Changes in camera technology are driving dramatic changes in the lighting gear we use. Tonight we talk with both instrument and accessory makers to discover the latest trends and technology in lighting.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Jakob Ballinger, Toby Sali, Freider Hochheim, Stefan Karle and James DeRuvo.

Light Bridge: Light For Tight Spaces

Brighter, More Accurate, Lights

The Lights That Changed Hollywood

New Technology to Shape Light

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The media industry is amazingly vast. Tonight we look at creating a script, a new way to update script notes, low-cost, high-quality audio products and an in-depth look at a new media workflow over IP and how it affects broadcast, post-production and distribution.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Maxim Jago, Steve Vitolo, Dave Willard, Tony Orme and James DeRuvo.

Script-writing Software that Works

Scriptation - Faster Script Revisions

Great Audio at a Great Price

Migrating from SDI to IP means Changes

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Tonight on The Buzz we look at the current state of virtual reality (VR). VR is expanding far beyond media and entertainment. In fact, VR is becoming increasingly popular in education and training. Tonight, we look at where VR is succeeding, as well as new ways to improve VR workflow and distribution.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Ryan Ritchey, Nick Jushchyshyn, Sean Safreed and James DeRuvo.

The State of VR Today

VR in Education & Training

An Easier Way to Create VR

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This week, we look at archiving our projects. There are three ways to archive: Cloud, tape and disk. Which is the best? Tonight, we talk to key technologists to help us figure out the best way to preserve our projects and media for the long term. It is surprisingly difficult.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Larry O'Connor, Andy Klein, Anthony Juliano, Chris May, Denis Leconte and James DeRuvo.

Three Long-Term Archive Options

Archive in The Cloud?

Tape Archives Everything

Prep Your Files For Archiving

You Saved It, Now Bring It Back

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You’ve got your camera and a selection of lenses, what else do you need? This week, we talk with camera accessory manufacturers and users about products we should consider adding to our kit to make our filmmaking faster, easier, or better.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Peter Waisnor, Steve Eisen, Tommy Mack, Steve Weiss, Brian Valente and James DeRuvo.

Camera Bags for the Professional Photographer

What's in your Camera Bag?

Filmtools Now Sells Cameras

Zacuto: Production-grade Camera Monitors

Redrock Micro: Everything that isn't a Camera

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User groups were at the heart of the personal computer revolution - but where are they now? What makes a user group successful? What are the challenges in running a group? This week, we talk with user group leaders across the US to learn what it takes to run a user group, how they pick topics and how they see the future of user groups.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Michael Horton, Sue Lawson, Wendy Woodhall, Carey Dissmore and James DeRuvo.

There from the Beginning: LACPUG

ChiCPUG: A Chicago User Community

LAPPG: Ten Years, Still Going Strong

IMUG: A World-Wide User Group

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This week we talk with people who play with fire - both on-set and in software. Tonight on The Buzz, we enter the world of special effects. From pyrotechnics to massive monitor walls to the latest in effects software, if you can imagine it, one of our guests tonight can help you create it.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Matt Dillingham, Philip Galler, Boris Yamnitsky, Niclas Bahn, Aharon Rabinowitz and James DeRuvo.

The Art of Playing with Fire: Pyrotechnics

Better Than Green-Screen: In-Camera

Current Trends and Effects from BorisFX

FXFactory: An App Store for Effects

Effects, Tutorials and Films from Red Giant

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This week we take a deeper look at two subjects: more affordable ways to finance your gear and the current state of VR tools and cameras. Plus, we take a special VR trip to the International Space Station.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Barbara Griffith, Aden Bahadori, Jim Malcolm and James DeRuvo.

A Better Way to Finance Gear

Better Tools for Immersive VR Video

A 360 VR Leap Into Space

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Apple showcased the future and we have two reports on WWDC18. Then, we look at the state-of-the-art in media collaboration tools with reports from Avid, Adobe and Frame.io, each highlighting how we can all work together more easily and what the future holds.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tim Standing, Alan Hoff, Alissa Johnson, Emery Wells and James DeRuvo.

A Developer Reports from WWDC18

Collaboration Tools From Avid

Collaboration Tools from Adobe

Collaboration Tools from Frame.io

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Tonight, we talk with women about the challenges and opportunities to working in media. How to succeed in a male-dominated industry, the importance of mentors and advice to women trying to grow their careers.

Join host Larry Jordan as he talks with Tuesday McGowan, Erin Sarofsky, Leandra Dichirico, Phoenix Gonzalez, Carrie Wooten and James DeRuvo.

Creating WomenInMograph.com

A Creative Career is a Tricky Balance

Using Gear Designed for Men

Where do Career Obstacles come from?

The Right Mentor Fast-Tracks a Career

The Weekly DoddleNEWS Update

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