Digital Production Buzz

This week on The BuZZ we look at creating budgets. Budgets are essential to production, but that doesn't mean we like to build them. Tonight, we talk with producers from TV, film and theater about how they build a better budget and how their budgets allow them to "bring their creativity to life."

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Aaron Semmel, Andrew David James, Cirina Catania and James DeRuvo.

An Executive Producer's View of Budgets

Budgeting for Theater

Budgeting for Studio Projects

The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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This week, The BuZZ discusses an important and politically-charged subject: net neutrality. Since many of us distribute our projects via the web, and all of us access the web, it makes sense to understand the changes that are coming. We start with an extended interview with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr who presents what net neutrality is, what the new policy will be, and why they made the change. Then Jonathan and Philip look at the likely impact of the ruling.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Commissioner Carr, Jonathan Handel, Philip Hodgetts and James DeRuvo.

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr: Net Neutrality

Legal Perspectives on Net Neutrality

A Developer's Perspective on Net Neutrality

The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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As more media and services migrate to The Cloud, what do we need to know to keep our assets secure? Is security even possible? Tonight, we talk with industry experts to learn best practices and techniques to keep our media, projects and company data secure.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Larry O'Connor, John Tkaczewski, Mathew Gilliat-Smith, Pierson Clair, Michael Kammes and James DeRuvo.

The Basics of Keeping Your Media Secure

Secure Your Media "In Motion"

High-Speed Encryption During Editing

Minimize Your Online Security Risks

Real-World Tips for Media Security

The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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Media creates tens of thousands files in every size, format and description; with file sizes extending into the terabytes. All of which we need to safely store, track, find and manipulate. Current storage technology is overwhelmed; perhaps Object Storage can help? Tonight, we talk with industry leaders about what Object Storage is, how it works and whether it can help us manage our files.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tom Coughlin, Alex Grossman, Adrian "AJ" Herrera, Erik Weaver and James DeRuvo.

What the Heck is Object Storage?

Bringing Object Storage to the Desktop

Object Storage in Media & Entertainment

Our Storage Technology Needs to Change

The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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Whether it's a theatre stage or a movie set - there is so much more that goes into it than just putting pieces of wood together. Tonight we talk with designers or sets that are both physical and virtual.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Maxim Jago, Chuck Parker, Mark Reyes, Marti Romances, Jayse Hansen, and James DeRuvo.

Report from the Sundance Film Festival

The Art of Designing a Set

Set Design for Nonprofessional Theater

Make a Set Look Believable

Creating Holographic and Virtual Sets

The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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Documentaries are a genre we don't often cover, but there are all manner of things we need to bear in mind when we set out to make them. Tonight we talk to a variety of documentary filmmakers who have been doing this for a while to learn their thoughts and process on creating a successful doc.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Maxim Jago, David Tillman, Hoyt Richards, and James DeRuvo.

Producing a Documentary

The Process of Editing a Doc

Creating a Personal Documentary

The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

"Best of Show" at CES 2018

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Plug-ins can be enticing, exciting or simply a necessary part of our editing and effects toolbox. Tonight we talk with key plug-in developers about how plug-ins have changed over the past few years, how they cope with the constant pressure for change, and what they have now that’s new.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Boris Yamnitsky, Aharon Rabinowitz, Jim Tierney, Pete Litwinowicz, and James DeRuvo.

CES 2018 Update

Plug-ins from BorisFX

Plug-ins from Red Giant

Plug-ins from Digital Anarchy

Plug-ins from Re:Vision Effects

The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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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

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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

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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

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