Digital Production Buzz

Last week, our analysts looked back at 2017. This week, they turn their attention to 2018 and forecast the trends they expect to predominate over the next 12 months. Their opinions will surprise you. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Ned Soltz, Randi Altman, Jonathan Handel, Michele Yamazaki, Philip Hodgetts, Michael Kammes, and James DeRuvo. Key Trends: HDR, VR and 8K VR, AR and Diversity Diversity and Industry Consolidation VFX, VR and Business Trends Smart Assistants, HDR and VR ATSC 3.0, OTT, New Mac Tech, and Subscriptions DoddleNEWS Forecasts 2018 Trends The post Digital Production Buzz – January 4, 2018 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight, our leading analysts look back at 2017 and highlight the key trends and events that made the most impact on our industry. You’ll be surprised at the diversity of their opinions - in fact, almost no one agrees with anyone else! Join us and see if their opinions match yours. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Ned Soltz, Randi Altman, Jonathan Handel, Michele Yamazaki, Philip Hodgetts, Michael Kammes, and James DeRuvo. DoddleNEWS In 2017 Ned Soltz: 2017 In Review Randi Altman: 2017 In Review Jonathan Handel: 2017 In Review Michele Yamazaki: 2017 in Review Philip Hodgetts: 2017 In Review Michael Kammes: 2017 In Review The post Digital Production Buzz – December 28, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight, The Buzz puts the spotlight on... lighting! We talk with manufacturers and cinematographers about the latest trends in lighting tech and how it's being used everyday on set. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tama Berkeljon, Bobby Finley III, Joel Lipton, Pat Grosswendt, and James DeRuvo. Lighting a Scene Lighting Live Productions New Trends in Lighting Tech Putting Lighting to Work The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update The post Digital Production Buzz – December 21, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Whether you are a skeptic or not VR is gathering momentum. Tonight we talk with people working in a variety of media within the VR environment. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Kain Teitzel, Ryan Ritchey, Ian Forester, Nick Bicanic, and James DeRuvo. Immersive Entertainment You Can Explore VRonMac: An Online Resource Interactive VR Story-telling Writing the VR Script The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update The post Digital Production Buzz – December 14, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight's show looks at the gear and techniques you can use to improve our sound. From live broadcasts to better communication, tips from tonight's guests can improve the quality of your audio immediately. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Heath McKnight, Simon Browne, Rob Reid, Ali Ahmadi, Michael Kammes, and James DeRuvo. DoddleNEWS Rolls Out New Website Stay In-Touch with Clear-Com Better Audio for Live Broadcasts Get Your Audio Act Together Pick the Right Headphones The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update The post Digital Production Buzz – December 7, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Storage technology and media management are at the center of media today. File sizes are growing exponentially driven by 4K, HDR, VR, while collaboration demands that multiple users be able to find a specific file. This week we revisit the latest trends in storage technology to see what's coming and where it fits in our workflow. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Larry O'Connor, Gary Watson, David Schleifer, Greg Crosby, Peter Agelasto IV, and James DeRuvo. Trends in Storage Technology Storage Designed for Media Don't Get Buried in Bytes New Storage from G-Technology Media Management From PrimeStream The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update The post Digital Production Buzz – November 30, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

This Thanksgiving holiday gives us a chance to present some of our most interesting interviews that we've had over the past few months and be thankful for all our guests, what they so gladly share with us, and for the friends and family we have around us this holiday season. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with JJ Kelley, Tom Coughlin, John Pritchard, Terence Curren, and James DeRuvo. Reporting From the Wilds of the World A Backgrounder on Cloud Storage Tips To Winning a Film Festival How To Survive The Transition to AI The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update The post Digital Production Buzz – November 23, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

This week, we invited several key regulars to share their perspective on recent industry news, then we take a more detailed look at the role of machine learning and editing, with a discussion on why editors hate using media asset management software and how machine learning can make that process easier. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Jonathan Handel, Philip Hodgetts, Randi Altman, Michael Kammes, Sam Bogoch, and James DeRuvo. How Weinstein Exploded Into #MeToo Machine Learning and Editing Cutting-edge Trends in Post-production Why Editors Resist Using MAM Software Let AI Log Your Media The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update The post Digital Production Buzz – November 16, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Virtual Reality (VR) is captivating the imagination of many filmmakers. But what is it, how is it different from traditional film, and what do filmmakers need to know about it? This week, we answer those questions. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Michael Wohl, Michele Yamazaki, Matthew Celia, Andy Cochrane, Chris Bobotis, and James DeRuvo. Explaining 360/VR 360/VR Plug-ins - What's Available? Telling Stories With 360/VR VR Storytelling Requires New Skills A Developer's Perspective on 360/VR The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update The post Digital Production Buzz – November 9, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

All the major trade shows for 2017 are over. So, tonight, we take a look at emerging technology, trends and products in our industry that we need to watch moving forward. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Ned Soltz, Riley Stricklin, Clark Weber, Philip Hodgetts, Nigel Booth, and James DeRuvo. Emerging Trends in Camera Technology Very Bright, Very Small, Very Affordable Lights New Cameras From GoPro Tomorrow’s Trends Explained Today Media 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 Emerging Trends in Camera Technology Ned Soltz, Contributing Editor, Red Shark News, Ned Soltz Inc. No one has a better handle on cameras and camera trends than Ned Soltz, contributing editor for Red Shark News. Tonight, he shares the latest in camera news, along with the trends he’s watching for the rest of this year. Very Bright, Very Small, Very Affordable Lights Riley Stricklin, VP of Sales, LumeCube Creativity doesn’t stop after the sun goes down which means you need a reliable lighting source. Tonight, Riley Stricklin, VP of Sales from LumeCube, stops by to talk about their extremely affordable range of lighting gear. New Cameras From GoPro Clark Weber, Senior Product Manager – Connected Devices, GoPro GoPro had become a leading name in high-quality action cameras. Tonight we talk with Clark Weber, Senior Product Manager at GoPro, about the latest updates to their Hero camera and their new Fusion 360 Camera. Tomorrow’s Trends Explained Today Philip Hodgetts, President, Lumberjack System Earlier tonight, we heard from Ned Soltz on the latest camera trends. Now, Philip Hodgetts, CEO of Lumberjack System, shares his thoughts on other technology trends we need to watch. Media Asset Management in The Cloud Nigel Booth, EVP Business Development and Marketing, IPV Media asset management in The cloud is becoming more of a reality. Tonight, Nigel Booth, Executive Vice-President of Business Development and Marketing for IPV, discusses the importance of using a MAM and how it works when integrated with The Cloud. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Senior Writer, 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. The post Digital Production Buzz – November 2, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – November 2, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight we talk about creating commercials with companies from Britain to Australia to the US. How do we get the sponsor’s message across in just 30 seconds – and avoid clichés or confusing the audience in the process? Actually, it’s really, really difficult! Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Mark Jackson, Craig Ratcliffe, Cirina Catania, Jon Schellenger, and James DeRuvo. Creating Visually Powerful Commercials Create That Perfect Shot Create “Branded Entertainment” for the Web Create Successful Local Commercials 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 Creating Visually Powerful Commercials Mark Jackson, Senior VFX Artist, Saddington Baynes This week, we are looking at commercials. Before all else, a commercial needs to catch the eye – and attention – of the viewer. Increasingly, advertisers are using visual effects to do exactly that. Mark Jackson, Senior VFX Artist at Saddington Baynes walks us through the creation of “Strongbow” – an extremely visual commercial – and the process they use when working with clients. Create That Perfect Shot Craig Ratcliffe, Photographer, Craig Ratcliffe Photography Photographer Craig Ratcliffe has been taking pictures professionally since he was young. Tonight he talks about creating still images for commercials and the on-going question about what gear to use to get the shot you see in your mind. Create “Branded Entertainment” for the Web Cirina Catania, Founder and Lead Creative, The Catania Group Cirina Catania is the founder and Lead Creative for The Catania Group. While she specializes now in long-form documentaries, she got her start in commercials. Tonight, she shares how she got involved with the first “branded entertainment” on the web. Create Successful Local Commercials Jon Schellenger, President, Cinematic Motion Pictures Why are local commercials so painful to watch? Tonight, Jon Schellenger, president of Cinematic Motion Pictures, describes the process of creating a successful local commercial. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Senior Writer, 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. The post Digital Production Buzz – October 26, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – October 26, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight, we have breaking news from Adobe, NAB in New York, and the Weinstein scandal, plus an in-depth look at travel bloggers. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Bill Roberts, Ned Soltz, Jonathan Handel, Paul Lasley, J.J. Kelley, and James DeRuvo. Adobe Updates All Their Software Report from NAB – New York Update: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal Creating a Daily Travel Podcast Video From the Wilds of 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 Adobe Updates All Their Software Bill Roberts, Director, Product Management for Video and Audio Solutions, Adobe Systems, Inc. Adobe released the latest versions of all their media applications this week. So, tonight, we talk with Bill Roberts, Director of Product Management for Video and Audio Solutions for Adobe – what it is and what it does. Report from NAB – New York Ned Soltz, Contributing Editor, Red Shark News, Ned Soltz Inc. Ned Soltz is a contributing editor to Red Shark News. He’s also our “man-on-the-spot” at NAB New York and shares his insights on the event, with an emphasis on the conference. Update: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal Jonathan Handel, Entertainment/Technology Attorney & Labor Reporter, TroyGould and The Hollywood Reporter Harvey Weinstein’s behavior has rocked the entertainment industry to the core. Tonight, Jonathan Handel, Entertainment Labor Reporter for “The Hollywood Reporter” walks us through the timeline and discusses the long-term ramifications of this scandal. Creating a Daily Travel Podcast Paul Lasley, Co-Host/Producer, OnTravel Media Paul Lasley produces and hosts two daily radio shows that are broadcast to 3.5 million listeners in 180 countries on the American Forces Radio Network and podcast at OnTravel.com. He’s co-hosted radio shows on KABC and Public Radio KPCC in Southern California and for Discovery Channel Radio on XM Satellite. Tonight, Paul talks with us about travel, media and creating interesting audio podcasts. Video From the Wilds of the World J.J. Kelley, Senior Producer and Correspondent, National Geographic When National Geographic ask you to report from a remote location you GO! But… what do you take, what can you expect and how do you prepare? Tonight, J.J. Kelley, Senior Producer and Correspondent for National Geographic, shares his stories of reporting from the wilds of the world for National Geographic. The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Senior Writer, 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. The post Digital Production Buzz – October 19, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – October 19, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight we look at several new and emerging technologies and talk to the companies who are evolving their products to keep pace with the latest trends in technology. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Pat Grosswendt, Michael Kammes, Wayne Read, Martin Baker, Dave Walton, and James DeRuvo. Litepanels Enlightens Us Hot Industry Trends for 2017 New Storage from Glyph SpeedScriber Transcribes Faster JVC Video Cameras in the Age of Smart Phones Our 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 Litepanels Enlightens Us Pat Grosswendt, Co-Founder, Senior Sales Specialist, Litepanels LitePanels pioneered LED lighting. Tonight, Pat Grosswendt, Co-Founder and Senior Sales Specialist at Litepanels, showcases Gemini – their newest lighting product and looks at current trends that are driving the lighting industry. Hot Industry Trends for 2017 Michael Kammes, Director of Technology, Key Code Media Michael Kammes, Director of Technology for Key Code Media, joins us tonight to share his thoughts on trends from IBC, artificial intelligence, storage, and collaborative video editing. New Storage from Glyph Wayne Read, Vice President of Marketing, Glyph Production Technologies “I have too much storage!” is a complaint you’ll never hear from any video editor. Tonight, Wayne Read, vice president of marketing for Glyph, tells us about their newest products and how to pick the best storage for your needs. SpeedScriber Transcribes Faster Martin Baker, Founder, Digital Heaven Automated speech-to-text software is getting more popular and more accurate. Tonight we are joined by Martin Baker, Founder of Digital Heaven who talks to us about SpeedScriber, one of the first automated transcription products. JVC Video Cameras in the Age of Smart Phones Dave Walton, Assistant VP, Marketing Communications, JVC Kenwood USA Corporation David Walton is an expert in the field of cameras. He is also the assistant vice president of marketing for professional products of JVC/KENWOOD USA. Tonight, he talks about how Smart Phones are changing professional camera technology. Our Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Senior Writer, 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. The post Digital Production Buzz – October 12, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – October 12, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

There are many elements to successfully running a creative business – so tonight we chat with experts about producing, funding, management, and distribution. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Maxim Jago, Sarah Meister, Martin Simmons, David Ciccarelli, Greg Fornero, and James DeRuvo. Tips to Pick a Project Crowdfund Your Next Project The Challenges in Running a One-Man Shop Voices.com – The Story of a Start-up Create DCPs for Theatrical Distribution Our 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 Tips to Pick a Project Maxim Jago, Director, MaximJago.com Maxim Jago joins us again tonight wearing his “Producer” hat to talk about the business of being a producer. Crowdfund Your Next Project Sarah Meister, Hardware, Design and Technology Outreach Manager, Indiegogo Every project lives or dies on it’s funding. Crowdfunding is a new phenomenon but it can really work for you. Tonight we are joined by Sarah Meister, Hardware, Design and Technology Outreach Manager who walks us through the crowdfunding process. The Challenges in Running a One-Man Shop Martin Simmons, Owner, Apprise Video Productions & Photography Martin Simmons is the owner of Apprise Video Productions. His one-person-shop offers an impressive selection of video services. Tonight we talk with him about running a company of one, the challenges of getting business and, more importantly, getting PAID for the business! Voices.com – The Story of a Start-up David Ciccarelli, CEO and Founder, Voices.com Voices.com is the world’s largest website devoted to connecting producers with voice actors. David Ciccarelli is the CEO and co-founder of Voices.com. Tonight, he describes how his business can help producers find the right voice for their project. Create DCPs for Theatrical Distribution Greg Fornero, Vice President of Distribution, Postworks New York DCPs are essential to releasing any project theatrically. But, DCPs are unlike anything else in the film-making process. Tonight, Greg Fornero, Vice President of Distribution at Postworks Digital, explains what DCPs are, why they are needed for distribution and common mistakes producers make creating a DCP harder, and more expensive, than necessary. Our Weekly DoddleNEWS Update James DeRuvo, Senior Writer, 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. The post Digital Production Buzz – October 5, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – October 5, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.

Tonight we have a final report from IBC, along with exciting new products from Lumberjack System, Multicam Systems, DoP Choice and ProMax. Plus, James DeRuvo has a special report from San Francisco on GoPro’s latest cameras. Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Terry Hope, James DeRuvo, Philip Hodgetts, Paul Stewart, Stefan Karle, and Jess Hartmann. IBC 2017 – New Storage Products GoPro Announces New Cameras and other industry news New at IBC: Builder Live, Automated Streaming Systems Better Ways to Shape Light on Set Better Shared Storage for Small Groups 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 IBC 2017 – New Products Terry Hope, Editor, Pro Moviemaker Magazine, Bright Publishing Terry Hope, editor of “Pro MovieMaker” magazine concludes his series of reports from IBC 2017 with his perspective on new storage products announced at the show. GoPro Announces New Cameras and other industry news James DeRuvo, Senior Writer, 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. New at IBC: Builder Philip Hodgetts, President, Lumberjack System Continuing our look at new products, Philip Hodgetts, president of Lumberjack System, announced “Builder” at IBC 2017. Tonight, he joins us to explain their latest technology and how it simplifies editing complex projects. Live, Automated Streaming Systems Paul Stewart, Director of Business Development, North America, multiCAM Systems Founded in 2010, multiCAM Systems creates automated streaming systems for live broadcasts. Tonight we talk with Paul Stewart, Director of Business Development for North America, about what they announced at IBC 2017. Better Ways to Shape Light on Set Stefan Karle, Founder, DoPchoice DOP Choice was founded by Stefan Karle in 2008. Stefan was a cinematographer who was unhappy with the lighting tools available for soft lights – so he invented his own. Tonight, he showcases their latest lighting products and announcements. Better Shared Storage for Small Groups Jess Hartmann, CEO, ProMAX Systems ProMAX is known for their shared storage systems but, recognizing that people don’t always need a complete system, they released a new product providing a lower-priced entry into workflow storage. Tonight Jess Hartmann, CEO of ProMAX Systems, explains their newest products. The post Digital Production Buzz – September 28, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz. The post Digital Production Buzz – September 28, 2017 appeared first on Digital Production Buzz.