as one of our regulars - Jonathan Handel - updates us on the latest news from the legal world.
6:25 pm - DVD Buzz
Bruce Nazarian - CEO, Digital Media Consulting Group, Inc.
The DVD Association is circulating a petition to get the Blu-ray Association to make the format more accessible for independent producers. Bruce Nazarian joins us to discuss the petition and their user survey - oh, and to shed some light on the whole issue of subtitles.
6:33 pm - Lior Gal - VP Sales, West Coast, Exanet
Video editing is about speed, and technology, and storage. Lots and lots of storage. Lior Gal, vice president of sales for Exanet, shares his insight in our continuing exploration for the perfect storage solution. More important, he'll help explain the criteria you should use in picking the right storage for your needs.
6:50 pm - Cirina Catania Comments on recent reports in a decline in the web video industry.
6:53 pm - Pick our Brains
Your chance to get your technical and creative questions answered. (Oh, and after about a month, we finally have both Mike and the reverb in the same room at the same time.)
- D P BuZZ - November 13, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:13:14 -0800
New cameras from RED, power words that sell products, RAID storage update, and creating special color "looks" -- all on this week's BuZZ!Larry Jordan, and Mike Horton co-host The BuZZ, joined by the following guests:
6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ?
The latest in industry news and gossip.
6:05 pm - Chad Anderson - Visual Artist,
Chad J.W. Anderson is an American artist/graphic designer. He began working in visual arts as a child and began to win several awards for industrial design and modeling. Today he is considered one of the most prominent graphic designers working within the entertainment and commercial visual arts. He joins us today to discuss his techniques in creating stunning visual effects for iStockPhoto. Visit his website at: http://www.eyeidea.com/eyeidea/home.html.
6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat
Listen as one of our regulars - Philip Hodgetts - updates us on today's hot new RED announcements.
6:25 pm - RAID BuZZ - Jon Schilling, CalDigit
We've been talking a lot about archiving and storage lately, mostly because we just don't know what to do with all our video assets! Jon Schilling of CalDigit stops by to give us some tips on how to protect our media for years to come.
6:33 pm - Haarm-Pieter Duiker - Creator, Color Symmetry
Color Symmetry - just the name gets our attention. We'll discuss accurate color-handling for RAW acquisition workflows, how to create and emulate production looks, accurately view color and exchange color data across a variety of film and emerging all-digital pipelines. Haarm-Pieter Duiker stops by to answer your colorful questions.
6:51 pm - Kristi Prost - Associate Producer, The BuZZ
Kristi Prost wanders around the show floor at DV Expo to sample reactions to the show. Her aural montage is a great way to take a look back at the show.
Next week, Pick Our Brains returns. So, if you are stumped by a technical issue, email us your question, leave us a message using our new CALL ME button, or join us for the live chat during the show.
- D P BuZZ - DV Expo 08 - Show # 4 (28mb)
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:29:29 -0800
DV Expo 08 - Show # 4, LIVE from DV Expo -- high-speed storage, field recorders, and a close-up look at JVC cameras -- all on this special edition of Digital Production BuZZ!Robert Leong, Director of Technical Stuff for Dulce Systems, drops in to discuss the future of high-speed storage and what an editor needs to know to select the right hard disk or RAID.
Lenny Magill, founder of Youreeeka, explains how producers can take advantage of his pay-per-view, streaming video website.
Frank George, Regional Sales Manager, East, for Roland Systems Group, discussed the advent of solid-state field recorders and the benefits of using them in video productions.
David Walton, Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications for JVC Professional Products Company, joins us for an extended interview talking about video formats, compression, and where our industry is headed. David is extremely knowledgeable and his interview is fascinating.
David Williams, editor-in-chief of DV Magazine, DV.com, and the conference head of DV Expo, joins us for a final look back at DV Expo, some of the exciting new products introduced there, and a look forward to where the show is heading.
Amazing guests -- from a fascinating series of shows. Get up to speed on the latest technology showcased at DV Expo -- all on the Digital ProductionBuZZ.
- D P BuZZ - DV Expo 08 - Show # 3 (22mb)
Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:10:26 -0800
DV Expo 08 - Show # 3, LIVE from DV Expo, -- Making money from stock, improving your associations, and four excellent pieces of software you've never heard of, all on this special edition of Digital Production BuZZ!Jim Goertz, Director of Video Content Development for iStockPhoto, explains how video producers and camera folks can make money from their visuals by selling them through a stock video service.
Ben Weeks, president of the Digital Video Professionals Association (DVPA), describes his group and details some of the benefits that their members receive.
Continuing our theme of associations, John Zale, Director of Educational Development for the Wedding and Event Videographers Association (WEVA), outlines what makes his organization special to its members.
James Mathers, founder of the Digital Cinema Society (DCS), drops by to showcase why he started the organization and how it can benefit cinematographers and other interested production staff.
Philip Hodgetts, president of Intelligent Assistance, premieres his latest "Smart Tools for Smart Editors" software: Sync N Link. it's brand new and can greatly simplify the process of syncing double- system sound.
David Tesi, product marketing manager for Video Assist, swings past to illustrate how his video village technology can streamline shot review on-set during production.
Aaron Ratner, Director of Business Development at Tunnel Post, showcases their Cine-Vator, one of only three machines like this in North America, which creates high-speed, high-quality film prints from a digital master; at prices that make this technology affordable to the mid-range production.
Eric Yang, head of sales and marketing for Topaz West, explains their startling software that takes Standard-Def video and up-scales it to HD and makes it look GREAT!
Amazing guests -- on a fascinating show. Get up to speed on the latest technology showcased at DV Expo -- all on Digital Production BuZZ.
- D P BuZZ - DV Expo 08 - Show # 2 (22mb)
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:13:53 -0800
DV Expo 08 - Show # 2, LIVE from DV Expo -- Getting the inside scoop on Panasonic's cameras, products from companies you've never heard of, video compression, and picking the best effects plug-in, all on this special edition of Digital Production BuZZ!Jan Crittenden-Livingston, Business Line Manager for Panasonic Professional Video products, joins us for an extended discussion of Panasonic's professional cameras and insight on the differences between AVCHD and DVCPROHD in Panasonic cameras.
Ned Soltz, author, tells us about his experience shooting a Sony XDCAM-EX HD camera, and what he's learned about shooting the XDCAM EX video format.
Doug Pircher, General Manager of International Supplies, tells us about two products you've never heard of; including a hard disk that captures directly from your camera with no computer in sight.
Todd Prives, Product Marketing Manager for GenArts, shares his latest plug-ins with us, along with a discussion of how to select plug-ins that are right for you.
Linda Strömberg, Product Marketing Manager for Telestream, explains why Telestream does more than just compression
Coby Rich, Product Marketing Manager for Sorenson Media, talks about the latest release of Sorenson Squeeze and Sorenson Squish and explains how to create your own personal YouTube on your own website.
Steve Katz - Vice President OEM Sales for JMR Electronics, explains how hard disks are going to get faster, along with some of the JMR products that are going to take you there.
This is our second hour of programming LIVE from DV Expo. Learn about products that can make all your projects run faster and easier as we continue our extended look at DV Expo.
- D P BuZZ - November 06 , 2008 (31mb)
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:05:15 -0800
LIVE from DV Expo -- Panasonic cameras, high-speed RAIDS, shooting video with a still camera, and an inside look at DV Expo -- all on today's show!Jan Crittenden-Livingston, business line manager for Panasonic, joins us to talk about Panasonic's move to tapeless formats, solutions to the archiving conundrum, and a look at the differences between DVCPRO HD and AVCHD.
Robert Leong, Director of Technical Stuff for Dulce Systems, stops by the booth to talk about high-speed RAIDs, and how to select the best storage for your project.
Ned Soltz, author, tells us about his experience shooting a Sony XDCAM-EX HD camera, and what he's learned about shooting the XDCAM EX video format,
Brian Valente, co-founder of Redrock Microsystems, talks about their production gear that helps make video look more filmic, and an amazing new camera from Canon that shoots extremely high-quality high-def on a digital STILL camera!
Todd Prives, Product Marketing Manager for GenArts, discusses the state of the plug-in market, how to select a plug-in and where he thinks the future is heading.
Jim Goertz, Director Video Content Development, tells us of a way that video producers can make money on their images - offering them as stock video clips on iStockPhoto's new video service.
Finally, Dave Williams, editor-in-chief of DV magazine and DV.com, sits down at the end of the show to talk about what he liked about DVExpo and where it's going in the future.
Another amazing show - live, on-location at DV Expo and filled with the kinds of interviews you just can't find anywhere else.
- D P BuZZ - DV Expo 08 - Show # 1 (25mb)
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:38:00 -0800
DV Expo 08 - Show # 1, LIVE from DV Expo -- The BuZZ checks out the show floor, digital still cameras that shoot video, affordable satellites for real-time streaming, and much more, all on this special edition of Digital Production BuZZ!Dave Williams, Editor-in-chief of DV Magazine and head of the DV Expo conferences stops by to highlight what to look for at DV Expo and discusses the relationship between the conference sessions and the show floor.
Brian Valente, Red Rock Microsystems, showcases an amazing digital still camera that shoots 1080p video and the Red Rock lens and matte box that makes it useable.
Michael Knowles, is the inventor of the Indy Steady Cam, a $300 device that can add stability to cameras as light as 4 pounds or as heavy as 24 pounds. Discover how he got the idea by playing with a fishing pole.
Brian Dickman, VP Sales and Marketing for SmartSound, discusses their newest version 5 software and the challenges of marketing a music library to video editors.
Brian Roland, Director Global Video Services, provides real-time,satellite-based, video streaming at a price that makes live events affordable for even small producers.
Jeff Merritt, HD Technology Consultant and a leading authority on high-definition video, drops by for an extended discussion on the implications of tapeless media for selecting the right video for your project and figuring out how to archive it once you've shot it.
Its a full hour, LIVE, from the floor of DV Expo. We are covering DV Expo with four solid hours of programming - with some amazing guests and conversations in each one.
- D P BuZZ - October 30, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:21:28 -0700
Stock footage without backgrounds, stock footage only in high-def, and videos that create communities -- all on this week's BuZZ6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ?
Cirina Catania and Mike Horton co-host The BuZZ with a great lineup of guests!
6:05 pm - Navarre Joseph - CEO, Ribbit Films
"Sin City" and "300" used Ribbit Films' stock footage specially designed for visual effects companies. Now Ribbit is providing pre-keyed, green screen film clips to directors, advertising executives and interactive programmers. Navarre Joseph visits the BuZZ to talk about his ever-growing business and what you can successfully use stock footage in your projects.
6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat
Dave Williams previews DV Expo
6:25 pm - ArtBeat BuZZ -- Sean Fairburn, Cinematographer
Artbeats tipped us off to the fact that one of their contributing cinematographers, Sean Fairburn, won an Emmy for his footage featured in Dan Rather's "Combat Photographer," and has just finished shooting the next Marines commercial. We'll talk to him about his hi-def visuals and what it took to create them.,p> 6:33 pm - Joseph Maidenberg - VP Information Architecture, Current
Current is an online media company focused on short form nonfiction videos and user participation. Joseph Maidenberg oversees the broadcast and production technology groups. He joins us this week to discuss media creation in a world where everyone wants to participate in the process.
6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains
It's time to put Mike Horton to the test. With Larry out of town, Cirina is turning to our second resident expert to answer your hardest technical questions. Yes, indeedy, Michael himself is putting on his guru hat! If you are stumped by a technical issue -- email us your question, leave us a message using our new CALL ME button, or join us for the live chat during the show.
- D P BuZZ - October 23, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:06:32 -0700
The BuZZ is on the road again -- from Miami! Citizen journalism, video blogging.6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ?
6:05 pm - Nicole Martinez - Apple/Avid Instructor and Editor
We are LIVE from Miami this week on the BuZZ! Joining us as co-host is Nicole Martinez, Avid/Apple Certified Instructor, Editor, Filmaker, Composer -- this woman does everything and does it well. Nicole joins us for another rousing episode of the BuZZ - and then hangs around to co-host!
6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat
Steve Garfield joins us from Boston with a fascinating discussion of citizen journalism and video blogging ? including his story of standing on the edge of a hurricane and broadcasting live on CNN using the iSight camera of his MacBook Pro!
6:25 pm - Miami BuZZ
Marian Wertalka Vice-president, South Florida Final Cut Pro User Group Continuing our Florida theme, Marian Wertalka is one of the key leaders for the SoFlaFCPUG (South Florida Final Cut Pro User Group). She drops by to talk about running a user group, what a new attendee should get out of a meeting, and some tips to presenters on how to make their talks more relevant.
6:33 pm - Iris B. - Producer/Director, 3GZ Productions
She began her career by sneaking camcorders into underground music parties. Since then, with a master's in Film Production, she's started her own production company, produced and directed multiple feature films and won an award on the Miami International University Wall of Fame. Tonight, Iris B. joins us to talk about her life as an independent filmmaker.
6:51 pm - Pick our Brains
Your chance to get your technical and creative questions answered in three different ways: calling 1-866-977-BUZZ (2899) (or +1-818-879-5115 for callers outside the U.S.) on the day before the show or live during the segment; asking in the live chat; or sending an email in advance to TheBuZZ@DigitalProductionBuZZ.com.
- D P BuZZ - October 16, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:04:45 -0700
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to US! The BuZZ turns 200 (shows) this week! Join us for the celebration from Boston and Los Angeles -- all on this week's BuZZSeth Wereska - multimedia producer / editor
Dave Williams - editor, DV Magazine
David Wertheimer - CEO/Executive Director, USC Entertainment Technology Center.
Wes Plate - CEO Automatic Duck
Philip Hodgetts - founder of the BuZZ,
Jonathan Handel - entertainment attorney, Troy Gould
Charles Little - Tatu Creative,Inc
Mike Mihalik - LaCie Technology,
And many more surprises still to come! This is one show you don't want to miss. You can't find people or interviews like this anywhere else! It's another amazing show
- D P BuZZ - October 09, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:14:19 -0700
Tapeless video, avoiding legal trouble, DVDs rule, and mobile phone video6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ?
BuZZ hosts Larry Jordan and Mike Horton take a look at the industry this week - which is in much better shape than our financial system
6:05 pm - Jeff Youel - Founder and President, Wafian,
discusses the reality of tapeless HD acquisition and their innovative, easy-to-use, direct-to-disk 2K, HD and Stereoscopic video recorders.
6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat
Listen as one of our regulars - Bruce Nazarian - updates us on the latest news from the world of DVD.
6:25 pm - Distribution BuZZ - Jonathan Handel, Entertainment Attorney, TroyGould
Distribution has a legal side, as well as sales and marketing. Jonathan Handel joins us to give us his perspective on what legal issues producers need to be aware of as they seek to close deals.
6:33 pm - DeWayne Nelon - CEO, Avot Media,
Want to know more about delivering your content to mobile video? Avot Media has a solution that just may interest you and DeWayne Nelon, CEO is on the BuZZ answering our questions.
6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains
Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show.
- D P BuZZ - October 02, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:25:21 -0700
We say, ?Thanks Mom,? and talk about JVC HD Cameras, check out the upcoming 2008 Screenwriting Expo, have a small screen revolution and play with particalIllusions! Just another fun night at the BuZZ. 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? BuZZ hosts Cirina Catania and Mike Horton take a look at the industry this week - which is in much better shape than our financial system! 6:05 pm - Jim Hawks - Cinematographer The "Thanks, Mom!" campaign, featuring Olympians, was shot by Jim Hawks with JVC cameras. And, yes, Jim's Mom is proud of him, too. Learn the secrets behind this shoot on this week's show. 6:20 PM - Writers Beat Bill Donovan, Publisher of Creative Screenwriting Magazine, gives us a preview of the upcoming Screenwriting Expo, running from November 12-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center and entices us with the 2008 Screenwriting Expo Screenplay Competition offering over $100,000 in cash and prizes, including a $20,000 first prize and four genre prizes of $2,500 each. Check it out at www.screenwritingexpo.com 6:25 pm - Sizzling BuZZ Dennis Morrison of zzizzl, a filmmaker and loyal BuZZ listener has a new site where you can download short films and videos and support the filmmakers as you do it. 6:33 pm - Alan Lorence - President, Wondertouch In 2002, Alan Lorence formed wondertouch, LLC, and started work on particleIllusion (formerly Illusion). On this week's show, he tells us about their new feature enhancements for Mac OSX. 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - September 25, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:04:05 -0700
Blu-ray Disc update, new camera control systems, blisteringly fast storage and the latest in special effects -- all on this week's BuZZ 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? BuZZ hosts Larry Jordan and Mike Horton take a look at the current state of the industry - and what a mess its in this week! 6:05 pm - Rob Sheeley - President/CEO, Vaddio Rob Sheeley, President and CEO of Vaddio gives us the skinny on camera control systems, including the Quick-Connect PRO, CeilingView HD document cameras and specialty PTZ cameras used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries. 6:15 pm - Storage BuZZ Steve Katz, VP OEM Sales and Marketing, JMR Imagine the scenario: A Mac user plugs JMR's BlueStor, PCIe-based, storage into any PCIe slot, and is instantly able to do real-time 2k, 4k or multistream HD workflows for less than $1 per gigabyte. Properly scaled, this system can blast out 4,000 MB/second! OK, JMR got our attention -- Steve Katz explains how it works. 6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat Listen as one of our regulars Bruce Nazarian updates us on what we need to know now. 6:26 PM - Regional BuZZ Shane Ross stops by to discuss Avid's latest Media Composer release -- version 3.0. Shane edits documentaries for the Discovery and History channels using both Avid and Final Cut systems, so he has a unique perspective on what works best for professional work. 6:33 pm - Dirk DeJong - Product Manager, Boris Blue Boris FX is legendary for the quality and quantity of its effects. However, with so many choices -- effects, titling, compositing -- where do we start? Dirk DeJong, Product Manager briefs us on the new Boris Blue. 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains Finally, Mike gets his reverb back!! Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - September 18, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:15:18 -0700
Hot news from IBC, video streaming tips, a secret product announcement, and creating games for the iPhone-- all on this week's BuZZ. 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? BuZZ guest hosts Cirina Catania and Philip Hodgetts take a look at the current state of the industry. and explain where Larry and Mike went this week. 6:05 pm - Paul Alfieri - Senior Director, Limelight Networks, Whether it's smooth streaming for major live events and on-demand media or managing scalable and flexible distribution of massive libraries, Limelight Networks has a solution. Serving over 1,300 major clients, we'd say they are a proven commodity. Paul Alfieri gives us the inside look. 6:20 pm - Kevin Kent - Writer/Producer Got Karma? Kevin Kent's new game for the iPhone, Karmic Cookie, will help you decide what is right and what is wrong. He'll fill us in on what it is like to produce new media programming for major studios such as Paramount and Disney and why he likes being a Renaissance Man working at Inspired Arts and Media. 6:26 pm - Announcement BuZZ Ray Hood, President and CEO of Qumu is coming on the BuZZ to announce a new product that will enable "creation of corporate communications, dynamic presentations, lectures and training videos without any post-production work. This should be very interesting. 6:35 pm - Report from IBC Mike Horton, Dan Berube, Ben King, and Rick Young report on all the latest news from IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) in Amsterdam. Major announcements from Adobe (CS4), Apple (RED support), RED (new cameras), Matrox, JVC, Digital Heaven, Blackmagic Design and many more. 6:53 pm Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - September 11, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:26:58 -0700
Creating award-winning effects, making money from distribution, the latest SAG update, and making money from news-- all on this week's BuZZ! 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? BuZZ guest hosts Cirina Catania and Philip Hodgetts take a look at the current state of the industry. and explain where Larry and Mike went this week. 6:05 pm - Robert Walker and Fernando Viquez - Executive and Associate Producers, Walker & Fitzgibbon LA's Walker/Fitzgibbon Television and Film Productions is an award-winning full-service production and post-production company. We're talking with Robert Walker (Co-Founder) and Fernando Viquez (Producer, Editor) about their workflow, their inspiration and their unique technique with green screen using a MacBook Pro and the AJA IO HD box. 6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat Listen as Stacey Parks shares all the latest gossip on the current ways to make money in distribution. 6:25 pm - Legal BuZZ Jonathan Handel, attorney at law and counsel with Troy Gould in LA revisits the latest on the SAG/AMPTP quagmire, and offers us an inside look at legal aspects of digital production that producers need to know. 6:33 pm - Amra Tareen- CEO, Allvoices Citizen Media is the topic of the day and Amra Tareen's Allvoices is launching an incentive to award reporters and citizen media for news and opinion contributions that get between 100,000 to one million unique page views over a period of six months...check out www.allvoices.com/incentive and join in! 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - September 04, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:33:32 -0700
Video in government, automated editing, wireless audio, and bazillions of plug-ins -- all on tonight's BuZZ! 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? Larry Jordan and Mike Horton, co-hosts of The BuZZ, take a look at the current state of the industry. and sadly shake their heads in disbelief. 6:01 pm - Guilded BuZZ Cirina Catania - Reminding BuZZ listeners about the 2008 Emerging Cinematographer Awards being held at the DGA on Sunday,September 21 2008. 6:05 pm - Mark Pescatore - Editor-in-Chief, Government Video magazine What makes shooting video for the government different from other productions? What kind of gear do they need and what are the hot topics in production? Mark Pescatore, editor-in-chief of Government Video magazine joins us to discuss this. Bring extra paper to take notes, Mark is not known to talk slowly! 6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat Philip Hodgetts has released two new software packages to help editors get work done faster: First Cuts and Finisher. They are extraordinary and he stops by to tell us about them. 6:25 pm - Wireless BuZZ Karl Winkler, Lectrosonics Lectrosonics has been creating wireless microphones and systems since 1971. Based in New Mexico, some of their gear is used in the most demanding production environments. Karl Winkler joins us to talk about what the impact will be on wireless systems when over-the-ari broadcast switches to digital transmission, as well as the criteria you should use to pick a wireless system that best meets your needs. 6:33 pm - Sean Safreed - Co-founder, Red Giant Software Red Giant Software is a San Francisco-based company that develops professional tools for digital video production, including plug-ins for popular video editing and effects applications such as After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Premiere Pro, and Avid. They've also been growing like Topsy; most recently acquiring Digital Anarchy and releasing a whole host of new software tools. Co-founder Sean Safreed stops in to discuss their corporate strategy and give us a glimpse of where post-production technology is headed. 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - August 28, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:01:32 -0700
The BuZZ is live, on-location in Chicago! Shooting films in Chicago, editing superstars, and Chicago's New Media Summit What's the BuZZ? Sue Lawson - Owner, Chicago Edit Sue Lawson makes her living as an editor for independent films at Chicago Edit. She joins us to discuss the challenges independent producers face, and share her insights on what first time producers should keep in mind to save them time and money in post production. CHIFCPUG BuZZ Jeff Evenson and Fred Pfeifer The BuZZ interviews two practicing professionals from the Chicago Final Cut Pro User Group on the kinds of projects they are working on. Once we get Fred Pfeifer to stop telling war stories of the perils of shooting for non-profits, he and Jeff Evenson discuss the challenges involved in running a user group -- specifically, the Chicago Final Cut Pro User Group which is the host for this week's Digital Production BuZZ. Malachi Leopold - CoFounder, Chicago New Media Summit Malachi Leopold is tracking the emergence of New Media - and has co-founded an event called the New Media Summit, in Chicago in mid-September. He joins us to discuss the emergence of New Media, why he feels a Summit is necessary and argues that Chicago may, indeed, be the heart of the New Media universe. Pick our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show - D P BuZZ - August 21, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:28:36 -0700
Make your final project look great, Blu-Ray Disc update, picking the right storage, and mobile media meets TV - all on tonight's BuZZ 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? 6:05 pm - Declan McErlane - Editor, Piranha Bar, Dublin, Ireland So, what's the relationship between flesh-eating fish and video editing? Nothing, perhaps, except when unsavory clients get to, um, sleep with the fishes. Declan McErlane, Avid DS online editor for one of the hottest post-production shops in the UK, talks about his decade of experience making projects look great! 6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat Listen as one of our regulars - Bruce Nazarian - updates us on the latest news from the Blu-ray battle. 6:25 pm - Storage BuZZ ? Mike Mihalik, LaCie Technology. Video editing devours storage. Mike Mihalik, of LaCie Technology, joins us to discuss the criteria you should use in picking the right hard drive for your business. 6:33 pm - Debra Kaufman - Producer, Journalist, Mobilized TV Debra Kaufman has covered the entertainment industry for over 20 years. Based in Los Angeles, she writes about new media, entertainment technology and other topics for The Hollywood Reporter, TV Week, Film & Video, Editor?s Guild Magazine and many others. We?re talking to her about the intersection of mobile media with the professional world of film and television and her blog: mobilizedtv.com. 6:51 pm ? Pick Our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show - D P BuZZ - August 14, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:32:13 -0700
What's the BuZZ? Yuri Neyman - CEO, Gamma & Density Ever used a color chart when shooting? Most likely it was invented by Russian DP, Yuri Neyman. Now he?s with Gamma & Density and they've developed the 3cP color system that is being used by cinematographers around the globe. Stay tuned for an amazing interview with Yuri and his partner, Bob Currier! The BuZZ Beat Listen as one of our regulars - Philip Hodgetts, updates us on what we need to know now. PR BuZZ Peter Shankman, Founder and CEO, Geek Factory / Help a Reporter - First the Geek Factory, now Help-a-Reporter. This is a 20,000 member resource site used by journalists all over the world. Need an expert for your documentary or an on-camera spokesperson for your news piece? Check out www.helpareporter.com and then listen in as we interview Peter Shankman. Kenn Bell - President, GraphicPlanet Creative Whose your best friend? Could it be your dog? Of course it could! Graphic Artist and Filmmaker, Kenn Bell has a new site that is making paw-ticularly strong impressions with the furry set. How did he do it? What are his goals and how can we learn from this brilliant and talented guy? Learn more about The Dog Files on this week's show! Pick our Brains Your chance to get your technical and creative questions answered. - D P BuZZ - August 07, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:08:49 -0700
A faster way of archiving, dissecting distribution, developing new products, and extraordinary CGI visuals - all on tonight's BuZZ! 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? 6:01 pm - Guilded BuZZ Cirina Catania talks about the International Cinematographers Guild Mega Digital Summit scheduled for Detroit on August 16-17. 6:05 pm - Nicholas Pearce - Co-Founder, Object Matrix In today's brave new world of tapeless media, archiving is critical. But how and where to you archive? Traditionally, we save media on tape, but Object Matrix has created a new system - a RAID of RAIDs, which provides long-term archiving along with instant access to media. Nick Pearce stops in to explain this new technology. 6:20 pm - Distribution BuZZ Stacey Parks - CEO Film Specific Inc. Stacey Parks has been helping us Dissect Distribution this summer and joins us to talk about her new 4-week web-based training on how the independent producer can make money in distribution. Learn more at www.FilmSpecific.com/Course. 6:25 pm - Frank Jonen, CineLooks Frank Jonen is an avid BuZZ listener with a new product in development that caught our attention. We'll talk to him about the trials and tribulations of getting a product ready for market and, while we're at it, we'll chat about Color and Final Cut Pro. 6:33 pm - Ludwig Von Reiche - COO, Mental Images Go to the Mental Images web site and you'll see the quote, "rendering imagination visible." If you work in digital media and that doesn't hook you...well...wake up! Ludwig von Reiche (we love his name) joins us on The BuZZ to discuss how to make all things visible. 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - July 31, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:21:52 -0700
Researching box office numbers, QuickTime on Avid, and understanding entertainment law without falling asleep 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? 6:02 pm - Guilded BuZZ Jonathan Handel updates us on the SAG negotiations 6:05 pm - Kevin Wyatt - Companies Editor, Baseline StudioSystems Baseline StudioSystems and their flagship product, The Studio System, may just be the world's preeminent provider of film and television information; and they are developing product for both small and large production and distribution companies. Kevin Wyatt joins us and gives us the backstage tour. 6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat Listen as one of our regulars - Philip Hodgetts - updates us on what we need to know now. 6:25 pm - Avid BuZZ - Justin Kwan Software Engineer by day, Avid Editor by night, Justin Kwan joins us to explain his QuickTime workflow for the Avid. Check out his blog http://www.kwancentral.com/ 6:33 pm - Jonathan Handel - Entertainment Attorney, TroyGould Entertainment Law is a scary subject. Don't let it terrify you. Our favorite attorney, Jonathan Handel with TroyGould in Los Angeles, is back to talk to us about contracts for producers. 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - July 24, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:05:59 -0700
Faster compression and streaming, advertising and the Internet and every possible technical answer you could ever want - all on tonight's show! 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? 6:02 pm - Guilded BuZZ BuZZ Producer, Cirinia Catania met with the Writers Guild about opportunities for writers in the New media arena. The new rate card is being published in the next few days and she'll announce it shortly on the Buzz. 6:05 pm - Andy Seltzer and Paul McLeod - Even Enterprise So, we're sitting here a few months ago and the call comes in... Apple is no longer supporting the XServe RAID; instead they are pushing Promise Technology. Andy Seltzer of Evan Enterprises provides pre-sale tech support for the Promise VTrak Line of RAID subsystems. We'll talk with Andy and Paul McLeod, Technical Marketing Engineer for the Promise VTrak line. If you are running out of storage space on your system, you need to listen in. 6:20 pm - Burning Blu-ray BuZZ Bruce Nazarian - CEO, Digital Media Consulting Group, Inc. Bruce has made some breakthroughs in terms of a completely end-to-end Mac-based Final Cut-to-Encore-to-Blu-ray Disc on DVD that he thinks is pretty darn astounding. Learn how on the show! 6:25 pm - Dave Walton Assistant VP, Marketing Communications, JVC Dave Walton is the AVP Marketing Communications at JVC Professional Products Division and he is here tonight to talk about their new products. 6:33 pm - Elena Miliaresis - Director/Producer, Smiling Sun "While Time Stands Still" is a poignant documentary, produced and directed by Elena Miliaresis, featuring firsthand accounts of the challenges facing families during wartime separation. Deployment issues, coping mechanisms, dealing with the effects of war on the soldiers and their loves one, and the camaraderie of those who are alone. She saw all this first-hand as she lived through her fianc's tour of duty and is making a film to raise public awareness for the sacrifices made by military families. 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - July 17, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:28:20 -0700
Faster compression and streaming, advertising and the Internet and every possible technical answer you could ever want - all on tonight's show! Join Guest Hosts Cirina Catania and Philip Hodgetts this week on The BuZZ! 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? 6:02 pm - Guilded BuZZ Cirinia Updates us on the Producers Guild credit issues 6:05 pm - Neil Page - CEO, Inlet Inc. Video on demand, video on the web, dailies, archives, streaming and, um, Will Smith??? Neil Page, CEO of Inlet runs a company designing better ways to encode, quality-control, and stream your content so it can be viewed at any time, optimized for any screen. 6:20 pm - The BuZZ Beat Philip Hodgetts, CEO, Big Brains for Rent We don't really know what Philip will be talking about this week - but one thing is for sure, it won't be boring. 6:25 pm - Distribution BuZZ Diane Ramirez, VP, Accounting and Client Relations, Echelon Studios Diane Ramirez came into the entertainment industry to do accounting, but as time has gone on she has found that she truly loves helping independent producers get the exposure they deserve. We're down for that! 6:33 pm - Brett Pulley - CEO, www.NewYork.com Brett Pulley spent years as media and entertainment editor at Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. Now, he's the CEO of www.newyork.com designed to be a digital brand and destination station for everything New York. He joins us to talk about the transition from old media to new media and how we can use what he's learned in our own projects. 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains Pick Our Brains is devoted to getting your questions answered. Email them to us, or join us for the live chat during the show. - D P BuZZ - July 10, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:12:12 -0700
Leo Laporte, the Tech Guy, the REAL scoop on making money in distribution, and creating Blu-ray Discs using a standard DVD burner - all on tonight's show! 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? 6:02 pm - Guilded BuZZ WGAW 2007 Salary reviews from the annual report. 6:05 pm - Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy Leo Laporte, our favorite radio personality and tech guy, pays us a visit to talk about Leoville and give us the latest behind-the-scenes BuZZ on his website: http://www.leoville.com 6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat Listen as one of our regulars - Bruce Nazarian - updates us on what we need to know now. Last time, Bruce, on behalf of the DVD Association, announced a way to create Blu-ray DVDs using standard DVD burners! This could be truly amazing! 6:25 pm - Education BuZZ Rona Edwards, ESE Film Workshops On-line learning is a really hot subject and filmmaker Rona Edwards stops by to showcase the latest in digital lesson plans. Rona cut her teeth as a creative exec with John Larroquette, Michael Phillips Productions and Fern Field (Monk, Heartsounds). She has also produced numerous films for television (Special Victory, The Companion, I Know What You Did, Out of Sync, and more). See www.esentertainment.net for more info 6:33 pm - Stacey Parks - CEO, Film Specific, Inc. Very few people know film and video distribution as well as Stacey Parks. She's been giving us quick updates a couple times a month for a long time. This week, we want to spend a lot more time talking to her about the resources available on her website - www.filmspecific.com - and learn more about how to get a show sold! 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains We "solved" Mike's reverb problem with a contest - submit YOUR version of what "Pick Our Brains" should sound like. Then, listen in and discover whether it helps Mike get his 'verb back - D P BuZZ - July 03, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:05:59 -0700
High-speed SAN storage, doing the distribution dance, what's "fairly" legal, and on-lining Red footage on an Avid DS - all on tonight's show! 6:00 pm - What's the BuZZ? Cirina Catania updates us on the SAG/AFTRA negotiations with the AMPTP 6:05 pm - Bernard Lamborelle - Director of Sales, Tiger Technology Tiger Technology makes MetaSAN, a high-speed, cross-platform storage area network (SAN) specifically designed for video editors and other high-bandwidth users. Bernard Lamborelle visits The BuZZ to discuss who this product is for, how its used, and what you should consider when planning to add a SAN to your company. More information via email: bernard@tiger-technology.com 6:20 PM - The BuZZ Beat Listen as one of our regulars - Stacey Parks - updates us on the latest news in distribution and tells us what we need to know now. 6:25 pm - Legal BuZZ Jonathan Handel, Entertainment Attorney, TroyGould Fair Use - what's fair and what isn't? Jonathan Handel, entertainment attorney at TroyGould in Los Angeles specializes in digital media, entertainment and technology law. Known as an entertainment law expert, we've wrangled some time for answers on what "Fair Use" means in digital production. 6:33 pm - Igor Ridanovic - Avid Editor Igor Ridanovic recently finished a project shot on the Red camera, off-lined on Final Cut, and finished on an Avid DS. He joins us today to discuss the challenges of an HD workflow and his experiences in editing Red. 6:51 pm - Pick Our Brains We "solved" Mike's reverb problem with a contest - submit YOUR version of what "Pick Our Brains" should sound like. Then, listen in and discover whether it helps Mike get his 'verb back - D P BuZZ - June 26, 2008 (2425mb)
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:07:41 -0700
Digital imaging for "Cloverfield," the film and the challenges of shooting comedy in HD on deadline down-under - all on tonight's show! What's the BuZZ? Cirina Catania Updates us on the Producer's Guild Workshop Nick Theodorakis - Digital Imaging Supervisor, Cloverfield Nick Theodorakis, Digital Imaging Supervisor for "Cloverfield" recommended Sony's F23 cameras for the shot. We'll ask him why and speak with him about the challenges of marrying a digital workflow with an all-hand-held shoot under difficult lighting conditions. The BuZZ Beat Listen as one of our regulars - Philip Hodgetts, Bruce Nazarian, or Stacey Parks - updates us on what we need to know now. Patrick Mclean - News from Avid Michael Jones - Editor, Banana Splits They had 2 weeks to shoot 130 comedy shorts. Michael Jones was the editor, but his job started on the set - making sure they could get the remake of Banana Splits done in time for Warner Brothers. He joins us tonight to tell us about the challenges of shooting HD down-under. Pick Our Brains We "solved" Mike's reverb problem with a contest - submit YOUR version of what "Pick Our Brains" should sound like. Then, listen in and discover whether it helps Mike get his 'verb back - D P BuZZ - June 19, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:05:51 -0700
This week's show is jam-packed with amazing stuff - including a jaw-dropping announcement on Blu-ray DVDs! Carol Tenney of the Writers Guild of America stops by to discuss the WGA's "SPINNING THE WEB: An Introduction to Writing for the Internet" event on Saturday, June 21, in Los Angeles. (www.wgfoundation.org) Mark Jensen, Host of Studio 1A Productions , discusses how to pick the "best" microphone. Mark works with and reviews audio gear for a long time. In this interview he tells us what to look for in a mike, and which brands to consider. (www.newmediagear.com) Bruce Nazarian made an amazing, jaw-dropping announcement on the show - he and the DVD Association have found a way to create Blu-ray compatible discs using standard DVD burners. This could change an industry! (www.dvda.org) Lori Schwartz is the senior vice president and director of the Interpublic Emerging Media Lab; an association of advertising agencies trying to make sense of the exploding world of new media. Listen to her take on whether the world is headed toward Blu-ray DVD or on-line distribution. (www.ipglab.com) Zach Parrish won the Wet Paint award last year from Crackle and since then, his career has had a rocket attached. Listen as he describes the process of creating engaging animation in 3D. (www.zapmyshorts.com) - D P BuZZ - June 12, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:44:26 -0700
Better compression for web video, improving interactivity on the web and Final Cut Server Ruby on Rails is designed for database-driven websites. Jason Seifer is a Ruby developer and advocate for Ruby on Rails. Today, he explains why video producers need to know how this new technology can enhance their websites. We managed to get Philip Hodgetts to join us in the studio to share the latest technology gossip. We'd tell you what it is, but it hasn't been announced yet. We're hoping Philip can figure it out before the show starts Brian Gary is a noted producer and filmmaker. However, he's equally well-known for his ability to explain video compression. Tonight he showcases a new compression codec from Cinema Craft that can make a difference in your DVD and web projects. Larry Jordan and Philip Hodgetts discuss Final Cut Server - D P BuZZ - June 05, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:26:23 -0700
Better ways to archive, the inside scoop from Cannes, and deadline-driven production techniques - all on today's show! As the video world becomes increasingly tapeless, archiving our media becomes even more crucial. Ingo Fuchs is the product marketing manager for Quantum and joins us to discuss specific archiving techniques and gear we can use to save our digital media files. Stacey Parks is a one-woman distribution whirlwind. She returns from Cannes with all the gossip on what was selling, what wasn't, and lots of tips on how to make money in distribution. Daily television news reporting is similar to walking a high-wire with no net; there is very little room for mistakes. Keith Tomshe has been doing this balancing act for a long time. As an investigative reporter for KHOU-TV, Houston, he joins us to discuss his production techniques. - D P BuZZ - May 29, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 29 May 2008 19:06:16 -0700
Creating automated media delivery workflows, another view of media asset management, and using social networks for marketing Neil Selvin, of Inlet Technologies, joins us to discuss how to automate compression and distribution of content. You still have to create it. But once it's created, high-speed distribution can be a key to success. Tune in to learn how. Scott Anderson of Control Group Inc., had another take on media asset management. You've invested a lot in creating your media. Wouldn't it be great if you could easily keep track of it? Learn how here. Ringside Networks is one of the latest social networking sites springing up on the Internet. Bob Bickel, founder, swings by to discuss how to use this new technology to improve your marketing, visibility, and credibility. - D P BuZZ - May 22, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 22 May 2008 19:06:12 -0700
The secrets of USC's Film School, burning Blu-ray DVDs in Toast, and a look back at 40 years in television production Norman Hollyn heads up the editing department at USC's world-famous film school. In this week's BuZZ we get to talk to him about editing, searching for the story amidst all the dailies, and the impact of the Internet on visual communication Not bad for only one segment!?! Patrick Nugent is the product manager for Roxio Toast, a well-respected software program that creates DVDs. What really gets us excited, however, is that the latest version of Toast also burns Blu-ray DVDs. Patrick explains how. Glen Swanson is an Emmy-Award winning director for ABC, CBS, and NBC. After an almost 40-year career in the booth, he joins us tonight to talk about the changes he's seen in video production. This will be GREAT! - D P BuZZ - May 15, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 15 May 2008 19:15:04 -0700
Real-world video compression, Blu-ray DVD licensing, getting better organized and the challenges of shooting your first film Nothing confuses more people faster than trying to figure out video compression. Yet, whether you want to go to DVD, the web, or venture into Blu-ray HD, using compression successfully is essential. This week, Andy Beach joins us to discuss what he learned about compression in his new book: "Real-world Video Compression." Thinking about Blu-ray, it's time to check back with Bruce Nazarian, president of the DVD Association, to get the latest news. The last time Bruce was on, he spoke about the high costs of licensing pricing Blu-ray out of the reach of smaller companies. Time to see if that's changed. Scott Simmons was on a few weeks ago talking about the poor training of Final Cut editors - and causing a near-riot in the process. This week he's back with something less incendiary - tips on getting better organized for editing. John Brawley is an Australian cinematographer who is premiering his first film at the Sydney, Australia, Film Festival. But, its been a long road for John as he has worked on this film. Discover what he learned and what you can learn from him. - D P BuZZ - May 08, 2008 (22mb)
Thu, 08 May 2008 19:11:28 -0700
Owen Smith making comedy, the Digital Hollywood BuZZ, and award-winning cinematographer Ueli Steiger-all on today's show! Owen Smith is best known as one of the stars of "Everybody Hates Chris." But when he's not in front of the camera, he's behind it - producing his own comedy special for a network any network. He drops in to discuss what he's learned on the road to getting this finished and released. Stacey Parks spends all her time looking for money to give to deserving producers. Listen to her latest report on the status of distribution. Philip Hodgetts is attending, and speaking at, Digital Hollywood. This gathering of industry movers-and-shakers is the perfect place to pick up the latest BuZZ. Philip phones us from the trenches with his report. Cinematographer Ueli Steiger has more than 30 feature films to his credit, including 10,000 BC, Bowfinger, Soapdish, and The Spy Who Shagged Me. However, shooting 10,000 BC presented some unique problems in dealing with on-set color correction, which he stops by to explain. - D P BuZZ - May 01, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 01 May 2008 19:11:14 -0700
Choosing the best scriptwriting software, shooting news in the great west and the latest Blu-Ray update. Every story starts with a script. But which is the best software to use when it comes time to write. Karel Segers has the answer - from The Story Department. Think you've got Blu-Ray all figured out? Well, nobody else has, so listen to Bruce Nazarian and see what you're missing. News production is probably the most difficult video production on the planet. Never enough time or resources. It's even worse when you're a one-man-band. Discover how Tom Woods does it for Sierra Wave television. - D P BuZZ - April 24, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:24:58 -0700
Panasonic's latest cameras, new products from AJA, Blackmagic Design, and Matrox; plus an NAB and SuperMeet recap Panasonic announced two new Varicams, along with a trove of new gear. Join Robert Harris as he discusses Pansonic's latest plans. NAB is over, but we're still trying to make sense of it. Philip Hodgetts, Mike Horton, Cirina Catania, and Larry Jordan recap the show. Video formats are proliferating. Discover what AJA, Blackmagic Design, and Matrox are doing to make them manageable. The FCPUG SuperMeet is over - but we have one last wrap-up covering all the latest hardware presented at the event. - D P BuZZ - April 17, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:31:50 -0700
Avid and Adobe showcase their NAB announcements, the FCP SuperMeet at NAB, and the latest in entertainment technology -- all today on the BuZZ NAB's in full swing and the latest gadgets are on display! Join Larry Jordan and Michael Horton covering the hottest news at NAB! The elusive consumer. What do they want today and what is likely to lure them in tomorrow. KC Blake, Director of Business Development at the Entertainment Technology Center at USC fills us in on the legacy created by George Lucas at this hi-tech lab. Adobe and Avid both announce major new products and strategies at NAB. So, we start with Simon Hayhurst, Senior Director, Product Management, Dynamic Media for Adobe Systems, who discusses Adobe's strategy for dynamic media and workflow. Bill Admans, Market Segment Director, Post-Production, for Avid, then drops by to discuss Avid's "New Thinking," along with their latest products, pricing and customer focus. This will be GREAT! Finally, you've been hearing about it for a month -- the FCP SuperMeet at NAB is the largest Final Cut Studio gathering on the planet. The BuZZ microphones are there - bringing you all the news. - D P BuZZ - April 10, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:13:00 -0700
It's less than one week till NAB 2008 and we're getting excited. Join Larry Jordan and Michael Horton as they begin the countdown to the greatest toy store on earth!!! (Um, ah, sorry got carried away there.) Scott Simmons doesn't think young Final Cut editors know enough - either about the technology or the craft of editing. Bruce Nazarian continues to update us on the latest from the world of Blu-ray DVD and the DVD Association's day of Blu-ray sessions coming up Saturday, April 12th, at NAB Carey Dissmore is co-chair of IMUG and one of the hosts of the annual Media Motion Ball at NAB. Don't know what that is? Then, you need to find out. Mark Christiansen recently released a new book on using After Effects CS3 to create professional visual effects. Learn some of his secrets tonight. Philip Hodgetts has a preview of what's coming at NAB and any other secrets we can pry out of him. - D P BuZZ - April 03, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:09:13 -0700
It's less than two weeks till NAB 2008 and we're getting excited. Join Larry Jordan and Michael Horton as they begin the countdown to the greatest toy store on earth!!! (Um, ah, sorry got carried away there.) Greg Andracke was the Director of Photography for the documentary "Taxi to the Dark Side." Except he shot it on Panasonic digital cameras. He stops in to tell us what the whole experience was like. Stacey Parks is heading to MIPTV and another chance to discover new ways to make money in distribution. She's giving us a report just before she gets on the plane. Brian Dickman, vice-president of Marketing for SmartSound, swings past to give us a preview of their NAB announcement of version 5. And if you thought royalty-free music couldn't get any more exciting, wait till you hear this! Alberto Cieri, senior director, Sales & Marketing, Matrox, Inc. Matrox has made a big impression on the Macintosh video market with the Matrix MXO. This year, NAB will be even better. Join us for a discussion on how vendors get ready for a major trade show, plus tips on how to make the most of it yourself. (And, we'll try to squeeze a secret or two out of him as well) - D P BuZZ - March 27, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:09:49 -0700
Survival guide for professional editors, where's the money, and creating art with After Effects Noah Kadner stops by to showcase the new Phantom HDCam camera and provide his insight on negotiating the switch to High-Def with his "High-Definition Survival Guide." Carlos Verdugo has worked his way up through the editing ranks to become one of the key editors on a huge national show. Discover his secrets to success. Mark Glaser trained as a digital artist. But now, he's applying his skills to computer animation and digital filmmaking in feature films and high-end commercials. - D P BuZZ - March 20, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:01:32 -0700
Changing the world with YouTube video, Avid announces a new thinking, purchasing stock footage, and shooting 24 frames Adam Bohanon, of Kansas State University, is part of the research team exploring the impact of YouTube video and how access to unlimited visual images are changing the world. Philip Hodgetts explains the impact of Avid's "New Thinking" on post-production. Phil Bates, CEO of ArtBeats, shows us how to find better stock images, while spending less money. Stefan Sargent, director, cameraman, and editor, explores whether shooting 24-frame video makes sense. - D P BuZZ - March 13, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:13:03 -0700
Larry Jordan and Michael Horton co-host another all-star show: Rob Wilcox, from Sony, discuss how the Oscars covered the show with 21 HD cameras, plus his insights using the new Sony F-23 HDCAM SR camera for Speed Racer. Charles Little is a graphics designer, director and creative talent. Discover his approach to creating compelling video visuals and demo reels. David Viner is the technical director for 60 Frames, and stops in to discuss how they are integrating ads and content on the Web. - D P BuZZ - March 06, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:14:52 -0800
Improving your HD workflow, Young Irish Film Makers, and styling the look of your music videos Larry Jordan and Mike Horton talk with Chad Denning, co-owner of Nashville-based post-production house Gamma Blast on ways producers and editors can improve their HD workflow - and reduce stress. Alan Slattery drops in to discuss film-making in Ireland, including his hysterical private eye spoof: Vultures PI. Kenn Bell shares how his background in graphic design helps style his music videos for Hip Hop Star and Baby Jay; including his fascinating way of creating storyboards and on-set animatics. - D P BuZZ - February 28, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:17:32 -0800
Production trends in the UK, the latest news in distribution, medical podcasting, and a look inside wsRadio.com Cirina Catania guest-hosts another all-star show: Larry Jordan returns from his three-week United Kingdom seminar tour with a report on production and post-production in the UK. Joining him is Andrew Brearley, ITV-Leeds, David Smith, Glasgow, and Andy Pendry, BBC - Scotland. Now that the Oscars are over, its time to get back to making money. Stacey Parks presents another of her reports on what's happening in distribution. Peter Beck discusses the challenges in medical podcasting and choosing the right podcast gear. Chris Murch, founder of wsRadio.com, is leading the explosion in Internet talk radio. He joins us to share his secrets. - D P BuZZ - February 21, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:12:51 -0800
Wounded warriors, production in the UK, and animating for fun and profit; With Larry Jordan reporting from Glasgow, Guest Host Cirina Catania and Michael Horton co-host another all-star show: Victor Maldonado is professional photographer and Final Cut trainer using his skills in a very special way: to train wounded marines in new careers in media. Listen to how he's helping these vets discover a new world. Philip Hodgetts highlights the latest technology bombshells exploding this week. Andrew Brearley is technical director of post-production north for ITV, the largest commercial television network in the United Kingdom. In this interview with Larry Jordan from Leeds, England, Andrew talks about UK production and the surprising results of their experiments with HD! Sebastien Miglio is the product marketing manager for Toon Boom Animation and joins us to discuss how to animate for fun and profit Bruce Nazarian talks about HD - D P BuZZ - February 14, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:12:53 -0800
With Larry Jordan reporting from London, Philip Hodgetts and Michael Horton co-host another all-star show: Philip Bloom is a London-based director of photography, editor, and. He discusses his visual approach to shooting commercials, including some fascinating tricks to making food look good on camera. Bruce Nazarian highlights the latest goings-on with Blu-Ray DVD. Philip Hodgetts debunks Apple rumors, Will Crocket is a man with his head on a tripod. As the official spokesman for Bogen Imaging, you'd expect no less. - D P BuZZ - February 07, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:07:58 -0800
With Larry Jordan on the road in London, England, Philip Hodgetts returns to join Michael Horton as they co-host an all-star line-up of guests: Garson Yu has created film titles for just about all the A-list filmmakers: Steven Spielberg, Ang Lee, John Woo, and Sydney Pollack. Discover how he does it, along with his other animation secrets. Kieran Seth joins Larry Jordan in London, England, at the Video Forum 08 trade show. Listen as they discuss what's hot in technology, how to get the most from a trade show, and his thoughts on what's new on the horizon. Patrick Lawrence had a problem - how to create a cheap, high-budget movie. Tonight, you'll find out how he did it. - D P BuZZ - January 31, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:10:30 -0800
HD shooting secrets, DVD battles won or lost, scoring trailers for fun and profit, and secrets of digital asset management -- all on tonight's show! Jody Eldred , Producer, Director, and Director of Photography, stops by for an extended chat on what he's learned about shooting HD. He offers tips that all of us can use to improve the look of our HD camera work. Bruce Nazarian , President, DVD Association, brings us another of his monthly reports on the highly-conflicted world of HD DVDs. Blu-Ray may be winning the studios, but that may not make it the right format for everyone else. Nick Phoenix has scored over 1,000 film trailers - many without using any real instruments at all. Discover his secrets to sampling on The BuZZ. Mark Darlow has been creating and developing Digital Asset Management systems for a long time - and he's finally created one that's affordable for medium-sized shops. Discover why asset management can make you money - and why it will be increasingly necessary in the future. - D P BuZZ - January 24, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:13:42 -0800
Martin Gardiner , CEO of digitAll and head of the Australian Digital Cinema, stops by to discuss the digital cinema. eCinema is THE hot ticket in Australia... tonight we find out why. We'll also ask Martin questions about advertising, graphics and animation. This segment is loaded with useful information. Stacey Parks, CEO of Film Specific Inc ., has been hanging with the buyers at Sundance and calls in with all the latest gossip of who is spending how much on what and why. Join Stacey on this extended segment as we follow the money ! Iain Molland, CEO of Vivadas , conjures up visions of watching movies in your jammies, as he shows us his vision of the high-def Internet. Another amazing show - the information you need to know now to know what's coming next! - D P BuZZ - January 17, 2008 (18mb)
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:26:08 -0800
This week's episode of the world's only interactive talk radio for digital production, post production and distribution is crammed with great information and entertainment designed for the independent filmmaker, producer or editor Wayne Desmond , the senior manager of technical training, Media and Application Solutions Division,Sony Electronics Inc, joins us for a discussion of Sony's approach to the dizzying array of technology in both production and post-production. Join the live chat - and get your questions answered! For more information covering Sony HD Media/formats and media care, handling and recovery check out Sony's free training seminars at www.sony.com/promedia Phil Hodgetts returns with his perspective on what happened at CES and MacWorld and what we need to know to profit from it. Jody Eldred stops by to showcase the smokin' hot Sony XDCAM EX1 camera and discuss how it's tapeless workflow can revolutionize how you think about capture during post-production. Bill Ferster founded EMC in 1988 and invented the first digital non-linear editing system. He is also the developer of StageTool's Moving Picture - a must-have utility for getting still images to move. - D P BuZZ - January 10, 2008 (19mb)
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:08:46 -0800
This week's episode of the world's only interactive talk radio for digital production, post production and distribution is crammed with great information and entertainment designed for the independent filmmaker, producer or editor Richard Townhill , the senior product manager for Apple's ProAps, joins us to discuss Apple's view of current industry trends, their view of Final Cut Studio , and their take on where the industry heading. Richard can give us an inside look at what Apple's thinking. Bruce Nazarian reports from CES on The BuZZ Beat - the place where our regular correspondents give us an update on key industry happenings. Tonight, Bruce discusses Warner Bros. CES bombshell to release DVDs exclusively in Blu-Ray format and whether this means the death of HD-DVD. Bruce McDonald , director of The Tracey Fragments , joins us to discuss a totally-new way of editing - release your footage to hundreds of editors and ask them to compete by cutting their own version. Finally, Jason Van Orden , podcasting superstar, sits in to discuss the marketing it takes to make your podcasts successful and how to make money at it. Mike Horton talked about the speakers and the agenda at the upcoming Final Cut Studio SuperMeet at Macworld - D P BuZZ - December 27, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:12:31 -0800
Happy Holidays from all of us at The BuZZ! We start with Bruce Nazarian as he returns as the newly-elected president of the DVD Association to discuss how we are EVER going to figure out the mess we've made of high-definition DVDs. Our Win A Widget contest continues! Send us a question for Pick Our Brains! Get answers to your toughest technical questions. Send in your question, hear your name announced on air, and win a "Listen to the BuZZ" widget for your Mac! Winners are announced during each Pick Our Brains segment. Then, we get the latest BuZZ on digital music from Nick Young, vocals and editor for the group Ai, talking about his latest music video: "Sex and Robots." Finally, Actor/Writer/Prodcaster Tee Morris joins us for an energetic discussion on podcasting from his unique perspective. - D P BuZZ - December 20, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:19:08 -0800
Producing in a pressure-cooker, the BuZZ from Beantown, and shaking the money-tree, all on tonight?s show! We start with a two-part conversation with Allyson Sherlock and Kathryn Hall about the challenges of creating high-quality content in a limited time on a very limited budget. In other words, just like every other independent filmmaker in the world. Discover the secrets to their success. Our Win A Widget contest continues ? when we announce our latest winners during our world-famous Pick Our Brains segment ? where you can get answers to your toughest technical questions. Then, we swing over to Boston to get the latest post-production BuZZ from Bob Cusumano, post-production supervisor at Emerson College. Finally, Dave Bittner has discovered not only a good idea, but how to get funding and distribution for it. Learn what he did, then apply it to your own projects. - D P BuZZ - December 13, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:14:11 -0800
747s blowing over taxis, a film that's too hot to handle, and underground music for mainstream media. It's all on The BuZZ. We start with Peter Heap, Director of Photography for MythBusters. a show that asks the question: can a 4-foot diameter subwoofer really pop the windows of a 1957 Chevy? He discusses how to shoot a show built on the concept of organized chaos. Then, Jonathan Tyrrell showcases the Canadian film production scene, and discusses his latest feature film editing effort, Centigrade. Finally, Vince Lawrence, owner of the Slang Music Group, offers his thoughts on the underground music scene and how producers can take advantage of music that is both original and affordable. - D P BuZZ - December 6, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:00:00 -0800
What does it take to make your film successful? Hear tips from successful filmmakers ? whether you plan to distribute digitally on the web or release on film in traditional theaters you can't afford to miss tonight's show! We start with Andrew Huang, the animator that created the web cult classic "Doll Face." This stunning five-minute piece of animation has millions of views on the web and catapulted Andrew straight out of college into Hollywood. In this interview, discover how he did it. As the world of video formats gets increasingly complex, the equipment you choose becomes ever more critical to success. And nothing is more central to editing than your hard disk. In this week?s Regional BuZZ, Jon Schilling presents what you need to know to make a good decision. Carla Garapedian, the former anchor of BBC World News, is an award-winning documentarian. Tonight she discusses her latest film, "Screamers," and its workflow as it moved from HD to film for distribution. - D P BuZZ - November 29, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:00:00 -0800
The secrets to visual effects and the mind of a technology genius. We start with Mike Seymour, visual effects artist and post-production supervisor of many, MANY feature films, discussing how approaches creating his effects, his work with the RED camera, and the future of motion capture and effects in general. Then, after answering every possible technical question - that we can squeeze into five minutes - Douglas Bankston, the new managing editor of DV Magazine swings by to give us an insider's picture to what we can expect at next week's DV Expo trade show. Then, the legendary Adam Wilt shares his wisdom on picking the best prosumer camera for those looking to upgrade their current camera gear. Not only will Adam show you the traps to avoid, he'll also discuss the impact these different video formats have on your workflow and deadlines. - D P BuZZ - November 22, 2007 (repost) (19mb)
Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:00:00 -0800
Seven Steps to Success as a free-lancer and understanding the post-production world of tomorrow - plus, an extra heaping of Pick Our Brains - all in one incredible show! We celebrate Thanksgiving in the US this year with a show dedicated to helping your business grow, prosper, and plan for the future. We start with Andy Budd, Web-designer, Developer, and co-founder of Clearleft, an expert web designer and business consultant who will help demystify some of the techniques that drive success. Digital production, post-production and distribution are very competitive and creative endeavors. From his headquarters in Brighton, England, Andy will explain the seven key attributes that make for a successful free-lance career. Then, we have an extended "Pick Our Brains" - mainly because we have an extensive list of questions and never enough time to get them all answered. Tonight, we're gonna try. Then, it's a flash cut from England to Australia - when we say we cover the world of digital production, we're not just blowing smoke - where John Hollands built his very successful career as editor and post-production supervisor. Since he knows the industry so well, we're going to ask John to help predict the future of digital post-production. Then, we wrap everything up with an in-depth look at a topic of the week. This week, we'll be discussing the whole issue of upgrades. - D P BuZZ - November 15, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:00:00 -0800
How can you increase your visibility without risking a lawsuit? Find out on this week's BuZZ! We start off tonight's show with Miranda Tan, CEO of MyPRGenie, a firm specializing in Internet promotion and PR. Discover techniques you can use to increase the visibility of your project. After our popular "Pick our Brains" segment we'll be on the line with Stacey Parks, with her regular "Insider's Guide to Distribution." After the break we'll be hearing from John Dozier, who specializes in Internet law - a critical subject for the independent film maker looking to protect their work in the world of digital distribution. At the end of the show we'll be featuring a topic of the week in our "BuZZ in Depth" segment. This week we'll be talking about the real cost of programming. - D P BuZZ - November 8, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 08 Nov 2007 18:00:00 -0800
Raising a Microbudget and creating a show opener: what more could you need for your productions? We start off tonight's show with Dale Newton, filmmaker and co-author of Digital Filmmaking 101 about raising a micro-budget: where to find it, how to raise and the legal structures required. After our popular "Pick our Brains" segment we'll be on the line with Bruce Nazarian, the newly installed President of the DVDA, about the future of round shiny discs of the blue persuasion. After the break we'll be hearing from motion graphic designer John Dickinson about creating a show opening from scratch: what needs to be done and what are the tools to do it. - D P BuZZ - November 1, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:00:00 -0700
What's the role of particles in motion graphic design, and where do you go to learn the latest in visual effect post production? We start off tonight's show with Christopher Karcher, DP and Creative Director for Karcher Design about Motion Graphic Design and in particular the role of particles in motion graphic design. Christopher Karcher is a big proponent of wondertouch's Particle Illusion. After our popular "Pick our Brains" segment we'll be on the line with Larry Jordan for his world famous Power Tips. At the end of the show we'll be featuring a topic of the week in our "BuZZ in Depth" segment. This week we'll be talking about NBC, Hulu and changing business models. - D P BuZZ - October 25, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:00:00 -0700
Can HD video replace still photography and what's an Avid co-founder doing now? We start off tonight's show with Will Henshall, professional photographer and former music producer about his theory that the default of the future will be shooting video, with digital stills being relegated to portraiture and product shots. After our popular "Pick our Brains" segment we'll be on the line with Stacey Parks and our regular "Insider's Guide to Distribution". After the break we'll be hearing from Tom Ohanian, one of the co-founders of Avid but now Vice President of Product Management at Signiant, about automating digital distribution and encoding during production. - D P BuZZ - October 18, 2007 (19mb)
Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:00:00 -0700
Surprisingly versatile encoding and publishing solutions for video and "Iron Man" on a budget. We start off tonight's show with David Guivant, who is a graphic designer and illustrator who has started making budget films in the fan flick genre. H