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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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