Sponsored by Olio Digital Labs and Codeship

Thanks to Techdoz.ca for the loan of the Snowball Blue Mic

Hosts & Guests

* Stuart Clark

* Derek Silva

Quick Hits

* Alberta bank ATB Financial first in Canada to get Pepper robot assistant

* http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/25/alberta-bank-atb-financial-first-canada-pepper-robot-assistant/ (http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/25/alberta-bank-atb-financial-first-canada-pepper-robot-assistant/)

* LG G6 Review: The LG flagship you’ve always wanted

* http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/25/lg-g6-review-smartphone-android-nougat/ (http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/25/lg-g6-review-smartphone-android-nougat/)

* “Today at Apple” bringing new experiences to every Apple Store

* https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/04/today-at-apple-bringing-new-experiences-to-every-apple-store/ (https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2017/04/today-at-apple-bringing-new-experiences-to-every-apple-store/)

* Docker brings containerization to legacy apps

* https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/19/docker-announces-new-containerization-service-for-legacy-apps/ (https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/19/docker-announces-new-containerization-service-for-legacy-apps/)

* Google Wifi offers Canadians a sleek 3-piece mesh network for $439

* http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/28/google-wifi-canada/ (http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/28/google-wifi-canada/)

* VOIS Inc. to pay $15,000 for breaking mandatory participation requirement in telecommunications complaints body

* https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2017/04/vois_inc_to_pay_15000forbreakingmandatoryparticipationrequiremen.html (https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2017/04/vois_inc_to_pay_15000forbreakingmandatoryparticipationrequiremen.html)

Topics

* BlackBerry phone with physical keyboard to be sold in Canada in May

* http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/blackberry-phone-with-physical-keyboard-to-be-sold-in-canada-next-month/article34830416/ (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/blackberry-phone-with-physical-keyboard-to-be-sold-in-canada-next-month/article34830416/)

* Woolwich and Wellesley, Ontario to adopt paperless voting in 2018

* http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/2018-election-will-be-paperless-in-woolwich-wellesley-1.4088409 (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/2018-election-will-be-paperless-in-woolwich-wellesley-1.4088409)

* CRTC chair Blais criticizes carriers for fibre internet investment double-talk

* http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/26/crtc-chair-blais-criticizes-carriers-fibre-internet-investment-double-talk/ (http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/26/crtc-chair-blais-criticizes-carriers-fibre-internet-investment-double-talk/)

* Samsung posts 48% profit jump — but it’s all down to components not smartphones

* https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/27/samsung-q1-profit-jumps-48/ (https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/27/samsung-q1-profit-jumps-48/)

* Microsoft meets expectations with $23.6B in revenue, Azure revenue up 93%

* https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/27/microsoft-meets-expectations-with-23-6b-in-revenue-azure-revenue-up-93/ (https://techcrunch.com/2017/04/27/microsoft-meets-expectations-with-23-6b-in-revenue-azure-revenue-up-93/)

* Alphabet’s stock price reaches new highs as Google posts strong earnings

* http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/27/15457974/alphabet-google-q1-first-quarter-2017-earnings (http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/27/15457974/alphabet-google-q1-first-quarter-2017-earnings)

* Ontario budget 2017: government and auto insurance services to become available on mobile

* http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/28/ontario-budget-2017-government-auto-insurance-services-available-mobile/ (http://mobilesyrup.com/2017/04/28/ontario-budget-2017-government-auto-insurance-services-available-mobile/)

Stuff We Like

* Stuart – Freemind (http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page)

* Derek – Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett (https://www.chapters.indigo.

SHOW NOTES

Ubuntu 17.10 (Artful Aardvark) Hits the Streets on October 19, with GNOME 3.26

http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-17-10-artful-aardvark-hits-the-streets-on-october-19-with-gnome-3-26-515060.shtml (http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-17-10-artful-aardvark-hits-the-streets-on-october-19-with-gnome-3-26-515060.shtml)

Canonical Shuts Down Support For Ubuntu Phone, Updates Ending In June

https://fossbytes.com/canonical-shuts-down-support-for-ubuntu-phone-updates-ending-in-june/ (https://fossbytes.com/canonical-shuts-down-support-for-ubuntu-phone-updates-ending-in-june/)

Hackers uncork experimental Linux-targeting malware

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/25/linux_malware/ (https://www.theregister.co.uk/2017/04/25/linux_malware/)

Kali Linux 2017.1 Released With New Features

https://fossbytes.com/kali-linux-2017-1-features-download-torrent-iso/ (https://fossbytes.com/kali-linux-2017-1-features-download-torrent-iso/)

What Is The Year 2038 Problem In Linux? Will Unix Clocks Fail On Jan. 19, 2038?

https://fossbytes.com/year-2038-problem-linux-unix/ (https://fossbytes.com/year-2038-problem-linux-unix/)

Linux on Android smartphones: Project Halium wants your handset to run Ubuntu, Sailfish

http://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-on-android-smartphones-project-halium-wants-your-handset-to-run-ubuntu-sailfish/ (http://www.zdnet.com/article/linux-on-android-smartphones-project-halium-wants-your-handset-to-run-ubuntu-sailfish/)

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CREDITS:

Intro: “Weapons” – Cory Gray

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cory_Gray/Music_For_Film__TV/Weapons_1703 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Cory_Gray/Music_For_Film__TV/Weapons_1703)

News Beeps – johnnytal

http://freesound.org/people/johnnytal/sounds/88517/ (http://freesound.org/people/johnnytal/sounds/88517/)

Ubuntu drum – Canonical

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LaCie has updated their 2big dock for desktop creators. This device can hold up to 20TB in a RAID or Mirror format. Compact Flash, SD, USB-A, Dual USB-C (TB3 rated), and Display Port connections so you can dock devices for file transfer, viewing, and more.

If you need to go backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 2, you will have to get the Apple Adapter ($49) (http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=20383X779049&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F2qnQU1N&sref=rss). For content creators, this can allow you to hold over 650 hours of 4K video. You can also chain another 2big to add even more storage if needed.

This contains Thunderrbolt 3 technology from Intel. Find out more on Thunderbolt 3 HERE. 

The Thunderbolt 3 version of 2big will be out in the next couple months. No price points have been set. For more information, head to LaCie 2big page.

 

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As a videographer, sometimes you can’t poise a camera to view through the eyepiece or even the display. If you are moving with your camera, sometimes you have to trust it’s capturing the way you want it. External monitors help, but you can’t always keep your eyes on it while moving.

Brother has a solution to this in the AirScouter. This is a head-worn device that displays a 720p image in one eye. As you move throughout the shot, you can simply glance up to the screen to see if you are in the frame you envisioned.

This is a wired pack, connected through SDI (HDMI version may also become available). Brother does make a wireless AirScouter for drone use.

If you need to shield the sun, simply wear a hat. If you need even more light removal, you can get the eyepiece accessory to cover the whole eye.

The WD-330C for SDI cameras will be available soon. The AirScouter WD-200B for Drone use is available now.

 

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A long time user of Telestream Wirecast, I was really happy to spend some time in their booth at NAB to learn about 7.6. Since the release of Wirecast 7, they have stepped up the game with cool features that really compete in the live streaming space. And now with incorporating NewTek’s open architecture Netrwork Device Interface (http://geekazine.com/podcast/newtek-open-source-ndi-standard-for-video-production/) (NDI), Wirecast can go in a lot of cool directions.

For starters, Wirecast can bring in Adobe Character Animator into a scene. The program allows you to make a 3D character, then use facial recognition to give the animation life. Just like with what Stephen Colbert does with Cartoon Donald Trump.

Down the road you will be able to bring an NDI connected camera into a scene. You could have your team live in different parts of the world, and work the Titler Live from their offices.

Add to this the awesome streaming capabilities that 7.5 brought in to Periscope and Facebook Live, and you have a system that can create network-style content at a down to earth price.

 

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If you have been watching Late Show with Stephen Colbert, you might have seen cartoon Donald Trump get interviewed from time to time. What if I told you the software they use you can get for only $49.99 a month?

Adobe has been beta testing the new Character Animator with anyone that has a Creative Cloud subscription. Character Animator allows you to bring a Photoshop or Illustrator image in to make the animation happen. Using facial recognition, you can control the character you make in real-time. I got to check out this program at NAB this week.

You can talk through the character like Terry Fator talks through his puppets. This brings a new level of video production as audio podcasters can now create videos without having a camera on them – well, sort of.

Other animation options allow you to move arms and legs to give a full body experience.

With NewTek NDI support, you can bring these characters into programs like a Tricaster or Wirecast 7.6 (Interview from yesterday) (http://geekazine.com/podcast/wirecast-7-6-adds-ndi-support-allows-adobe-character-animator/). 

Twitch creators have been animating themselves to match the video game they are recording. Parents are bringing their kids’ artwork to life. One parent drew out his child, then recorded his voice to import into the program.

An animation’s voice can also be pre-recorded and imported into the program. Using a webcam, your actor doesn’t even need to be in the same country to voice the animation.

If you want to try this program, you will need Creative Cloud. Getting the full suite is recommended so you can create characters in Illustrator or Photoshop, then use media encoder to create pre-recorded content.

 

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Canon EOS cameras are great for not only capturing quality photos, but also for creating video for your YouTube channel, or other video projects. At NAB, I got to see one of the latest versions – the Canon 80d Camera.

With a wide-area, 45-point, all cross-type AF system, this camera will work in lower light with a luminance performance to EV-3. The camera has a 24.2 Megapixels CMOS sensor to create high-resolution images.

The 80D camera will also work well as a video camera. Fast autofocus, built-in Wi-Fi, NFC, and 1080p 60fps MP4 video will allow for great video shots.

The base unit comes with an EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 Stabilized USM lens. An optional Røde microphone can be added for capturing video.

But the 80D also includes something videographers have been asking for – a headphone jack to monitor audio capture.

Canon also released the T7i for a low-cost alternative to the 80D. No headphone jack, but it is a great introductory camera for the Vlogger or video press blogger.

 

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Most of us that use Chromakey have painted a wall green or blue. But what if you didn’t have to paint a wall? What if you could put down a grey backdrop, then, with a light, create the chromakey so you can wear that green shirt or blue pants?

ReflecMedia has a great solution for your chromakey need. Using a specialized backdrop and a ring-style light around the camera, the backdrop turns the color of the light.

A simple system starts at $1900.

 

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